The Lincoln Police Department has investigated three reports of copper pipe thefts in the following locations:

The suspect(s) is taking the copper water pipes in the residences. All the residences were vacant. Suspect(s) are entering the residences through windows with air conditioner units or forcing their way inside through a window. The water has been left on and the residences have been flooded.

Anyone with any information concerning any crime in the Lincoln/Logan County area is urged to call “CRIME STOPPERS” at (217)732-3000 or contact Crimestoppers. Your information will be kept confidential and you may remain anonymous. If your information leads to the arrest of the person(s) involved CRIME STOPPERS will pay you a cash reward up to $1000.00. CRIME STOPPERS has an answering machine to answer your calls. This is to protect you if you wish to remain anonymous (your calls can not be traced with this machine). You need to let us know how you can be contacted about the incident or you must watch to see if the subject has been arrested. This is so we can make a payout to you.