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 needing information about a commercial burglary, theft and criminal damage at Orange Theory fitness at 2450 Wabash which occurred on Sept 26 about 1245a.m. Two males wearing dark hooded jackets and scream style masks broke out a front window and removed 2 computers valued at 900 dollars each then running east from the business. If you have any information about this burglary theft and damage, or any other crime, you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, or text us by typing TIP672, then your message and send it to crimes. You can also leave a tip on this website cashfortips.us. All 3 ways are anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you could be eligible for 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 theft from the Illiopolis Township Garage at 790 Maple Ln on Sept 30th around 230a.m. An unknown suspect  disconnected  a Generac 20k generator and then loaded it onto a flatbed trailer being pulled by a large pickup. The pickup pulled away going south on RT 36. If you have any information about this theft, or any other crime, you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, or text us by typing TIP672, then your message and send it to crimes. You can also leave a tip on this website cashfortips.us. All 3 ways are anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you could be eligible for 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 at Papa Johns- 3109 Chatham Rd on Oct 1^st around 1145p. A skinny black male about 6ft and wearing a black hooded jacket with the hood up and ski mask with dark jeans approached the cashier displaying a dark handgun. The suspect demanded money then ran south towards Seven Pines RD. If you have any information about this Armed Robbery, you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, or text us by typing TIP672, then your message and send it to crimes. You can also leave a tip on this website cashfortips.us. All 3 ways are anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you could be eligible for 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 multiple acts of vandalism in Chatham IL where numerous incidents of spray painted graffiti were found . This happened around the end of June. Images of the graffiti will be on this website which may help identify who is involved. Our website is cashfortips.us where you can provide any helpful information anonymously. If you have any information about these acts of criminal damage or any other criminal activity you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, or text us by typing TIP672, then your message and send it to crimes.  All 3 ways are anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you could be eligible for 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 aggravated robbery which occurred at the Circle K gas station, 1940 S Macarthur, on July 21^st around 1145p. A thin black male approximately 5’6 to 5’8, wearing a brown zip up jacket with the hood up and a white bandana over his face, entered the store. The suspect told an employee to give him everything in the register and implied he was carrying a weapon. The employee put money in a large white purse the suspect had. The suspect fled on foot north in an alley. If you have any information about this aggravated robbery or any crime, you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, or text us by typing TIP672, then your message and send it to crimes. Or you can use this website to leave a tip. All 3 ways are anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you could be eligible for 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 aggravated battery which occurred at Walgreens, 2020 S Macarthur, on July 8^th at approximately 830p. The victim was in the drive-through line sitting in a convertible when a black male in a blue plaid shirt and light colored cargo shorts struck the victim in the head with a rock. The suspect was last seen E/B on Ash. Pictures of the suspect will be on this website cashfortips.us, where you can leave a tip. If you have any information about this aggravated battery or any crime, you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, or text us by typing TIP672, then your message and send it to crimes. All 3 ways are anonymous and if an arrest is made based on your tip, you could be eligible for 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 aggravated criminal sexual assault which occurred in the 3200 block of east Enos on June 26^th around 5:30 a.m. The victim woke up to find the suspect entering the room. A struggle began causing minor injuries to the victim. The suspect is a skinny white male with longer hair and facial hair, wearing a hooded sweatshirt and dark pants that fled the area on foot. If you have information regarding this home invasion or any other crime you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, or text us by typing TIP672, then your message and send it to crimes. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you could be eligible for 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 Theft, Deceptive Practices and forgery case which occurred between April 12^th and 13^th. A resident of Montvale Estates had a credit card stolen resulting in numerous illegal transactions at local retail establishments. The suspects are a black male and female and we have pictures of both which are posted on this website, cashfortips.us. If you can identify them you can leave an anonymous tip from the website.  If you have information regarding this theft or any other crime you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, or text us by typing TIP672, then your message and send it to crimes. If an arrest is made based on your tip, you could be eligible for a cash reward up to 2500 dollars. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, never your name.

This week Crime Stoppers needs information regarding a homicide at 1206 E Laurel on May 29th around 1a.m. The victim was sitting on the front porch when shots were fired from the west.  Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving this terrible crime. You will never be asked to identify yourself.  If you have information about this homicide or any other crime you can stay completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, or text us by typing TIP672, then your message and send it to crimes. You can also go to our website cashfortips.us to leave a tip. If an arrest is made in this homicide you could be eligible for a cash reward up to 5,000 dollars, 2500 for all other cases. Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, never your name.

This week Crime Stoppers needs your help to identify a subject involved in the theft and use of stolen/forged checks throughout Springfield totaling over a thousand dollars. The victim reports the theft occurred April 7th from 1151 N 8th around 3-p.m. The suspect is described as a black male, 5’10-5’11, over 200lbs with a short beard. If you can identify this subject or the female with him, pictures will be on our website which is cashfortips.us.