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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in reference to retail theft the occurred at Best Buy located at 3193 S. Veterans Parkway in Springfield.  On December 18^th around 6:30 pm two black male suspects entered the store. One suspect, wearing a black coat, stole a PS5 and Xbox off the shelf while the other suspect in a blue coat distracted employees.  Both subjects ran out of the store and got into a silver vehicle and fled the scene.  Images of the suspects can be found on our 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 in reference to criminal damage that occurred at Identi-Check loacted at 3 North Old State Capitol in Springfield.  On November 24^th officers were called to the business for a report of a window being broken out.   Video shows that on November 24^th around 2 am a black male wearing a gray jacket and black pants outside the business, pick up a brick and throw it at the building, causing over $10,000 in damage.  Images of the suspect 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.

Crime Stoppers, 15th Annual Trivia Night, Friday, January 31st, at the BOS Center is fast approaching.  This is the biggest trivia event in Central Illinois!

Grab your coworkers, friends, or family and lock in your table at just $15 per person now before they’re gone. This is the night everyone talks about — fast-paced trivia, prizes, and fierce competition — all for a great cause.

Your local emcees Joe Crain, John Spaulding, and Sam Madonia will keep the energy high all night long.
Doors open at 5 PM with pre-entertainment by MK & Damian, and trivia kicks off promptly at 6:30 .

Every table registered helps Crime Stoppers fight crime and keep our community safer.

Don’t miss out — this event sells out every year, and tables are already filling fast.
Register your table right now on this website or call (217)788-8427 for more information.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Fire Department in reference to an arson that occurred on December 21st around 1:00 am at Carter’s Fish Market, 1900 E. South Grand in Springfield. Video shows a black male with a gray beard, dark coat and dark colored stocking cap pouring liquid from a blue jug around the cook shed.  The suspect ignited the liquid setting the cook shed on fire causing over $25,000 in damage. 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 robbery/vehicular invasion that occurred at All Star Grocery, 806 Black Ave in Springfield. On November 19th, 2025, around 2 pm, the victim, was getting ready to leave in a vehicle when a light skinned male, wearing a black hoodie and a face mask, entered the vehicle through the passenger door.  After the victim refused to surrender their vehicle, the suspect struck them in the head with a firearm and fled. Photos of the suspect and another person of interest can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident, 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.