If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved, you are urged to call Crime Stoppers at 866-847-7669 (866-TIPS-NOW). You do not have to give your name. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $1000 for information leading to an arrest.
UTV THEFT
April 16, 2024
STATUS: FOUND
UTV THEFT INVESTIGATION - CANCEL RECOVERED
UPDATE 04-17-2024 UTV HAS BEEN RECOVERED AND THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING.
The Stephenson County Sheriff's Office is attempting to locate a stolen 2020 black and orange Can-Am Maverick XRC Turbo UTV. The depicted UTV was stolen from the 2300 block of Illinois Route 26 North in Freeport, Illinois sometime between 04-15-2024 at approximately 9:00 P.M. to 04-16-2024 at approximately 7:30 A.M.
If anyone has any information as to the whereabouts of the UTV or suspects involved, please contact the Stephenson County Sheriff's Office or Stateline Area Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers by phone to: 1-866-TIPS NOW, through the Stateline Area Crime Stoppers “P3 Tips” mobile phone app, or online at: www.statelineareacrimestoppers.com. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000.
The Stephenson County Sheriff's Office incident number for this investigation is 24-4137.
RETAIL THEFT INVESTIGATION
March 05, 2024
ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY - RETAIL THEFT INVESTIGATION
The Freeport Police Department is attempting to identify the depicted subject as part of a Retail Theft investigation. The offense that is under investigation occurred on 2/16/24 a retail store in Freeport. The white male suspect was described as medium sized with facial hair, wearing a Chicago Bulls hat, gray sweatshirt with lettering on the front, a dark colored coat, light pants and white shoes. If anyone can identify this suspect, they should contact the Freeport Police Department or Stateline Area Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers by phone to: 1-866-TIPS NOW, through the Stateline Area Crime Stoppers “P3 Tips” mobile phone app, or online at: www.statelineareacrimestoppers.com. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000.
The Freeport Police Department case number for this investigation is: 24-2701.
(Any person or persons depicted in this post are presumed innocent by the court until proven guilty in a court of law).
FORGERY INVESTIGATION
February 23, 2024
STATUS: OPEN
FORGERY INVESTIGATION - ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY
The Stephenson County Sheriff's Office is attempting to identify the depicted male subject as part of an active Forgery investigation. The depicted vehicle is believed to have been used during the commission of the offense. The offense under investigation occurred at the Solutions Bank located at 996 W. Fairview Rd. in rural Freeport on 2-23-24 at approximately 2:20 p.m.
If anyone has any information about the identity of the depicted subject, please contact the Stephenson County Sheriff's Office or Stateline Area Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers by phone to: 1-866-TIPS NOW, through the Stateline Area Crime Stoppers “P3 Tips” mobile phone app, or online at: www.statelineareacrimestoppers.com. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000.
The Stephenson County Sheriff's Office incident number for this investigation is 24-2187.
(Any person or persons depicted in this post are presumed innocent by the court until proven guilty in a court of law)
Retail Theft Investigation
January 28, 2024
ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY - RETAIL THEFT INVESTIGATION
The Freeport Police Department is attempting to identify the depicted subject as part of a Retail Theft investigation. The offense that is under investigation occurred on 1/28/24 at 4:30am at a grocery store in Freeport. The white male suspect was described as wearing a stocking cap and a hooded sweatshirt that had the words, "Hellfire Club". If anyone can identify this suspect, they should contact the Freeport Police Department or Stateline Area Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers by phone to: 1-866-TIPS NOW, through the Stateline Area Crime Stoppers “P3 Tips” mobile phone app, or online at: www.statelineareacrimestoppers.com. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000.
The Freeport Police Department case number for this investigation is: 24-1525.
(Any person or persons depicted in this post are presumed innocent by the court until proven guilty in a court of law).
Burglary & THEFT Investigation
December 02, 2023
STATUS: WANTED
BURGLARY & THEFT INVESTIGATION
The Freeport Police Department is seeking information about a burglary and theft which was reported on December 2nd, 2023 at Sullivan's Foods in Freeport. The case number for this incident is 23-19438.
If anyone has information about this crime, they should contact the Freeport Police Department 815-235-8222 or Stateline Area Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers by phone to: 1-866-TIPS NOW, through the Stateline Area Crime Stoppers “P3 Tips” mobile phone app, or online at: www.statelineareacrimestoppers.com. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000 (Any person or persons depicted in this post are presumed innocent by the court until proven guilty in a court of law).
ROAD SIGN THEFTS
July 12, 2023
STATUS: OPEN
ROAD SIGN THEFTS - RURAL STEPHENSON COUNTY
Several Townships within rural areas of Stephenson County have been experiencing thefts of road signs. In some of these cases, power tools are being used to remove portions of the metal posts along with the signs. A significant number of road sign thefts have occurred in Buckeye and Oneco Townships; however, other Townships within Stephenson County have experienced these thefts as well.
No suspect information is available at this time. If anyone has any information about any suspects involved in the thefts of road signs, please contact the Stephenson County Sheriff's Office or Stateline Area Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers by phone to: 1-866-TIPS NOW, through the Stateline Area Crime Stoppers “P3 Tips” mobile phone app, or online at: www.statelineareacrimestoppers.com. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000.
(Any person or persons depicted in this post are presumed innocent by the court until proven guilty in a court of law)
Burglary Investigation
July 11, 2023
BURGLARY INVESTIGATION
On Tuesday, July 11th, 2023, the Freeport Police Department responded to the Freeport High School in reference to a burglary investigation. Upon arrival, Officers investigated a burglary to the shed by the Freeport Boys Baseball team dugout. It was believed this burglary occurred within the past week. A door to the shed had been forced open and baseball equipment and property were stolen.
If anyone has any information about this case, they should contact the Freeport Police Department or Stateline Area Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers by phone to: 1-866-TIPS NOW, through the Stateline Area Crime Stoppers “P3 Tips” mobile phone app, or online at: www.statelineareacrimestoppers.com. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000.
The Freeport Police Department case number for this investigation is: 23-10775. (Any person or persons depicted in this post are presumed innocent by the court until proven guilty in a court of law).
POLICE IMPERSONATOR INVESTIGATION
May 30, 2023
STATUS: OPEN
POLICE IMPERSONATOR
The Stephenson County Sheriff's Office is seeking information about a police impersonator who stopped a female motorist in the area of S. Baileyville Rd. and E. German Valley Rd. in rural Baileyville Illinois on Tuesday May 30th, 2023 at approximately 6:20 a.m.
The female motorist was told that she was being stopped for "almost speeding" as well as for a registration light infraction, despite the fact that the daylight conditions at the time of the stop would have made it impossible to observe the lighting infraction. During the course of the stop, the suspect did ask for the female motorists driver's license and insurance information, and returned both documents after briefly reviewing them at the driver's window.
The following is a description of the suspect and suspect vehicle involved in the stop that was reported to the Stephenson County Sheriff's Office:
SUSPECT:
White Male, 30-40 years old, heavy-set, 5'10" - 6' tall, short dark hair, thick dark color mustache, and bushy eyebrows. The suspect was wearing a tan button up shirt with dark pants, a star-shaped badge and a square name plate.
SUSPECT VEHICLE:
White SUV (unknown make/model) with a yellow stripe on the side, a black brush guard mounted on the front of the vehicle, and a light bar mounted on the top in a manner in which it extended past both vehicle front doors. The light bar was not activated at the time of the stop; however, red/blue lights mounted on the front grill of the suspect vehicle were activated.
If anyone has any information this case, they should contact the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office or Stateline Area Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers by phone to: 1-866-TIPS NOW, through the Stateline Area Crime Stoppers “P3 Tips” mobile phone app, or online at: www.statelineareacrimestoppers.com. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000.
The Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office case number for this investigation is: 23-6114.
(Any person or persons depicted in this post are presumed innocent by the court until proven guilty in a court of law)
BURGLARY AND ATTEMPT ID THEFT
April 29, 2023
STATUS: OPEN
BURGLARY TO MOTOR VEHICLE / ATTEMPT IDENTITY THEFT
On Saturday April 29th, 2023, between approximately 12:15pm and 12:50pm, an unknown suspect(s) broke the rear passenger window of a vehicle that was parked within Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park in rural Lena. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole a wallet containing bank cards and personal identification documents. Shortly after discovering the vehicle burglary, the victim received bank notifications regarding attempted debit card purchases at the Dollar General store in Lena.
Follow-up investigation at the Dollar General store located at 106 E. Provost Street in Lena revealed that on 4-29-23 at approximately 12:50pm, the depicted Black male subject wearing a white coat purchased gift cards with a bank card that was stolen from the victim's vehicle. After that purchase was completed, the depicted subject wearing all black entered the store and purchased a gift card and a food item with a bank card that was stolen from the victim's vehicle.
No suspect vehicle information is available at this time; however, it is believed that the suspects are also involved in similar incidences which occurred on April 29th, 2023, in Jo Daviess County Illinois and Dubuque Iowa.
If anyone can identify the depicted subjects or has any information about this case, they should contact the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office or Stateline Area Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers by phone to: 1-866-TIPS NOW, through the Stateline Area Crime Stoppers “P3 Tips” mobile phone app, or online at: www.statelineareacrimestoppers.com. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000.
The Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office case number for this investigation is: 23-4714.
(Any person or persons depicted in this post are presumed innocent by the court until proven guilty in a court of law)
Theft
March 13, 2023
ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY - THEFT INVESTIGATION
The Freeport Police Department is attempting to identify the depicted subject as part of a Theft investigation. The offense that is under investigation occurred 03/03/23 at 5:00pm at a retail store in Freeport. The white male subject was described as having average height and weight, with a beard and possibly driving a 2-toned dark colored Honda Element.
If anyone can identify this subject they should contact the Freeport Police Department or Stateline Area Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers by phone to: 1-866-TIPS NOW, through the Stateline Area Crime Stoppers “P3 Tips” mobile phone app, or online at: www.statelineareacrimestoppers.com. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000.
The Freeport Police Department case number for this investigation is: 23-3386.
(Any person or persons depicted in this post are presumed innocent by the court until proven guilty in a court of law).
Theft Investigation
March 04, 2023
ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY - THEFT INVESTIGATION
The Freeport Police Department is attempting to identify the depicted subject as part of a Theft investigation. The offense that is under investigation occurred 03/04/23 10:20am at a retail store in Freeport. The black male subject was described as wearing a black coat and black stocking cap.
If anyone can identify this subject they should contact the Freeport Police Department or Stateline Area Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers by phone to: 1-866-TIPS NOW, through the Stateline Area Crime Stoppers “P3 Tips” mobile phone app, or online at: www.statelineareacrimestoppers.com. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000.
The Freeport Police Department case number for this investigation is: 23-3410.
(Any person or persons depicted in this post are presumed innocent by the court until proven guilty in a court of law).
BURGLARY & ATTEMPT BURGLARY INVESTIGATIONS
December 27, 2022
STATUS: OPEN
BURGLARY & ATTEMPT BURGLARY INVESTIGATIONS
The Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about two burglaries and two attempted burglaries which were reported between December 10th, 2022 and December 27th, 2022 and occurred in areas north of the City of Freeport.
If anyone has information about these crimes, they should contact the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office or Stateline Area Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers by phone to: 1-866-TIPS NOW, through the Stateline Area Crime Stoppers “P3 Tips” mobile phone app, or online at: www.statelineareacrimestoppers.com. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000.
The Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office case numbers for these investigations are: 852-22, 883-22, 871-22, and 861-22.
(Any person or persons depicted in this post are presumed innocent by the court until proven guilty in a court of law)
Reported on 12-10-22 – Freeport Storage – 1203 IL Route 26 North, Freeport
On 12-8-22, a padlock on a storage unit at Freeport Storage in rural Freeport was found to have been cut-off with a grinding wheel. The exact date the burglary occurred is not known and there is no suspect information.
Items stolen from inside the storage unit include; a size XXL black leather coat with gray Harley-Davidson logo on the back, a size XXL black and orange leather Harley-Davidson coat with Harley-Davidson on the sleeves, a gray steel Faber SCUBA compressed air tank, a black and red Aqualung Buoyancy Compensation Device with attached respirator and hoses, and six (6) track loader bogie wheels (3 single-flange, and 3 double-flange).
Reported on 12-16-22 – Brush Creek Golf Course – 2001 W. St. James Rd, Orangeville
On 12-16-22, three (3) entrance doors at Brush Creek Golf Course in Orangeville were found to have been damaged by suspects who attempted to pry them open. A review of video surveillance found that on 12-13-22 at approximately 9:49am, an unknown white male subject driving a U-Haul truck and an unknown white female subject driving a blue flatbed pick-up truck exited their vehicles and approached the building on foot. Both vehicles arrived from the east and left the area traveling eastbound on St. James Road.
Also, video surveillance from 12-15-22 at approximately 4:11am showed two (2) unknown subjects exit a dark colored SUV and then proceed to shine flashlights into clubhouse building windows. Both subjects eventually left the area traveling westbound on St. James Road.
Reported on 12-19-22 – Richland Crossing Car & Truck Wash – 104 Samuelson Dr., Orangeville
On 12-19-22, it was discovered that an unknown suspect(s) used power tools to attempt to gain entry to a coin box at Richland Crossing Car & Truck Wash in Orangeville. The exact date this damage occurred is not known and there is no suspect information available.
Reported on 12-27-22 – Select Storage Co. – 105 Carl Drive, Orangeville
On 12-27-22, multiple items were reported stolen from two (2) storage units at Select Storage Co. in Orangeville. The burglaries to these storage units are believed to have occurred between approximately 2:00pm on 12-19-22 and 10:55am on 12-27-22. There is no suspect information available at this time.
Items stolen from the storage units include; two (2) black 20’ x 20’ party canopies in their original boxes, one black Minn Kota trolling motor, a gray 4-rack electric digital smoker, and a red appliance dolly.
RETAIL THEFT INVESTIGATION
December 20, 2022
ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY - RETAIL THEFT INVESTIGATION
The Freeport Police Department is attempting to identify the depicted subject as part of a Retail Theft investigation. The offense that is under investigation occurred 12/11/22 6:20pm at a liquor store in Freeport. The white male subject was described as wearing a white coat and had a tattoo above one of his eyebrows.
If anyone can identify this subject they should contact the Freeport Police Department or Stateline Area Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers by phone to: 1-866-TIPS NOW, through the Stateline Area Crime Stoppers “P3 Tips” mobile phone app, or online at: www.statelineareacrimestoppers.com. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000.
The Freeport Police Department case number for this investigation is: 22-19718.
(Any person or persons depicted in this post are presumed innocent by the court until proven guilty in a court of law).
COUNTERFEIT PAIN PILLS
November 16, 2022
STATUS: OPEN
COUNTERFEIT PAIN PILLS
Drug overdoses are on the rise in the Freeport area and many of them have been linked to counterfeit pain pills containing fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. In fact, it only takes 2 milligrams of fentanyl, about the weight of a few grains of salt, to put someone into a fatal overdose. Counterfeit pills have become so common that anyone who is buying pills on the street should assume those pills contain fentanyl. These pills are sometimes referred to on the street as “blues” or “Perc 30s”.
The majority of the counterfeit pain pills currently being sold in the Freeport area are small round blue tablets stamped on one side with the letter “M” inside of a square and the number “30” on the opposite side. These pills closely resemble the color and markings found on pharmaceutical grade 30mg oxycodone and are manufactured in clandestine labs located outside of the United States. Detection of these dangerous counterfeit pain pills is difficult because their appearance is substantially similar to pharmaceutical grade pills.
If you have any information about anyone selling counterfeit pain pills or any other illegal drugs, please contact your local law enforcement agency or Stateline Area Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers by phone to: 1-866-TIPS NOW, through the Stateline Area Crime Stoppers “P3 Tips” mobile phone app, or online at: www.statelineareacrimestoppers.com. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000. Stateline Area Crime Stoppers is the official Crime Stoppers organization of the City of Freeport and Stephenson County.
ATTEMPTED AGGRAVATED ROBBERY
November 07, 2022
STATUS: SOLVED
ATTEMPTED AGGRAVATED ROBBERY INVESTIGATION
UPDATE: SUBJECT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED. THANK YOU TO ALL THE TIPSTERS WHO PROVIDED INFORMATION.
The Freeport Police Department is attempting to identify the depicted subject in connection with an Attempted Aggravated Robbery that occurred in the Sullivan's grocery store parking lot located at 2002 W. Galena Avenue in Freeport on 11-7-22 at approximately 4:40pm.
If anyone has information about this crime they should contact the Freeport Police Department or Stateline Area Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers by phone to: 1-866-TIPS NOW, through the Stateline Area Crime Stoppers “P3 Tips” mobile phone app, or online at: www.statelineareacrimestoppers.com. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000.
The Freeport Police Department case number for this investigation is: 22-17927.
(Any person or persons depicted in this post are presumed innocent by the court until proven guilty in a court of law)
Criminal Damage to Vehicle
October 21, 2022
STATUS: OPEN
Vehicles at 1245 Lacresta Drive in Freeport have been damaged 7 times since 07/06/2022. This damage is occurring between 1am and 5am. The photo below is from a security camera and shows that the person responsible keeps their face covered.
If anyone has information about this crime they should contact the Freeport Police Department or Stateline Area Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers by phone to: 1-866-TIPS NOW, through the Stateline Area Crime Stoppers “P3 Tips” mobile phone app, or online at: www.statelineareacrimestoppers.com. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000. In addition to the reward from Stateline Area Crime Stoppers the owner of the vehicle is offering an additional $1,000.00 to anyone that provides information that leads to an arrest, and an additional $1,000.00 when that person is convicted.
ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY
August 11, 2022
STATUS: SOLVED
UPDATE 8-17-22 - BOTH SUBJECTS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED. THANK YOU TO THE TIPSTER WHO PROVIDED THE INFORMATION!
ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY
The individuals in the pictures below are persons of interest relating to a matter under investigation by the Freeport Police Department. The incident occurred at the Farm & Fleet store located at 1755 S. West Avenue in Freeport on 8-11-22 at approximately 4:47pm.
If anyone has information about this crime they should contact the Freeport Police Department or Stateline Area Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers by phone to: 1-866-TIPS NOW, through the Stateline Area Crime Stoppers “P3 Tips” mobile phone app, or online at: www.statelineareacrimestoppers.com. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000.
The Freeport Police Department case number for this investigation is: 22-12805.
(Any person or persons depicted in this post are presumed innocent by the court until proven guilty in a court of law)
Vandalism
July 18, 2022
On July 14, 2022 at about 8:17am, the Stephenson County Sheriff's Office received a report of vandalism that had occurred overnight at the Cedarville Baptist Church on Cedarville Rd. East of Cedarville. Deputies learned that sometime overnight that unknown persons spray painted on two portions of the church (See photo's below *Warning explicit language*). The Stephenson County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying any suspects that had been involved.
Please call the Stateline Area Crime Stoppers at 1-866-847-7669 or the Stephenson County Sheriff's Office at 815-235-8252 if you have any information about this case.
Counterfeit $100 Bills
May 17, 2022
STATUS: OPEN
COUNTERFEIT CURRENCY INVESTIGATION
The Freeport Police Department is attempting to identify the depicted subject in connection with an investigation into counterfeit currency. The depicted subject was captured on video surveillance at the Royal Liquor store located at 306 N. Park Boulevard in Freeport on 5-17-22 at approximately 7:27pm.
If anyone has information about this crime they should contact the Freeport Police Department or Stateline Area Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers by phone to: 1-866-TIPS NOW, through the Stateline Area Crime Stoppers “P3 Tips” mobile phone app, or online at: www.statelineareacrimestoppers.com. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000.
The Freeport Police Department case number for this investigation is: 22-7479.
(Any person or persons depicted in this post are presumed innocent by the court until proven guilty in a court of law)
ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY
March 24, 2022
STATUS: CLOSED
ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY
UPDATE: SUBJECT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS OF 4-19-22 @ 7:43AM.
The individual in the pictures below is a person of interest relating to a matter under investigation by the Freeport Police Department. The incident occurred at the Walmart store located at 2545 IL. Rte. 26 South in Freeport on 3-24-22 at approximately 4:50pm.
If anyone has information about this crime they should contact the Freeport Police Department or Stateline Area Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers by phone to: 1-866-TIPS NOW, through the Stateline Area Crime Stoppers “P3 Tips” mobile phone app, or online at: www.statelineareacrimestoppers.com. Tipsters to Stateline Area Crime Stoppers always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000.
The Freeport Police Department case number for this investigation is: 22-4173.
(Any person or persons depicted in this post are presumed innocent by the court until proven guilty in a court of law)
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