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 in the City of Champaign 12/13/2021
December 13, 2021
On November 25, 2021, at approximately 4:26 p.m., two males entered Circle K, located at 1713 West John Street in Champaign. One of the males selected merchandise and proceeded to the checkout counter. The male asked the clerk for a carton of cigarettes, and the clerk placed the carton of cigarettes on the sales counter. The male then asked for a package of cigars. The male grabbed the carton of cigarettes and fled the store while the clerk's back was turned.
The suspect appeared to be a heavyset black male wearing a black stocking cap, grey hoodie, grey sweatpants, white shoes, and a medical face mask. The second subject was a black male wearing a black coat, red/white/blue hoodie, grey jeans, white shoes, and a medical face mask
Burglary in the City of Champaign 12/6/21
December 06, 2021
Between November 15, 2021, at approximately 10:30 p.m., and November 16, 2021, at approximately 12:49 a.m., two males entered CU Under Construction, located at 1153 County Road 1200 East in Champaign. Surveillance cameras captured the males stealing numerous tools and other miscellaneous items.
One suspect appeared to be a black male with a goatee and short hair, wearing a white hoodie. The second suspect appeared to be a white male with balding or short hair, wearing a gray shirt. The suspects were driving a Chevrolet or GMC extended cab pickup truck, leaving the business northbound on County Road 1200 East.
Urbana Shooting on Mathews Avenue - 11/29/21
November 29, 2021
Colonial Liquor Burglary - 11/22/21
November 22, 2021
Purse Stolen in Urbana - 11/15/21
November 15, 2021
This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a theft.
On November 3, 2021, police responded to the Walmart, located at 100 South High Cross Road in Urbana, for a theft. Officers learned the victim mistakenly left her purse in a shopping cart as she was leaving. Surveillance video captured another female taking the purse from the shopping cart. The purse contained a substantial amount of money.
The suspect appeared to be a white female, 50-60 years old, with black hair, and was last seen wearing a green jacket. The suspect was driving a gold or tan minivan.
Armed Robbery in the City of Champaign- 11/08/2021
November 08, 2021
On October 31, 2021, at approximately 9:56 p.m., police officers responded to a robbery at Family Dollar, located at 1204 North Market Street in Champaign. Upon arrival, officers learned a male subject walked in, pointed a handgun at the clerk, and demanded money. The suspect made away with an undetermined amount of cash.
The suspect was described as a white male, 5’9” tall and 150 pounds. He was wearing a blue surgical mask, black stocking cap, black coat, black hooded sweatshirt, and tan/khaki pants. The suspect is believed to have left in a maroon SUV.
Theft from Weather Research Stations 11/01/2021
November 01, 2021
First Midwest Bank Robbery 10/15/21
October 25, 2021
Urbana shots fired - 10/18/2021
October 18, 2021
On September 26, 2021 at around 12:46 a.m., police officers responded to the area of Coler Avenue and Elm Street in Urbana on the report of shots fired. Officers located several dozen shell casings near the intersection, consisting of different caliber ammunition. It was determined that at least one vehicle was damaged by gunfire.
Detectives are asking that anyone with any information or recordings regarding this incident please contact Crime Stoppers.
If you have any information regarding this or any crime in Champaign County, please contact Crime Stoppers at 217-373-TIPS, 373tips.com, or via the P3 Tips mobile app.
Battery in the Village of Rantoul - 10/11/2021
October 11, 2021
On October 2, 2021, officers responded to Discount Tobacco, located at 1020 East Grove Avenue, in Rantoul, for a battery complaint. Upon the officers’ arrival, they found the store clerk with facial injuries sustained from an unidentified customer knocking a display case over, which then struck the clerk.
The suspect was described as a Black female between 30 and 40 years old with purple hair, wearing a pink colored dress and carrying a large white purse.
Burglary in the City of Champaign 10/04/2021
October 04, 2021
On September 21, 2021, at approximately 4:45 a.m., an unidentified offender forced entry into Chelsea’s, located at 825 Bloomington Road, in Champaign. The offender was able to gain access to one of the gaming machines and left the business with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The burglary was captured on video. The offender appears to be a white male, wearing black Reebok sweatpants, a black sweatshirt, and black gym shoes. The offender was also wearing eyeglasses, a face mask and dark colored work gloves.
Theft of Catalytic Converters in the Village of Mahomet 09/27/2021
September 27, 2021
Burglary in the City of Champaign -09/20/2021
September 20, 2021
On August 28, 2021, at approximately 11:48 p.m., a suspect stole keys from a desk in the I-Hotel Conference Center, located at 1900 South First Street in Champaign. On August 30, 2021, between 1:42 a.m. and 5:17 a.m., the same suspect took money from a cash drawer at the I-Hotel front desk and stole a tablet from a catering office using the stolen keys.
The suspect appeared to be a white male around 6 feet tall of average build. He was last seen wearing a white D.A.R.E. t-shirt and white and blue baseball cap. He has tattoos on both arms and one on the back of his head. Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying the subject who was captured on video.
Theft / Criminal Damage in Champaign County -09/13/2021
September 13, 2021
Between August 13, 2021 and August 15, 2021, unknown suspects removed four catalytic converters from vehicles located at Gordyville in Gifford. The estimated damage to the vehicles was approximately $4,000.
Between August 22, 2021 and August 24, 2021, several other thefts of catalytic converters occurred within the Village of Savoy with an estimated damage of approximately $4,000.
On August 25, 2021, a theft of a catalytic converter occurred at Maranatha Baptist Church in Rantoul, which was captured on video. The estimated damage was approximately $1,000. The suspects were a male wearing a white
shirt and blue jean shorts, and another unknown subject. The suspects were seen in a tan/brown Honda sedan.
shirt and blue jean shorts, and another unknown subject. The suspects were seen in a tan/brown Honda sedan.
On August 28, 2021, between midnight and 8:00 a.m., two suspects entered the parking lot of Serra Subaru in Savoy and attempted to remove a catalytic converter from a vehicle, which was captured on video. The estimated damage is $1,000. The suspects were a male wearing a black sweatshirt and khaki shorts and a female wearing a multi-colored shirt and blue jeans. They were seen in a Buick Rendezvous with damage to the front passenger side headlight.
Attempted Burglary in the City of Urbana- 09/07/2021
September 07, 2021
On June 28, 2020, at 3:45 AM, two males forced entry into the satellite ATM at Heartland Bank located at 602 South Vine Street in Urbana. The males attempted to gain access to the money storage area but were unsuccessful. The suspects left and returned to try again at 5:20 AM but were again unable to make entry.
The first suspect appears to be a white male wearing a Chicago Bears #15 dark blue jersey, a green or blue Carolina cap, and red basketball shorts. Police are attempting to identify this male.
The second suspect was a black male who has been identified by evidence collected at the scene. His identity will not be released at this time.
Criminal Damage of Property in the City of Champaign 08/30/2021
August 30, 2021
Theft of Tools in the City of Champaign -08/23/2021
August 23, 2021
On August 11, 2021, at approximately 7:08 p.m., an unknown suspect entered Rural King, located at 913 West Marketview Drive, in Champaign and stole several DeWalt power tools concealing them in a covered child carrier. The suspect was described as a black female wearing a red head covering, face mask, and tan dress. The tools were valued at $2,990.94.
On August 14, 2021, at approximately 11:15 a.m., two black females entered the same Rural King in Champaign and stole several DeWalt and Milwaukee tools, concealing them in a plastic storage bin and garbage can. One female was wearing a black t-shirt and jeans, the second was slightly taller and wearing a reddish shirt. It is believed the females left in a smaller white car. These tools were valued at $3,464.87.
Criminal Damage to Property in the City of Champaign -08/09/2021
August 09, 2021
On July 24, 2021, at approximately 12:56 a.m., an unknown suspect approached the Sunnyside Dispensary, located at 1704 South Neil Street, in Champaign and fired a ball bearing into a window breaking the glass. The suspect was described as a white male, last seen wearing a black long sleeve shirt, gray undershirt, dark blue pants or jeans, a black face mask and black tactical vest. The window was valued at over $1,000.
Police are asking any businesses or anyone in the involved neighborhood with surveillance cameras to review the footage for any suspicious persons or vehicles captured in the area either prior to or after the incident.
Criminal Damage / Attempted Theft in the City of Champaign 08/02/2021
August 02, 2021
On July 22, 2021, between midnight and 6:30 a.m., unknown suspects entered the parking lot of CIT trucking, located at 148 Leverett Road, in Champaign and removed the valve stems from forty (40) semi-trucks. Damage to the tires has been estimated at approximately four thousand dollars($4,000.00).
CIT’s Troy, Illinois location was also targeted prior to Champaign’s facility. At the Troy location, suspects stole thirty-six (36) semi tires valued at fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00). Video captured the suspects using a Penske rental truck to transport the stolen tires.
Police are asking anyone in the involved neighborhoods with surveillance cameras to review the footage for any suspicious persons or vehicles captured in the area either prior to or after these incidents.
Arson Committed in the City of Champaign- 07/26/2021
July 26, 2021
On July 9, 2021, between 12:50 a.m. and 6:30 a.m., an unknown subject(s) set fire to three garbage cans at Hessel Park, located at 500 West Kirby Avenue in Champaign.
On July 23, 2021, at 6:02 a.m., an unknown subject(s) set fire to a sign and its supporting posts at Robeson Meadows West Park, 2801 Springhill Lane, in Champaign. The suspect also attempted to set fire to a table. Champaign Park District staff advised they have had arson damage to approximately six different parks in the past several months.
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