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Man wanted for murder


The Bloomington Police Department continues to investigate the three homicides and one non-fatal shooting that took place at 311 Riley Drive, Bloomington, IL. on June 18, 2018. Wanted in connection with this case is Sydney T. Mays Jr.

Sydney T. Mays Jr., AKA: "Mitch" or "Syd", of Bloomington, age 21, is a black male, 5'09" tall and 250 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes. Mays has a tattoo on his right arm of the name "Shavone". Mays is considered ARMED and DANGEROUS.

Mays currently has a warrant out of McLean County (IL) for First Degree Murder (six counts), Attempt First Degree Murder (two counts), Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm and Aggravated Battery.

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Sydney Mays, please contact BPD Det. Thomas Rena of the U.S. Marshals Task Force, at 309-275-5345 or email Det. Rena at Thomas.rena@usdoj.gov . If you would like to remain anonymous you may also call Crime Stoppers of McLean County, 309-828-1111. Crime Stoppers will pay cash rewards of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of people who commit felony crimes in McLean County.

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