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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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Burglary

  • 19 April 2023
Burglary

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department reference ATM burglaries. In the last month, there have been multiple attempts to burglarize ATMs in different locations in Springfield which has resulted in not only felony criminal damages but also felony thefts of currency. It is unclear if the incidents are related but Crime Stoppers needs your help identifying anyone who may be involved. 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.

Burglary

  • 11 April 2023
Burglary

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department reference a residential burglary, theft and criminal damage that occurred in the 3400 block on E Carpenter around 6:15 p.m. on April 2nd. The home owner arrived home when they saw a white Chevrolet Malibu in their driveway. A male subject jumped the fence while the vehicle began to drive away. The driver of the vehicle stopped to allow the other male to get in and they left the area. $400 in damage and $400 in thefts occurred during the burglary. A photo of the suspect vehicle and one of the suspects is posted on this website, cashfortips.us. If you can identify the suspect, 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.

Criminal Damage

  • 4 April 2023
Criminal Damage

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office reference an attempted theft and felony criminal damage that occurred on March 27th, 2023 just before 6:00 a.m. at Cabinetland located at 4340 Peoria Rd in Springfield, IL. A male suspect cut a catalytic convertor off of one of the box trucks causing $4,000 in damage. After the male removed the convertor, an employee arrived on scene at which point the suspect left the convertor and drove away in a dark color sedan. A photo of the suspect vehicle is posted on this website, cashfortips.us. If you can identify the suspect, 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.

Burglary

  • 28 March 2023
Burglary

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department reference a burglary, theft and criminal damage that took place at 510 E Monroe St just after 6:00am. on March 1st, 2023. The suspects appeared to have forced entry into the building before taking an assortment of items including copper pipe, wire and aluminum stud beams. Over $5,000 in property was stolen and $500 in damage was done by the suspects before they fled the area on a 4 wheeler. Photos of the suspects will be posted on this website, cashfortips.us. if they become available. If you can identify the suspects, 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.

Criminal Damage

  • 22 March 2023
Criminal Damage

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office reference two felony criminal damage cases in Springfield. The first incident occurred on March 10th 2023 in the 3700 block of Camp Butler RD. The second incident occurred between March 14th and 15th at the CWLP sub station located at 3600 Ridgley RD. In both incidents, a large amount of fiber optic wire was damaged causing approximately $55,000 in damage collectively between both incidents. Photos of the damage can be viewed on this website, cashfortips.us. If you can identify the suspect/suspects, 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.

Fundraisers!

  • 15 March 2023
Fundraisers!

This week Crime Stoppers wants to make you aware of two upcoming fundraisers. The north end masters will be taking place Saturday April 8th from 12:00 p.m.-6:00p.m. The cost is $15 if you register early or $20 the day of. Crime Stoppers is also starting a queen of hearts drawing with the drawing being every Sunday at Weebles at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available for $1 each and you must be at least 21 to participate. Tickets will be available for purchase at multiple satellite locations. For more information on the bars participating in both of our upcoming fundraisers and for more information on how to participate, visit this website at cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding any crime call our anonymous tip line at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website, or use the P3 app. Information leading to an arrest is eligible for a cash reward up to $2500. Remember, Crime Stoppers only wants your information not your name.

Theft

  • 8 March 2023
Theft

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office reference a felony theft that occurred during the early morning hours on March 5th, 2023 at the Animal Protective League located at 1001 Taintor road. During the theft multiple items were taken including a work platform and six 55 gallon barrels. Video shows a male subject in a single cab truck loading the work platform into the truck however it is unclear if he also stole the barrels. The items stolen were valued at $540. Photos of the suspect will be posted on this website, cashfortips.us., when they become available. If you can identify the suspect/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.

Shots Fired

  • 1 March 2023
Shots Fired

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department reference a shots fired that occurred on February 15th, 2023 around 7:00 p.m. at Esporta Fitness located at 2501 Wabash in Springfield, IL. Multiple shots were fired by the suspect during the incident, however no one was injured and no property was damaged. After the shots were fired, the suspect fled the area on foot. If photos of the suspect become available, they will be posted on this website, cashfortips.us. If you can identify the suspect, a suspect vehicle, or anyone involved, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427. You can also 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.

Scam Awareness

  • 22 February 2023
Scam Awareness

This week Crime Stoppers wants to remind you to be aware of scams. There has been an increase in multiple different versions of scams including amazon scams, romance scams, and recently a variety of scams where the victim is asked to download an app called Anydesk. Never allow anyone to remotely access your computer unless you are sure they are legitimate technical support. Since January 1st, 2023, the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office and Springfield Police Department have taken multiple reports resulting in financial scams collectively totaling over $900,000. If you have any information regarding a scam or any 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 $2500.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

Forgery

  • 15 February 2023
Forgery

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in locating two subjects who are suspected of being involved in several forgeries throughout the area totaling over $7,000. The two subjects are Karree L. Banks (26 year old male) and Marquell C. Scott (25 year old male). Banks and Scott are believed to have been traveling in a rental vehicle. The vehicle is a black Dodge Durango with Georgia registration “TEK3921”. Photos of the suspects and their vehicle can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you know the location of the suspects or their vehicle, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on our 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.

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