Crime of the Week

If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved, you are urged to submit a tip via this website, call our TIPS line at 217-373-TIPS, or use our free P3 Tips mobile app. Crime Stoppers doesn't want your name, just your information. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest and you will always remain 100% anonymous.

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.

Hit and Run Near Carle Hospital in Urbana
October 23, 2016

This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers and the Urbana Police Department are seeking assistance in a Hit and Run causing Injury.

On September 24, at approximately 6:00 a.m., Urbana Police officers were dispatched to the 600 block of West University Avenue for a report of a subject down in the roadway. Officers arrived approximately 90 seconds later and found the victim with obvious and extensive injuries along with several stopped motorists and a witness. Medical assistance was summoned to the scene and the victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The victim is Jason S. Doggett from Chrisman, Illinois. Mr. Doggett is still in critical condition. During the accident, Mr. Doggett was standing in the roadway washing the windows of the bridge that goes from the Carle Clinic South Annex to Carle Hospital on the north side of University Avenue. Mr. Doggett was accompanied by a coworker, who was providing traffic control on University Avenue while Mr. Doggett was cleaning the windows.

During the initial investigation, it was learned that the suspect vehicle involved in the hit and run accident was a light colored pickup truck that continued driving west on University after the accident.

On September 24, at approximately 6:30 p.m., patrol officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Beech Street in Urbana for a suspicious vehicle. A resident in the area reported that the truck appeared to have struck something and was not normally parked in the neighborhood. The responding officers found the unoccupied truck had significant front end damage and had also been reported stolen on September 9, from the 400 block of MacArthur Drive in Urbana. It was determined that the damage to the vehicle was consistent with the hit and run accident involving Mr. Doggett. The vehicle was ultimately impounded for processing.

If you have any information about this crime, use the button below to submit an anonymous tip.

Vandalism and Theft at Altamont Company
October 16, 2016

This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers and the Rantoul Police Department are seeking assistance in two recent incidents that occurred at Altamont Company, 116 E Neal Drive in Rantoul.

The first incident occurred between September 8 and September 10. During this incident, a large John Deere tractor was parked at the business for construction purposes. An unknown subject opened the engine compartment doors, cut the battery cables and removed the two large batteries from the tractor. The batteries are valued at $300 apiece.

The second incident occurred on September 20. During this incident, Rantoul Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Altamont for a report of disorderly subjects. The reporting person stated three Hispanic males in their late teens to early twenties were yelling and being noisy. Additionally, the reporting person stated they could hear glass breaking. The subjects were not located at this time. When officers checked the area they discovered four (4) large windows were broken out of Altamont Company. The total damage to the four windows is approximately $5000.

The owner of Altamont Company is offering a $2500.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction for the subjects involved in the window damage.

Submit an anonymous tip using the link below.

Counterfeit Currency in Champaign.
October 10, 2016

On October 1, 2016, at 3:03 p.m., a woman attempted to pass a counterfeit $100 bill at a local County Market grocery store. The suspect was described as a white female, 35-50 years old wearing a black Nike jacket, and having shoulder-length brown and red hair. The suspect left the area in a gray Chrysler 300 that was rented from Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

If you have any information regarding this crime or the suspect, please submit a tip using the button below.

Burglary from Vehicle and Use of Stolen Credit Cards
October 03, 2016

STATUS: SOLVED

SOLVED

This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers and the Champaign Police Department are seeking assistance from the public regarding a Burglary from Motor Vehicle and Deceptive Practices.

On Saturday, September 24, 2016, between 4:30 p.m. and the following morning at 8:09 a.m. a burglary from motor vehicle occurred in the 2800-block of Cherry Hills Drive, Champaign. Items stolen from the vehicle include a Memphis Audio 12-inch subwoofer, debit and credit cards, and other miscellaneous items.

Debit and credit cards from this burglary were later used at multiple locations throughout Champaign. Offender one is described as being a black male wearing a black t-shirt with a Marilyn Monroe print on the front and dark pants. Offender two is a light-skinned black or hispanic male wearing a blue and red 76ers hat, black t-shirt, white shorts, and white/black basketball shoes. Both subjects were seen leaving the area in an early 2000 white Chevy Malibu.

If you have any information regarding this crime submit an anonymous tip below.

Sexual Abuse/Battery in Champaign
September 26, 2016

This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers and the Champaign Police Department are seeking assistance from the public regarding a Sexual Abuse / Battery case.

On September 18, 2016 at 8:36 p.m., a black male suspect approached a female victim from behind and grabbed her around the waist. The victim stated the suspect had physical contact in an inappropriate manner. The victim screamed and the suspect pushed her to the ground and ran northbound on Locust towards Green Street, in Champaign, IL.

The suspect was described as a young black male approximately five feet seven inches tall with a skinny build wearing a blue Illinois hooded sweatshirt and sweatpant shorts. The male was young in his mid to late teens and had short black hair.

If you have any information regarding this crime, submit a tip using the button below.

Vandalism at Curtis Orchard
September 18, 2016

This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers and the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in solving vandalism that occurred at Curtis Orchard located at 3902 South Duncan Road, Champaign. On September 4, 2016, Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to investigate criminal damage that occurred during the overnight hours.

Unknown suspect(s) damaged 50-100 hybrid pumpkins by smashing them on the ground. The suspect(s) also used pumpkins to damage a seventeen-foot statue located on the business’ property. Estimated damaged caused by the suspect(s) is valued at $2,400.

If you have any information regarding this crime, submit an anonymous tip using the button below.

Hit and Run in Urbana
September 11, 2016

This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers and the Urbana Police Department are seeking assistance from the public regarding a Hit and Run causing death.

On August 27, 2016, at 12:26 a.m., Urbana Police officers were dispatched to a report of a subject down near the intersection of Broadway Avenue and University Avenue. Officers arrived and found a male subject lying partially in the roadway with obvious and extensive injuries. Medical personnel were summoned to the scene and the victim was transported to a local hospital where he later died from injuries sustained during the traffic crash.

Through the course of the investigation, it was apparent that the victim had been struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. It has been determined that the victim was walking northbound on Broadway and crossing University when he was struck by a vehicle. The vehicle that struck the victim was traveling west on University and damage to the offender’s vehicle is likely on the front.

If you have any information regarding this crime, submit an anonymous tip using the button below.

Burglary of Motor Vehicle/Use of Stolen Debit Card
September 03, 2016

This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a burglary to motor vehicle.

On August 17, 2016, at 7:45 a.m., a female found her purse had been stolen from her vehicle while it was sitting in her driveway in the 1200-block of Dorie Miller Drive. The purse was recovered but her wallet was missing.

The victim later learned her debit card had been used at the Circle K at 1501 N Lincoln in Urbana. Store surveillance video shows two black males entering the Circle K just before the transactions were made on the victim’s debit card. Offender one is 16-25 years old, had black hair and a medium build. He was wearing a black t-shirt with a white t-shirt underneath, dark pants and shoes. Offender two is 16-30 years old, had black shoulder length hair worn in braids and had a thin to medium build. He was wearing a white or light colored t-shirt, sweatpants, and shoes.

If you know anything about these crimes or the suspects, submit an anonymous tip below.

Wallet Stolen on MTD bus
August 28, 2016

STATUS: SOLVED

SOLVED

This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers and the Champaign Police Department are seeking assistance from the public regarding a theft.

On July 18, 2016, at 3:16 p.m., a black male suspect was on an MTD bus when he picked up the victim’s wallet and placed it in his backpack before exiting the bus. This occurred near Washington and Lierman in Urbana.

The suspect exited the bus at Lincoln Square Mall with the black female pictured and a juvenile. They then got onto another MTD bus and went through the wallet together removing items. They exited the second bus at McCullough and Park St. in Urbana.

If you have any information regarding this crime submit a tip using the button below.

Residential Theft
August 20, 2016

On July 27, 2016, at 1:30 p.m., two males stopped to speak with a resident in the 1100 block of S. New Street, Champaign. One offender distracted the resident while the other offender stole over $15,000 worth of jewelry from her residence. This may be part of a residential scam where subjects are offering to do residential improvements including working on a homeowner’s driveway.

Offender one was a male with an unknown ethnic background, last seen wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans. Offender two was a white male wearing a baseball cap, white shirt, and dark pants. The offenders were seen leaving the scene in a maroon mid-2000 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck with tinted wind deflectors over the windows. The truck was possibly a 1500 with two-wheel drive.

If you have any information regarding this crime, submit a tip using the button below.

Burglary at Lowe's
August 13, 2016

STATUS: ARRESTED

SUBJECTS IDENTIFIED AND ARRESTED

Between June 27-June 30, 2016, three people are suspected of conspiring together in their efforts to commit a burglary from Lowe`s in Champaign.

Police have already arrested Jeff Nolan of Savoy in association with this case and are trying to identify two other people who may be his accomplices.

Police are trying to identify a white male who may or may not be a current or former employee of Nolan`s business, All American Drywall. In the photo he is wearing a t-shirt with "It`s a pigeon thing" across the front. Police are also trying to identify a white female with blonde hair.

Theft of Construction Equipment
August 07, 2016

This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers and the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office are seeking assistance from the public regarding a burglary.

On July 26, 2016, the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office received a report of stolen construction equipment belonging to A&R Mechanical at 4712 N. Cunningham Ave. in Urbana Township. The theft took place between July 1st and July 5th. Unknown person(s) forced open an access door to the building containing a yellow Vermeer skidsteer, two concrete buggies, and other concrete construction equipment by Husqvarna, Dyna Pack, and Wacker. Possible suspect vehicle could be a maroon dually pickup pulling a trailer that was observed over the July 4th weekend at the business. The total value of items stolen equaled $64,485.42.

If you have any information about this crime, submit an anonymous tip using the link below.

Two Urbana Bank Robberies
July 31, 2016

This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers and the Urbana Police Department are seeking assistance from the public regarding two recent bank robberies.

On April 29, 2016, at 2:48 p.m., Urbana police were dispatched to a report of a bank robbery at the First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust located at 601 S. Vine Street, Urbana. The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded money. The suspect subsequently fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect was described as a white male in his 50s with white hair. He was approximately 5’6” tall with a medium build. He was wearing an orange face mask and sunglasses, dark long sleeved shirt, blue jeans, and was carrying a black duffel bag. When exiting the bank, the suspect removed the orange face mask and put on a camouflage baseball cap.

On July 16, 2016, at 11:27 a.m., Urbana Police were dispatched to a second bank robbery at the same bank. The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded money from the vault. An undisclosed amount of money was taken from the vault and the suspect fled the bank on foot. The suspect was described as a white male, 40-50 years old, 5’4” to 5’7” with a thin build and gray/blonde hair. The suspect was wearing a black ski mask and black sunglasses, blue long sleeved shirt, black or dark blue athletic type pants with a green stripe down both legs, black gloves, and was carrying a black shoulder bag.

If you have any information about either of these crimes, submit an anonymous tip using the link below.

Armed Robbery of Champagin Circle K
July 24, 2016

STATUS: ARRESTED

SUBJECT IDENTIFIED AND ARRESTED

This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers and the Champaign Police Department are seeking assistance from the public regarding an armed robbery.

On July 21, 2016, at 3:35 a.m., two black males entered the Circle K at 1301 S Neil and one of the males pointed a gun at the clerk demanding money. Suspect one was wearing a black t-shirt, jeans, and covered most of his head and face with a white t-shirt. Suspect one was responsible for pointing the gun at the clerk during the robbery. Suspect two was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, gray t-shirt, and black shorts. Suspect two grabbed cash from the register, a jar of donation money for Children’s Miracle Network, alcohol, and cigarettes.

Submit a tip regarding this crime using the button below.

SUBJECT IDENTIFIED AND ARRESTED

Cash Theft at Champaign Walmart.
July 18, 2016

This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers and the Champaign Police Department are seeking assistance from the public regarding a theft.

On June 28, 2016 at 8:05 p.m., a bald, white or light-skinned black male offender stole US currency from a cash register at Walmart. The offender was wearing a dark blue t-shirt and black pants. The offender was seen leaving the store with two other subjects. Subject one was a white female wearing jean capris and a dark tank top. Subject two was an older black male with short gray hair wearing a light blue shirt and jeans.

The offender was seen walking outside with the two subjects and then leaving the area in a gray or tan 4-door sedan, possibly a Lincoln or Buick type vehicle.

If you have any information regarding this crime, please submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers via the link below.

Credit Card Fraud in Champaign
July 10, 2016

The Champaign Police Department is seeking assistance from the public regarding a credit card fraud.

On March 14, 2016 at 6:00 p.m., two black males made purchases at Macy’s with a stolen credit card. Additional purchases were then made at Finish Line and McDonalds. The offenders were described as being black males, 18-25 years of age. Offender one was wearing a green hooded sweatshirt, khaki pants, and white shoes. Offender two was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt.