Crime of the Week
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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.
Theft of Laptop and Kindle from MTD Bus
May 28, 2012
Archival Documents Stolen From UI Campus
May 21, 2012
On Friday, May 11th, University of Illinois police officers were dispatched to the U of I Main Library, located at 1408 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, in reference to a theft. Library employees reported that on different occasions between May 1st and May 8th, an unknown white male had removed three
advertisements from a locked wall display located in the tunnel that connects the Undergraduate Library and the Main Library.
The advertisements are part of a collection “on deposit” from the Advertising Council. All three advertisements are archival pieces from the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) collection and are described as:
• UNCF Transit Ad Cardboard, 11” x 28”, featuring a black male dressed as a doctor. Text includes “The Person Who Could Save Your Life Tomorrow…” and “A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste”.
• UNCF glossy photograph
• UNCF color poster – “Love: It Comes in All Colors”
The suspect is described as a white male with dark shaggy hair. According to surveillance images, in one incident, he was wearing a dark multi-colored short-sleeved button-up shirt, khaki shorts, and sandals. In another incident, he was wearing an American flag tank top, black and white athletic shorts, and dark
shoes. At the time of both incidents, he was carrying a backpack with dark shoulder straps.
Construction Trailer Burglary in Savoy
May 14, 2012
The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office and Crime Stoppers are seeking information regarding a burglary.
The burglary occurred between the hours of 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1st and 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2nd. Unknown person(s) forced entry into a construction trailer located in the 100 block of Sunflower Drive in Savoy, IL. The area where the burglary occurred is in a newly developed residential area that is still under construction. Stolen were numerous power tools and similar accessories.
If you have any information regarding the burglary, please contact Crime Stoppers or the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office at (217) 384-1213.
Champaign Bank Robbery
May 07, 2012
Champaign police are seeking information regarding a bank robbery that took place on Thursday, May 3rd at approximately 9:06 a.m. The robbery occurred at First Financial Bank, located at 1611 South Prospect Avenue, Champaign.
The suspect entered the bank and handed one of the tellers a note, demanding money. Bank employees did not see a weapon, but stated that the suspect implied he was armed. The suspect left the bank on foot in an unknown direction of travel, with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 28 years of age, 5’5” to 5’6” tall, 130 lbs. or thin build, with a “scruffy” goatee, and was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, jeans, and a black leather glove on his left hand.
Twelve employees were present in the bank at the time of the robbery. None of the employees were harmed.
If you have any information regarding the suspect’s identity or location, please contact Crime Stoppers or the Champaign Police Department at (217) 351-4545.
Battery on "Unofficial" St. Patrick's Day
April 23, 2012
Crime Stoppers and the Champaign Police Department are seeking information regarding the identity of a suspect in a battery incident.
The battery occurred on Saturday, March 3rd, at approximately 1:04 a.m., during the “Unofficial” St. Patrick’s Day event. The incident took place at Firestation, a campus bar, located at 510 East John Street, Champaign.
The male victim was involved in a brief verbal exchange with the suspect, who then punched the victim in the face.
The suspect is only described as a white male in his 20’s. A witness advised that the suspect may have been in the company of two or three additional subjects (no descriptions available). The suspect and other subjects left the bar prior to the arrival of officers.
The victim suffered facial injuries; however, he refused to be transported to a hospital for medical treatment.
If you have any information regarding this incident or if you know the identity and/or location of the suspect, please contact Crime Stoppers.
Mahomet vehicles damaged/stolen/burglaries
April 16, 2012
This week, Crime Stoppers is seeking information about a series of incidents that have occurred in and near the Sandy Ridge subdivision in Mahomet. Over the course of the last several weeks, Mahomet Police have responded to reports of two stolen vehicles, nine incidents of criminal damage to property and two motor vehicle burglaries.
Residents in that area have reported cars and houses spray painted with graffiti, unlocked cars entered and property within removed or destroyed. The two stolen vehicles were left unlocked with the keys inside. Most of these crimes are believed to have occurred during the evening hours.
Several utility knives have been recovered that are believed to have been used to slash the upholstery within several of the victims’ vehicles. Several of the knives are bright orange. Two smaller knives are bright green.
Credit Card Fraud
April 09, 2012
On Wednesday, January 18th, 2012, the victim lost her purse at Giovanti’s (401 East Green Street, Champaign) or in the immediate area. Three hours later, her credit cards were used at multiple businesses and gas stations in Champaign. Multiple purchases were made at the CVS pharmacy (107 West Green Street, Champaign).
The attached photos were obtained from the cameras at that business and show the suspect using the victim’s credit card. The suspect is wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the number 85 on the back. Please help identify the suspect or either of the other two men accompanying him.
Deceptive Practices
April 02, 2012
Champaign Police investigators are seeking information regarding the identity of a suspect in a case involving deceptive practices. The incident occurred at Target, located on North Prospect Avenue in Champaign.
On Wednesday, February 29th, the black male suspect used a cloned credit card to purchase an iPad, and attempted to make additional iPad purchases by using multiple other credit cards that were all declined. The suspect left in what was described as a light colored Ford Crown Victoria passenger car.
Robbery and Attempted Robbery
March 26, 2012
The Champaign Police Department is seeking information regarding a robbery and an attempted robbery, both of which took place during the past week.
- A robbery occurred on Saturday, March 17th at approximately 9:30 a.m. at the Circle K gas station located at 601 N. Neil Street, Champaign. A female employee reported that she was robbed by an unknown male in the business parking lot. The employee advised she was entering her car, when she was approached from behind by a white male subject. The male grabbed her around the throat, causing her to drop a bank bag she was carrying. The male picked up the bank bag and fled on foot. According to witnesses in the area, the suspect may have run north and then to the west. The suspect is described as being a white male, tall (over 6’0”) with a thin build, wearing a dark blue or black shirt and blue jeans. No suspect photos are available for this incident.
- An attempted robbery occurred on Friday, March 16th, at approximately 11:45 a.m. at NY Fashion, located at 301 W. Bloomington Road, Champaign. A male subject armed with a handgun entered the store. He was described as a black male in his 20’s, approximately 5’10” tall, with a thin to medium build. He fled the business without actually completing a robbery, and was last seen running westbound from the business. Suspect photos are provided below:
Two Buglaries--Champaign
January 30, 2012
Champaign Police Department investigators are seeking information regarding two related burglaries.
On Friday, November 4th, 2011, officers responded to reports of burglaries at two adjacent businesses located in the 2900 block of Crossing Court, Champaign. (Crossing Court is located just north of the intersection of Duncan Road and Windsor Road in southwest Champaign.)
Employees of the two businesses, CIMRO and Retina of Illinois, advised that the burglaries occurred between the hours of 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 3rd, and 6:00 a.m. on Friday, November 4th.
Entry was initially gained to the suite where CIMRO is located. The suspect(s) then knocked a hole in a wall and gained access to the adjacent suite housing the offices of Retina of Illinois.
Items taken in the burglaries were a computer monitor, a computer tower, and some cash from a petty cash box.
No suspect information is available at this time.
Arson - Residence on Beardsley Ave. in Champaign
January 03, 2012
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On Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at approximately 7:32 p.m., witnesses heard an explosion at a house located in the 600 block of East Beardsley Avenue, near Beardsley Avenue and Sixth Street. The witnesses reported that immediately after they heard the explosion, they saw a burst of flames and smoke coming from the residence.
A possible suspect seen running from the residence was described as a black male, believed to be in his early 20’s, approximately 6’2” tall with a heavy build. He was wearing dark-colored clothing, including a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood covering his head. The suspect appeared to be carrying a red gas can. He was last seen running southbound between houses.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Champaign County Crime Stoppers or Champaign Police.
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