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Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in grocery store robbery, carjacking

Crime of the Week:  Help needed identifying suspect in grocery store robbery, carjacking

Can you identify this suspect in the robbery of All-Star Grocery? Photo: Saga Communications, Sangamon County


Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – This week, Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department in reference to a robbery/vehicular invasion that occurred at All Star Grocery, 806 Black Ave., in Springfield.

On November 19, 2025, around 2 pm, the victim, was getting ready to leave in a vehicle when a light skinned male, wearing a black hoodie and a face mask, entered the vehicle through the passenger door.  After the victim refused to surrender their vehicle, the suspect struck them in the head with a firearm and fled.

Photos of the suspect and another person of interest can be found above. If you have any information regarding this incident, 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 $2,500.

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

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