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Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying man who damaged Springfield restaurant’s A/C system

Crime of the Week:  Help needed identifying man who damaged Springfield restaurant’s A/C system

This suspect damaged the air conditioning system at Pita-Or-Bowl. Photo: Saga Communications, Sangamon County


SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – This week, Crime Stoppers is seeking information to help the Springfield Police Department to identify an individual in reference to a theft.

On September 17, 2026, around 3:30 a.m., a white male was seen on video climbing a ladder onto the roof of PITA or Bowl, 848 E South Grand, Springfield. Once on the roof, the suspect began messing with the air conditioning units. A short time later the suspect dropped a large item off the roof. Damage to the units is believed to be over $10,000.00.

Images of the individual can be found 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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