Public Service Announcement/Scams!

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office in reference to a burglary that occurred in the Lake Knolls Subdividion in Chatham, IL.  On June 14th, 2025, around 1 pm a dark colored Chevrolet Blazer was observed in the area.  The blazer pulled into a drive and a female occupant got out and distracted a homeowner.  Another occupant of the vehicle got out and entered the residence and stole coin collections, jewelry, and cash.   Images of the vehicle can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the 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 to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify an individual in reference to a theft that occurred at First Church of God, 2800 Adlai Stevenson Dr., in Springfield.  On April 2nd, 2025, around 10 pm an unknown white male suspect forced entry into the church.  Once inside, the suspect took money from a cash box and caused thousands of dollars in damage.  The suspect was wearing light colored clothing, dark colored shoes and was carrying a dark colored drawstring bag.  Images of the individual can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the suspect, 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 to assist the Springfield Police Department reference a shooting that occurred near the 1700 block of E. Cook in Springfield around 3:00 a.m. on June 1^st 2025. Officers responded to the area for a report of shots fired. During the incident, a female victim, who was a passenger in a vehicle was shot and taken to a local hospital where she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Crime Stoppers needs your help solving this case. If photos become available, they will be posted on this website, cashfortips.us. 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 $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Fire Department in reference to an arson that occurred on May 26th around 3:00 am at 106 W. Jefferson (Butternut Hut). On video, an unknown suspect broke out a window to the door with an unknown object and then threw another object through the window that was on fire.  When the second object landed inside the building it burst and the fire began to expand.  At the time of the fire there were people living in the apartments above the business.  The suspect at the time was wearing dark colored clothing.  The Springfield Fire Department is needing your help identifying this suspect.  Images of the individual can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the individual, 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 calling on all golfers to help us Take a Swing Out of Crime!  That’s right, it’s our annual golf outing at Piper Glen on June 27^th with a shotgun start at noon but make sure to come early for lunch from Nelson’s Catering.  Also, our Queen of Hearts Raffle is heating up with the pot over $22,000 and only 11 cards are left to be drawn.  Drawing takes place every Sunday at 7 pm at Weebles Bar and Grill.  You can purchase tickets there or at the other satellite locations.  For more information on our current fundraisers visit our website, Cashfortips.us.  As always, proceeds from these fundraisers go back to the community in the form of rewards for tips.  If you have any information about any crime 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 of $2,500.00 Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify an individual reference a theft that occurred at Immaculate Conception Church, 524 E Lawrence.   On March 18th, 2025, between 3 and 4 am an unknown suspect stole 4 copper caps that ranged from 3 to 8 feet long.  These caps that were approximately 50 years old and were valued at $10,000.00 total.   The suspect, appeared to be a white male wearing a black and white camo vest and black hoody.  The suspect was last seen leaving south on 5^th St. with the property.  Images of the individual can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the suspect, 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 to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify an individual reference a theft and unlawful use of credit cards. On April 28th, 2025, officers received a report of a wallet being stolen and the credit cards being used at various businesses in Springfield.  The suspect, who appears to be a white female, attempted to make several purchases totaling thousands of dollars.  Images of the individual can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the suspect, 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 to assist the Sangamon County Sheriffs Office in reference to an armed robbery that occurred at 509 SPA on April 20^th, 2025, in the 500 block of Dawson St in Springfield.  Just after 9:30 pm two black males, one with dread locks, made entry to the rear door of the business.  One black male pointed a gun at the owner and demanded money.  The two then fled the scene leaving with over $1,000.00 in cash.  Images of the individual can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the individual, 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 to assist the Springfield Police Department in reference to a criminal damage that occurred on April 15^th, 2025, just after 3:00 am at Lucky Lady Laundry located at 1056 E Stanford in Springfield.  A white male suspect was loitering outside the business before throwing a chair which broke out a window causing over $2,000 in damage.  The suspect then walked off heading east.  The suspect was wearing a black, possibly leather jacket, blue jeans, and white tennis shoes.   Images of the individual can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the individual, 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 to assist the Springfield Police Department in reference to a burglary and criminal damage that occurred on April 6^th, 2025, around 1:00 am at Long John Silvers located at 2929 S. Dirksen Parkway in Springfield.  A white male suspect used a piece of concrete to break out a window in order to gain entry to the business causing over $900 in damage.  Once inside the suspect rummaged through the business before leaving back out through the window.   Images of the individual can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the individual, 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.