COAL VALLEY PIZZA EXPRESS BURGLARIZED
November 3, 2006
During the early morning hours of October 27th, the Pizza Express, 201 West 2nd Avenue, Coal Valley, was burglarized. The bad guys were responsible for considerable damage to the equipment in the store before they made off with cash and checks. The Coal Valley Police and Crime Stoppers need your call to our tip line 309-762-9500. If your information leads to an arrest you could receive up to $1000 cash and, as always, you will stay anonymous.



EAST MOLINE POLICE INVESTIGATING ARMED ROBBERY
October 27, 2006
Sometime around 8:00 PM on the 15th of October, the S & K Mini Mart located at 4400 Kennedy Drive, East Moline, was robbed. A male black, 6’ with a stocky build, wearing a red scarf around his face displayed a large hunting knife with a serrated blade and demanded money. Once the clerk opened the cash drawer, the suspect reached over the counter and grabbed a large handful of money then fled on foot. If you have any information on this armed robbery one call to our tip line 762-9500 could find you with up to $1000 cash.



ELDERLY FEMALES TARGET OF BURGLARIES
October 26, 2006
Recently, police have taken reports on a team of male Hispanics who are entering homes, while they are occupied by elderly women, and stealing money and jewelry.  The suspects will knock on the victim’s door and inquire about property for sale in the neighborhood. Other times they ask about other elderly females living alone who may be interested in cheap handyman work. Once the suspects gather the names of these new elderly females they visit the homes, informing the new victim that they were referred by the last victim.  Once inside the homes of these unsuspecting ladies, the suspect will ask for a glass of water or a piece of paper to write their name and phone number down. At least once they were able to get the victim outside, explaining they were surveying her property and needed her help to find a lot line. Once outside, others enter the house and steal money and jewelry.  Please inform everyone in your neighborhood that this crime has been recently reported to police and is on-going.  Police ask that you look in on any elderly ladies living alone. Do not hesitate to call police if you see suspicious male Hispanics on the doorstep of any elderly neighbors.  If you have any information on who may be responsible for these burglaries please call Crime Stoppers, 309-762-9500. If your information leads to an arrest you could receive up to $1000 cash.



ROCK ISLAND POLICE INVESTIGATING TWO ROBBERIES
October 25, 2006
Rock Island Police are asking for your help with two unrelated October Robberies.  The first was on Oct 9 at 7:10 pm at Flowerama, 1733 30th St.  The store was robbed at gunpoint by a thin 5'5" black man about 30 years old.  The suspect had sores on the right side of his face.  The suspect was armed with a handgun and was wearing a light blue short-sleeved button-up shirt and a light blue cap with a small bill.  The second robbery happened at 1:26 pm Oct 21st at Midwest Title Loan, 3414 11th St.  This suspect was 6' tall, 190 pounds, and was a dark complexioned black man wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a ski mask.  This robber took cash and two rings.  One is gold with seven diamonds and two bands joined together.  The other is silver with one black stone and a gap in the band.  Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers anonymously, 309-762-9500.  And you could earn a cash reward.



CITGO BURGLARIES UNDER INVESTIGATION
October 6, 2006
Recent attempts by burglars in Moline have had mixed results. Officers responded to the Citgo gas stations at 4625 Avenue of the cities and 1300 41st street on Saturday the 16th of September. Bricks were tossed through the door of the first station and cartons of cigarettes were taken. The door of the second store had chunks of concrete tossed at it but the security glass held up to the abuse. Alarms at both stores were activated and police have surveillance video. We have reports over the past few months of this type of activity and all may be related. If you know who is responsible call the tip line 762-9500, you could receive up to $1000 cash.     



VANDALS CAUSE $150,000 IN DAMAGE AT DUCK CREEK GOLF COURSE
September 29, 2006
As you may have read, the Duck Creek Park Golf Course suffered in excess of $150,000 in damage. Suspects destroyed by fire more than twenty-five golf carts that were parked in front of the pro-shop. The course has been vandalized several times in the past month but nothing even close to this amount of damage. The Board of Directors is offering $1,000 cash for information that leads to the arrest of the individual or individuals responsible. You will stay anonymous when you call our tip line 309-762-9500. 

RI POLICE SEEK INFO REGARDING HOMICIDE OF PAUL MILLER
September 8, 2006
Rock Island Police must feel like they are still running the Crime Stoppers 5k. With the most recent homicide Thursday morning at 506 14th Street, Detectives are in a race to find those responsible for this shooting. The victim, Paul Miller, was shot while in his apartment around 2:18 AM and was pronounced dead at the scene. Mr. Miller deserves justice and Rock Island Police need your help. If you have any information regarding this murder, want to stay anonymous, and collect $1000; call the Crime Stoppers tip line 309-762-9500. Stop the Crime; Stop the Violence, Crime Stoppers!      



UNIQUE BICYCLE TAKEN IN MOLINE BURGLARY
August 31, 2006
On August 31st  at about 1:00 in morning, police responded to 626 15th St, regarding  a burglary.  Unknown suspects threw bricks through the front window of the business, shattering it. It was discovered that two homemade motorized bicycles were missing.  One bike was later recovered.  The bicycle still missing is mostly black in color with some red and has a 48 cc motor. The missing bike is valued at $800. The owner of the motorized bicycles explains that he built them and both are replicas of a 1906 Harley Davidson.  The missing bike is unique and may be the only one like it in the Quad Cities area.  If you know where the bicycle is or have information about this burglary, call the Crime Stoppers tip line 309-762-9500.  All callers remain anonymous, and you could earn a cash reward.

**CHECK BACK LATER FOR A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE BICYCLE**




CAR THEFT AND BURGLARIES UNSOLVED
August 17, 2006
The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Department is asking for your help in solving a car theft and a rash of car burglaries that occurred on August 9, 2006 between 1:00 am and 4:00 am.  The crimes occurred in the neighborhood of 116th Avenue West and 25th Street West off of Ridgewood Road in Milan.  The stolen vehicle, a 1995 green Pontiac Grand Am was found abandoned and stuck in the mud on the bank of the Mississippi River on the backside of Potter’s Lake at Sunset Park in Rock Island.  If you know who’s responsible for this car theft or car burglaries, call Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities.  The tip line is 309-762-9500.  All calls are anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you’ll receive a cash reward.



MOLINE POLICE INVESTIGATE TWO SUSPICIOUS FIRES
August 10, 2006
Moline police and fire officials are investigating two arson fires that have occurred recently.  On August 4th at about 9:00 pm, the fire department was called to 2104 18th Avenue, Loganwood Apartments.  Someone had intentionally set a fire in the second floor laundry room.  The room sustained fire and smoke damage. On August 8th at 4:45 am, Moline police and fire department officers responded to a structure fire at 4501 Avenue of the Cities. Actions were taken to combat the active fire at that business. Investigators say it is likely the fire was intentionally set to cover up a burglary.   The fire caused heavy damage to the building.  Thankfully, no one was hurt as a result of these fires.  The two fires are not believed to be related.  If you have information about either of these fires, call the Crime Stoppers tip line, (309) 762-9500.  As always, all calls are anonymous.  If your information leads to a felony arrest you’ll receive a cash reward.



CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS MAN? SOLVED**SOLVED**SOLVED**SOLVED

August 9, 2006
On Wednesday August 2, 2006 at approximately 11:00 am, a male white suspect entered Automotive Innovations located at 4730 Elmore Avenue, Davenport.  The suspect was in the store for about an hour.  While unattended, he stole a white IPOD Nano from an enclosed cabinet, as well as two speakers.  He concealed them on his body and walked out of the store, leaving the area in a small red car.  The suspect was captured on this surveillance photo.  If you know who this suspect is, call Crime Stoppers at 309-762-9500.  All calls are anonymous.  If your information leads to the suspect’s arrest, you’ll receive a cash reward.  A tip to Crime Stoppers led to the identification of this suspect and his arrest on a charge of 3rd Degree Theft.  The speakers, valued at $800 were recovered. 



$3,000 REWARD OFFERED IN MILAN ARSON
June 22, 2006
Sunday June 19th around 3:45 AM, Milan Police and the Blackhawk Fire Department responded to a fire at 3422 Shadow Wood Court. The new home under construction was the first in this quiet secluded area. Due to the stage of construction this fire is considered suspicious and the State Fire Marshall is conducting an investigation. This could be the work of juveniles in the area. We want those guilty of this suspected arson to be held responsible, as do the developers. This is why the Crime Stoppers Board is offering $1000 cash on top of the $2000 offered by a private citizen for a grand total of $3000! Just make one phone call to our tip line 762-9500 with information that will allow Milan Police to make an arrest and you get the reward, no questions asked. We want your information not your name. Please make the call and help us solve this crime.



BEWARE OF SCAMS
June 15, 2006
Recent attempted scams involving seniors have area law enforcement and Crime Stoppers once again sounding the alarm. Recently, two male Hispanics have been offering to clean homeowners' gutters at a reduced rate. Once engaged, the suspects dominate the conversation, acting like they know the victim or their children. It ends when they ask the homeowner to provide them a bucket of water. Suspect One follows the homeowner into the house while Suspect Two enters the home looking for valuables. These two have been as bold as to let themselves into the home, frightening the senior homeowner. We urge neighborhoods to call us if they see individuals who may be up to this type of activity. Please attempt to identify the vehicle and license plate information. All seniors must remember to lock their homes and to notify police when anyone suspicious is at their door.



GUN STOLEN FROM BETTENDORF HOME
May 5, 2006
Recently a 9mm handgun was stolen from a residence in Bettendorf, Iowa. The black Jennings semi-automatic handgun was taken from a home in the 3300 block of Clearwater Drive. The weapon was stolen from a dresser drawer in the bedroom along with two magazines and extra ammunition. The thief also found the gun case and some of the extra rounds hidden in the closet. Bettendorf police and Crime Stoppers need your help. If you know who was responsible, or the location of the stolen hand gun, one phone call to our tip line 762-9500 could find you with up to $1000 cash. As always we will not ask for a name. You will remain anonymous!



MOLINE POLICE INVESTIGATING ROBBERY AT CASH NOW
April 13, 2006
Cash Loans Now at 4410 Avenue of the Cities was robbed at approximately 12:30 p.m. on April 1st.  The suspect was said to be a black male, over 6’ 3” with a medium build. He was wearing dark jeans, white tennis shoes, a brown hooded sweatshirt, a black stocking hat and a grey shirt or scarf that he used to cover his face when entering the store.  If you have any information on this crime please contact the Crime Stoppers tip line at 762-9500.  Up to $1,000 will be given to anyone who has information leading to an arrest. 
 

MOLINE ART GALLERY BURGLARIZED
March 24, 2006
Early Monday morning on the 20th of March, the Moline Art Gallery at 3825 16th Street was burglarized. After kicking in a steel door to the garage, a racing floor jack and a large tool box with a wide assortment of tools was taken. The tool box was so heavy that at least two people would have been required to remove it from the table on which it sat. Tools taken include a wide assortment of Craftsman and SnapOn brand wrenches, sockets and drivers along with calipers and micrometers. Alarms were finally set off by the thieves but they were able to make a getaway. If you have any information on this crime one call to our tip line, 309- 762-9500, could find you with up to $1000 cash.



RECOVERED M60 A MYSTERY
February 16, 2006
Crime Stoppers is currently asking for any information you might have on the long traveled history of a very powerful machine gun. The M-60 machine gun, its tri-pod stand, and green military ammo cans of belt-fed ammunition were recovered in January by the Moline Police Department, in part because Detective Dave Tertipes refused to give up hunting for it. The damage this weapon could have caused in the wrong hands would have been devastating. Area police are relieved that it is in safe hands and now the search for anyone who had the weapon is underway. Police intend to trace it back to the day it was illegally rebuilt. Crime Stoppers is offering $1,000 if you can provide us the information that leads to an arrest. As always you will remain anonymous when you call our tip line 309-762-9500. 

DAVENPORT ROBBERY SUSPECT SOUGHT
February 3, 2006
On Friday, January 6th at approximately 7:20 pm Davenport police officers responded to the 1300 block of West 37th Street reference a robbery. It seems the victim was approached by our suspect at that location and asked to use the victim’s telephone. Once inside the residence the suspect used an object from inside the home to knock the victim unconscious. A large amount of cash was stolen and the victim’s grey 1979 Lincoln Continental 4 door was taken. It was later recovered in the area of 13th and Gaines Street. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call the Crime Stoppers tip line 762-9500. We will not ask for your name, and if your information leads to an arrest you will receive up to $1000 cash. 



POPULAR QC BAND LYNN ALLEN VICTIMS OF GUITAR THEFT
January 27, 2006
New Years Eve at the Holiday Inn Moline was one rocking party for all those who attended. The place was packed with Lynn Allen on stage, but unfortunately New Years day brought bad news. A band member found that his tangerine orange Fender Stratocaster guitar and the black shell hard case it was stored in had been removed from the locked ballroom. After leaving the stage around 2:00 am the ballroom was locked, by 11:00 am the next morning the Stratocaster was gone. The fender is valued at over $1800. This is a unique guitar, so we are offering a special reward. If you have seen this tangerine orange guitar or know who was responsible for the theft please call us. The Crime Stoppers tip line is 762-9500.

ATV STOLEN
January 5, 2006
The new year started poorly for our victim when he found that his ATV had been stolen from a locked trailer while parked at the Fun Mart Cycle Center in Moline. The red Suzuki Eiger ATV valued at $7000 may have been stolen as early as November 1st by thieves who cut the lock but were kind enough to leave fingerprints behind. The Illinois State Police helped process the crime scene and Moline Police have some thoughts on who might be responsible but they need your phone calls to help us locate the stolen four-wheeler. The Suzuki will be worth little if the transmission is not fully serviced within the next 50 to 100 miles. Catastrophic damage to the transmission will occur if this much needed service is not completed. If you can help police in this case, call the tip line, 309-762-9500.  All calls are anonymous and you could earn a cash reward.

VANDALS DAMAGE GOLF CARTS
December 1, 2005
Sometime between the 21st of September and the 6th of October, 110 golf carts belonging to Quad City Golf Carts were damaged. The carts were stored in a tow-yard belonging to H & H Towing on Depot Street in Bettendorf.  It seems that a yet-to-be determined number of suspects hot-wired approximately 30 of the golf carts and then engaged in an impromptu round of demolition derby causing damages in excess of $40,000.  Bettendorf Police need your help with the name of any of the suspects involved in this felony crime. If your information helps police make an arrest you will receive up to $1,000 cash, no questions asked. With Christmas fast approaching, you will receive this money before the holiday. The Crime Stoppers tip line is 309-762-9500.



MOLINE ARSON UNDER INVESTIGATION
November 10, 2005
Sometime in the early morning hours of November 1st a home in 1500 block of 20th Avenue Moline was found to have charring at the base of all three doors to the residence. The main door to the home had a significant burn area and the nearby siding had melted. Moline Fire Marshall Larry Lister responded with patrol officers to find that two tires on the residents’ black Chevy van had also been sliced on the sidewall. This arson could have very well ended in death since the arsonist attempted to ensure that all the doors would be fully engulfed in flame when the residents attempted to escape. We want the name of the individual responsible and have up to $1,000 to award you. Please call the Crime Stoppers tip line 309-762-9500 if you have any information on this felony crime.



BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR FUNNY MONEY
November 3, 2005
Quad City businesses that accept large bills should be aware of a current scam and how to protect themselves. Recently $5 bills have been altered and passed as genuine $100 and $50 notes. The bleaching process that the counterfeiters use to fake the bills is less important than what you need to know to identify a fake. You can easily do this by locating two of the security features built into the currency. A $100 note should duplicate Franklin in the watermark, but the counterfeit still shows the image of Lincoln, who is on a $5. Holding the bill up to the light should reveal the watermark. The second feature is the security thread, which runs across the notes of these denominations. When a real $100 bill is held up to the light, the thread will read USA 100. If the note is a counterfeit, it may have the outward appearance of a $100 note but the thread will read USA FIVE. The important point we want to make is to have employees examine large notes closely for any obvious signs of alteration. If you suspect someone is counterfeiting call our tip line 309-762-9500. You will remain anonymous and if police make an arrest you will receive $1,000 cash – genuine US currency!



FOWL FOUL IN PRINCETON IOWA
October 30, 2005
Some crimes make absolutely no sense and this is one of them. Sometime between 2 p.m. Friday the 21st of October and Monday morning the 24th , vandals released almost 250 gallons of diesel fuel into a waterfowl refuge on the north pool of the Princeton State Wildlife Management Area. The marsh is located about a half mile north of Princeton just east of Highway 67.  A plug was pulled from a hose on a diesel tank causing over three acres to be contaminated and thousands of dollars in damage. Our suspects may have been trying to steal the diesel fuel or maybe they are just ignorant thinking this would “be fun.” Either way, Crime Stoppers has up to $1,000 cash for the names of those responsible. We think it’s fun when people like this get handcuffed. Join in the fun, call our tip line 309-762-9500.



SILVIS POLICE INVESTIGATE BURGLARY
October 13, 2005
The residents of a home in the 500 block of 8th Street in Silvis heard a noise early in the morning, October 5th. They ran downstairs and watched a male white teenager run from the house carrying their laptop computer. The suspect had gained entry to the house by way of the garage. Illinois State Police crime scene technicians and Silvis Police processed the scene for clues. If you can help officers with a name of the suspect responsible for this residential burglary, one call to our anonymous tip line 309-762-9500 could earn you up to $1,000.



ROADHOUSE CAR WASH ATTENDANT ROBBED AT GUNPOINT
October 5, 2005
Crime Stoppers needs your help identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery at a Moline car wash. Shortly after three PM on Monday the 3rd of October, a male white approached the attendant of the Roadhouse Carwash, 2503 16th Street looking for change to use in the nearby Laundromat. Our suspect followed the attendant into the office where he pressed a long barreled handgun against the head of the older male attendant and demanded money. The thief then ran from the area in an unknown direction. The suspect is a male white 48-50 years old, 5’ 10” tall,  155 pounds with a “narrow” face. He was wearing a greenish colored baseball cap, a green short-sleeved shirt and jeans at the time of the robbery. If you can help us with a name and police make an arrest, we have up to $1,000 cash to award you. As always you will remain anonymous.  We want your information, not your name. The Crime Stoppers tip line is 309-762-9500.



27TH ST DENNY'S ROBBED
September 27, 2005
On Tuesday, September 6th just before 10:00 PM, a male white in his early 20’s entered the Denny’s restaurant near South Park Mall, grabbed the cash drawer from the register, and ran from the building south across the 27th Street Rock River Bridge. The suspect was wearing a green t-shirt, blue jeans, and a baseball cap with a S.W.A.T. logo on the front. The suspect was captured on tape by the restaurant’s security camera.  If you know who did this, call the Crime Stoppers tip line, 309-762-9500.  If your information leads to his arrest you could collect up to $1,000 cash. 

GANG-RELATED SHOOTING IN EAST MOLINE CAUSES INJURY
March 10, 2005
East Moline Police and Crime Stoppers are attempting to identify the shooter in a recent gang-related incident. Sometime around 9:47 PM on Tuesday the 8th of March near the 1300 block of 17th Street, neighbors heard shots ring out. Police responded to find that a male subject had been shot in the face. Officers quickly canvassed the neighborhood for any leads that could help them find the shooter, but now need any additional help you can provide. Detectives believe that this is a gang-related shooting and with the onset of nice weather, East Moline police are going to nip this type of activity in the bud. If the individual responsible for this shooting is a convicted felon and if your tip leads to an arrest, you will receive $500 cash on top of your regular cash reward from Crime Stoppers. Our Crime Stoppers tip line is 762-9500. You will remain anonymous because we never ask for a name or use caller ID. You will be given a secret four or five digit code number so we can keep track of the information you provide us. If you hear of an arrest based on your information, you can call us, or you can check on the status of your case every couple of weeks. We want your information on felony crime, not your name.



HEINOUS HOME INVASION/SEXUAL ASSAULT REMAINS UNSOLVED
August 29, 2004
A home invasion occurred the first of August in a quiet Moline neighborhood near City Line Plaza. It quickly turned into a nightmare, ending in a sexual assault. The police need your help. The female victim worked late Saturday night into early Sunday morning and was winding down playing cards with a friend. Around 4:30 AM two subjects startled the victim after gaining forced entry to the home. The suspects are described as black males six feet tall, one hundred and seventy pounds, both wearing dark colored bandanas on their face. After ransacking the home, the assaults took place. One clue we have is the voice of one of the men is very raspy. The two suspects left the area around 10:15 AM Sunday morning. If you have any information, or observed a suspicious vehicle that may be related to this crime, please call our tip line 762-9500. If your information leads to an arrest, you will receive $1000 cash.     



MASKED MEN INVADE MOLINE HOME
May 6, 2004
Crime Stoppers needs your help solving a late night home invasion that occurred at Highland Manor Apartments, 4200 22nd Avenue, Moline. At approximately 10:45 PM, on April 21st, two male black subjects displaying a small handgun and wearing ski masks forced their way into the victim’s apartment. After tearing the phone from the wall the suspects tied the victim’s hands together with a roll of duct tape and led her around the house as they searched for valuables. With the gun to her head, the victim finally admitted that a large amount of money could be found in her purse.  After taking the money, the subjects fled on foot westbound from Highland Manor. During the home invasion, the victim’s young son was franticly holding on to his mother’s leg. Police need the name of these individuals or any information you can provide.  The Crime Stoppers tip line is 762-9500.  You will remain anonymous and could receive up to $1000 cash if your information leads to an arrest.



EAST MOLINE POLICE SEEKING SECOND SUSPECT IN HOME INVASION
February 25, 2004
An East Moline home invasion early Monday morning the 23rd of February found two armed males forcing their way into a home in the 200 block of 15th Avenue. East Moline police captured one of the subjects shortly after the incident, but the second suspect is still at large. Handguns were used in the crime and thankfully, no shots were fired. Under our Project Safe Neighborhood program with the U.S. Attorneys Office, if the second suspect were already a convicted felon you would receive a minimum of $500 for the gun charge and additionally up to $1000 cash for the home invasion. The money adds up fast when the bad guys have already been tagged by law enforcement with a felony conviction. If you have any information that would aid the East Moline Police Department with this investigation, like a name or location of suspect number two, one phone call to the Crime Stoppers tip line 762-9500 could earn you some quick cash.



EAST MOLINE FATALITY HIT AND RUN STILL UNSOLVED
September 19, 2003
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information that would lead East Moline Police to the driver of a light colored vehicle, possibly a 1990’s General Motors product with front end damage. A vehicle fitting this description struck Shannon Williams as he crossed Illinois 5 near the intersection with 4th Avenue at 1:45 a.m. August 3rd.  If you have a vehicle matching this description in your neighborhood or have a suspicion of who may have been the driver of the suspect vehicle, please call. East Moline Police need leads to help solve this case. Now if you were the driver on August 3rd, do the right thing and speak with the East Moline Police Department. It is far better that you contact them, than someone who knows the truth calling us and collecting up to $1,000 and the East Moline Police paying you a visit. The anonymous tip line is 309-762-9500. 



CLINTON COUNTY IA CRIME STOPPERS NEEDS YOUR HELP!
September 22, 2003
On September 9, 2003, sometime between 6 and 7 pm, a five-year-old girl was kidnapped from her home in Clinton, Iowa. This very lucky young lady was found approximately a half hour later walking on a rural county road twenty-five miles from her home. Police believe that earlier in the day the suspect may have attempted to entice other children into his vehicle, described as a two-door SUV or van. The vehicle may be light blue in color with a dark blue stripe. Witnesses have helped police create this composite sketch with the hope that someone would recognize this guy. He is described as a heavy set black male 30 – 40 years of age with his hair braided in “corn rows”.  Clinton area police have reason to believe that he may be from the Quad City area. If you recognize our suspect, please call the Crime Stoppers tip line 309-762-9500. You could receive a cash reward of up to $1,000. No caller I.D., no recorded line, and we will never ask for your name. We only want your information and to give you money!

ATTEMPTED ABDUCTION OCCURS IN MILAN
March 5, 2003
On February 19, 2003, at 10:40 am, Milan Police received a report of an attempted child abduction.  A juvenile walking home from school reported a male, white driving a larger white, older model 2-door, possibly a Pontiac, stopped on West 4th Street in the 1800 block and tried to lure the boy over to his car.  A blue car pulled up behind the suspect's car while it was stopped in the street and the suspect was talking to the juvenile.  The driver of the blue car honked the horn to get the suspect's car to move on.  The suspect then left the scene, eastbound on 17th Avenue and West 4th Street.  The suspect is described as a male, white between 30 and 35 years old, dark complexioned, with brown hair and wearing a black or brown shirt.  Please look at the composite sketch.  If you recognize this suspect or have any information about this incident, call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line, 309-762-9500.  Your call is anonymous, and if your information leads to the suspect's arrest, you'll receive up to $1,000 cash.

BEWARE OF EL GORDO SCAM!
February 6, 2003
The ongoing advance fee fraud letters currently finding their way to Quad City residents via e-mail are often very creative and innovative. Lately Nigerian nationals, purporting to be officials of their government or banking institutions, have been faxing or e-mailing letters to U.S. businesses or individuals.  Quad City area police have recently taken numerous reports regarding the “El Gordo Spanish Sweepstakes Lottery”. As in the Nigerian scam the sender requests both personal and financial information, along with the promise of free money. In response to what is now considered a growing epidemic, the US Secret Service has established “Operation 4-1-9” named after the Nigerian law that prohibits such swindles. To avoid becoming a victim of these frauds Crime Stoppers is asking that you take the time to check out the detailed information available on the secret service website by clicking here.