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Crime of the Week: Help needed solving church burglary

Photo: Sangamon County/Crime Stoppers of Sangamon and Menard Counties


Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – This week, Crime Stoppers is seeking to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify an individual in reference to a theft that occurred at First Church of God, 2800 Adlai Stevenson Dr., in Springfield.

On April 2, 2025, around 10 pm, an unknown white male suspect forced entry into the church.  Once inside, the suspect took money from a cash box and caused thousands of dollars in damage.  The suspect was wearing light colored clothing, dark colored shoes and was carrying a dark colored drawstring bag.

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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