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Crime of the Week - Champaign County Crime Stoppers

 

If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved, you are urged to submit a tip via this website, call our TIPS line at 217-373-TIPS, or use our free P3 Tips mobile app.  Crime Stoppers doesn't want your name, just your information.  Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest and you will always remain 100% anonymous. 

NOTE - The date listed in the title is the date of the posting, not the crime.

Disclaimer: The information on this page was provided to Champaign County Crime Stoppers by local law enforcement. The information was valid at the time it was posted but may be subject to change without notice.

Retail Theft in Champaign - Posted on 11/09/26
November 09, 2026

Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a retail theft.

On September 20, 2026, at 4:48 p.m., a male subject entered the Champaign Best Buy and selected a desktop gaming computer, monitor, and two headsets then walked directly out the front doors. He made no attempt to stop and make payment before fleeing with stolen merchandise valued at nearly $3,000.

Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect captured on video. The suspect was described as a white male, approximately 30-40 years old, last seen wearing a tan baseball cap, gray hooded sweatshirt, and jeans. He left the area in a black 4-door Dodge Charger.

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Theft and Credit Card Fraud in Champaign 11/02/26
November 02, 2026

On October 21, 2026, police officers responded to Schnucks in Champaign for a reported theft. Officers learned sometime between 2:30 – 3:00 p.m., the victim’s wallet was stolen from inside her purse located in her shopping cart. Within minutes, the victim was alerted to fraudulent charges on her stolen credit cards. The suspect(s) had made transactions at both Target and Best Buy, with over $1800 approved and another $6,500 attempted.

Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying one suspect captured on video. The suspect was described as a white female with dark hair and glasses. She was last seen wearing a white top and blue jeans. It is believed the suspect may have fled in a blue GMC pickup.

If you have any information regarding this crime, please contact Champaign County Crime Stoppers via phone (217-373-TIPS), website (373tips.com), or the P3 Tips mobile app.

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Champaign County Burglaries- Posted 10/26/2026
October 26, 2026

Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a series of burglaries across Champaign County. Police are investigating incidents which occurred at the following locations:
 
Willow Springs Condominiums in Urbana Township – The incidents began in May 2026, with the most recent reported in October 2026. The suspect(s) target unlocked vehicles and detached garages on the property.
 
Sterling on First and The Village at Colbert Park apartment complexes in Savoy – These incidents began in the spring of 2026 and have continued. The suspect(s) target unlocked vehicles, which are either burglarized or stolen.
 
Scottswood Subdivision in Urbana Township – These incidents began in September 2026 and have continued through October. The suspect(s) target unlocked vehicles parked along roadways and in residential driveways.
 
Residents in these areas are encouraged to take precautions to protect their property by locking vehicles and residential doors, securing detached garages, and removing valuables such as electronics, wallets, purses, and firearms from vehicles and storing them securely inside their homes.

Investigators are asking residents and members of the public to come forward with any information that may assist in these investigations. Information regarding suspicious activity, individuals, or vehicles observed in or around these locations during the timeframes listed above could help investigators identify those responsible.

Armed Robbery in Urbana - Posted on 10/19/26
October 19, 2026

Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding an armed robbery.
 
On October 2, 2026, at approximately 9:10 PM, officers responded to an armed robbery that occurred at the Dollar Tree store in the 1300 block of E. Colorado Avenue in Urbana. During the incident, the suspect brandished a firearm, grabbed the store clerk, and forced the clerk to open the cash register. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency before fleeing on foot, traveling south and then east. The suspect was last seen running in the 1300 block of Harding Avenue.
 
Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect captured on video. The suspect was described as a black male with a thin build, wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, a black face covering with white lettering visible near the top, light-colored pants, and black-and-white tennis shoes. Detectives believe the suspect approached the store from the northeast.
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Retail Theft in Champaign - Posted 10-12-26
October 12, 2026

Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a retail theft.

On August 20, 2026, at 9:15 a.m., two unknown males entered Dick’s House of Sport at Market Place Mall. The men headed to the men’s department and each grabbed a rack full of Nike sportswear and immediately walked out without stopping to make payment. The suspects fled in a black Nissan sedan with over $2,000 in stolen merchandise.

The suspects were described as black males, approximately 18-25 years old. Suspect one was described as having a mustache and wearing a black jacket and gray pants. Suspect two was described as wearing an all-black Adidas outfit.

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Retail Theft in Champaign - Posted 10/05/26
October 05, 2026

On October 1, 2026, at approximately 8:47 a.m., an unknown male entered Market Place Mall in Champaign, located at 2000 North Neil Street, and stole a printer used to print custom designs. The male approached the kiosk, reached over the counter, and removed the printer before fleeing toward the south end of the mall. The printer was valued at $600.

Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect captured on video. The suspect was described as a black male, last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt with the hood pulled up, head phones worn over the hood, a bandana-type face covering, and black pants.

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Retail Thefts in Champaign - Posted 9/28/26
September 28, 2026

Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding recent retail thefts.
 
On August 8, 2026, at approximately 7:00 p.m., an unknown male entered Home Depot located at 820 Bloomington Road in Champaign. The male selected numerous DeWalt tools and batteries, removed the tools from their boxes, and concealed the items in a bag. He fled on his scooter making no attempt to stop and make payment. The stolen merchandise from this incident was valued at over $1300.
 
On previous occasions, other retail thefts have occurred at this location involving some of the same suspects. The thefts were similar where DeWalt and Milwaukee tools and accessories were removed from their boxes and concealed in bags and buckets. No payments were made prior to exiting the store.
 
Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the male suspects captured on video during these thefts. The suspects were described as younger black males with medium length dreadlocks.
 
 
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Scooter Thefts in Champaign - Posted 9/21/26
September 21, 2026

Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding several thefts.
 
Between August 24th and September 8th 2026, several scooter thefts occurred at 1214 South First Street in Champaign. Some of the stolen scooters had locks cut with an unknown tool and several scooter chargers were also stolen during this time frame. These thefts generally occurred during the overnight hours.
 
Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect or suspects involved in these incidents.

Theft of Lost or Mislaid Property in Savoy - Posted 9/14/26
September 14, 2026

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a theft of lost or mislaid property.

On August 23, 2026, at 3:37 p.m., Champaign County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the Walmart in Savoy, (505 S. Dunlap Ave.) in reference to a theft. Deputies learned the victim had accidentally dropped her wallet inside the store and left without realizing it was missing. Through security video, Deputies determined that a male and female suspect picked up the wallet and concealed it. Both suspects then exited the store with the wallet and left the area in a gold GMC Terrain.

Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the male suspect captured on video. The male suspect is described as a white male with a black beard and glasses. He was wearing a blue T-shirt, black shorts, and black Crocs. The male suspect is wanted for questioning in reference to this incident. The female suspect has since been identified and is also wanted for questioning in reference to this incident.

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Aggravated Robbery in Urbana - Posted 9/7/26
September 07, 2026

On August 15, 2026, at approximately 10:44 p.m., an aggravated robbery occurred at the Walgreens located at 302 East University Avenue in Urbana. The suspect entered the store and approached the employee working at the counter. The suspect placed a note on the counter demanding money before he reached into the rear of his waistband and threatened to shoot the employee. The suspect then provided the employee with a plastic bag and the employee placed an undisclosed amount of US currency into the bag. The suspect fled the store on foot, traveling north.

Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect captured on video. The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 5'05" tall, with an average build and dreadlocks. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing a light blue ball cap, blue surgical mask, a white t-shirt with a blue print in a cross design, black Nike athletic shorts, black socks, and blue Crocs-style shoes.

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Hit and Run in Rantoul - Posted 8/31/26
August 31, 2026

Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a hit and run.

On July 31st, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., a male exited Walmart at 845 Broadmeadow Road in Rantoul and entered a gray Audi SUV with Florida registration plates. The male then backed the vehicle out of its parking spot and struck the rear driver’s side quarter panel of a second vehicle causing over $1000 in damage to that vehicle. He then left the scene.

Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect captured on video. The suspect was described as a slim black male, wearing a black t-shirt, black shorts, and white and pink shoes. The suspect’s vehicle appeared to be a gray or silver Audi Q7 SUV with multi-spoked wheels.
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Retail Theft in Champaign - Posted 8/24/26
August 24, 2026

Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a retail theft.
 
On August 9, 2026, at approximately 11:21 a.m., a male and female entered Walmart at 2610 North Prospect Avenue in Champaign. The subjects selected multiple items then proceeded past the self-checkout registers without stopping to make payment. The subjects exited the store with a cart full of stolen merchandise valued at over $500. They then fled the area in a black Chevy Suburban.
 
Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects captured on video. The suspects were described as a slim black male and a light-skinned black female. The male was described as wearing a black do-rag, white t-shirt, and long, knee-length blue shorts. The female was described as wearing a purple dress.
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Criminal Damage to Property in Mahomet - Posted 8/17/26
August 17, 2026

Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance regarding a criminal damage to property investigation.

Sometime between the hours of 7 pm on August 2 and 5 am on August 3, 2026, an unknown person damaged a vehicle parked at the Lake of the Woods apartments, located at 307 N Prairieview Rd. in Mahomet. The vehicle, a gray Jeep, had all four tires intentionally punctured.

Investigators are seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area during this time. Police are also asking residents who live in or near the Lake of the Woods apartments to review any doorbell, security, or other surveillance video that may have captured suspicious persons or vehicles during the overnight hours.


Residential Burglary and Criminal Damage to Property in Champaign - Posted 8/10/26
August 10, 2026

Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a residential burglary and criminal damage to property. On July 24th, 2026 around 8:40 p.m., an unknown male subject entered a residential building located in the 200 block of East Armory Avenue in Champaign. The male damaged electronic equipment and wiring inside the building, valued at over $2000. The male fled on foot when confronted by a resident.

Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect captured on surveillance video. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, approximately 18-25 years old, wearing black shorts and a distinctive black backpack.

If you have any information regarding this crime, please contact Champaign County Crime Stoppers via phone (217-373-TIPS), website (373tips.com), or the P3 Tips mobile app.

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Forgery in Champaign - Posted 8/3/26
August 03, 2026

Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a forgery.
 
On July 20, 2026, at approximately 10:49 a.m., a female and two children entered Walmart at 2610 North Prospect Avenue in Champaign. The female collected multiple items throughout the store then proceeded to the registers to make payment. An employee scanned the merchandise which totaled just under $500, and the suspect attempted to pay with counterfeit $100 bills. When the employee went to verify the bills with a supervisor, the suspect fled the scene with the children.
 
Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect captured on video. The suspect was described as a black female, approximately 30 to 40 years old. She was described as having tattoos and wearing a black t-shirt with pink writing. The suspect arrived in a red Honda sedan but fled without the vehicle. She returned later in a black SUV and recovered her vehicle.
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Theft of Lost or Mislaid Property in Urbana - Posted 7/27/26
July 27, 2026

Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a theft of lost or mislaid property.
 
On July 14, 2026, at approximately 1:42 PM, officers responded to Dollar General at 1506 North Cunningham Avenue in Urbana. Upon arrival, officers learned a female had stolen another customer’s mislaid purse and its contents while holding an infant who was approximately six months old. The suspect left the store in a white 4-door Dodge Ram pickup truck with a black bed cover.
 
Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect captured on video. The suspect was described as a black female, approximately 30 years of age. She was described as wearing a black hair bonnet, blue t-shirt, black sweatpants, black socks, white slides, and a black satchel.
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Retail Theft in Champaign - Posted 7/20/26
July 20, 2026

Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a retail theft.

On June 12, 2026, at 11:45 a.m., an unknown male entered Home Depot in Champaign and selected plumbing products and numerous smoke and carbon monoxide detectors valued at more than $4,500. He then paid for the merchandise with counterfeit $100 bills.

Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect captured on video. The suspect was described as a heavy-set black male, approximately 50 years of age. He was wearing a gray/yellow ballcap with an American flag patch, a gray Miller Pipeline work shirt, dark gray work pants, and tan boots. He left in a white full-size SUV.

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Shooting Investigation in Champaign - Posted 7/13/26
July 13, 2026

On June 29, 2026, at approximately 2:09 p.m., police officers were dispatched to the 1100-block of North Fourth Street in Champaign following reports of subjects exchanging gunfire. Upon arrival, officers canvassed the area and quickly located evidence of a shooting. No victims were reported but one home was struck by gunfire during the incident.

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.

If you have any information regarding this crime, please contact Champaign County Crime Stoppers via phone (217-373-TIPS), website (373tips.com), or the P3 Tips mobile app.

 


Retail Theft in Champaign - Posted 7/6/2026
July 06, 2026

Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a retail theft.
 
On April 6, 2026, at approximately 8:22 p.m., two females entered Meijer located at 2401 North Prospect Avenue in Champaign. The females selected numerous items including a large bag. One female distracted an employee while the other attempted to remove the security spider wrap off the high-dollar items. The suspects then concealed the items in the large bag and fled with nearly $600.00 in stolen merchandise.
 
Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects captured on video. The suspects were described as black females, approximately 18-25 years old, and both with distinctive red hair. The first was described as wearing a black leather jacket, dark patterned pants, and pink shoes. The second female was described as wearing a red/black top, distressed jeans, and flip flops. The females left on public transportation.
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Shooting Investigation in Champaign - Posted 6/29/26
June 29, 2026

Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a shooting investigation.
 
On June 6, 2026, at approximately 12:06 a.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the 2000-block of Cynthia Drive in Champaign following reports of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers quickly located a 16-year-old male victim with a life-threatening gunshot wound. Police and Fire personnel began life-saving medical care until he could be transported to an area hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
 
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.

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