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 to assist the Springfield Police Department with a homicide investigation.  On April 29^th, 2019, 44 year old, Joseph “Joe” Sommer was found deceased inside his residence located at 1619 N. 7^th Street.  Sommer’s death is being investigated as a homicide.  Investigators believe there are people in the community who have information about this case. If you have any information about this homicide case or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If your tip results in an arrest you could receive a cash reward up to $5000 dollars.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Southern View Police Department with a Deceptive Practices case from Saturday, June 12^th at 8:07pm at Walgreens, 2945 S. 6^th St.  In this incident, five suspects entered the store and conducted a gift card reload scam with a total theft close to $6,000.00.  The suspects were a heavy set black female in a white shirt with pony tail, black female in orange shirt and shorts with red hair, black male in dark t-shirt, bald with sunglasses, black male with a black dew rag and white t-shirt and a black male in a white t-shirt and long black shorts.  Photos of the suspects can be seen on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you can identify any 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 wants to let you know about our next fundraiser! Join us for our 6th Annual Rhythm & Brews event on Monday, July 19^th at the Hand of Fate Brewing Company in downtown Petersburg.  Doors open for food and drink at 5:00pm with music by the Whirled Peas beginning at 6:00pm. Tickets are $20 per person and includes a complimentary brew, food and a souvenir koozie. Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult.  Craft beer aficionados will enjoy award winning brews, savory eats and live music by the Whirled Peas!  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 an incident that took place at approximately 5:30am on Wednesday, June 16^th near the Northfield Inn and Conference Center in Springfield.  In this case a male suspect approached and attacked an adult female victim.  The victim was able to fight off the suspect who then fled on foot.  The Springfield Police Department is attempting to identify the male suspect in this case and a photo of him can be seen 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 or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If an arrest is made based on your tip, you could receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a missing person.  Kenneth P. Brown was last seen at the Days Inn located at 5970 S. 6^th St. Frontage Rd. on the morning of Wednesday, April 14^th, 2021.  Kenneth is a 42yr. old while male, 5’4” tall and weighs 145 pounds with brown hair and eyes.  Foul play is suspected by law enforcement and they need your assistance with this case!  If you have information about Kenneth Brown’s disappearance or you know his location, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If an arrest is made based on your tip, you could receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about an Armed Robbery that occurred at Harry’s Adult Daycare located at 320 Highland Ave. on Tuesday, June 8^th at 12:40am.  A black male suspect in his 20’s, thin build, 5’7” to 5’9” wearing a dark blue or black puffy coat, ski mask with sun glasses over it, dark jeans, gloves and white shoes entered the business.  Once inside the suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money from the bar tender.  After the robbery the suspect fled west bound on foot.  Photos of the suspect can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have information about this incident, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you could receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a shooting incident that occurred on Sunday, April 11^th at 12:07pm at Lucky Lady Laundry, located at 1056 E. Stanford.  An unknown suspect(s) in a dark colored Ford Taurus fired shots from the front passenger window at a white Toyota 4 door that was parked in the lot.  The victim vehicle was struck several times but no persons were injured.  The suspect vehicle fled south on 11^th St.  Photos of the suspect vehicle can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have information about this shooting incident, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If an arrest is made based on your tip, you could receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about two thefts that have taken place at the railroad underpass construction site at 9^th and Laurel in Springfield.  Between 4pm on March 12^th and 8am on March 16^th a 2 inch, gas powered water pump and water meter were stolen from a construction trailer.  Between 4pm on April 16^th and 8am on April 19^th a yellow ground compactor machine, which had been chained to a tractor, was stolen.  Example photos of both items can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have information about these thefts, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If an arrest is made based on your tip, you could receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a shooting incident which took place at 2:22 am on Friday, March 26^th in the area of Lexington Dr. and Concord Dr. in Springfield.  Witnesses reported hearing multiple shots fired and seeing a gray SUV and small dark vehicle whose occupants were firing shots at each other.  Moments later witnesses report seeing the vehicles shooting at each other in the area of Westchester Blvd. and Gaines Mill Rd.  The gray SUV was last seen west bound on Westchester Blvd. and the small dark vehicle left north bound on Gaines Mill Rd.  One apartment in the area of Lexington and Concord was struck by gunfire and shell casings were located in the intersection.  If you have information about this incident, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or use the P3 app on any mobile device.  If an arrest is made based on your tip, you could receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers would like to remind you of some basic summer safety tips for your home.  Leave porch lights on at night and use timers.  Secure all windows, doors and garage doors.  Lock car doors even if inside a garage and remove any valuables.  If leaving town call your local police department to have vacation checks done.  Don’t let mail stack up, you can call the post office for a hold.  If you have an alarm system make sure it’s in good working order and use it.  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 on any mobile device.  All 3 ways are completely anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you could receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.