This week Crime Stoppers would like to make you aware the Springfield Police Department has noticed an increase in Facebook Market Place scams.  To avoid being a victim, research the seller’s profile and be wary of fake accounts with few pictures, friends and posts.  Look to see if they have recently joined Facebook or if they have been on the platform for a while.  While conducting online transactions, consider using a designated E-Commerce Exchange Zone like the lobby of the Springfield Police Department, for safety.

 If you have any information about a crime call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or use the P3 app.  If your tip results in an arrest you could receive a cash reward up to $2,500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a Robbery that occurred on Thursday, March 24^th at 1:00pm at Dollar General located at 930 W. Jefferson St. in Springfield.  In this incident a white male suspect approached an elderly female inside the store and began forcefully attempting to take her handbag from her.  When the female fought back the suspect battered her and then fled south from the store on foot with the victim’s handbag.  Photos of the suspect can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you can identify this suspect call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or use the P3 app.  If your tip results in an arrest you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers wants to make you aware of an event taking place in support of our organization.  April Foolin’ Around for Crime Stoppers is a pub crawl sponsored by Skeff Distributing taking place on Saturday, April 2^nd from noon to 5pm at the following bars; Harry’s Adult Daycare, George Ranks, The Curve Inn and Jamie’s RT. 66.  Cost is $20 per person and gets you a safe bus ride from bar to bar, a pint glass koozie and other swag!  Pre-registration isn’t required but is recommended and you can register at any of the locations!  Come out for a fun filled event but remember to please drink responsibly!  If you have information about crime call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or use the P3 app.  We pay cash if an arrest is made and remember, Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a Deceptive Practices case from Saturday, February 5^th at 6:05pm at Walgreens located at 2625 Stevenson Dr.  In this incident, two suspects entered the store and conducted a gift card reload scam with a total theft close to $6,700.00.  The suspects were a heavy set black female in a purple fleece pull over and white camo pants and a black male in a gray hooded sweatshirt with braided hair.  Photos of the suspects can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you can identify either of the suspects, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app.  We pay cash if an arrest is made and remember, Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a Fraud and Theft case.  On Saturday, February 26^th a wallet was stolen from an elderly victim at Hobby Lobby in Springfield.  The victim’s stolen credit card was then used at Kohl’s and Sam’s Club to make $5500 in purchases.  The suspects used a stolen Sam’s Club card from another state to make the purchases there.  Photos of three suspects inside Sam’s Club can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you can identify any of these suspects call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app.  If your tip results in an arrest, you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about an Armed Robbery that occurred on Monday, February 14th at 7:19pm at Family Dollar located at 1155 N. 9^th.  Two male suspects entered the store and one approached the cashier, displayed a handgun and demanded money.  The cashier attempted to flee but was battered and forced to give the suspects money.  The armed suspect was 5’10-6’00 with a stocky build.  The suspects fled on foot after the robbery.  Photos of the suspects can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have any information about this Robbery call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app.  If your tip results in an arrest, you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about Burglaries to garages and storage units.  On Thursday, February 10^th at 9:30pm two white male suspects forced entry to the garage at 3119 Fox Bridge Rd. but were scared off by the alarm system.  They were carrying large bags of items and fled north along the train tracks then east towards Stanton St.  Similar incidents took place to a garage at 3103 Fox Bridge Rd. on January 19th and storage units at Thriftee Storage located at 2900 Fox Bridge Rd. on February 8^th.  If you have any information about these incidents call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or use the P3 app.  If your tip results in an arrest, you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a theft that took place at 210 North Dixon Rd. in Sangamon County between 6pm on December 30^th and 3pm on December 31^st , 2021.  An unknown suspect entered the garage and took a red, white and black, 2009 Husqvarna 250cc racing dirt bike.  The dirt bike has the number “64” on the front and both sides, a broken front steering stop and is lowered.  A photo of the dirt bike can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have any information about this theft call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If your tip results in an arrest, you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Pleasant Plains Police Department with a felony theft from 308 Jefferson St. in Pleasant Plains.  On Tuesday, January 11^th at 5:07am two suspects stole a Powermate, 3750watt generator and Craftsman, 24 inch snow blower from the property. The suspects entered the village from the west in a dark colored SUV then parked behind the Grainery Bar & Grill prior to the theft.  Photos of the suspect vehicle can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have any information about this theft call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If your tip results in an arrest, you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about an Aggravated Robbery at Microtel Inn & Suites located at 2636 Sunrise Dr. on Saturday, January 8^th at 3:20am.  Two male suspects approached the front desk clerk and one of them demanded money from the register.  This male also appears to have a handgun in his right coat pocket that he is pointing at the clerk.  Both suspects leave the hotel on foot after taking the money tray from the register.  Photos of both suspects can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have any information about this Robbery call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If your tip results in an arrest, you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about two commercial burglaries that took place on Wednesday, January 5^th between 1:23-3:00pm at Walgreens locations at 2625 Stevenson Dr. and 2500 S. Koke Mill Rd.  In both cases the suspect attempted to break into the safe in the back employee area.  Similar incidents involving the same suspect have occurred recently in Normal, IL (01/05/2022) , Champaign, IL (01/01/2022) and the Chicago area (01/01/2022).  Photos of the suspect can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  Some of the photos are of the suspect at other Walgreens locations not located in Springfield and on different dates as noted previously.  If you have any information about these incidents call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If your tip results in an arrest, you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.