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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.

Retail Theft in the City of Champaign 10/05/2026
October 05, 2026

On October 1, 2026, at approximately 8:47 a.m., an unknown male entered Market Place Mall in Champaign, located at 2000 North Neil Street, and stole a printer used to print custom designs. The male approached the kiosk, reached over the counter, and removed the printer before fleeing toward the south end of the mall. The printer was valued at $600.

Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect captured on video. The suspect was described as a black male, last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt with the hood pulled up, head phones worn over the hood, a bandana-type face covering, and black pants.

Retail Thefts- Posted 9/28/26
September 28, 2026

Scooter Thefts - 9/21/26
September 21, 2026

Theft of Lost or Mislaid Property - Posted 9/14/26
September 14, 2026

This week Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a theft of lost or mislaid property.

On August 23, 2026, at 3:37 p.m., Champaign County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the Walmart in Savoy, (505 S. Dunlap Ave.) in reference to a theft. Deputies learned the victim had accidentally dropped her wallet inside the store and left without realizing it was missing. Through security video, Deputies determined that a male and female suspect picked up the wallet and concealed it. Both suspects then exited the store with the wallet and left the area in a gold GMC Terrain.

Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the male suspect captured on video. The male suspect is described as a white male with a black beard and glasses. He was wearing a blue T-shirt, black shorts, and black Crocs. The male suspect is wanted for questioning in reference to this incident. The female suspect has since been identified and is also wanted for questioning in reference to this incident.

Aggravated Robbery in Urbana - Posted 9/7/26
September 07, 2026

On August 15, 2026, at approximately 10:44 p.m., an aggravated robbery occurred at the Walgreens located at 302 East University Avenue in Urbana. The suspect entered the store and approached the employee working at the counter. The suspect placed a note on the counter demanding money before he reached into the rear of his waistband and threatened to shoot the employee. The suspect then provided the employee with a plastic bag and the employee placed an undisclosed amount of US currency into the bag. The suspect fled the store on foot, traveling north.

Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect captured on video. The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 5'05" tall, with an average build and dreadlocks. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing a light blue ball cap, blue surgical mask, a white t-shirt with a blue print in a cross design, black Nike athletic shorts, black socks, and blue Crocs-style shoes.

Hit and Run- Posted 8/31/26
August 31, 2026

Retail Theft - Posted 8/24/26
August 24, 2026

Criminal Damage to Property in Mahomet - Posted 8/17/26
August 17, 2026

Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance regarding a criminal damage to property investigation.

Sometime between the hours of 7 pm on August 2 and 5 am on August 3, 2026, an unknown person damaged a vehicle parked at the Lake of the Woods apartments, located at 307 N Prairieview Rd. in Mahomet. The vehicle, a gray Jeep, had all four tires intentionally punctured.

Investigators are seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area during this time. Police are also asking residents who live in or near the Lake of the Woods apartments to review any doorbell, security, or other surveillance video that may have captured suspicious persons or vehicles during the overnight hours.

Residential Burglary and Criminal Damage to Property - Posted 8/10/26
August 10, 2026

Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a residential burglary and criminal damage to property. On July 24th, 2026 around 8:40 p.m., an unknown male subject entered a residential building located in the 200 block of East Armory Avenue in Champaign. The male damaged electronic equipment and wiring inside the building, valued at over $2000. The male fled on foot when confronted by a resident.

Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect captured on surveillance video. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, approximately 18-25 years old, wearing black shorts and a distinctive black backpack.

If you have any information regarding this crime, please contact Champaign County Crime Stoppers via phone (217-373-TIPS), website (373tips.com), or the P3 Tips mobile app.

Forgery- Posted 8/3/26
August 03, 2026

Theft of Lost or Mislaid Property - Posted 7/27/26
July 27, 2026

Retail Theft in Champaign - Posted 7/20/26
July 20, 2026

Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a retail theft.

On June 12, 2026, at 11:45 a.m., an unknown male entered Home Depot in Champaign and selected plumbing products and numerous smoke and carbon monoxide detectors valued at more than $4,500. He then paid for the merchandise with counterfeit $100 bills.

Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect captured on video. The suspect was described as a heavy-set black male, approximately 50 years of age. He was wearing a gray/yellow ballcap with an American flag patch, a gray Miller Pipeline work shirt, dark gray work pants, and tan boots. He left in a white full-size SUV.

Shooting Investigation in Champaign - Posted 7/13/26
July 13, 2026

On June 29, 2026, at approximately 2:09 p.m., police officers were dispatched to the 1100-block of North Fourth Street in Champaign following reports of subjects exchanging gunfire. Upon arrival, officers canvassed the area and quickly located evidence of a shooting. No victims were reported but one home was struck by gunfire during the incident.

Police are asking any resident or business in the nearby area with exterior surveillance cameras and/or persons with cell phone video to review the footage for any suspicious persons or vehicles captured in the area around the time of the incident. It is believed video footage may be of investigative assistance.

If you have any information regarding this crime, please contact Champaign County Crime Stoppers via phone (217-373-TIPS), website (373tips.com), or the P3 Tips mobile app.

Retail Theft- Posted 7/6/2026
July 06, 2026

Shooting Investigation in Champaign - Posted 6/29/26
June 29, 2026

Multiple Retail Thefts in Urbana - Posted 6/15/26
June 15, 2026

On May 28, 2026, a male suspect entered Schnucks located at 200 North Vine Street in Urbana. The male selected and concealed approximately $160 worth of meat products and fled without offering payment. He left on foot toward the 400 block of Urbana Avenue.

The suspect is described as a white male with dark facial hair. During this incident, he was wearing a black sweatshirt, camouflage cargo shorts, and distinctive black-and-gold Nike shoes.

Investigators believe this same individual may also be responsible for a series of sports trading card thefts from Walmart at 505 South Dunlap Avenue in Savoy. In these incidents, the suspect selected numerous packs of trading cards and left the store without paying for the merchandise.

On May 25, 2026, the suspect wore a black tank top, khaki cargo shorts, and the same distinctive black-and- gold Nike shoes. Video revealed tattoos on his arms and upper right back/shoulder area. He fled this incident with approximately $500 worth of trading cards.

On May 28, 2026, the suspect was observed wearing a black hat, black flannel shirt, a black t-shirt with red and white lettering, and what appeared to be the same camouflage cargo shorts. On this occasion, the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of trading cards.

Shooting Investigation- Posted 6/8/26
June 08, 2026

Shooting Investigation in Champaign - Posted 6/1/26
June 01, 2026

Retail Theft in Champaign - Posted 5/26/26
May 26, 2026

Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a retail theft.

On April 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., two females entered Old Navy located at 2000 N Neil St. in Champaign. The women grabbed a mesh bag, selected numerous items, and concealed them in the bag and inside a purse. They then placed the mesh bag full of unpaid merchandise near the front exit and walked out. Shortly afterwards, the females pulled up near the exit in a Kia SUV and one female went inside and grabbed the stashed bag. The suspects then fled with the stolen merchandise valued at more than $800.

Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects captured on video. The suspects were described as black females, approximately 25-35 years old. Suspect one was described as wearing a black shirt, white pants, and white Crocs. Suspect two was wearing glasses, an all-gray outfit, and green Crocs. Both females were carrying black purses.

Credit Card Fraud in Champaign - Posted 5/18/26
May 18, 2026

On March 20, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., a male suspect entered Best Buy located at 2117 North Prospect Avenue in Champaign. The suspect applied for various forms of credit accounts using the victim’s stolen identity. He then used the various credit accounts and purchased numerous cell phones and other electronic devices. The victim later received the credit card bill which totaled several thousand dollars.

Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect captured on video. The suspect was described as a heavy-set black male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black jeans. The suspect left on foot