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Armed bank robbery suspect in custody in Springfield after several stick-ups in less than a week

By Newsroom May 15, 2025 | 4:22 PM

The Springfield Police Department noted on Thursday, May 15, that on May 10, 2025 at approximately 11:41 a.m., SPD responded to the Land of Lincoln Credit Union, 300 South Grand West for a report of an armed robbery.

The report stated that employees advised the police that a male had entered the credit union with a weapon and demanded money. The suspect was described as a male black, 5’09” to 6’00”, 150 pounds, wearing all dark clothing and sunglasses; the suspect reportedly fled in an Eastern direction on foot.

Then, on May 13, 2025 at approximately 3:44 p.m., Springfield Police noted that they again responded to the Land of Lincoln Credit Union. An employee stated on the phone that they were being robbed. The suspect was described as a male black wearing a black shirt and blue shorts. It was later determined by video that the suspect had a knife; the suspect fled the area after taking money from the credit union.

Officers searched the area extensively, but the suspect was not located.

Finally, on May 14, 2025, Springfield Police detectives obtained two arrest warrants for aggravated robbery for Anthony A. Perry, 49 years, old of Springfield. He was arrested with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force at approximately 5:35 p.m., in the 800 block of S. Pasfield Street.

He is currently at the Sangamon County Jail.

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