Springfield, IL  (CAPITOL CITY NOW) -Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects involved in multiple propane tank thefts at three businesses in Springfield over the past two weeks.

According to police, an unknown individual or group has been breaking into propane cages and stealing propane tanks. Surveillance footage from one incident captured a suspect riding a red dirt bike with the number 5 or 6 displayed on the handlebars. The suspect reportedly broke the lock on a propane cage, and a short time later, a black SUV arrived to pick up the tanks hidden on the property. The total estimated loss from these thefts is in the thousands of dollars.

If you have any information regarding this incident or can identify the individual, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 217-788-8427, submit a tip at cashfortips.us, or use the P3 app. If your tip results in an arrest, you could receive a cash reward up to $2500.