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Homicide

  • 27 November 2024
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This week Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in assisting the Illinois State Police with a homicide investigation. On September 9th, 2024, the Illinois State Police responded to a call in Normal, Illinois, where a body was discovered. The following day, the victim was identified as 34-year-old Dion Macklin from Springfield.  If you know or may have heard anything about his death, investigators need to know. 

Photos or additional information related to this case will be posted on this website, cashfortips.us if it becomes available. 

If you can identify a suspect, suspects or any vehicle involved, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, or use the P3 mobile app. If your tip results in an arrest you could receive a cash reward up to $5000.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name

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Ongoing Thefts and Burglaries

  • 20 January 2021
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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about ongoing thefts of catalytic converters and burglaries to storage units throughout Springfield and Sangamon County.  The catalytic converters are cut from the exhaust of victim vehicles.  The thefts and burglaries are taking place during overnight hours.  Crime Stoppers has received tips about these incidents but more information is needed to solve these crimes and Law Enforcement needs your help to apprehend the suspects.  If you have any information about these incidents call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or download the P3 app on any mobile device and submit a tip from there.   If an arrest is made based on your tip you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.    

Crime Stoppers 2020 Year in Review

  • 13 January 2021
Crime Stoppers 2020 Year in Review

This week Crime Stoppers would like to take a moment to thank everyone that supported us throughout 2020!  There’s no question it was a tough year due to the pandemic but despite that Crime Stoppers was still busy, taking in 774 new tips, closing out 91 cases, helping in the arrest of 47 suspects, recovering over $36,000 in cash, property and drugs while paying out over $18,000 in tip rewards!  Crime Stoppers efforts are made possible due to the generous donations from all of you and the support that our fundraisers receive!  Thank you from all of us at Crime Stoppers and remember, help keep your community safe by reporting any crime to us anonymously at 788-8427, on this website, Cashfortips.US or by using 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.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.     

Armed Robbery to Business

  • 6 January 2021
Armed Robbery to Business

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about an Armed Robbery to the Circle K gas station, 2700 Stevenson Drive on Sunday, January 3rd at 5:05am.  In this incident a black male suspect enters the store armed with a black handgun and demands money from the clerk.  The suspect was described as light to medium skin tone, 5’10”/150lbs. wearing a dark green winter coat with fur lined hood, black mask, light gray hooded sweatshirt with multi-colored block lettering on the front, light washed blue jeans and tan work boots with dark colored cuffs on top.  He also had a tattoo on the back of his left hand.  The suspect fled south on foot after the robbery.  Photos of the suspect can be viewed on our website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have any information about this Armed Robbery call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427 or submit a tip on this website.  Crime Stoppers pays cash rewards up to $2500 for information resulting in an arrest and remember, we only want your information, not your name!

Armed Robbery to Person

  • 31 December 2020
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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about an Armed Robbery to a Lincoln Yellow Cab driver.  The robbery took place on Thursday, December 24th at 2:08am.  The cab driver picked up a 19-20yr. old dark skinned black male, 5’10”/160lbs. wearing a red skull cap, black jacket and red hat with short hair in the 2200 block of Saratoga and took him to 1831 Pope St. Once there the cab driver said he heard the sound of a handgun being cocked and the black male demanded he give him all of his money.  After the robbery the suspect fled south on foot.  If you have any information about this Armed Robbery call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or download the P3 app on any mobile device and submit a tip from there.  If your tip leads to an arrest you will receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Shots Fired and Criminal Damage

  • 23 December 2020
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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a Shots Fired and Criminal Damage incident that occurred on Saturday, December 19th at 7pm at 1936 Marland St. in Springfield.  Multiple shots were fired at the residence from a dark colored Dodge Challenger.  The residence was struck several times but no one was injured.  The vehicle was last seen west bound on Griffiths St. from Marland St.  Law Enforcement needs your help locating the vehicle and identifying its occupants!  If you have information about the vehicle or can identify the occupants, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US or download the P3 app on any mobile device and submit a tip from there.  If your tip leads to an arrest you will receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Unlawful Use of a Weapon

  • 15 December 2020
Unlawful Use of a Weapon

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about an Unlawful Use of a Weapon incident at The Boulevard Town Homes, 2715 S. Macarthur #69 on Wednesday, December 2nd at 8:40pm.  Security video from the scene shows two black males at the door of the apartment.  One of the males is wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and the outline of a handgun can be seen in his right front pocket.  The second male is wearing a black puffy coat.  They indicated they were there looking for someone.  Law Enforcement is attempting to identify both subjects and needs your help!  A photo of the subjects can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US. If you can identify either subject, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427 or submit a tip on this website.  If your tip leads to an arrest you will receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Catalytic Converter Thefts

  • 9 December 2020
Catalytic Converter Thefts

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about ongoing thefts of catalytic converters in the Springfield Area.  The thefts span the months of October and November with several incidents taking place over the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend.  Locations of thefts have been auto dealerships, storage units and church lots. The catalytic converters are cut from the exhaust of victim vehicles.  Large trucks, vans and motorhomes have been the main targets of the thieves.  If you have information about these thefts call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427 or submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US.  You can also download the P3 app on any mobile device and submit a tip from there.  Crime Stoppers pays cash rewards up to $2500 for tips resulting in an arrest and remember, Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name!

Criminal Damage to Property/Shots Fired

  • 2 December 2020
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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a shots fired incident that took place on Monday, November 30th at 12:43pm in the 2100 block of east Monroe St.  An unknown suspect(s) fired multiple shots which struck 4 residences causing damage to siding, windows and doors.  No persons were struck by gunfire or injured during this incident.  A silver car was seen leaving the area but it is unknown if the vehicle was involved. Law Enforcement needs your help to identify the suspects who fired the shots! If you have information about this incident call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427 or submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US.  Crime Stoppers pays cash rewards up to $2500 for tips resulting in an arrest and remember, Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name!

Burglaries at PNC Bank

  • 25 November 2020
Burglaries at PNC Bank

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about two Burglaries during the overnight hours of Wednesday, November 4th and Tuesday, November 10th at PNC Bank, 802 S. 11th St. in Springfield.  In both incidents, the front glass door of the bank was broken to gain entry and once inside the suspect pried open cash drawers and took money.  The suspect appears to be the same person in both incidents and was described as a younger, thin black male wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, black or camo pants and white gloves.  Photos of the suspect can be viewed on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If you have information about these Burglaries call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427, submit a tip on this website or download the P3 app on any mobile device and submit a tip from there.  Crime Stoppers pays cash rewards up to $2500 for tips resulting in an arrest and remember, Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name!

Burglary and Shots Fired

  • 18 November 2020
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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a Burglary and Shots Fired incident that took place at 1911 E. Edwards St. on Tuesday, November 10th at 1:30am.  Victims stated they were awakened to a thin black male, 5’10” inside the residence.  This male exited the residence through the back door and two shots were fired at the back of the home moments later.  A black car was seen speeding east bound in the alley after the incident.  Items from inside the home were located in the back yard and a bullet hole was found near the back door of the residence.  If you have information about this Burglary and Shots Fired call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 788-8427 or submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US.  Crime Stoppers pays cash rewards up to $2500 for tips resulting in an arrest and remember, Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name!

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