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Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying boat burglar

Crime of the Week:  Help needed identifying boat burglar

This man allegedly caused damage to a boat at East Side Marine October 2, 2026. Photo: Saga Communications, Sangamon County


SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – This week, Crime Stoppers is seeking information to help the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office to identify an individual in reference to criminal damage.

On October 2, 2026, around 4:50 am, a white male wearing blue shirt carrying a white bag cut open the tarp on a Lowe boat that was at East Side Marine, 2525 E North Grand. The white male got into the boat and then left a short time later heading West. The damage to the boat was approximately $1,800.

An image of the suspect can be seen above. Anyone with 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 of up to $2,500.

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

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