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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.

Beating and Robery in Champaign
March 21, 2016

The Champaign Police Department are seeking assistance from the public regarding a robbery and battery.

On March 15, 2016 at 10:35 p.m. in the 200-block of N. Second Street, Champaign, the male victim had been walking along the sidewalk next to a six-foot fence. When the victim reached the end of the fence, the victim was confronted by five black males who had been hiding behind the fence. The black male offenders immediately began to punch the victim and then robbed him of his personal belongings.

All offenders were described as being black males, 20 years of age, and skinny. All offenders were wearing dark jeans, with some wearing white t-shirts and some black t-shirts. The offenders were seen shortly before the incident being dropped off by an unknown white vehicle.

This area is in close proximity to N. Third Street where other reported robberies and batteries have taken place and this incident could be related.

Burglary of Businesses in Champaign
March 11, 2016

Discharge of a Firearm in Champaign
March 04, 2016

The Champaign Police Department is seeking assistance from the public regarding the Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm.

On Wednesday, March 2nd at 12:10 AM several gunshots were fired into an occupied residence in the 1000 block of W. Bradley, Champaign. Witnesses heard people running through the yard but no suspects or vehicles were seen leaving the scene.

If you have any information, contact Crime Stoppers via the link below

Motor Vehicle Theft in Champaign
February 29, 2016

Champaign Police Department are seeking assistance from the public regarding a Motor Vehicle Theft. Between Friday, February 12, 2016 and Saturday February 13, 2016 a red 2001 GMC Yukon with Illinois license plates – P385225 was stolen from a driveway in the 500-block of N. McKinley in Champaign.

On Wednesday, February 24, 2016 the vehicle was recovered from a storage shed in Sadorus, Illinois owned by Illini FS. The wheels and tires on the vehicle had been stolen and replaced with a different set. Numerous stereo and other electronic items were also stolen, and the vehicle had new damage. The license plates for the vehicle are still missing.

If you have any information, contact Crime Stoppers via the link below

Criminal Damage to Property at Patton Cemetery Near Penfield
February 22, 2016

Theft of Wallet and Use of Stolen Credit Cards
February 13, 2016

On Tuesday, January 12th at 3:21 PM, a black female, approximately 45-55, wearing sunglasses, a dark cap, dark coat, knee high boots and tan pants stole a wallet from a purse in an unoccupied office at Carle Hospital. At 4:28 PM the same female purchased a Sony Playstation 4 game console along with other merchandise totaling nearly $1,000.00 at the Champaign Target store. Subsequent purchases were made in rapid succession at the Champaign Meijer Grocery store, Meijer gas station and Walmart.

On Friday, January 29th at approximately 5:00 PM, the same black female now wearing a pink coat, tan hat, jeans and black UGG type mid-calf length boots removed a wallet from an unattended purse in a Presence Hospital break room. The suspect, beginning at 5:31 PM, made purchases at the Champaign Target and Lowe’s with the stolen debit/credit cards totaling over $500.00. These purchases included Sony Playstation video games and a Kobalt 80V Cordless Trimmer.

In both incidences, the female was observed entering and exiting a tan or gold Chevrolet SUV, possibly a Trailblazer on the passenger side. An unidentified black male and female were also observed inside the vehicle.

If you have any information, contact Crime Stoppers via the link below

Burglary to Motor Vehicle in Champaign
February 08, 2016

SUBJECT IDENTIFIED AND ARRESTED

CRIMESTOPPERS and the Champaign Police Department are seeking assistance from the public regarding a Burglary to Motor Vehicle / Unlawful Use of Credit Cards.

On November 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the 1400-block of Parkview Drive, Champaign, a female reported her vehicle was entered and her purse stolen. Her purse contained her driver’s license and credit cards. The credit cards were used in multiple fraudulent purchases around the Champaign area.

The suspects were described as being a black male and a light skinned black female, both 15-20 years of age. The male offender was wearing a red/black/white Miami Heat stocking cap, black Nike hooded sweatshirt, and black pants. The female offender was wearing a black hooded coat with jeans on one occasion, and the same coat with Eastern sweatpants on another occasion.

The suspects were seen leaving the area in a dark blue or black sedan.

If you have any information, contact Crime Stoppers via the link below.

SUBJECT IDENTIFIED AND ARRESTED

Aggravated Battery in Champaign
January 31, 2016

Armed Robbery and Assault of Delivery Drivers
January 23, 2016

This week CRIME STOPPERS and the Champaign Police Department are seeking assistance from the public regarding two recent armed robberies that occurred in the same general area by suspects that may possibly be related to both events.

On December 29, 2015, at 8:00 p.m. in the 300-blk of N Third Street, Champaign, a delivery driver reported being robbed while making a delivery. Three suspects battered the victim and stole his delivery money. The victim was transported to the emergency room for his injuries.All suspects were described as being black males. Offender one was approximately 6’2”, 150lbs, wearing a gray North Face type jacket. No further description was given for the other offenders.

On January 11, 2016, at 7:25 p.m. in the same 300-block of N Third Street, Champaign, a second delivery driver reported being robbed while making a delivery. Three suspects battered the victim and stole money from his vehicle, and one suspect may have been armed with a handgun. The victim was transported to the emergency department for his injuries. All suspects were described as being black males, 16-17 years of age, 5’5” tall, with medium builds. Offender one was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, and dark shoes. Offender two was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and black warm-up pants with white stripes. Offender three was dressed in all black.

If you have any information regarding who is responsible for these crimes, submit that information anonymously using the link below. 

Theft of Wallet and Use of Stolen Credit Cards
January 22, 2016

Crime Stoppers and U of I Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in the theft of a wallet containing credit cards that were later used to make several purchases at local stores.

On November 11, 2015 the victim reported her wallet was missing from a university building.  The victim contacted her bank and was informed of several fraudulent transactions made with her debit card.  Detectives were able to find video of the suspect making purchases with the victim’s debit card at several locations. 

The suspect is described as a black female, 45-55 yrs. old.  One of the videos shows the suspect making fraudulent purchases, she is seen wearing what appears to be a University Dining Service shirt and hat.  Dining Services staff was unable to identify the suspect seen in the video. 

Assault and Battery near U of I Campus
January 17, 2016

This week Crime Stoppers and the University of Illinois Police Department are seeking assistance from the public regarding a battery last month near campus.  Surveillance video and stills of the suspects is provided with this post.

On December 13th, 2015, police issued a Campus Safety Notice and released security camera video of a battery which occurred earlier that day at 1:14 a.m. The offender is seen in the video running up from behind the victim, a U of I student, and striking the student in the back of the head. The blow caused the victim to collapse, and the student was taken to the hospital where he received treatment for serious facial injuries.

The offender is described as a black male with an average build, approximately 6 feet tall wearing a gray sweatshirt and matching gray sweatpants. The offender was last seen running southbound from the scene.
In the security camera footage, four people are seen walking together prior to the incident. One of those people is believed to be the offender. In another camera angle, the same four people are seen walking in two separate groups with some distance between them.

Security cameras also captured an image of a mid-2000s, dark green Chevrolet Tahoe leaving the area not long after the incident. Investigators believe those involved used the vehicle to leave the area. U of I Police investigators are releasing the images with hope that any of the four individuals believed to be involved can be identified.

Motor Vehicle Burglaries in Savoy
January 09, 2016

Crime Stoppers and the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the public regarding several Burglaries to Motor Vehicles that have occurred in the Village of Savoy. Since December of 2015, Sheriff’s Deputies have investigated over eleven (11) Burglaries to Motor Vehicles.

Recently, the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office investigated four (4) Burglaries to Motor Vehicles that occurred between December 30th, 2015 and January 2nd, 2016 specifically in the area of the 100-400 blocks of East Paddock Drive, Savoy. The vehicles burglarized were all unlocked and the suspect(s) stole loose change, cell phone car chargers, cosmetics, and personal photographs.

The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the public to lock their vehicles and to remove all valuables from their vehicles when not in use. Members of the public are also encouraged to report any suspicious activity to your local police agency or contact Champaign County Crime Stoppers.

If you have any information, contact Crime Stoppers via the link below.

Discharge of Firearms in Champaign
December 19, 2015

On November 29, 2015 at approximately 11 p.m. an unknown subject fired a weapon at a residence in the 1200 block of West Bradley Avenue striking the residence. Again on December 7, 2015, at approximately 12:19 p.m. an individual fired a weapon striking two residences in the 1200 block of West Bradley Avenue. A dark colored, two door newer model sports car was seen fleeing the second incident.

If you have any information, contact Crime Stoppers via the link below

Multiple Motor Vehicle Burglaries
December 06, 2015

Between November 20-24, 2015, the University of Illinois Police Department took numerous reports of burglaries to motor vehicles that had occurred at the B4 Parking garage, located at 1201 W. University Avenue in Urbana. Several vehicles were entered and coins and a Bose subwoofer were taken. The suspect is described as a black male, 15-25 years of age, approximately 5’10”, 175 lbs, wearing a blue jacket with a hood with red or orange accents on the hood.

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

Multiple Arsons in Mahomet
November 28, 2015

Between November 20th and November 24th, 2015, the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office took numerous reports of criminal damage to property to include three separate arsons that occurred at “Meadow View Apartments” located at 2004 and 2006 Middletown Drive, Mahomet, Illinois. These incidents involved damage to vehicles in the parking lot and damage to interior common areas located within the respective apartment buildings. Almost all incidents occurred during the overnight hours.

If you have any information, contact Crime Stoppers via the link below

Armed Home Invasion in Urbana
November 22, 2015

On November 17, 2015, at approximately 1:12 AM, Urbana Police responded to the 1200 Block of Hill Street for a report of a 911 call. Upon arrival, officers observed two offenders of an armed home invasion leaving the residence in a vehicle. The vehicle fled from police and officers engaged in a vehicle pursuit. During the vehicle pursuit, the vehicle stopped briefly and the passenger fled. The driver was arrested a short time later. He was identified as J.W. Fountain. The suspect, who was last seen running from the vehicle, was described as a black male approximately 5`9" tall, 160 lbs, wearing a black t-shirt, black hooded sweatshirt, and black pants.

If you know anything about this crime or the suspect, submit an anonymous tip using the link below.

Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards and ID
November 08, 2015

A victim reported that sometime between August 5 and September 5, 2015, someone stole the driver’s license, a temporary check and credit cards from her purse. The victim discovered the theft after determining her checking account contained insufficient funds. The suspect used the victim’s driver’s license to cash the temporary check at an Urbana bank and subsequently made fraudulent purchases using the victim’s credit cards. A photo of the suspect who is described as a white female, approximately 5’7” and 140 pounds was recovered from video of the purchases.

If you know anything about this crime or can identify the suspect, submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers using the link below.

Bank Robbery in Champaign
November 02, 2015

On October 28, at approximately 10:59 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the First Financial Bank, located at 1611 S. Prospect Avenue for a bank robbery. An undetermined amount of currency had been taken by a suspect who was armed with a handgun.

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 28 years of age, approximately 5’10” tall, approximately 175 pounds, with a goatee beard. The suspect wore eyeglasses and has pierced ears and a pierced nose. He was wearing an orange hard hat, a neon yellow vest over a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, dark colored pants and was last seen fleeing from the bank on foot
toward Prospect Avenue.

If you know anything about this crime, submit a tip anonymously below. 

Shooting in Champaign
October 25, 2015

On October 21, at approximately 9:48 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1600 Block of Mayfair Road for a shots fired report. Upon arrival, officers discovered that three armed suspects had entered a home and after demanding the residents’ valuables, the suspects shot three people present in the home. The suspects, who were last seen running out of the front door, are described as:

Suspect 1: Black male, late teens, acne scars, 5’11”, wearing a dark-hooded sweatshirt and jeans

Suspect 2: Black male, 6’3” to 6’4”, medium build, wearing a red-hooded sweatshirt

Suspect 3: Black male, 6’1”, late teens

If you have any information, contact Crime Stoppers via the link below

Fraudulent Use of Credit Card in Champaign
October 17, 2015

CRIMESTOPPERS is seeking information regarding credit card fraud. On October 14, 2015, the victim used her credit card at several Champaign businesses. Fraudulent activity was later found on the credit card she used for those purchases although she had the actual credit card in her possession. A suspect seen on video that evening at a Champaign business completing a purchase on the credit card is described as a black male, late teens to early 20’s, wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt with the printed words “Las Vegas” across the front. He appeared to be accompanied by a second black male, also late teens to early 20’s with a stripe of blond hair on the right side of his head, wearing an orange coat.

If you have any information, contact Crime Stoppers via the link below