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Crime of the Week: Help needed investigating copper theft at local church

Crime of the Week:  Help needed investigating copper theft at local church

Photo: Saga Communications/Sangamon and Menard County Crimestoppers


Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – 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 March 18th, 2025, between 3 and 4 A.M. an unknown suspect stole 4 copper caps that ranged from 3 to 8 feet long.  These caps, that were approximately 50 years old, were valued at $10,000.00 total.   The suspect, appeared to be a white male wearing a black and white camo vest and black hoody.

Images of the individual can be found on our website.

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 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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