Petersburg, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – This week, Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Petersburg Police Department to identify a suspect reference to a theft.
On April 10, 2026, officers responded to Dollar General, 1018 N 6th, in reference to a theft. Around 6pm, a black male suspect wearing a white t-shirt and dark colored coat entered the store and approached an employee. The suspect distracted the employee by making multiple transactions which led to the suspect stealing over $2,400 in cash and merchandise.
Images of the individual can be found above, and on our website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the individual, 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.
