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Crime of the Week: Help needed solving Springfield pharmacy robbery

Crime of the Week:  Help needed solving Springfield pharmacy robbery

Can you identify this suspect who stole prescription drugs from a local CVS? 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 theft that occurred at CVS Pharmacy, 2703 Adlai Stevenson Dr, in Springfield.

On September 11, 2025, around 2 pm, the suspect, who is believed to be a male wearing all black clothing and a mask, entered the store and headed to the pharmacy.  As the suspect approached the pharmacy counter, he jumped over the counter, took medicine off the shelf and then fled the store in an unknown direction.

A surveillance photo of the suspect can be found above. 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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