Crime of the Week
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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.
Burglaries at Market Place Mall
October 29, 2012
Between the hours of 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 21st, and 9:30 a.m. on Monday, October 22nd, two cellular phone kiosks inside Market Place Mall were burglarized. The burglaries took place after the mall closed. Both the method and point of entry are currently undetermined.
The T-Mobile and Verizon kiosks reported that secured storage cabinets were forced open, and numerous cell phones were taken.
If you have any information regarding these burglaries, please contact Crime Stoppers or the Champaign Police Department.
$500,000 Vandalism Damage at Ultimate Upholstery
October 22, 2012
Purse Snatching in Urbana
October 15, 2012
On Monday, October 8th, at approximately 5:47 p.m., officers from the U of I Police Department responded to a report of a robbery in the 1000 block of Clark Street in Urbana, near the intersection of Clark Street and Goodwin Avenue. The female victim reported that a black male on a bicycle grabbed her purse as he was riding past her. He then fled northbound on Goodwin Avenue.
The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 20 years of age, 6’0” tall, medium build, and was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black jeans. The victim advised that there was another black male riding a bicycle in front of the suspect, but he did not participate in the robbery. She was unable to provide any further description of the second black male.
Taken were the victim’s purse and its contents. Below is a security surveillance photo of the suspect and the second subject.
Theft of iPad on MTD bus
October 06, 2012
The Champaign Police Department and Crime Stoppers are seeking assistance in identifying the suspect in an incident involving the theft of an iPad. The theft occurred at approximately 11:51 a.m. on Monday, August 13th, near the intersection of University Avenue and Randolph Street.
The victim was a passenger on an MTD bus. The suspect, who was also a passenger, grabbed the iPad from the victim’s open backpack as the suspect was exiting the bus. According to the victim and surveillance video, the suspect is a black male, possibly in his 30’s, medium build – approximately 5’9” and 160 lbs., with black hair, brown eyes, and possibly light facial hair. He was wearing a red letterman or varsity-style jacket with white sleeves, with patches present on both the right and left sleeves and the left breast of the jacket. The suspect left the area on foot.
If you have any information regarding the suspect’s identity or whereabouts, please contact Crime Stoppers or the Champaign Police Department.
Burglary & Use of Stolen Debit Cards
October 01, 2012
The Champaign Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance regarding a vehicle burglary incident and the subsequent unauthorized use of stolen debit cards. The vehicle burglary is believed to have occurred between the hours of 3 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. on Sunday, September 9th, in the parking lot area of Baytowne Apartments. A window of the vehicle was broken, and property, including a purse and its contents, was stolen from the vehicle. Debit cards from the stolen purse were used later that same morning to make purchases at several Champaign businesses. Surveillance video from one of the businesses showed two male suspects attempting to make a transaction.
The same two suspects later entered another business, and (again according to surveillance video) were accompanied by two black females. The suspects also attempted to make a purchase at this business with the stolen debit cards. Detailed descriptions of the black females were not available. (Note that only one of the females is visible in the attached surveillance photos.)
Suspect #1 is a black male, approximately 35 to 45 years of age, 6’0, 200 lbs., wearing what appeared to be a black t-shirt and blue jeans.
Suspect #2 was accompanied by another black male, also approximately 35 to 45 years of age, 5’10”, 250 lbs., wearing a distinctive baseball cap which was light blue on one side and dark blue on the other side, a long-sleeved rugby-style shirt with horizontal light blue and white stripes, and blue jeans.
Stolen Credit Card Used in Champaign
September 24, 2012
Champaign Police Department investigators are seeking assistance in identifying a suspect in the theft and unauthorized use of a credit card.
The victim reported on Thursday, September 13th, that her wallet was stolen from her backpack. A credit card contained in the wallet was later used to make unauthorized purchases totaling over $2000 at CVS Pharmacy, located in the 200 block of West Mattis Avenue, Champaign. Attempts to use the credit card were made at other local businesses, but the card was declined.
Surveillance photos from CVS Pharmacy show that the suspect is a black female. If you have any information regarding the identity and/or location of the suspect, please contact Crime Stoppers or the Champaign Police Department at (217) 351-4545.
Residential Burglaries
September 15, 2012
The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance regarding multiple residential burglaries.
Between the dates of Tuesday, July 10th and Wednesday, September 12th, over ten residential burglaries have been reported in the “Scottswood” area of Urbana Township. These burglaries have been occurring in the area primarily east of Dodson Drive and west of Scottswood Drive, and south of Glenn Drive and
north of Nevada Street.
These burglaries have been occurring during daytime hours when residents are not home. The suspect(s) usually gain entry from the rear of the residence (the side of the residence facing away from the street) by entering via an unlocked window. In some of the burglaries, if no doors or windows were found unlocked, the suspect(s) forced entry into some of the residences.
If you have any information about these crimes, call Crime Stoppers at 217-373-TIPS, leave a webtip (top of this page) or send us a text.
Bank Robbery in Urbana
September 09, 2012
The Urbana Police Department is seeking information about the identity of a subject who robbed the First Financial Bank on South Philo Road on Saturday, September 1st, at 9:22 a.m.
The offender was described as a black male, approximately 38 years old or older, 6’2” tall, 200 pounds, wearing a black and red Chicago Bulls ball cap, a tan Carhartt coat, dark shirt, and dark sweatpants. The suspect appeared to have a thin mustache and possibly some hair on his chin. (See photos.)
No weapon was displayed during the robbery. After the robbery, the suspect was observed getting into the passenger side of a gray four-door car that was parked across the street from the bank. The car then left the area.
Aggravated Battery at House Party
September 01, 2012
Champaign Police investigators are seeking information regarding an incident of aggravated battery that took place on Saturday, August 25th, shortly after midnight.
Officers responded to a fight at a house party in the 600 block of south State Street. Upon arrival, officers observed the male victim, who was unconcious and bleeding from the head. According to witnesses, the victim had been punched by another male who was attending the same party. The victim fell from a retaining wall (approximately two feet tall) and landed on his head on the concrete sidewalk.
The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital and is currently hospitalized with a brain injury resulting from the aggravated battery.
The suspect is described as a dark-skinned black male, 6’0” tall, muscular build, short hair, wearing a striped shirt and baggy pants. The suspect possibly goes by the nickname or street name of “Mellow D”.
If you have any information regarding the identity and/or location of the suspect in this case, please call Crime Stoppers at 217-373-TIPS or send a webtip from this website.
Credit Card Fraud
August 27, 2012
The Champaign Police Department and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying three female suspects in a case involving credit card fraud.
The victim reported that he misplaced his debit card on Tuesday, July 10th. On July 11th and 12th, the debit card was used by three unidentified female suspects to make fraudulent transactions at local FedEx, CVS Pharmacy, Dollar General, and Wal-Mart stores.
According to store surveillance video, the suspects consist of two black females and 1 white female. If you have any information regarding the identities and/or whereabouts of the suspects, please contact the Champaign Police Department or Crimestoppers.
Catalytic Converter Thefts
August 20, 2012
The Champaign Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance regarding recent thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles.
Between the dates of July 27th and August 10th, twenty catalytic converters were removed from vehicles at various businesses. All of these thefts occurred overnight when the businesses were closed. The vehicles targeted have been box trucks and vans (Ford, Chevy, and Dodge).
Surveillance video showed the possible suspect vehicle was a white 1992-1998 Honda or similar type vehicle.
If you have any information regarding the identity and/or location of the suspect(s), please report the information to Crimestoppers.
Multiple Armed Robberies
August 13, 2012
The Urbana Police Department and Champaign Police Department are investigating three armed robberies, which occurred within two hours of each other. The incidents are believed to be related, due to similarities in suspect descriptions and the methods used by the suspects in committing the robberies.
Incident #1: The first robbery occurred on Tuesday, August 7th, at approximately 10:59 p.m., in the area of Chalmers Street and Oak Street in Champaign. The victim was approached by male suspect #1 on a BMX-style bicycle. The victim was told to stop, and the suspect put a handgun to the side of the victim’s head. The suspect then told a second male (suspect #2) to empty the victim’s pockets. The suspects took the victim’s cell phone and wallet, and were last observed riding their bicycles northbound in the alley between Chalmers Street and Oak Street.
Incident #2: The second robbery occurred on Tuesday, August 7th, at approximately 11:32 p.m. The victim was walking near the area of Birch Street and Oregon Street in Urbana. He advised he was talking on his cell phone and did not notice anyone near or following him. A male suspect riding a beige-colored bicycle rode in front of him, jumped off of the bicycle, and pointed a gun in the victim’s face. He ordered the victim to give him the cell phone, and a second suspect took the victim’s wallet from his back pocket. Both suspects then fled the area.
Incident #3: The third robbery occurred on Wednesday, August 8th, at 12:10 a.m. (just after midnight) in the area of Maple Street and Florida Avenue in Urbana. The victim heard what sounded like someone running toward him. Two subjects approached him, and one of the subjects pointed a handgun at him and demanded, “Give me all that you have.” The victim stumbled and fell into the street. The suspect with the handgun pulled the victim’s backpack off his body, and then kicked the victim in the face. Both suspects then fled northbound from the scene. The victim suffered a laceration in the facial area, but refused medical treatment while at the scene.
Suspect #1 is described as a black male, possibly 17 – 20 years of age, 5’10” – 5’11” tall, approximately 150 – 170 lbs., wearing a dark colored stocking cap and dark clothing, and was armed with a handgun.
Suspect #2 is described as a black male. Further details of this suspect’s description are not available, as he primarily positioned himself behind all three victims during the robberies.
Armed Robbery
August 06, 2012
The Champaign Police Department is seeking information regarding an armed robbery that occurred on Monday, July 23rd, at approximately 10:51 p.m. The incident occurred in the 1400 block of Hollycrest Drive, Champaign.
The two victims advised that they were sitting on the porch at a residence, when they were approached by a subject who stated he was lost and needed directions. He then brandished a small silver handgun and demanded money. The victims handed the suspect their cash, and the suspect ran south, along with a second subject who had remained near the street during the incident. The suspects were observed getting into a white Oldsmobile and leaving the area.
Suspect 1 is described as a black male, approximately 25 years of age, 5’8” tall and 175 lbs., black hair, wearing a white t-shirt and black shorts, and armed with a small silver handgun.
Suspect 2 is described as a black male, approximately 25 years of age, 6’0” tall and 170 lbs., black hair, wearing a black shirt.
Residential Break In and Stolen Property from Storage Lockers
July 28, 2012
On Friday, July 20th, at approximately 5:30 a.m., neighbors of a residence in the 200 block of South Poplar Street in Urbana, saw three subjects leaving the house. The neighbors knew the three subjects did not live there. When officers arrived, they found that entry had been forced to the residence. Some windows had pry marks on them, and one window was broken out with a brick. A computer monitor and other items in the house had been moved; however, no items were reported to have been removed from the residence.
As officers continued to check the area, they found that several units in a storage locker business in the 600 block of South Glover Street had been damaged and forced open with a pry tool. Items known to have been taken from some of the lockers include a 20" camouflage colored bicycle, a 24” black and yellow Huffy bicycle, and a smaller silver Schwinn bicycle. Some power tools and a camouflage colored guitar amp were recovered near the business.
The three subjects seen by the witness were described as:
1) A black male, about 18 years old, 6’ tall, thin build, wearing a dark sweatshirt
2) A black male, about 18 years old, 6’ tall, thin build, wearing a white t-shirt and red gym shorts
3) A black male, taller than the other two subjects, thin build, wearing dark clothing and riding a mountain bike.
Call Crimestoppers or send us a web or text tip if you can help solve these crimes.
Robbery of Marine Bank in Champaign
July 21, 2012
The Champaign Police Department is seeking information regarding a bank robbery that occurred at Marine Bank, located at 1001 S. Neil Street, at 1:09 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17th. Bank employees reported seeing the suspect enter the bank. He was wearing a hat, sunglasses, and possibly a wig. The suspect then asked to speak with a bank employee about bank services. While speaking with the employee, he displayed a note, demanding a specific amount of cash. Although no gun was displayed, the suspect implied to the employee that he was in possession of a weapon. He was given a large sum of cash and left the area on foot toward the northwest. Five employees were in the bank at the time of the robbery; however, none reported being physically harmed.
The suspect is described as a black male in his 30’s, with a slender build and olive-colored skin. He was last seen wearing a tan or light-colored “golf-style” hat with shiny black shoulder-length hair (possibly a wig), a black button-down shirt, with a light or white t-shirt underneath.
Detectives are working to determine if this incident is related to any earlier robberies and whether or not additional suspects might be involved.
Deadly Shooting in Champaign's Garden Hills Subdivision
July 16, 2012
The Champaign Police Department continues to seek the community’s assistance regarding a homicide.
On Wednesday, July 4th, at approximately 10:24 p.m., Champaign police officers responded to the intersection of Thornton and Cruising Lane, in the Garden Hills Subdivision, for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found a 20 year old Champaign woman lying in the intersection with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Carle Hospital ER, where she was later pronounced deceased.
The Champaign Police Department continues to ask for assistance from the community in providing information about this crime and in locating the suspect. Information can be reported to the Champaign Police Department by calling (217) 351-4545, or by contacting Crime Stoppers.
Armed Robbery of Arby's in Rantoul
July 09, 2012
The Rantoul Police Department is investigating an armed robbery which occurred at the Arby’sRestaurant, located at 760 W. Champaign Avenue in Rantoul, on Sunday, June 10th.
At approximately 10:30 p.m., Rantoul police officers were dispatched to the store after employees called 9-1-1 to report a robbery. Employees advised that they were confronted in the parking lot by the suspect after closing the store. Employees described the suspect as a black male, wearing a black “do rag” on his head, a handkerchief covering his face, and dark clothing. The suspect is described as being approximately 5’08” tall, with a medium build. The male displayed a handgun and demanded money from the employees. The male then fled from the scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Rantoul PoliceDepartment or Champaign County Crime Stoppers immediately.
$7000 Charged on Stolen Credit Cards
July 02, 2012
Champaign Police investigators are seeking assistance regarding a case involving deceptive practice.
The victim reported that nearly $7000 in fraudulent charges had been made to his Discover credit card and to his father’s Discover credit card. Both credit cards had been in his wallet. When the fraudulent charges were brought to his attention, he checked his wallet and realized that both credit cards were missing. The fraudulent charges were made on Saturday, April 14th, between 4:12 p.m. and 7:29 p.m. Items were charged at Lowe’s, Target, and the Wal-Mart gas station (all located on North Prospect Avenue in Champaign), as well as at Sears at Market Place Mall.
According to surveillance video, the suspects appear to be two black males. Suspect 1 is a black male, wearing a white ball cap, a black (possibly leather) jacket, white t-shirt, and faded blue jeans. Suspect 2 is a black male, wearing a
blue Under Armour brand ball cap, blue and white checkered polo or golf-style shirt, with light colored pants.
Armed Robbery in Urbana
June 25, 2012
This week, Crime Stoppers and the Urbana Police Department are seeking your assistance regarding an armed robbery that occurred in Urbana.
On Thursday, June 14th, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Urbana police officers responded to a report of an armed robbery that occurred in the 1000 block of West Main Street. Officers learned that a white male displayed a knife and demanded the victim’s money. The victim gave the suspect an undisclosed amount of currency, and the offender got into the passenger seat of a waiting vehicle. The vehicle was described as a silver or gray car and was last seen traveling northbound on Lincoln Avenue from Main Street.
The suspect was described as a white male in his 20’s, approximately 5’8” tall, 150 pounds, and was wearing a black baseball cap, black t-shirt, and baggie jeans. The suspect also had a unique tattoo on his forearm, described as looking like the Roman numerals “II” (TWO) or possibly an astrology symbol.
The driver of the car was described as a white female with blonde hair, in her 20’s, short in stature, with a slender build.
Robbery of Boneyard Bar and Barbecue
June 18, 2012
Champaign Police and Crime Stoppers are seeking information regarding a burglary that occurred at Boneyard Bar and Barbecue, located at 25 East Springfield Avenue, Champaign. The incident is believed to have occurred on Sunday, April 8th, between the hours of 2:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The owner of the business reported that a safe was forced open and currency was taken. There were no signs of forced entry to the business.
According to surveillance video, the suspect is believed to be a black male who appears to be in his 40’s and approximately 5’8” tall, weighing approximately 140 lbs.
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