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 string of burglaries to unlocked vehicles that took place during the early morning hours of September 2^nd in the Timber Lane subdivision and surrounding area in Springfield.  Access was gained to multiple vehicles via unlocked doors and items were stolen.  Several suspects were observed in the area and Law Enforcement needs your help to identify them.  If you have any information about these burglaries or any crime, you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427.  If you live in the area and have security video of the suspects you can submit it anonymously on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If your tip results in an arrest you will receive a cash reward up to $2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Crime Stoppers needs your help solving a homicide that took place on August 21^st around 10:43pm in Springfield. The victim, Raymond Davis was riding his bicycle in the area of Wirt/Laurel St. when an unknown suspect shot at him several times.  Mr. Davis was struck by the gunfire and died as a result of his injuries.  Let’s help law enforcement solve this senseless crime!  If you have any information about this Homicide or any crime, you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427.  You can also submit a tip on our website, Cashfortips.US.  If your tip results in the arrest of the suspect in this homicide you will 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 about a Robbery and Shots Fired that occurred on August, 5th around 11:03pm at 101 S. Lewis in Springfield.  A cab driver was dispatched to pick up a fair and upon arrival a black male with short dreadlocks, wearing black shorts approached the cab.  The black male opened the door, put a gun to the drivers head and robbed him of his tip money.  The suspect fled west on foot and fired several shots at the cab as he ran away.   If you have any information about this Robbery or any crime, you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427.  You can also submit a tip on this website, Cashfortips.US.  If an arrest is made based on your tip, you will 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 Bank Robbery that occurred on August, 8th^th around 4:42pm at UCB Bank located at 2120 Peoria Rd.  In this case a black male entered the bank and approached employee’s, demanding money.  The suspect was wearing sunglasses, a black facemask and a dark blue hoody with a yellow reflective traffic vest over it. He was armed with a handgun and pointed it at employee’s.  The suspect took a large amount of money and fled south from the bank on foot.  A photo of the suspect can be found on this website, Cashfortips.Us.  If you have any information about this Bank Robbery or any crime, you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you will receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, never your name.

This week Crime Stoppers needs your help solving a Commercial Burglary that occurred on July, 26^th around 0235am at Simply Mac located at 2831 S. Veterans Pkwy.  In this case, 3 subjects dressed head to toe in dark clothing with hoods and their faces covered entered the store by breaking a window.  They were inside less than a minute and got away with almost $15,000 dollars in Apple computer products.  The suspects left the area in a small, red car.  Photos of the suspects and getaway car can be found on this website, Cashfortips.us.  If you have any information about this commercial Burglary or any crime, you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427. You can also text us by typing TIP672 then your message and send it to crimes. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you will receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, never your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a felony Hit and Run that took place on July 20^th between 11-11:10p at Chatham Community Park during the Chatham Sweet Corn Festival.  A female victim was struck by a vehicle in the parking area and the vehicle fled the scene without providing required aid or information.  The victim sustained life threatening injuries and is still being treated.  If you have any information about this Hit and Run with injuries or any crime, you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, or you can leave a tip on this website cashfortips.us. You can also text us by typing TIP672 then your message and send it to crimes. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you will receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, never your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a Home Invasion and Armed Robbery which occurred on July 20^th around 1145p at 720 S 14^th here in Springfield. In this Case the victim states they were awakened by a thin black male with dreadlocks and wearing jeans, holding a handgun, demanding property.  At one point the victim was battered. If you have any information about this Armed Robbery or any crime, you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, or you can leave a tip on this website cashfortips.us. You can also text us by typing TIP672 then your message and send it to crimes. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you will receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, never your name

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about an Armed Robbery in the 2800 block of Poplar here in Springfield which occurred on July 12^th around 1a. In this case a thin black male in a red and black jacket about 5’5, approached the victim, pointed a gun and demanded money. The victim fled and in doing so the suspect fired. The suspect chased the victim and caught up taking the victims property. There were no injuries. If you have any information about this Armed Robbery or any crime, you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, or you can leave a tip on this website cashfortips.us. You can also text us by typing TIP672 then your message and send it to crimes. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you will receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, never your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about an Armed Robbery which occurred in the parking lot of 315 Dickinson on July 4^th around 1:20am. In this case the victim was approached by 2 black males. One was in a dark hooded jacket, dark jeans, early 20s and holding a handgun. He demanded a bag that was held by the victim. The second suspect was a bit taller and older, also in a hooded jacket and thin. Both suspects fled in a dark colored vehicle. If you have any information about this Armed Robbery or any crime, you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, or you can leave a tip on this website cashfortips.us. You can also text us by typing TIP672 then your message and send it to crimes. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you will receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, never your name. 

Hi I’m Officer Matt Goulet, Crime Stoppers Coordinator for Sangamon and Menard Counties.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about an Armed Robbery at Steak-n-shake at 2465 N Dirksen Parkway in Springfield around 11p on June 25th. In this case a dark skinned, heavy set black male in a black hooded jacket, and white mask entered through a back door. The suspect displayed a gun and battered an employee while demanding money then fleeing in a 4dr maroon Buick. If you have any information about this Armed Robbery or any crime, you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, or you can leave a tip on this website cashfortips.us. You can also text us by typing TIP672 then your message and send it to crimes. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you will receive a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, never your name.