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This week, Crime Stoppers is asking for your help in preventing construction site burglaries. As the weather gets warmer, construction season is in full swing.  Contractors, home builders, and remodeling companies are working hard to improve our neighborhoods and local infrastructure.

Unfortunately, criminals often see these job sites as opportunities to steal expensive tools, construction materials, and supplies.  These crimes delay projects, impact local workers, and create safety concerns.

If you see suspicious activity around a construction site—such as after-hours visitors, unmarked vehicles, or unfamiliar individuals in the area, call your local police department immediately.  

If you have any information regarding recent construction site theft or any other 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 up to $2,500.

Remember, Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week, Crime Stoppers is seeking information to help the Springfield Police Department identify an individual involved in two retail thefts.

The first theft occurred on April 29, 2026, at Farm & Home on North Dirksen Parkway. The second occurred on May 1, 2026, at the Farm & Home west-side location.

In both incidents, the suspect is described as a white female with red hair, wearing a blue shirt. She entered the stores and stole approximately $1,000 worth of merchandise before leaving without paying.

Images of the individual can be found on this website at cashfortips.us.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents, 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 of up to $2,500.

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, in Springfield.  On April 11th,2026, around 10 am a white male wearing jeans and a dark colored jacket entered the church and was near the alter.  The suspect removed a crucifix and thurible from this area that was valued over $2,000.00.  These items hold a significant religious and community value as well.  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 hit and run involving a pedestrian.  On Saturday, April 25^th, 2026 at approximately 9:25 p.m., a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Wabash and Corbin near Scooter’s Coffee. After striking the pedestrian, the vehicle did not stop and fled the scene of the crash. The pedestrian, who suffered multiple injuries, was transported to a local hospital where they are currently being treated. If photos or video become available, they will be posted on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident, can identify any suspect(s) or the vehicle involved, 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 Petersburg Police Department to identify a suspect reference to a theft.  On April 10^th, 2026, officers responded to Dollar General, 1018 N 6^th, in reference to a theft.  Around 6pm a black male suspect wearing a white t-shirt and dark colored coat entered the store and approached an employee.  The suspect distracted the employee by making multiple transactions which led to the suspect stealing over $2,400 in cash and merchandise.  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.