Mercer County Crime Stoppers

The Mercer County Crime Stoppers are currently seeking the location of a fugitive.

 

Taurus A Bryant age 35 described as male black approximately 250lbs with glasses 

 

Bryant is wanted for numerous crimes which occurred in New Boston in the early morning hours of August 13th. 

 

If you know the location of Bryant please contact the Mercer County Crime Stoppers at 309-582-3500 or submit a tip here on our website. 

 

If your information leads to the arrest of this person you will receive an reward of upto $1000. 

The Mercer County Crime Stoppers are currently seeking information about a hit and run accident involving a pedestrian. 

 

On Wednesday July 5th 2023 at approximately 11:53 a.m., the Aledo Police Department responded to a report of this accident. The driver of the accident fled the scene. 

 

The vehicle was reported to be a red in color, early 2000's Chevy Silverado with a regular cab. The driver was described as a white male wearing a hat.

 

The accident occurred in the 600 block of NW 2nd Street Aledo. The vehicle was last seen westbound from 2nd Street in Aledo. 

 

If you know who was responsible for this crime or any other crime please contact the Mercer County Crime Stoppers at 309-582-3500 or submit a tip here at our website. 

 

If your information leads to the arrest of the person or person's involved in this crime a reward of up to $1000 will be paid to you in a confidential manner. 

The Mercer County Crime Stoppers are currently seeking information about a burglary. 

 

On 05-27-23 The Mercer County Sheriff's Department took a report of a burglary at a residence near Reynolds. Taken was a utility Trailer and a John Deere Riding Tractor. 

 

If you have any information about this crime or any other crime. Please contact the Mercer County Crime Stoppers at 309-582-3500 or submit a tip here. 

 

If your information leads to the arrest of the person or persons involved you will receive a reward of UP TO $1000. 

The Mercer County Crime Stoppers are attempting to identify the individuals pictured below. 

 

On April 12th 2023 at approximately 4:30 p.m. a Kuboto Mini Excavator was taken from a property on Camp Creek Road near Sherrard IL. 

 

In the pictures you can see one subject inside the excavator and another individual waking around. Crime Stoppers is attempting to identify these subjects as well as the owner of the white Truck and trailer also shown in the pictures below. 

 

If you can identify any person involved in this crime or any other crime please contact the Mercer County Crime Stoppers on this web page or by phone at 309-582-3500

 

If your information leads to the arrest of these individuals you will receive a reward of up to $1000.  

The Mercer County Crime Stoppers are attempting to identify the following individuals. 

 

If you know who these individuals are please submit a tip here or call our tip line at 309-582-3500. 

 

 

The Mercer County Crime Stoppers are currently seeking information regarding the theft of street signs in the Fyre Lake area. 

 

In Late November it was reported that several street signs and posts were taken from Fyre Lake. These signs have not been located or returned. 

 

If you have any information regarding this crime, or any other crimes, please call the Mercer County Crime Stoppers at 309-582-3500 or submit a tip her on our website. 

 

If your information leads to the arrest of the person, or persons, involved in this crime, or any other crimes, a cash reward of up to one thousand dollars will be paid to you in a confidential manner. 

The Mercer County Crime Stoppers are currently seeking information regarding the recent vehicle thefts and stolen vehicles in our area. 

 

On June 14th 2021 it is believed that several subjects came to the Sherrard area committing several car burglaries and taking two vehicles. On July 2nd 2021 it is believed that these same individuals or atleast some of the same group committed several more car burglaries in both Aledo and Viola. During this time atleast 4 cars were stolen. 

 

Included with this post are some surveillance photos that have been provided to the Aledo Police Department. Please note that some of the quality is poor, we understand. Please pay special attention to the clothing and if you recognize these subjects or the clothing please report it by submitting a tip here on our website or by calling our tipline at 309-582-3500.. Lets work together to get this information out and solve these crimes. 

 

Crime Stoppers will pay a reward of up to $1000 for information leading to the arrest of the individuals involved in these crimes. 

 

If any other person has any additional video footage from the recent thefts please contact the Mercer County Sheriff's Department, Aledo Police Department or the Viola Police Department. 

 

PLEASE MERCER COUNTY REMOVE YOUR KEYS FROM YOUR VEHICLES AND LOCK THEM AND PLEASE KEEP GARAGES AND OUTBUILDINGS LOCKED. 

The Mercer County Crime Stoppers are currently attempting to identify the owner and driver of the vehicle pictured below. 

 

In the early morning hours of Saturday April 10th this vehicle was seen in the Aledo area. 

 

If you know who this vehicle belongs to or know who was driving this vehicle please contact the Mercer County Crime Stoppers at 309-582-3500 or submit a tip here. 

The Mercer County Crime Stoppers are currently seeking information in regards to a burglary. 

 

On March 18th 2021 it was discovered that someone had entered the Greene Township Building located on State Hwy 17 east of Viola. 

 

Several tools including chainsaws and other items were taken. 

 

If you have any information about this burglary or any other crimes please contact the Mercer County Crime Stoppers at 309-582-3500 or submit a tip here. If your information leads to the arrest of the person or persons involved in this burglary you will be paid a reward of up to $1000. 

The Mercer County Crime Stoppers are currently seeking information about a fire that occurred on July 31st. 

 

Just before midnight on July 31st, the Viola Fire Department along with other area departments responded to a rural Viola address on 230th Street for a structure fire. 

 

If you have any information about this fire, or any other crimes please contact the Mercer County Crime Stoppers at 309-582-3500 or submit a tip here on our website. If your information leads to the arrest of the person or persons involved a cash reward of up to $1000 will be paid to you in a confidential manner. 

The Mercer County Crime Stoppers are currently seeking information about the theft of a trailer. 

 

On April 15th, a trailer containing construction equipment was taken from the Route 17 Edwards River Bridge project near New Boston. A picture of the trailer is shown below. 

 

If you have any information about this crime or any other crimes please contact the Mercer County Crime Stoppers at 309-582-3500 or submit a tip here. If your information leads to the arrest of the individual or individuals responsible a reward of up to $1000 will be paid to you in a confidential manner. 

The Mercer County Crime Stoppers are currently seeking information on the theft of a dump trailer. 

 

On February 28th 2020 The Mercer County Sheriff's Department took a report of a trailer theft. The trailer was taken from a property in Sherrard.  The trailer is shown in the picture below. 

 

If you have any information about this crime, or any other crime. Please contact us at 309-582-3500 or submit a tip from our website. If your information leads to the arrest of the person involved a cash reward of up to $1000 will be paid to you in a confidential manner. 

The Mercer County Crime Stoppers are currently seeking information about a series of burglaries to campers located at the Shady Lakes Campground south of New Windsor. 

 

On the evening of February 17th 2020 the Mercer County Sheriff's Department took numerous reports of burglaries to campers. Several televisions were taken during the burglaries as well as other items. 

 

If you have any information about this crime or any other crimes please call the Mercer County Crime Stoppers at 309-582-3500 or submit a tip from our website. If you information leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this crime you will received a reward up to $1000.