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Crime of the Week: Help needed solving restaurant burglary in Springfield

Crime of the Week:  Help needed solving restaurant burglary in Springfield

Two broke into Gabatoni's restaurant June 14. Photo: Contributed, Saga Communications


Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – This week, Crime Stoppers is seeking to assist the Springfield Police Department to identify two suspects reference to a burglary that occurred at Gabatoni’s, located at 300 E Laurel, in Springfield.

On June 14, 2026, at approximately 10:45 p.m., two suspects forced entry to the business. Once inside, the two went through a cash drawer and an office stealing hundreds of dollars. They then fled the scene running through the alley. The suspects were both wearing all black clothing at the time of the incident.

Photos are available above, with more on our website, cashfortips.us. If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the suspects, 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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