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This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify an individual in reference to a theft and unlawful use of credit cards.  On October 13th, 2025, officers received a report of a wallet being left at a local store and when the victim went back, it had been stolen, and the credit cards were used at various businesses around Springfield.  The suspect, who appears to be a black female made several purchases in town.  Images of the individual and the suspect vehicle 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 highlighting its upcoming fundraising events.

Crime Stoppers’ Queen of Hearts is back!  Join us every Monday night at 7 PM for the drawing at Weebles Bar and Grill.  Can’t make it out there? No problem — you can grab your tickets at Jamie’s Rt. 66, Northern Lights, Franny’s, and Little Corner Bar. And mark those calendars — Saturday, January 31st, 2026 — it’s our 15th Annual Crime Stoppers Trivia Night at the BOS Center!
Last year, more than 1,200 people came out for a night of fun, friendly competition, and community support — and this year’s event promises to be even bigger!  Keep checking this website, cashfortips.us, for details on sponsorships and registration which is coming soon.

As always, if you have information regarding any crime contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on this website or the P3 app.   Remember Crimestoppers only wants your information and not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify four individuals in reference to a theft and unlawful use of credit cards.  On October 16th, 2025, officers received reports of four black males,  in their 20s, attempting to defraud people in front of several west-side businesses.   The suspects, posing as employees of the Boys and Girls Club, were claiming they were collecting donations to help pay for funeral expenses and got away with over $10,000.  Images of the individuals 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 information to assist the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office reference a triple homicide that occurred in the 3000 block of Hoover in Springfield. Around 2:30 p.m. on October 9th, 2025, Deputies responded to the area for a report of shots fired. Upon their arrival, deputies discovered 3 victims that were deceased, one of which was a 9-year-old child. Crime Stoppers needs your help to hold those accountable for this senseless act of violence. If information becomes available, it will be posted on this website, cashfortips.us. If you can identify a suspect, suspects or have any other information, 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 $5,000.  Remember Crime Stoppers only wants your information, not your name.

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office in reference to a shooting.  On August 8^th around 1:30 am deputies were called to the 1400 block of Chalmers St in Springfield, in reference to a report of shots fired.   Upon their arrival deputies discovered a male victim with two gunshot wounds.  Video shows a vehicle, a four door sedan, fleeing from Chalmers after the shooting traveling north on 14h St.  Images of the vehicle can be found on this website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the suspect(s), 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.