Crime of the Week
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Public Indecency Reported in UI's Grainger Library
May 18, 2014
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SUBJECT IDENTIFIED AND ARRESTED
The University of Illinois Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying a male suspect in an incident of public indecency.
On Wednesday, May 14th, at approximately 11:46 p.m., a female victim reported that she was sitting at a study cubicle on the second floor of Grainger Library, located at 1301 West Springfield Avenue, Urbana. Near her cubicle, she observed a male subject who was exposing himself. The male subject then gathered his belongings and exited via a stairwell, changing his clothing prior to exiting the library.
The suspect is a white male in his 30’s, approximately 5’7” tall and weighing approximately 180 lbs. When he entered the library, he was wearing an orange ball cap, tan zip-up jacket, blue pants, and was carrying a black bag over his shoulder. When he left the library, he was wearing an orange ball cap, white hooded sweatshirt, khaki pants, and was carrying a black bag.
If you know anything about this suspect, please contact Crime Stoppers using the link below.
SUBJECT IDENTIFIED AND ARRESTED
Catalytic Converters Stolen from Vehicles in Champaign
May 10, 2014
- Between 11am-3 pm, a catalytic converter was removed from a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu while it was parked on the west side of Red Lobster, located on North Prospect Ave, Champaign
- Between the hours of 1:30-2:45 pm, a catalytic converter was removed from a 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier while it was parked in the Kohl`s parking lot at 109 Convenience Center Drive, Champaign
No suspect information is available. If you have any information about these incidents, send an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers using the link below.
Armed Robbery in Champaign
May 03, 2014
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Crime Stoppers and the Champaign Police Department are seeking information regarding an armed robbery that occurred on Sunday, April 27th, shortly before midnight. The incident took place in the 1400 block of Summerlin Drive, which is located in the neighborhood north of Bradley Avenue and east of Mattis Avenue.
The victims were sitting in a parked vehicle on Summerlin Drive when the suspect approached the car on foot. The suspect displayed an assault rifle and demanded money. The suspect then fled on foot. The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 5’10” tall, with a thin build. His face was partially covered and he was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt.
Suspicious Fires in Broadlands/Longview
April 26, 2014
The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating suspicious fires in the Broadlands/Longview area in Champaign County. Since 2006, there have been approximately 20 suspicious fires that have occurred in the Raymond and Ayers Townships, which include the villages of Broadlands and Longview. In comparison, there have been approximately 15 to 20 suspicious fires for the rest of Champaign County during the same timeframe.
The structure fires have varied from abandoned houses and outbuildings to occupied dwellings and garages. The majority of the fires have occurred during the spring and fall seasons, with a notable decline of activity during the middle of summer and winter.
The most recent fires occurred at the following locations:
• 102 N. Elm St., Broadlands: March 1, 2014, reported at 10:16 p.m.
Detached garage fire; resulted in a total loss of the garage and damage to an adjacent residence. Damage assessed at $6,000.
• 475 CR 1900 E, Raymond Twp: March 30, 2014, reported at 5:00 a.m.
Abandoned mobile home and two-story residence; resulted in a total loss. Damage assessed at $1,500.
• 1573 CR 200N, Crittenden Twp: April 14, 2014, reported at 4:45 a.m.
Detached garage and the contents; resulted in a total loss. Damage assessed at approximately $60,000.
If you have any information regarding these fires in the southern part of Champaign County, please contact Crime Stoppers via the link below.
Residential Burglary in Mahomet
April 19, 2014
The Mahomet Police Department is investigating a residential burglary that occurred in the 1700 block of Timberwolf. The burglary occurred overnight on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. The victim residents were in the process of moving out of the residence when the burglary occurred. They left the residence at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26th. When they returned the following morning, they discovered that a number of electronic items were missing. Among the stolen items were a 51” plasma television, an Xbox gaming system, an iPad, a Sony DVD player, a Playstation and a Dell laptop.
If you have any information regarding who is responsible for this of crime, please contact Crime Stoppers via the link below.
Credit Cards Stolen and Used in Champaign-Urbana
April 13, 2014
On Saturday, March 1st, a purse was stolen from a victim at the Aldi’s grocery store in Urbana. Within a few hours, the victim’s credit and debit card were used at the nearby Wal-Mart in Urbana and at Macy’s and Kohl’s in Champaign. Several clothing items were purchased. On Wednesday, March 5th, some of the items purchased at Macy’s were returned to a Macy’s store in Orland Park, IL, and exchanged for cash.
Video surveillance caught images of two of the three suspects. • Black female, approx. 20 years old, wearing a scarf and glasses
• Black male with shoulder length braids, wearing a brown leather jacket
• Another suspect was not caught clearly on camera but is described as a black male with a shaved head and metal framed glasses.
Anyone with information about this crime or the suspects can provide anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers using the link below.
Shooting in Champaign
April 04, 2014
The Champaign Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Saturday, March 29th, at approximately 2:55 a.m. The incident took place in the Bristol Park area (near Market Street and Bradley Avenue). Two victims suffered gunshot wounds.
If you have any information at all regarding this incident, please contact Crime Stoppers via the link below.
Robbery of Rural King
March 29, 2014
The Champaign Police Department is seeking information regarding a burglary that occurred at Rural King, located at 913 W. Marketview Drive, in Champaign.
Shortly after midnight on Thursday, February 27th, a subject broke a window at Rural King and gained entry to the business. According to surveillance video, the subject was dressed in all black clothing and was wearing a black backpack with “Illinois” written orange across the top, with an “I” in orange underneath. After exiting the business, the subject fled on foot westbound.
If you have any information about this crime or the suspect in the photos, please submit an anonymous tip using the link below.
Vehicle Burglary and use of Stolen Credit Cards
March 24, 2014
The Champaign Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a female suspect in an incident involving burglary to a motor vehicle and deceptive practice.
The victim reported an unknown subject entered her vehicle on Friday, February 28th, while it was parked in the parking lot of the YMCA, located at 2401 Fields South Drive, Champaign. The victim thought the vehicle was locked; however, there was no indication of forced entry. Taken were multiple credit cards, debit cards, and identification items.
Within 30 minutes of the burglary to the vehicle, the female suspect used the stolen credit and debit cards at numerous locations, including Meijer’s in Urbana, Wal-Mart and SmartStyle (a salon located inside Wal-Mart), and Fisher National Bank. The victim determined that unauthorized charges totaled approximately $4,300.00.
If you have any information regarding the identity and/or location of the suspect, please submit a tip via the button below.
UI Police Searching for Lincoln Hall Burglar
March 21, 2014
The University of Illinois has released a photo from a surveillance camera in its search for a "person of interest" in a burglary and suspicious activity at Lincoln Hall.
UI police say someone stole two security cameras from the center east entrance of Lincoln Hall at 5:54 p.m. Thursday. Surveillance video shows someone entering the hall just before the theft. "Once inside Lincoln Hall, this person was behaving suspiciously and exited the building soon after the cameras were removed," the UI said.
The man is described as white, in his 20s, of medium build, with short dark hair. He was wearing a gray hooded zipper sweatshirt, a red or orange undershirt, and blue jeans.
Savoy Construction Site Burlaries
March 15, 2014
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The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance regarding multiple incidents involving construction trailer burglaries.
Since January 11th, 2014, the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office has investigated multiple burglaries to construction trailers at the construction site of Autumn Fields, a development located at 65 E. Airport Road in Savoy, IL. The burglaries have occurred on weekends, during the evening and nighttime hours. The suspect(s) have forcibly burglarized different trailers multiple times at this location. During a burglary on February 17th, one suspect was caught on video breaking into one of the trailers. The suspect in the video is described as a light skinned male, approximately 5’5” to 5’7” tall, with a thin build. He was wearing a dark colored stocking cap, dark colored jacket, and dark colored pants.
Items taken throughout the course of the burglaries are multiple extension cords. The total value of the property stolen from the construction trailers is over $1,500. If you have any information regarding these burglaries, please contact Crime Stoppers via the link below.
Armed Robbery in Champaign
March 08, 2014
The Champaign Police Department is seeking information regarding an armed robbery that occurred in the 400 block of East Stoughton Street, Champaign. On Saturday, February 8th, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the female victim reported she had exited a bus at Fourth and Stoughton, and began to walk down an alley just north of Stoughton. A male subject came up behind her, displayed a gun, and forced her to the ground. He then demanded her money and her cell phone. She complied, and he then left the area on foot.
The victim described the suspect as a black male in his 40’s, shorter in height and average build, wearing a black and gray hooded sweatshirt and dark pants. He was armed with a handgun.
If you have any information regarding this crime or the identity of the suspect, contact Crime Stoppers via the link below.
Two Residential Burglaries in Rantoul
March 01, 2014
The Rantoul Police Department is seeking assistance in two recent residential burglaries in the Golfview area. During the overnight hours of February 18th, unknown subjects entered a residence in the 600 block of St. Andrews Circle. Officers found entry to the residence was gained through the back door. Once inside, the subjects stole a gaming console, video games, and a wallet.
During the evening hours of February 19th, unknown subjects entered a residence in the 700 block of Willow Pond Rd. Officers found forced entry into the residence through the back door. Once inside, the subjects stole a gaming console and video games.
If you have any information on these crimes, please contact Champaign County Crime Stoppers using the link below.
Theft of Commerical Internet Equipment
February 22, 2014
the campus area. The components, including internet routers, receivers, powerboxes, and other items, were removed from secured service boxes and subsequently stolen.
If you have any information about these incidents or the identity of the suspect(s), please contact Crime Stoppers using the link below.
Attempted Robbery of Champaign Circle K
February 15, 2014
On Saturday, February 8th, at approximate 3:30 a.m., a subject entered the Circle K gas station/convenience store located at 1713 W. John Street, Champaign. The subject told the employee to open the cash register, but the employee refused. The subject again told the employee to open the cash register, and when the employee refused a second time, the subject fled the store on foot. The employee stated that the subject acted like he had a weapon, but he did not actually display one.
The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5’11” tall and weighing approximately 225 lbs., black hair and brown eyes. No further description is available.
If you have any information about this incident or the identity of the suspect, please submit a tip via the button below.
Robbery Outside Champaign Walmart
February 08, 2014
On Saturday, February 1st, at approximately 8:55 p.m., officers responded to a report of a robbery in the 2600 block of North Prospect Avenue, Champaign.
The female victim advised she was walking from the Wal-Mart exit doors to the bus stop located just north of Wal-Mart and south of Interstate Drive. As she approached, she saw two males standing in front of the bus stop shelter. After she had been sitting on the bus stop bench for about 10 minutes, one of the males approached her. He lunged at her and grabbed her purse. She resisted and tried unsuccessfully to hold onto her purse, but was pushed to the ground and punched in the face several times. A witness to the incident then observed the two male subjects run toward the southeast, possibly toward Town Center Apartments.
The victim’s black “Forever 21” brand purse and its contents were stolen; however, officers later recovered the wallet and its contents, as well as a broken purse strap or chain, which had been pulled from the purse. The purse itself and some of its contents were not recovered.
The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where she was treated for her injuries, which included a bloody nose and swelling to the facial area.
Suspect #1: Black male in his teens, dark skinned, approximately 6’ tall with an average build, wearing a red scarf or bandana over his face and black clothing
Suspect #2: Black male in his teens, light skinned, approximately 5’8” with an average build, possibly wearing a blue cap or a scarf or bandana over his face, and black clothing
If you have any information about this incident or the identities of the suspects, please contact Crime Stoppers via the link below.
Armed Robbery of Champaign Gas Station
February 01, 2014
The suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money from the Mobil employee. The suspect was described as being a black male, approximately 30 years of age, with a thin build. He was wearing a dark colored stocking cap and mask, a dark colored jacket and jeans.
The suspect fled on foot to a vehicle described as being “a compact silver car” and was last observed leaving the area at a high rate of speed.
Armed Robbery of Urbana Circle K
January 25, 2014
The Urbana Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred in the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 22, 2014.
At approximately 1:15 a.m., the offender entered the Circle K located at 1821 Philo Road, pointed a gun at the store clerk, and demanded money. The store clerk opened the cash register and gave the offender all of the bills in the register. The offender took the money and fled from the store, traveling south.
The offender was described as a black male, approximately 6’ tall, 220 lbs., wearing a black mask, black long-sleeved shirt, black gloves, and tan khaki pants.
If you have any information about this crime, contact Crime Stoppers at the link below.
Robbery and Assault in Urbana
January 18, 2014
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At approximately 9:11 p.m., the victim was returning to her apartment when she was approached from behind in the 1100 block of West Main Street, Urbana. The offender pushed the victim to the ground, where she was struck several times in the head. The offender took a bag from the victim during the altercation and left on foot eastbound on Main Street. The offender was not located. The victim could only describe the offender as a tall male.
The University of Illinois Police Department is seeking your assistance in identifying these persons of interest. This ongoing investigation has produced security camera video of the subjects. They appear to have been following the victim just prior to the robbery. The video can be seen by clicking the blue icon at the right or by clicking this YouTube link.
If you have information about the identity of these individuals or information about this crime contact Crime Stoppers using the link below.
Deceptive Use of Lost Credit Cards in Champaign
January 12, 2014
The Champaign Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying suspects in a case involving the theft of lost or mislaid property, credit card fraud, and deceptive practices.
The victim reported that on Saturday, November 16th, 2013, she received a phone call from Capital One, advising that they had detected what appeared to be fraudulent charges on her credit card. The victim then realized that her wallet was missing. She stated that she had eaten lunch earlier in the day at Biaggi’s restaurant, located at 2235 South Neil Street, Champaign, and may have either left her wallet there or dropped it in the parking lot.
Two of the victim’s credit cards were used that same day at Target to purchase nearly $11,000 in gift cards and phone cards. Store surveillance video documented three subjects (two black males and one black female) making the purchases with the stolen credit cards.
• Suspect 1: Black male wearing a white hat, black jacket, and black pants
• Suspect 2: Black male wearing a black ball cap, black puffy coat, and blue jeans
• Suspect 3: Black female wearing a black hat, black jacket, blue jeans, and long braided hair
The three subjects were observed making contact with each other after they exited the store. The female entered a silver Nissan Maxima (approximately mid-2000’s to early 2010’s model), and the two black males entered a full size white Dodge pickup truck (approximately late 90’s to early 2000’s model).
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