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$6050 of Electronics Stolen at Market Place Mall
February 15, 2015

SOLVED

On January 23rd, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Champaign PD received a report of an incident involving credit card fraud that occurred at Simply Mac, located in Market Place Mall (2000 N. Neil St.). 

The manager advised that on the previous day (January 22nd) at the Simply Mac store in Rockford, IL, the suspect opened a fraudulent store account.  When the suspect was asked for identification, he provided a Wisconsin driver’s license and a credit card.  The employee was concerned with the quality of the driver’s license and requested additional identification, at which time the suspect abruptly left the store.

On January 23rd, shortly after 3:00 p.m., the same suspect came into the Simply Mac store at Market Place Mall in Champaign.  Using the fraudulent store account, the suspect purchased two MacBook Pro laptop computers valued at $2,499 each, an Applecare MacBook Pro Auto valued at $349.99, two Apple TV jacks for $99.99 each, and an Applecare MacBook Pro extended warranty for $349.99.  The total of the items, including tax, was approximately $6,050.  The manager advised the store was busy at the time the items were purchased, and store employees did not realize this was the same fraudulent account that had been opened in the Rockford store the day before. 

The suspect in both cases is a black male, approximately 5’9” tall, 200 lbs., and at the time of the Champaign incident, was wearing a blue or brown colored “beanie” type hat and a brown coat.  (See photo). 

If you have any information regarding the identity and/or location of the suspect, please submit an anonymous tip below.  Your tip could earn you up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest. 

Armed Robbery of Champaign Convenience Store
February 08, 2015

On Friday, January 9th, at 10:03 p.m., officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Murphy USA gas station, located at 2602 North Prospect Avenue, Champaign.

An employee advised that a subject entered the store and displayed a handgun.  The suspect threw a black backpack onto the counter and told the employee to fill it with money from the cash register.  The employee complied and the suspect left via the west doors of the business and ran south from the store. 

The suspect is a black male who appeared to be in his 20’s, approximately 5’8” to 5’10” tall, with an athletic build.  He had red fabric covering his face, was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black or dark jeans.

Residential Arson in St. Joseph Township
February 01, 2015

SUBJECT IDENTIFIED AND ARRESTED

The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an arson that occurred at 2270 CR 1300 N in St. Joseph Township.  The unoccupied dwelling was reported to be on fire at approximately 1:25 a.m. on the morning of Wednesday, January 28, 2015.  Damage caused by the fire was estimated at approximately $22,000. 

SUBJECT IDENTIFIED AND ARRESTED

Armed Robbery of Super 8 Motel in Rantoul
January 25, 2015

On October 15, 2014, at approximately 12:24 p.m., officers of the Rantoul Police Department were dispatched to the Super 8 Motel for an armed robbery.  The suspect was gone upon officers’ arrival. 

An employee stated a white male came through the side door on the west side of the building, walked into the motel lobby, and approached the counter.  After the employee walked behind the front desk, the white male pulled a silver handgun from a brown “satchel”.  The suspect pointed the gun at the employee and demanded money, which the employee provided.  The suspect then left via the same west door and walked southbound. 

The employee described the suspect as a white male, approximately 40 years of age, approx. 5’9” to 5’11” with a heavy build, and wearing a tan baseball hat, dark colored coat and shirt, and dark colored jeans.

Armed Robbery of Courier Cafe in Urbana
January 18, 2015

On Sunday, January 11th, at approximately 9:45 p.m., two subjects entered the Courier Café, located at 111 North Race Street in Urbana.  The subjects displayed a handgun to employees, and subsequently left the business with cash. 

On that night, the weather was very cold and icy, and the business had closed early.  The subjects approached the front door but found it locked, and then went to an unlocked side door and entered.  They announced a hold-up and demanded cash from the register.  One of the subjects displayed a black semi-automatic handgun, but did not point it at anyone.  One of the subjects made a comment to his accomplice and called him “Chico” when he spoke to him.

The descriptions of the suspects are limited.  One was believed to be a black male, and the second suspect was lighter complected, but his race was less discernable.  They were both approximate 6’ tall and had thin builds.  Both were wearing black ski masks, black coats that extended below their waists, and black gloves.  

Vandalism in Mahomet
January 11, 2015

Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a series of incidents that occurred in the Hunter’s Ridge subdivision of Mahomet.

The Mahomet Police Department is investigating a series of incidents that occurred on Timber Wolf Drive.  During the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, several reports were taken of car tires being cut or otherwise deflated.  One incident involved a resident confronting the suspects, chasing them, and after catching one of the suspects, being cut by some sort of a blade. 

The suspects have been described as three teenage males.  Two were described as having skinny builds, and the third was described as being approximately 5’11” tall and weighing 185 pounds.  All were wearing black clothing.  One was wearing a ski mask, the second was wearing a ball cap, and the third was wearing a a stocking cap. 

The males were last seen running into the Sandy Ridge subdivision.

If you have any information regarding who is responsible for these crimes, please submit a tip using the link below.

Assault Near Champaign's Sholem Pool
January 04, 2015

On the afternoon of Friday, December 19th, a female was walking on the sidewalk on the west side of Crescent Drive in the area by Sholem Pool.  She observed two male subjects in the park.  One of the males approached her and asked to use her phone.  When she told him he couldn’t use her phone, he grabbed her and groped her.  She was able to pull away and ran from the male offender.

The male offender is described as a dark-skinned black male, possibly high school age.  At the time the incident occurred, he was wearing a blue stocking hat and a puffy blue vest. 

The second male subject, who was with the offender but did not approach the victim, was described as a black male wearing a white jacket.

If you have any information regarding the identity of the offender(s) in this incident, contact Crime Stoppers using the link below.

Shooting Death in Champaign
January 01, 2015

On Monday, December 22, 2014, at approximately 1:10 a.m., Champaign police officers responded to a report of a shooting at a residence in the 400 block of Brookwood Drive.

Upon arrival, officers located evidence of a shooting and two victims. One of the victims found at the scene was a 40 year old Champaign man, who was deceased.  The second victim was a 35 year old Urbana man, who was transported to Carle Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians are currently interviewing several individuals who were present at the scene and are processing evidence related to the shooting.  At this time, no arrests have been made.

If you have any information about this crime, submit an anonymous tip below.

Electronics Theft at Savoy Wal-Mart
December 21, 2014

The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in the theft of a television from Wal-Mart in Savoy.

The theft occurred on Sunday, Nov. 16th, at approximately 5:35 p.m.  The suspect, a black male, was dressed in attire similar to that of store employees’ uniforms.  He entered a storage room, placed a television on a cart, and left the store without paying for the item.  The television was a 55” model with a retail value of approximately $800. 

Witnesses described seeing a gold colored vehicle which may have been involved with the theft incident. 

Criminal Sexual Abuse
December 14, 2014

The Champaign Police Department is investigating an incident of criminal sexual abuse that occurred in the 200 block of East Healey Street on Tuesday, December 2nd, at approximately 5:42 p.m.

The female victim advised she was en route to her apartment and entered the south stairwell of the complex.  She observed a male subject coming down the stairs toward her, and when they were both approximately in the middle of the stairway, the male pushed her against the wall and groped her.  The victim managed to push the male away, and the male then fled the stairwell, running eastbound from the apartment complex.   

The male suspect is described as an Asian male, approximately 6’00” tall, with a stocky build.  At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black stocking cap with a black scarf covering the lower portion of this face below his eyes, a heavy black coat and all black clothing. 

Vandalism to Vehicles and UI Fraternity House
December 07, 2014

On Sunday, November 16th, several members of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity reported vandalism to five vehicles, the exterior of the fraternity house and fraternity sign.  The fraternity is located at 58 E. Gregory Drive, Champaign.  The damage, which consisted of gold spray paint, is believed to have occurred between 3:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16th.

The damage to the vehicles, brick exterior of the fraternity building, and fraternity sign is estimated to be between $8000 and $10,000.   

If you have any information about this crime, submit an anonymous tip below.   

Shooting Death in Champaign
November 30, 2014

Champaign Police investigators are seeking information regarding a death investigation.  

On Tuesday, November 18^th, at 8:13 a.m., officers were dispatched to Forsythia Drive in Shadowwood Trailer Park to check the welfare of a subject.  The subject, who had blood on his face and was unresponsive, was sitting in a Blue Dodge Caliber with the engine running. Upon officers’ arrival, the subject was determined to be deceased, as the result of a gunshot wound. 

The shooting is believed to have possibly occurred between the hours of 10:00 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17^th and 8:13 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18^th.  If you have any information at all about this incident, please submit that information anonymously to Crime Stoppers.

Forced Entry and Burlgary at Urbana Apartment Complex
November 23, 2014

The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the forced entry to numerous garages in the Willow Springs Apartment Complex in Urbana.  During the overnight hours of Tuesday, Nov. 11th to Wednesday, Nov. 12th, unknown individual(s) forced entry to numerous garages within the complex.  While the majority of the victims did not report any items of value missing, one person reported approximately $1,800 in miscellaneous items stolen from the garage. 

If you have any information regarding these incidents, please submit a tip using the button below.

Credit Card Fraud
November 16, 2014

Crime Stoppers and the Champaign Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying suspects involved in two separate incidents of credit card fraud.

Incident #1:  On October 20th, the victim reported that her credit card number had been used to make unauthorized purchases in excess of $2000 at several businesses in the Champaign-Urbana area.  The victim was still in possession of her credit card.  Two surveillance photos of the same individual/suspect are provided.

Incident #2:  On September 20th, the victim reported that his credit card number had been used numerous times over the previous two days at both Champaign and Urbana Meijer store locations to purchase Visa and American Express gift cards, valued at approximately $1500.  The victim was still in possession of his credit card.  According to surveillance video, the suspect drove an older model black 2-door Honda with a small spoiler on the trunk, and he had also been driven to the Champaign Meijer store by another subject in a dark blue Saturn Vue.  The suspect’s shoes (not pictured) were dark navy blue and red Nike’s with a large white “swoosh” symbol on the side.  The suspect may be in possession of a “dummy” card, used to scan in the stolen credit card number. 

This subject, captured on surveillance video at the Urbana Wal-Mart, was making purchases with an AMEX gift card.  The AMEX gift card was determined to be one that the other suspect had obtained via an unauthorized credit card purchase at Meijer.  Investigators would like to identify this individual so they can determine how he came to be in possession of the gift card.  

Residential Burglaries in Rantoul
November 09, 2014

The Rantoul Police Department is currently investigating a number of residential burglaries that have occurred in the Village.  Over the last three weeks, officers have investigated over twenty burglaries in various neighborhoods.  These burglaries are occurring during daytime hours, with a majority between 7am and 12pm (noon).  In most burglaries, the suspect(s) is/are gaining entry to the residence through a rear door.  Once inside, the suspect(s) is/are stealing electronic items, including computers, tablets and video game systems.  The police department is asking the public to report any suspicious activity or suspicious people in their neighborhoods. 

Two Champaign Homicides
November 02, 2014

The Champaign Police Department is seeking information from the public regarding two homicides that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, October 25^th.

Shooting Incident:  900 W. Bradley Avenue, Champaign  

On Saturday, Oct. 25^th, at approximately 2:14 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of 900 West Bradley Avenue for a report of gun shots.  Upon arrival, officers located a 35 year old male gunshot victim, who was found lying unresponsive on the ground.  The victim was transported by ambulance to Carle Foundation Hospital and later succumbed to his injuries.         

Shooting Incident:  Summit Ridge and Hedge Road / 1500 Winston Drive, Champaign 

On Saturday, Oct. 25^th, at approximately 3:53 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Summit Ridge and Hedge Road for a report of gun shots.  Officers were later notified that a 24 year old male shooting victim had left the scene, and was transported by car to Carle Foundation Hospital, where he later succumbed to gunshot wounds.

During the investigation, detectives learned that the shooting originated in the 1500 block of Winston Drive, and may have been the result of a physical altercation at an after-hours party.  

Circle K Robbery in Champaign
October 26, 2014

On Monday, October 13th, at 7:00 a.m., a subject entered the Circle K located at 1713 W. John Street, Champaign, and displayed a handgun.  He robbed the store of cash and cigarettes.  He was last seen fleeing westbound on foot from the store. 

The suspect is a black male, approximately 5’8” tall and 200 lbs.  At the time of the incident, he was wearing a green hooded sweatshirt and black pants. 

If you have any information regarding the identity of the suspect and/or his whereabouts, please submit your anonymous information to Crime Stoppers via the link below.

Backpack Stolen at Illini Union
October 20, 2014

On Monday, September 29th, at approximately 2:50 p.m., a U of I police officer was dispatched to the Illini Union, located at 1401 W. Green St., Urbana, regarding a report of a stolen backpack. 

The victim reported that her backpack was stolen from an employees’ area at Einstein Bagels in the basement of the Union.  Another employee observed an unidentified male in the employees’ area.  When the employee spoke to the unidentified male, he quickly left on foot.  It was then determined that the victim’s backpack was missing. 

Store surveillance video shows that the suspect was a black male in his mid-40’s, bald, wearing a black workout shirt with a gray stripe on the seam of the shoulder, and black pants. 

If you have any information regarding the identity and/or whereabouts of the suspect, please contact Crime Stoppers via the link below. 

$12,000 of Electronics Stolen From Savoy Walmart
October 11, 2014

At approximately 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 30^th, three subjects entered the Walmart Super Store, located at 505 S. Dunlap Avenue, Savoy, IL. 

Upon entering the store, the three subjects proceeded to the electronics section of the store.  They picked up several cellular phones with an estimated total value of $12,000, and left the store without attempting to pay.  The suspects then left in a minivan.     

If you know anything about this crime or can help identity these suspects, please click the link below.

Rooster Tail Plucked from Chicken Car
October 05, 2014

Crime Stoppers and Champaign Police are seeking information regarding a unusual incident involving theft and criminal damage to property.

The victim reported that between 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24th, and 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 25th, a custom fiberglass rooster tail was plucked from the trunk lid of a white 1996 Ford Mustang.  The trunk lid was damaged in the process.  The rooster tail is white in color with black air brushed feather markings and is approximately 4 feet in height.  The value of the rooster tail is estimated at $3000.

A witness reported observing four males and a female running westbound on Chalmers Street carrying the stolen rooster tail. 

If you have any information regarding the people involved in the incident or information that could lead to the recovery of the stolen item, please contact Crime Stoppers using the link below.