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Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspects in Farm & Home thefts

Crime of the Week:  Help needed identifying suspects in Farm & Home thefts

Can you help identify this woman, wanted for thefts at two Farm & Home stores. Photo: City of Springfield, Contributed, Saga Communications


Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – This week, Crime Stoppers is seeking information to help the Springfield Police Department identify an individual involved in two retail thefts.

The first theft occurred on April 29, 2026, at Farm & Home on North Dirksen Parkway. The second occurred on May 1, 2026, at the Farm & Home west-side location.

In both incidents, the suspect is described as a white female with red hair, wearing a blue shirt. She entered the stores and stole approximately $1,000 worth of merchandise before leaving without paying.

Images of the individual can be found above.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents, 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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