Crime of the Week
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NOTE - The date listed in the title is the date of the posting, not the crime.
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Theft and Credit Card Fraud - 10/21/24
October 21, 2024
Armed Robbery in Urbana - Posted 10/14/24
October 14, 2024
This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding an armed robbery
On September 22, 2024, at approximately 8:55 PM, two individuals walked into the Dollar General at 805 N. Lincoln Ave. in Urbana. The two masked males brandished handguns and demanded an employee open the safe. The employee complied and handed the suspects money bags and rolls of coins. The suspects fled the store on foot with an undisclosed amount of currency. A K9 track was conducted and stolen coins and a change tray were located in the 1000 block of West Fairview Avenue, the 800 block of North Harvey Street, and in the 1000 block of West Hill St.
Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects captured on video. The suspects were described as follows:
Subject 1: Slim build black male with a black hooded sweatshirt with white writing on the front and black pants. He wore a grey facemask and bright blue tennis shoes.
Subject 2: Heavy set black male with a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants with white stripes down the legs. He wore a t-shirt tied around his head and white tennis shoes. He also had multicolored exposed boxer briefs under his pants.
Shooting in Champaign - Posted 10/7/24
October 07, 2024
This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a shooting investigation.
On September 5, 2024, at approximately 10:56 p.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the 1400 block of Holly Hill Drive for a report of shots fired. On-scene, officers located evidence of gunfire, including shell casings and property damage to two homes and a vehicle. A short time later, at 11:18 p.m., a 22-year-old female victim from Champaign arrived at an area hospital by personal transport with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the torso. She is recovering from her injuries.
The initial investigation indicated the victim was sitting in a vehicle on Holly Hill Drive when an altercation in the area escalated to gunfire from a different vehicle in the roadway. The offending vehicle then fled the area. At this time, it is not known if the victim’s vehicle was the target of the gunfire.
Police are asking any resident or business in the nearby area with exterior surveillance cameras and/or persons with cell phone video to review the footage for any suspicious persons or vehicles captured in the area aroundthe time of the incident. It is believed video footage may be of investigative assistance.
Shooting in Champaign - Posted 9/30/24
September 30, 2024
Armed Robbery and Aggravated Battery on MTD Bus - Posted 9/23/24
September 23, 2024
Criminal Damage to Foellinger Auditorium - Posted 9/16/24
September 16, 2024
This week Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding criminal damage that occurred on August 25 at 2:21 AM to Foellinger Auditorium on the U of I campus. Security cameras showed two subjects on the scene wearing black clothing and masks. The subjects were later captured on surveillance cameras walking in the area no longer wearing masks.
Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects responsible for this incident. The suspects were described as a black male and white male, both wearing all-black clothing. The black male was described as having short to medium length braided hair and black shoes. The white male was described with shorter dark hair and white shoes.
Repair costs to date have exceeded $7,500.
Child Luring Incident in Urbana - Posted 9/9/2024
September 09, 2024
This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a child luring incident.
On September 3, 2024, at approximately 3:55 p.m., Urbana Police responded to the intersection of Kinch Street and Michigan Avenue for a suspicious vehicle report. Officers learned a minor had been dropped off by the school bus and was walking in the area when a male sitting in a black SUV yelled out and offered them candy. The male suspect repeatedly attempted to engage the minor with the proposition of candy. The minor continued walking and the SUV eventually drove away.
Investigators seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect or vehicle involved in this incident. At the time of the interaction, the vehicle was parked in the 2100 block of East Michigan Avenue. The vehicle was described as a black mid-sized SUV, similar to a Chevrolet Equinox or GMC Terrain. There is no description for the male suspect.
Police are asking any resident or business in the nearby area with exterior surveillance cameras and/or persons with cell phone video to review the footage for any suspicious persons or vehicles captured in the area around the time of the incident. It is believed video footage may be of investigative assistance.
Shooting in Urbana - Posted 9/3/2024
September 03, 2024
Suspicious Fires in Rantoul - Posted 8/26/24
August 26, 2024
Shooting Investigation in Champaign - Posted 8/19/24
August 19, 2024
This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a shooting investigation in Champaign.
On July 27 at 3:16 a.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the 1800 block of West Bradley Avenue for a report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located two 22-year-old female victims with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. One victim was struck in the cheek and hand, and the other victim suffered a graze wound to the leg. Both victims were treated at area hospitals and are recovering from their injuries.
The initial investigation indicates that the victims were attending an impromptu gathering in a parking lot when a yet unknown subject produced a firearm and opened fire.
Police are asking any resident or business in the nearby area with exterior surveillance cameras and/or persons with cell phone video to review the footage for any suspicious persons or vehicles captured in the area around the time of the incident. It is believed video footage may be of investigative assistance.
Bank Robbery in Champaign - Posted 8/12/24
August 12, 2024
On July 27, 2024, at approximately 9:09 a.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to Busey Bank, located at 2011 West Springfield Avenue, for a bank robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned a suspect entered the bank and demanded money while implying he had a firearm. The suspect fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of currency.
Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect captured on video. The suspect was described as a black male with a medium build, wearing a mask, sunglasses, and a blonde wig. He was last seen wearing a gray hat, black/white women’s shirt, and gray pants.
Police are asking any resident or business in the nearby area with exterior surveillance cameras and/or persons with cell phone video to review the footage for any suspicious persons or vehicles captured in the area around the time of the incident. It is believed video footage may be of investigative assistance.
Two Shooting Investigations in Champaign - Posted 7/29/24
July 29, 2024
Shooting Investigation in Champaign - Posted 7/15/24
July 15, 2024
On July 5, 2024, at approximately 2:58 a.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to an area hospital after two victims arrived by personal transport with apparent gunshot wounds. Officers learned a 41-year-old male had suffered a potentially life-threatening injury to the abdomen and a 28-year-old female suffered a graze wound. Both victims are recovering from their injuries.
The victims were attending a gathering in the parking lot of a business in the 600 block of E. University Avenue when the male victim and an unknown subject engaged in a verbal altercation. As the altercation quickly escalated, the unknown subject produced a firearm and fired a shot, wounding both victims. The subject then fled the area while the victims were transported to an area hospital for medical assistance.
Police are asking any resident or business in the nearby area with exterior surveillance cameras and/or persons with cell phone video to review the footage for any suspicious persons or vehicles captured in the area around the time of the incident. It is believed video footage may be of investigative assistance.
Shooting Investigation in Champaign - Posted 7/8/24
July 08, 2024
Armed Robbery in Champaign - Posted 7/1/24
July 01, 2024
Criminal Damage in Champaign - Posted 6/24/2024
June 24, 2024
On June 4, 2024, at approximately 12:00 AM, an unknown suspect damaged television broadcast equipment housed in the penthouse on the 21st floor of the apartment complex. The damage caused equipment failure and prompted a response from technicians, who in turn notified police. The damaged equipment was valued at more than $50,000.
Armed Robbery in Champaign - Posted 6/17/2024
June 17, 2024
On May 30, 2024, at approximately 12:50 a.m., a food delivery driver was sent to the 300 block of East Clark Street for a delivery. After the driver exited his vehicle, he was approached by three subjects, one of which displayed a handgun, took the food, his wallet, and his phone. The three suspects fled westbound on foot.
Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects captured on video. The suspects were described as two Hispanic males and a Hispanic female. The suspects were all described as being shorter with a thin build, and all were wearing face coverings and dark clothing.
Shooting Incident in Urbana - Posted 6/10/2024
June 10, 2024
- 1. Slim build male with a dark hooded sweatshirt with a large logo on the back. He wore black and white tennis shoes.
- Slim build male with black pants and gray hooded sweatshirt. He wore black shoes with white soles.
- Slim build male with a sweatshirt with different color/patterned sleeves. The sweatshirt had large writing near the torso. He wore dark colored jeans, a hat and dark colored shoes.
- Slim build male wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt over his head. He wore gray sweatpants with white tennis shoes.
- Heavier build male with shoulder length dreadlocks. He wore a gray sweatshirt, black pants and white tennis shoes.
Armed Robbery in Rantoul - Posted 6/3/2024
June 03, 2024
Battery in Champaign - Posted 5/28/24
May 28, 2024
Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding an aggravated battery.
On April 7, 2024, at 4:05 p.m., a female was battered outside Target on North Prospect in Champaign. The victim was waiting for a bus when three subjects walked by. A female subject struck the victim's face with an item she was carrying. This continued until the victim attempted to
walk away but the suspects followed her and one of the female suspects grabbed the victim, then battered her repeatedly while another suspect video recorded the incident.
The suspects appeared to be two black females and a black male. The first female had long black/brown braided hair and was wearing a black hat, black Carhart jacket, orange/brown pants, and gray slippers. The second female was wearing a black jacket, black and gray pants, and black slippers. The male suspect had black/brown braided hair and was wearing a black puffer jacket, maroon pants, and Nike slides.
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