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Recent Burglaries– 2/6/22 and 2/10/22
February 14, 2022
On February 6, 2022, at approximately 3:40 a.m., an unknown suspect entered Winston’s Old Bank at Sidney, located at 219 South David Street in Sidney, Illinois. The suspect broke into the gaming/gambling machines and stole the cash from within the machines. The suspect left the business in a dark-colored vehicle.
On February 10, 2022, at approximately 3:48 a.m., three unknown suspects entered Boochies Slots and Video Poker, located at 804 North Randolph Street in Champaign. The suspects broke into several video gaming machines and an ATM, causing over $3000.00 in damage to the machines. The suspects left with an undisclosed amount of money.
Retail Theft - Walmart - 1/25/22
February 07, 2022
On January 25, 2022 around 6:15pm a theft occurred at Walmart, 100 S High Cross Rd, Urbana. A heavyset, white male between 25-35 years old, wearing a black stocking cap and gray jacket selected merchandise totaling just under $600 and left without paying. He departed in a white sedan.
Catalytic Converter Thefts
January 31, 2022
From January 2021 to present, approximately 288 catalytic converters have been stolen from vehicles at numerous locations throughout the Champaign County area. A suspect vehicle and two suspects were captured on surveillance video at more than one location. The vehicle appeared to be a dark gray Jeep Grand Cherokee with tinted windows and black rims. One suspect appeared to be a black male with a goatee, wearing a black winter hat, blue puffy jacket, and black
pants. The second suspect appeared to be an unknown race male, wearing a black winter hat or ski mask, and all dark clothing.
Battery/Disorderly Conduct in Champaign - 01/24/22
January 24, 2022
This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a battery/disorderly conduct.
On December 27, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., a male approached an Asian female while walking her dog in Hessel Park. She became alarmed by his actions and began to video record their interaction. The man made obscene gestures and remarks to her. As the lady tried to walk around the man, he slapped the phone out of her hand. The man is described as a middle-aged, white male, wearing a baseball cap, blue zip-up hoody, blue jeans, white sneakers, and glasses.
Investigators seek the public’s assistance in identifying the subject captured on video.
Burglary in the City of Champaign 01/18/2022
January 18, 2022
On January 6, 2022, at approximately 3:29 a.m., two suspects broke into an ATM at CIBM Bank, located at 2913 West Kirby Avenue in Champaign. The offenders were driving a stolen maroon/silver Ford F350 pickup truck, and made away with an undisclosed amount of money.
Surveillance video captured the suspects at the ATM. The suspects appeared to be two males wearing hoods, masks, and gloves. Investigators seek the public’s assistance in identifying the subjects captured on video.
Armed Robbery/Aggravated Assault- 12/10/2021
January 10, 2022
On December 10, 2021, at approximately 7:48 p.m., an unknown offender entered the Family Dollar, located at 1204 North Market Street in Champaign, and brandished a firearm. The offender held the gun to an employee’s side and demanded the money from the cash register. The offender left on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.
The suspect was described as a black male, 5’6” to 5’7” tall, 100-120 pounds, wearing a black ski mask, blue surgical mask, and all-black clothing. The suspect had three tattoos on his face: one in the center of his forehead and one on each side of his eyes.
Investigators seek the public’s assistance in identifying the subject captured on video.
Downtown Champaign Shooting - 12/12/21
December 27, 2021
On December 12, 2021, at approximately 12:38 a.m., a fight occurred outside Stix Arcade bar, located at 120 North Walnut Street, in Champaign. An unidentified black male wearing a black coat with a fur-lined hood indiscriminately fired four shots down the sidewalk during the altercation, striking one subject. A 29-year-old male was shot and suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his lower left leg.
Shooting in Champaign - 12/20/21
December 20, 2021
This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a shooting.
On November 12, 2021, at approximately 8:57 p.m., police officers responded to Oakwood Trace Apartments, located in the 1100-block of North Third Street, in Champaign for a shooting. Upon arrival, officers learned several apartments had been struck by gunfire, and numerous spent shell casings were located. A short time later, a 40-year-old female arrived at Carle Hospital with a single gunshot wound sustained during the shooting.
Theft in the City of Champaign 12/13/2021
December 13, 2021
On November 25, 2021, at approximately 4:26 p.m., two males entered Circle K, located at 1713 West John Street in Champaign. One of the males selected merchandise and proceeded to the checkout counter. The male asked the clerk for a carton of cigarettes, and the clerk placed the carton of cigarettes on the sales counter. The male then asked for a package of cigars. The male grabbed the carton of cigarettes and fled the store while the clerk's back was turned.
The suspect appeared to be a heavyset black male wearing a black stocking cap, grey hoodie, grey sweatpants, white shoes, and a medical face mask. The second subject was a black male wearing a black coat, red/white/blue hoodie, grey jeans, white shoes, and a medical face mask
Burglary in the City of Champaign 12/6/21
December 06, 2021
Between November 15, 2021, at approximately 10:30 p.m., and November 16, 2021, at approximately 12:49 a.m., two males entered CU Under Construction, located at 1153 County Road 1200 East in Champaign. Surveillance cameras captured the males stealing numerous tools and other miscellaneous items.
One suspect appeared to be a black male with a goatee and short hair, wearing a white hoodie. The second suspect appeared to be a white male with balding or short hair, wearing a gray shirt. The suspects were driving a Chevrolet or GMC extended cab pickup truck, leaving the business northbound on County Road 1200 East.
Urbana Shooting on Mathews Avenue - 11/29/21
November 29, 2021
On November 15, 2021, at approximately 9:15 p.m., police officers responded to the 1500 block of Matthews Avenue in Urbana for a shooting. Officers learned the victims were seated in a parked vehicle when the occupants of another vehicle drove by and shot at them. The suspect vehicle fled the scene, traveling south on Matthews Avenue, west on Beardsley Avenue, north on Romine Street, and back west on Bradley Avenue. Officers located several spent handgun and .223 caliber shell casings at the scene. The offender was described as a black male with braids. The suspect vehicle was described as a white sedan, possibly a two-door. Police are asking businesses or citizens in the involved neighborhood with surveillance cameras to review the footage for any suspicious persons or vehicles captured in the area either during or before, or after the incident.
Colonial Liquor Burglary - 11/22/21
November 22, 2021
On November 5, 2021, at approximately 9:40 a.m., officers responded to Colonial Liquor, located at 219 South Maplewood Drive in Rantoul, for a burglary. When officers arrived, they found entry had been forced through the business' front window, and an ATM had been removed. Video surveillance from within the building showed the suspect entered the business wearing a dark hoodie, light-colored pants, and dark shoes.
Purse Stolen in Urbana - 11/15/21
November 15, 2021
This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a theft.
On November 3, 2021, police responded to the Walmart, located at 100 South High Cross Road in Urbana, for a theft. Officers learned the victim mistakenly left her purse in a shopping cart as she was leaving. Surveillance video captured another female taking the purse from the shopping cart. The purse contained a substantial amount of money.
The suspect appeared to be a white female, 50-60 years old, with black hair, and was last seen wearing a green jacket. The suspect was driving a gold or tan minivan.
Armed Robbery in the City of Champaign- 11/08/2021
November 08, 2021
On October 31, 2021, at approximately 9:56 p.m., police officers responded to a robbery at Family Dollar, located at 1204 North Market Street in Champaign. Upon arrival, officers learned a male subject walked in, pointed a handgun at the clerk, and demanded money. The suspect made away with an undetermined amount of cash.
The suspect was described as a white male, 5’9” tall and 150 pounds. He was wearing a blue surgical mask, black stocking cap, black coat, black hooded sweatshirt, and tan/khaki pants. The suspect is believed to have left in a maroon SUV.
Theft from Weather Research Stations 11/01/2021
November 01, 2021
Since December 2019, the University of Illinois has reported at least 14 incidents of theft occurring at weather research stations throughout central Illinois. As of September 2021, just under $50,000 of sensors, gauges, and scientific data collection equipment was taken during the thefts. The University of Illinois Police Department is looking for any information regarding these thefts or suspicious activity involving the possession or sales of weather research sensors and equipment.
First Midwest Bank Robbery 10/15/21
October 25, 2021
On October 15, 2021, at approximately 1:26 p.m., police officers responded to a bank robbery at First Midwest Bank, located at 812 West Springfield Avenue in Champaign. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male subject handed a note to the teller demanding money. No weapon was seen or implied. The suspect made away with an undetermined amount of cash. The suspect was described as a black male, 5’ 5” tall, 30 to 35 years of age, wearing a black hat, possibly with a Houston Astro’s logo, a dark navy sweatshirt, and dark or black jeans.
Urbana shots fired - 10/18/2021
October 18, 2021
This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding shots fired.
On September 26, 2021 at around 12:46 a.m., police officers responded to the area of Coler Avenue and Elm Street in Urbana on the report of shots fired. Officers located several dozen shell casings near the intersection, consisting of different caliber ammunition. It was determined that at least one vehicle was damaged by gunfire.
Detectives are asking that anyone with any information or recordings regarding this incident please contact Crime Stoppers.
If you have any information regarding this or any crime in Champaign County, please contact Crime Stoppers at 217-373-TIPS, 373tips.com, or via the P3 Tips mobile app.
Battery in the Village of Rantoul - 10/11/2021
October 11, 2021
On October 2, 2021, officers responded to Discount Tobacco, located at 1020 East Grove Avenue, in Rantoul, for a battery complaint. Upon the officers’ arrival, they found the store clerk with facial injuries sustained from an unidentified customer knocking a display case over, which then struck the clerk.
The suspect was described as a Black female between 30 and 40 years old with purple hair, wearing a pink colored dress and carrying a large white purse.
Burglary in the City of Champaign 10/04/2021
October 04, 2021
On September 21, 2021, at approximately 4:45 a.m., an unidentified offender forced entry into Chelsea’s, located at 825 Bloomington Road, in Champaign. The offender was able to gain access to one of the gaming machines and left the business with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The burglary was captured on video. The offender appears to be a white male, wearing black Reebok sweatpants, a black sweatshirt, and black gym shoes. The offender was also wearing eyeglasses, a face mask and dark colored work gloves.
Theft of Catalytic Converters in the Village of Mahomet 09/27/2021
September 27, 2021
Between August 30, 2021 and September 1, 2021, an unknown subject(s) cut the catalytic converters off eleven vehicles at the Mahomet Car Connection dealership, located at 1103 East Oak Street in Mahomet. Similar thefts have been reported in other area communities.