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Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying donation box thief

Crime of the Week:  Help needed identifying donation box thief

This man allegedly took $600 in donations from a Springfield bar. Photo: Contributed


SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – This week, Crime Stoppers is seeking information to help the Springfield Police Department to identify an individual in reference to a theft.

On August 9 2026, around 6:30 p.m., a black male wearing blue jeans, a black durag and no shirt entered Clique Bar, 411 E Washington in Springfield. Once inside, the black male went behind the bar and took a donation box containing approximately $600. The suspect then fled the scene heading North on 6th Street.

Images of the individual can be found above, and on our website. Anyone with 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 of up to $2,500.

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

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