Crime of the Week
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Vandalism to Vehicles and UI Fraternity House
December 07, 2014
On Sunday, November 16th, several members of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity reported vandalism to five vehicles, the exterior of the fraternity house and fraternity sign. The fraternity is located at 58 E. Gregory Drive, Champaign. The damage, which consisted of gold spray paint, is believed to have occurred between 3:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16th.
The damage to the vehicles, brick exterior of the fraternity building, and fraternity sign is estimated to be between $8000 and $10,000.
If you have any information about this crime, submit an anonymous tip below.
Shooting Death in Champaign
November 30, 2014
Champaign Police investigators are seeking information regarding a death investigation.
On Tuesday, November 18th, at 8:13 a.m., officers were dispatched to Forsythia Drive in Shadowwood Trailer Park to check the welfare of a subject. The subject, who had blood on his face and was unresponsive, was sitting in a Blue Dodge Caliber with the engine running. Upon officers’ arrival, the subject was determined to be deceased, as the result of a gunshot wound.
The shooting is believed to have possibly occurred between the hours of 10:00 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17th and 8:13 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 18th. If you have any information at all about this incident, please submit that information anonymously to Crime Stoppers.
Forced Entry and Burlgary at Urbana Apartment Complex
November 23, 2014
The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the forced entry to numerous garages in the Willow Springs Apartment Complex in Urbana. During the overnight hours of Tuesday, Nov. 11th to Wednesday, Nov. 12th, unknown individual(s) forced entry to numerous garages within the complex. While the majority of the victims did not report any items of value missing, one person reported approximately $1,800 in miscellaneous items stolen from the garage.
If you have any information regarding these incidents, please submit a tip using the button below.
Credit Card Fraud
November 16, 2014
Crime Stoppers and the Champaign Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying suspects involved in two separate incidents of credit card fraud.
Incident #1: On October 20th, the victim reported that her credit card number had been used to make unauthorized purchases in excess of $2000 at several businesses in the Champaign-Urbana area. The victim was still in possession of her credit card. Two surveillance photos of the same individual/suspect are provided.
Incident #2: On September 20th, the victim reported that his credit card number had been used numerous times over the previous two days at both Champaign and Urbana Meijer store locations to purchase Visa and American Express gift cards, valued at approximately $1500. The victim was still in possession of his credit card. According to surveillance video, the suspect drove an older model black 2-door Honda with a small spoiler on the trunk, and he had also been driven to the Champaign Meijer store by another subject in a dark blue Saturn Vue. The suspect’s shoes (not pictured) were dark navy blue and red Nike’s with a large white “swoosh” symbol on the side. The suspect may be in possession of a “dummy” card, used to scan in the stolen credit card number.
This subject, captured on surveillance video at the Urbana Wal-Mart, was making purchases with an AMEX gift card. The AMEX gift card was determined to be one that the other suspect had obtained via an unauthorized credit card purchase at Meijer. Investigators would like to identify this individual so they can determine how he came to be in possession of the gift card.
Residential Burglaries in Rantoul
November 09, 2014
The Rantoul Police Department is currently investigating a number of residential burglaries that have occurred in the Village. Over the last three weeks, officers have investigated over twenty burglaries in various neighborhoods. These burglaries are occurring during daytime hours, with a majority between 7am and 12pm (noon). In most burglaries, the suspect(s) is/are gaining entry to the residence through a rear door. Once inside, the suspect(s) is/are stealing electronic items, including computers, tablets and video game systems. The police department is asking the public to report any suspicious activity or suspicious people in their neighborhoods.
Two Champaign Homicides
November 02, 2014
The Champaign Police Department is seeking information from the public regarding two homicides that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, October 25th.
Shooting Incident: 900 W. Bradley Avenue, Champaign
On Saturday, Oct. 25th, at approximately 2:14 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of 900 West Bradley Avenue for a report of gun shots. Upon arrival, officers located a 35 year old male gunshot victim, who was found lying unresponsive on the ground. The victim was transported by ambulance to Carle Foundation Hospital and later succumbed to his injuries.
Shooting Incident: Summit Ridge and Hedge Road / 1500 Winston Drive, Champaign
On Saturday, Oct. 25th, at approximately 3:53 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Summit Ridge and Hedge Road for a report of gun shots. Officers were later notified that a 24 year old male shooting victim had left the scene, and was transported by car to Carle Foundation Hospital, where he later succumbed to gunshot wounds.
During the investigation, detectives learned that the shooting originated in the 1500 block of Winston Drive, and may have been the result of a physical altercation at an after-hours party.
Circle K Robbery in Champaign
October 26, 2014
On Monday, October 13th, at 7:00 a.m., a subject entered the Circle K located at 1713 W. John Street, Champaign, and displayed a handgun. He robbed the store of cash and cigarettes. He was last seen fleeing westbound on foot from the store.
The suspect is a black male, approximately 5’8” tall and 200 lbs. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a green hooded sweatshirt and black pants.
If you have any information regarding the identity of the suspect and/or his whereabouts, please submit your anonymous information to Crime Stoppers via the link below.
Backpack Stolen at Illini Union
October 20, 2014
STATUS: IN CUSTODYOn Monday, September 29th, at approximately 2:50 p.m., a U of I police officer was dispatched to the Illini Union, located at 1401 W. Green St., Urbana, regarding a report of a stolen backpack.
The victim reported that her backpack was stolen from an employees’ area at Einstein Bagels in the basement of the Union. Another employee observed an unidentified male in the employees’ area. When the employee spoke to the unidentified male, he quickly left on foot. It was then determined that the victim’s backpack was missing.
Store surveillance video shows that the suspect was a black male in his mid-40’s, bald, wearing a black workout shirt with a gray stripe on the seam of the shoulder, and black pants.
If you have any information regarding the identity and/or whereabouts of the suspect, please contact Crime Stoppers via the link below.
$12,000 of Electronics Stolen From Savoy Walmart
October 11, 2014
Upon entering the store, the three subjects proceeded to the electronics section of the store. They picked up several cellular phones with an estimated total value of $12,000, and left the store without attempting to pay. The suspects then left in a minivan.
The three suspects are described as black males, ranging in age from late teens to thirties:
· Suspect #1: Orange “Illini” baseball cap and black Chicago Bulls jacket
· Suspect #2: Black “floppy” Chicago Bulls hat and black hooded sweatshirt
· Suspect #3: Black baseball cap with bright green bill, black hooded sweatshirt.
Rooster Tail Plucked from Chicken Car
October 05, 2014
Crime Stoppers and Champaign Police are seeking information regarding a unusual incident involving theft and criminal damage to property.
The victim reported that between 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24th, and 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 25th, a custom fiberglass rooster tail was plucked from the trunk lid of a white 1996 Ford Mustang. The trunk lid was damaged in the process. The rooster tail is white in color with black air brushed feather markings and is approximately 4 feet in height. The value of the rooster tail is estimated at $3000.
A witness reported observing four males and a female running westbound on Chalmers Street carrying the stolen rooster tail.
If you have any information regarding the people involved in the incident or information that could lead to the recovery of the stolen item, please contact Crime Stoppers using the link below.
Shooting in Northwest Champaign Wounds One
September 28, 2014
STATUS: SOLVEDSOLVED
The Champaign Police Department is currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, in the 500 block of Alabama Avenue, located in northwest Champaign.
At 10:24 p.m., officers responded to multiples calls from citizens reporting shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, officers located a 23 year old Champaign man with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported by ambulance to Carle Foundation Hospital (condition status unknown). Champaign Police Department officers and investigators interviewed witnesses and processed the crime scene.
Detectives are currently following up on all leads and are attempting to locate the suspect(s) responsible for this crime. Your ANONYMOUS tip could make the difference in solving this case!
Criminal Sexual Abuse Incident near UI Campus
September 21, 2014
The Champaign Police Department is seeking information regarding a criminal sexual abuse incident that occurred on Sunday, September 7th, at approximately 4:06 a.m. The incident took place in the area of Second Street and East Green Street in Champaign .
The female victim reported she was walking southbound in the area of Second Street and Green Street, when a black male subject appeared and attempted to start a conversation with her. As they approached a business and some bushes, the male grabbed her, fondled her, and attempted to pull her into the bushes. The victim screamed and pushed him away, and the male fled. Once the victim arrived at her apartment, she called 9-1-1.
The victim described the suspect as a black male, approx. 35 years of age, approx. 5’8” tall and 150 lbs., wearing a long-sleeved black flannel shirt and blue jeans. She also advised that the suspect had a short, scruffy beard.
If you have any information regarding this incident or a possible suspect, please contact Crime Stoppers using the link below.
Fraudulent "Cash Out" Vouchers Used at Gaming Establishments
September 15, 2014
Champaign Police need the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a group of individuals involved in fraudulent activity.
A gaming machines vendor discovered that a group of at least four black females, a white female, and two black males had fraudulently redeemed “cash out” vouchers from four local establishments. The incidents occurred between May 11th and 14th, 2014, in Champaign. The surveillance photos are of three black females and two black males at one of the gaming establishments on May 14th.
If you have any information at all about the identity of the suspects or their whereabouts, contact Crime Stoppers via the link below.
Champaign Homicide
September 08, 2014
The Champaign Police Department is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a male subject found deceased on Saturday, August 9th, 2014. The body of the male was found near the railroad tracks behind a commercial building located at 27 E. Springfield Avenue, Champaign.
The male subject was identified as Lonnie D. Sheel, 50 years of age, who was known to be a homeless person in the area.
If you have any information regarding the circumstances surrounding Mr. Sheel’s death, please contact Crime Stoppers using the link below.
Robbery in Prairie Gardens Parking Lot
August 31, 2014
On Sunday, August 10th, at approximately 5:06 p.m., the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office responded to a robbery in the parking lot at Prairie Gardens, located at 3000 W. Springfield Ave., in Champaign.
The suspect entered the back seat of the victim’s car, made verbal demands, and then stole a purse.
The suspect was described as being a black male, 30 to 40 years of age, approximately 5`10", with a heavy build. The suspect was further described as being either bald or having little hair, and also being clean shaven. The suspect was wearing a white t-shirt and dark colored pants.
The suspect fled on foot, running south toward Springfield Ave. A facial composite of the suspect was made with information from the victim. If you recognize this individual, or know anything about this crime, send an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers using the link below.
Robbery of Urbana Subway Restaurant
August 23, 2014
On Friday, August 1st, 2014, at approximately 10:45 p.m., the Subway Sandwich Shop located at 802 W. University in Urbana was robbed by an armed person, who escaped with cash after locking the employees in a freezer.
The suspect had hidden in a dumpster corral outside of the store, and when an employee opened a door, the suspect grabbed the door and forced his way inside the business. He was holding a pistol and directed the employees to open a safe and give him cash. He shut the employees in a freezer before leaving.
The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 6’ tall. He was wearing a black ski mask that covered most of his face, a black jacket, black sweat pants with a white vertical stripe on the outside length of the legs, and was wearing jeans under the sweat pants and black running shoes with light-colored soles. The top of his head was visible, and he appeared to have short hair. He was carrying a pistol in his left hand.
Below is a still photo from a surveillance camera inside the business. If you have any information regarding this crime or the identity of the suspect, please contact Crime Stoppers via the link below.
Residential Burglary and Theft of Firearms in Rantoul
August 16, 2014
The Rantoul Police Department is seeking assistance regarding a residential burglary where multiple firearms were taken.
On Thursday, July 3rd, 2014, unknown subjects entered a residence in the 1300 block of Abram Drive, Rantoul. Officers determined that entry to the residence was gained via the back door. Once inside, the subjects stole a television and multiple firearms. The victim does not have any suspect information.
A witness observed two black males and one white male carrying items leaving the area of the apartment. If you have any information regarding this crime or the identity and location of the suspects, submit an anonymous tip using the button below.
Aggravated Battery in Champaign Convenience Store
August 10, 2014
The Champaign Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying and locating a male and female involved in an aggravated battery that occurred on Sunday, June 1st, at approximately 3:15 a.m. The incident happened at Mach 1, a gas station/convenience store located at 902 West Bloomington Road, Champaign.
The male victim reported that he was inside the business waiting for his female friend to exit the restroom, when he was approached by the unknown male suspect, who was accompanied by a female. The male suspect punched the victim in the mouth one time, knocking out some of the victim’s teeth. The victim fell to the floor, and the male suspect and accompanying female left the business, and may have left in a white vehicle. The victim did not know either the male or female, and advised there was no altercation prior to the attack. The victim was transported to Carle E.R. for treatment of his injuries.
The male suspect is described as a black male, tall, with short hair, a blue Cubs ballcap, a red jacket or hooded zip-front sweatshirt over a gray long-sleeved shirt, and dark colored pants.
The female accompanying the male suspect is described as a black female, dark hair that appears to be pulled back in a bun or “up-do”, a white tank-top, jeans, and brown shoes.
Contact Crime Stoppers if you can help solve this crime.
Theft at Illini Union
August 04, 2014
The University of Illinois Police Department is needing to identify and locate three suspects in a theft of a cell phone at the Illini Union. On Sunday, July 27th, at approximately 10:51 p.m., officers responded to the Illini Union and learned from the victim that she was in the Courtyard Café and had her cell phone and wallet on the table. She briefly left the table, but her friend remained at the table with her belongings. While the friend was sitting at the table, a male subject came up to the table, grabbed the phone and wallet, and then ran out of the Courtyard Café via the east doors.
As the victim was filing the report with officers, a witness approached and advised that he observed the male subject and two females enter the Courtyard Café and sit in a booth at the west end. He thought it was unusual that the male subject had the hood up on his head. He advised that the male and two females sat at a table for about 15 minutes, and then one of the females moved toward the east door of the cafe. The male moved to a table near the victim. The other female stood near the male. The two females appeared to be mouthing words back and forth and communicating with their hands. Both females then exited, using the east door, and the male then grabbed the phone and wallet from the victim’s table and ran out the same east exit that the females had used.
The male suspect is described as a black male, approx. 20 years of age, 6’ tall, with a skinny build. He was wearing a black hooded shirt with the hood up, blue pants, and was carrying a backpack. It should be noted that the male was not wearing a hooded shirt when he initially entered the Illini Union, but removed the shirt from his backpack and put it on prior to entering the Courtyard Café.
Female #1 is a black female, approx. 20 years of age, medium build, long reddish-brown hair pulled back in a ponytail, wearing a white short-sleeved v-neck t-shirt and dark colored sweatpants that appear to have a yellow “Batman” logo on the left front leg.
Female #2 is a black female, possibly in her 20’s, heavier build, black hair in a large bun or ball on her head, also wearing a white short-sleeved v-neck t-shirt and dark colored sweatpants with the word “Hollister” in white lettering on the left front leg.
If you have any information regarding the identities of these subjects submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers using the link below.
Bank Robbery in Champaign
August 03, 2014
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