Springfield, IL – (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of January burglaries involving gaming machines, and they are asking for the public’s help.

On Jan. 14 and again on Jan. 16, a male suspect forced entry through the rear door of the Linda’s Gaming Parlor at 3755 North Dirksen Parkway. In both instances, the suspect caused damage to the gaming machines and removed cash boxes.

On Jan. 28, Parkway Pub at 315 North Dirksen Parkway was burglarized. The suspect forced entry through a rear door, damaged the gaming machines, and stole approximately $8,000 from the machines.

All burglaries occurred in the early morning hours. Images of the suspect can be found on the Crime Stopper website at cashfortips.us.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents or who can identify the suspect is urged to call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip on the website, or use the P3 app. Tips that result in an arrest could earn a cash reward of up to $2,500.