September 1st through the 7th is National Crime Prevention Week, and it’s a good reminder that keeping our communities safe isn’t just the responsibility of law enforcement. We all have a role to play.

Crime prevention starts with some simple things we can all do. Lock your doors, windows, and vehicles. Keep outdoor areas well-lit, and don’t leave valuables where they can easily be seen.

But keeping our community safe goes beyond our own front doors. Get to know your neighbors, stay involved in what’s happening around you, and talk with your kids about making safe choices. And when something doesn’t look right, don't ignore it - report it.

Most importantly, look out for one another. Pay attention. Speak up. And don’t assume someone else will make the call.

Safer communities don’t happen by accident. They happen when all of us work together.  

Together, we can help keep our communities safe.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about an Armed Robbery to Person that occurred on Saturday, October 19^th at 1500 W. Enos in Springfield.  Money and a cell phone were taken from the victim by a black male, 5’11”/skinny build, wearing a white/black Nike jacket with a black bandana over his face, armed with a black handgun.  A second suspect, black male, 5’3”, “twisty” style hair braids, wearing all black was armed with a knife.  Both suspects fled on foot after the robbery.  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 or download the P3 app on your mobile device and submit a tip from there.  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 an Armed Robbery to Person that occurred on Sunday, October 20^th at 8:52pm at 1500 W. Enos in Springfield.  Three black male suspects, all 5’10” with skinny builds, took a cell phone and other items from the victim, who had come to the apartment complex to meet a friend. One of the suspects had a handgun in his waistband and he was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt , black jeans and a ski mask.  All three suspects fled on foot after the robbery. 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 or download the P3 app on your mobile device and submit a tip from there.  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 October 9th around 8:16am at UCB Bank located at 2120 Peoria Rd.  A black male suspect, who was armed with a black/silver handgun, entered the bank and approached employee’s, demanding money.  The suspect was approx. 5’9”, thin to average build and was wearing all black with a white hood pulled tight around his head, white cloth covering his face and blue latex gloves. The suspect placed money in a white trash bag and fled southeast 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 is seeking information about a Home Invasion/Shooting that occurred on October 4^th at 12:21am at 42 Imperial Valley Dr. in Springfield.  Three black males, wearing dark hoodies pulled tightly to cover their faces, forced entry to the home and all were armed with handguns.  One suspect had long dreads. The suspects demanded money and one of them shot a victim in the arm prior to fleeing.  If you have any information about this Home Invasion and shooting, or any crime, you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427.  You can also submit a tip anonymously on this website, Cashfortips.US or download the P3 APP on your mobile device and submit a tip from there.  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.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a shooting that took place on September 30^th around 3:02am in the 1200 block of E. South St. in Springfield.  The male victim was riding his bicycle in the area when a black male subject in a large, dark colored SUV shot at him several times.  The suspect vehicle was last seen in the area of 11^th/South St. The victim was shot several times but suffered non life threatening injuries.  If you have any information about this Shooting or any crime, you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427.  You can also submit a tip anonymously on this website, Cashfortips.US or download the P3 APP on your mobile device and submit a tip from there.  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.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a Home Invasion that occurred on September 19^th around 1:39am at 1136 E. Stanford in Springfield.  In this case, 3 tall, thin black males in their late teens or early 20’s, with their faces covered entered the home through a window.  All three were armed with handguns and held the residents at gunpoint while they searched the residence for items to steal.  The residents were placed in a bedroom and told not to come out or they would be shot.  The suspects then fled the home with stolen property.  If you have any information about this Home Invasion or any crime, you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427.  You can also submit a tip 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.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a shots fired incident that occurred on September 12^th around 2:20pm at 2212 Joyce Ln. in Springfield.  The suspect was armed with a handgun and fired several times at a female victim in the front yard but she was not struck.  The suspect was described as a 17yr. old black male with short braids, wearing a gray t-shirt and jeans.  After firing the shots the suspect fled on foot.  If you have any information about this shots fired incident or any crime, you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427.  You can also submit a tip 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.

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.