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Crime of the Week: Second burglary at Springfield comic book store

Crime of the Week:  Second burglary at Springfield comic book store

Can you help identify this suspect who allegedly broke into 217 Comics and Games? Photo: Saga Communications, Sangamon County


Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – This week, Crime Stoppers is seeking information to assist the Sangamon County Sherrif’s Office to identify an individual in reference to a burglary and criminal damage.

On February 21st, 2026, at approximately 1:30am, a black male, with a beard, wearing a stocking cap forced entry into 217 Comics and Games, 1820 Stevenson Dr. in Springfield. Video shows the male suspect throwing a concrete block through the glass door to gain entry to the business. Once inside the business, the suspect attempted to steal the cash register before fleeing east towards Stanton Ave.

Images of the individual can be found on our website. If you have any 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 up to $2,500.

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

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