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Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying credit card fraud suspect

Crime of the Week:  Help needed identifying credit card fraud suspect

Can you help identify this person accused of using a stolen credit card for several hundred dollars in purchases? 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 an individual in reference to a theft and unlawful use of credit card.

On January 22, 2026, officers received a report of a lost credit card, and the credit card was used at various businesses around Springfield. Video from the businesses show the suspect, who appears to be a black male wearing a blue coat making several purchases in town totaling hundreds of dollars.

An image 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 $2,500.

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

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