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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.
University of Illinois Police are seeking information regarding a suspicious subject who was possibly taking photos of students in the men’s restroom of the Illini Union, located at 1401 West Green, Urbana. On Saturday, May 5th, the Illini Union was host to a “Mathletics” math competition, held for high school students from around the state. Several participating students reported seeing a suspicious subject standing inside the west hall men’s restroom on several occasions throughout the day. Students reported the subject appeared to be using a black flip-style cell phone to take photos of students standing at the urinals.
Subject is described as a white male, approximately 50-60 years old, wearing glasses, with gray hair with receding hair line, partially parted to the right side. He stands 5’5” - 5’9” tall, has a thin build and weighs approximately 140-160 lbs. He was wearing a faded light blue or green t-shirt, dark jeans, and shiny black shoes.
Champaign Police and Crime Stoppers are seeking information regarding the identity of a suspect involved in the aggravated battery of a jogger.
The incident occurred on Saturday, May 26th, at approximately 11:20 a.m. The female victim was jogging on a path near Mattis Lake, located in the area southwest of Fox Drive and Devonshire Drive. As she was jogging, a black male ran up behind her and grabbed her; however, she was able to push him away and outrun him. He ran behind her for a short distance, and then disappeared.
The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 30 years old, 6’2” tall, 230 lbs., braided hair covering his ears, and a muscular build. Please carefully review the composite drawing of the suspect and contact Crime Stoppers if you have any information regarding his identity.
On Friday, May 11th, University of Illinois police officers were dispatched to the U of I Main Library, located at 1408 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, in reference to a theft. Library employees reported that on different occasions between May 1st and May 8th, an unknown white male had removed three
advertisements from a locked wall display located in the tunnel that connects the Undergraduate Library and the Main Library.
The advertisements are part of a collection “on deposit” from the Advertising Council. All three advertisements are archival pieces from the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) collection and are described as:
• UNCF Transit Ad Cardboard, 11” x 28”, featuring a black male dressed as a doctor. Text includes “The Person Who Could Save Your Life Tomorrow…” and “A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste”.
• UNCF glossy photograph
• UNCF color poster – “Love: It Comes in All Colors”
The suspect is described as a white male with dark shaggy hair. According to surveillance images, in one incident, he was wearing a dark multi-colored short-sleeved button-up shirt, khaki shorts, and sandals. In another incident, he was wearing an American flag tank top, black and white athletic shorts, and dark
shoes. At the time of both incidents, he was carrying a backpack with dark shoulder straps.
The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office and Crime Stoppers are seeking information regarding a burglary.
The burglary occurred between the hours of 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1st and 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2nd. Unknown person(s) forced entry into a construction trailer located in the 100 block of Sunflower Drive in Savoy, IL. The area where the burglary occurred is in a newly developed residential area that is still under construction. Stolen were numerous power tools and similar accessories.
If you have any information regarding the burglary, please contact Crime Stoppers or the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office at (217) 384-1213.
Champaign police are seeking information regarding a bank robbery that took place on Thursday, May 3rd at approximately 9:06 a.m. The robbery occurred at First Financial Bank, located at 1611 South Prospect Avenue, Champaign.
The suspect entered the bank and handed one of the tellers a note, demanding money. Bank employees did not see a weapon, but stated that the suspect implied he was armed. The suspect left the bank on foot in an unknown direction of travel, with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 28 years of age, 5’5” to 5’6” tall, 130 lbs. or thin build, with a “scruffy” goatee, and was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, jeans, and a black leather glove on his left hand.
Twelve employees were present in the bank at the time of the robbery. None of the employees were harmed.
If you have any information regarding the suspect’s identity or location, please contact Crime Stoppers or the Champaign Police Department at (217) 351-4545.
Crime Stoppers and the Champaign Police Department are seeking information regarding the identity of a suspect in a battery incident.
The battery occurred on Saturday, March 3rd, at approximately 1:04 a.m., during the “Unofficial” St. Patrick’s Day event. The incident took place at Firestation, a campus bar, located at 510 East John Street, Champaign.
The male victim was involved in a brief verbal exchange with the suspect, who then punched the victim in the face.
The suspect is only described as a white male in his 20’s. A witness advised that the suspect may have been in the company of two or three additional subjects (no descriptions available). The suspect and other subjects left the bar prior to the arrival of officers.
The victim suffered facial injuries; however, he refused to be transported to a hospital for medical treatment.
If you have any information regarding this incident or if you know the identity and/or location of the suspect, please contact Crime Stoppers.
This week, Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a series of incidents that have occurred in and near the Sandy Ridge subdivision in Mahomet. Over the course of the last several weeks, Mahomet Police have responded to reports of two stolen vehicles, nine incidents of criminal damage to property and two motor vehicle burglaries.
Residents in that area have reported cars and houses spray painted with graffiti, unlocked cars entered and property within removed or destroyed. The two stolen vehicles were left unlocked with the keys inside. Most of these crimes are believed to have occurred during the evening hours.
Several utility knives have been recovered that are believed to have been used to slash the upholstery within several of the victims’ vehicles. Several of the knives are bright orange. Two smaller knives are bright green.
On Wednesday, January 18th, 2012, the victim lost her purse at Giovanti’s (401 East Green Street, Champaign) or in the immediate area. Three hours later, her credit cards were used at multiple businesses and gas stations in Champaign. Multiple purchases were made at the CVS pharmacy (107 West Green Street, Champaign).
The attached photos were obtained from the cameras at that business and show the suspect using the victim’s credit card. The suspect is wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the number 85 on the back. Please help identify the suspect or either of the other two men accompanying him.
Champaign Police investigators are seeking information regarding the identity of a suspect in a case involving deceptive practices. The incident occurred at Target, located on North Prospect Avenue in Champaign.
On Wednesday, February 29th, the black male suspect used a cloned credit card to purchase an iPad, and attempted to make additional iPad purchases by using multiple other credit cards that were all declined. The suspect left in what was described as a light colored Ford Crown Victoria passenger car.
The Champaign Police Department is seeking information regarding a robbery and an attempted robbery, both of which took place during the past week.
Champaign Police Department investigators are seeking information regarding two related burglaries.
On Friday, November 4th, 2011, officers responded to reports of burglaries at two adjacent businesses located in the 2900 block of Crossing Court, Champaign. (Crossing Court is located just north of the intersection of Duncan Road and Windsor Road in southwest Champaign.)
Employees of the two businesses, CIMRO and Retina of Illinois, advised that the burglaries occurred between the hours of 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 3rd, and 6:00 a.m. on Friday, November 4th.
Entry was initially gained to the suite where CIMRO is located. The suspect(s) then knocked a hole in a wall and gained access to the adjacent suite housing the offices of Retina of Illinois.
Items taken in the burglaries were a computer monitor, a computer tower, and some cash from a petty cash box.
No suspect information is available at this time.
On Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at approximately 7:32 p.m., witnesses heard an explosion at a house located in the 600 block of East Beardsley Avenue, near Beardsley Avenue and Sixth Street. The witnesses reported that immediately after they heard the explosion, they saw a burst of flames and smoke coming from the residence.
A possible suspect seen running from the residence was described as a black male, believed to be in his early 20’s, approximately 6’2” tall with a heavy build. He was wearing dark-colored clothing, including a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood covering his head. The suspect appeared to be carrying a red gas can. He was last seen running southbound between houses.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Champaign County Crime Stoppers or Champaign Police.
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