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Crime of the Week: Help needed solving theft, illegal use of credit cards

Crime of the Week:  Help needed solving theft, illegal use of credit cards

Can you identify these theft suspects? Photo: Saga Communications, Sangamon County


Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – This week, Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify four individuals in reference to a theft and unlawful use of credit cards.

On October 16, 2025, officers received reports of four black males, in their 20s, attempting to defraud people in front of several west-side businesses. The suspects, posing as employees of the Boys and Girls Club, were claiming they were collecting donations to help pay for funeral expenses and got away with over $10,000.

Images of the individuals can be found above and on our website. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the suspects, 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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