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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.

Arson - Residence on Beardsley Ave. in Champaign
January 03, 2012

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.

Retail Theft in Champaign - Posted 9/15/25

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

On August 21 at 12:15 p.m., two male subjects stole power tools from Home Depot, located at 820 Bloomington Road in Champaign. Officers learned one male attempted to distract a store associate while the other pushed out a flatbed cart carrying two DeWalt Power Washers valued at $1,400.

The males loaded the stolen merchandise into what appeared to be a tan Jeep Grand Cherokee. The suspects were described as two black males, the first suspect described as wearing a black ballcap with short hair and beard, a green t-shirt and blue sweatpants. The second suspect had medium-length hair and was wearing sunglasses, an orange t-shirt, and blue jeans.