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.
Shoplifting at Kohls in Champaign, IL
April 09, 2018
On March 29, 2018 at approximately 9:00 p.m., four females stole over $3000 worth of merchandise from Kohl’s, located at 109 Convenience Center Rd. in Champaign. It’s believed the females left the area in a white, late model Ford sport utility vehicle.
All four suspects were black females with one described as taller,approximately 5’11”, and the remaining females all thought to be around 5’7” tall. The taller female, suspect #1, was wearing a black headscarf, black jacket and jeans. The other three females were described as follows: #2) green headscarf, blue sweater, gray pants; #3) pink zip-up sweater, black shirt, black pants; and, #4) gray sweater, blue shirt and light-colored jeans.
Burglary in the city of Urbana
April 02, 2018
Burglary in the City of Champaign
March 26, 2018
This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a burglary. Between March 17, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. and March 18, 2018 at 3:15 p.m., multiple storage units were burglarized on a large construction site located at 3301 Fields South Drive in Champaign.
Responding officers discovered that a substantial amount of materials and tools were stolen from seven storage containers, involving six construction companies. Also stolen from the site was a 16-foot Haulmark cargo trailer believed to have transported the stolen property.
Burglary in Rantoul
March 19, 2018
Seeking Assistance Reguarding a Shooting in Champaign
March 12, 2018
found evidence a shooting had occurred, and a short time later a gunshot victim walked into the emergency room. Police are processing evidence from the scene and seeking to interview potential witnesses.
Armed Robbery in the City of Champaign
March 05, 2018
On February 13, 2018 officers responded to a retail theft at Target, located at 2102 N Prospect in Champaign. Further investigation revealed a male, armed with a handgun, stole over $3200 worth of electronic merchandise from a display case. It’s believed four suspects were involved, three inside and one waiting outside in a white 4-door passenger car.
The four suspects are believed to be black males and black females. The three subjects inside were wearing hooded sweatshirts, black jackets, and some type of white-washed jeans. No clothing description is available for the fourth suspect who was waiting in the vehicle.
Unknown Suspect for Forgery & Retail theft
February 28, 2018
On 11-25-17 at 18:51hrs a black male walked into the Casey’s store in Tolono and presented a fake check to a cashier. The suspect attempted to purchase multiple items totaling $177.68. The cashier took the check and noticed it was fake. The cashier called her manager about the check. The suspect while waiting for the cashier to return grabbed a 100 box count of New Ports cigarettes from the counter. He exited store without paying for them. The suspect left the fake check with the cashier. (Tolono PD case #17-24-265)
Deceptive Practices In Champaign and Urbana
February 26, 2018
Residential Burglary in the City Of Champaign
February 20, 2018
Residential Burglaries in Urbana
February 12, 2018
From December 2017 thru January 2018, several residential burglaries have occurred in Urbana especially throughout the southeast portion of the community. The offender(s) forced their way into homes through doors and windows, then targeted flat screen televisions, gaming systems and jewelry. During some of the residential burglaries the offender(s) took keys for vehicles parked at the homes and then stole the vehicle(s).
Most of these burglaries were committed during the day and the offender(s) utilized backyards to stay out of sight. These incidents are being actively investigated and we are encouraging our community to contact Champaign County Crime Stoppers with any information.
Motor Vehicles Burglaries in Rantoul
February 05, 2018
During the month of January 2018, police have taken more than forty reports of vehicles being entered and personal property stolen. These burglaries are occurring during the evening and overnight hours and are being committed in several different neighborhoods around town. Nearly all of the vehicles being entered have been left unlocked by the owners, allowing easy access by the suspect(s).
Crime Stoppers is reminding all vehicle owners to lock and secure your vehicles, even when parked in your own driveway.
Attempted Child Abduction
January 29, 2018
On January 23, 2018 at approximately 7:09 a.m., a 13-year-old male was walking to school when a red, 4-door pickup truck pulled up beside him and demanded he get into the vehicle while implying he had a gun. The suspect was described as a white male in his 40’s with whiskers on his chin.
Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance in locating any video from Harrington Drive in Champaign, or along any portion of Prospect Avenue near Harrington Drive. If you have any information regarding these crimes you may contact Crime Stoppers at 217-373-TIPS, 373tips.com, or via the P3 Tips mobile app.
Use of Stolen Credit Cards in Champaign
January 22, 2018
Use of Stolen Credit Cards at Blue Star II in Champaign
January 16, 2018
STATUS: SOLVED
Vehicle Burglaries in St. Joseph
January 08, 2018
On Friday November 10th, 2017, Champaign County Deputies responded to the Village of St. Joseph for reports of multiple burglaries to vehicles that occurred during the late night of November 9th and the early morning of November 10th, 2017. The suspects took multiple items that included credit cards. The credit cards were then used at the Meijer Stores in Danville, IL and Indianapolis, IN where images of the two (2) suspects were later obtained by Investigators. (Reference S17-3243)
On Friday December 15th, 2017, Champaign County Deputies responded again to the Village of St. Joseph for multiple burglaries to vehicles that occurred during the early morning hours of December 10th, 2017. Some of the items taken were a handgun and a credit card. The credit card was then used at the Danville, IL Meijer. (Reference S17-3587
Suspect #1 was a slimmer built black male in his late teens/early 20s with short black hair. He was wearing a grey crew neck sweatshirt with black sweatpants.
Suspect #2 was a slimmer built black male in his late teens/early 20s with black hair. He was wearing a gray (sleeves and hood) and green (body) hooded sweatshirt, with the hood up. He was also wearing gray colored sweatpants with a black stripe on the side.
Deceptive Practice
January 02, 2018
On October 12, 2017 at approximately 12:33 p.m. a suspect entered Regions Bank located at 111 S. State Street in Champaign and withdrew $4,500 from the victim’s account.
The suspect is a black male approximately 5’06-5’10 inches tall, 160-175 pounds, has long dreads which were pulled back in a pony tail, and he has a chin strap goatee. The suspect showed identification for the transaction which is believed to be a fake ID
Purse Snatching in Champaign
December 26, 2017
On Thursday 12/14/17 at approximately 11:45AM a 73-year-old woman was walking to her vehicle in a parking lot in the 2100 block of West Springfield in Champaign when a suspect approached her from behind and forcibly took her purse from her. The suspect ran north toward Gramercy Park Apartments in the 2100 block of West White Street.
The suspect is described as a younger male, 6'00 tall, 180 pounds, wearing a dark colored jacket or sweatshirt with the hood up and blue jeans. Suspects later attempted to use the victim's credit card at an ATM in the 900 block of West Bradley Avenue in Champaign and then again at an ATM located inside the Conoco gas station at 1202 N. Mattis Avenue.
Armed Robbery of Circle K in Champaign
December 18, 2017
On December 10, 2017 at 11:57 a.m., a male suspect pointed a handgun at an employee at the Circle K, located at 59 E. Green St. in Champaign, and demanded money. The suspect left with an undisclosed amount of money
and merchandise from the store.
and merchandise from the store.
The suspect was described as a black male, 20-30 years of age, 6’ tall with a goatee. He was last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, grey sweatpants, white shoes, and was carrying a black backpack.
Armed Robbery of Lucky Star Food and Liquor in Champaign
December 11, 2017
On Saturday November 25th, 2017 at 11:36 p.m., Champaign County Deputies responded to “Lucky Star Food and Liquor” at 2108 E. University Ave. in Urbana for an armed robbery that just occurred. Three (3) suspects entered the store wearing masks, and held the employee at gun point, while they took U.S. currency, a black Cobra GPS, alcohol, and scratch-off lottery tickets.
The 3 suspects then left the store and climbed over the fence located on the east side of the business which led into Woodland Acres Mobile Home Park (2200 E. University Ave) where it is believed their vehicle was parked. The
vehicle (unknown colored SUV) exited Woodland Acres and turned eastbound onto University Ave.
vehicle (unknown colored SUV) exited Woodland Acres and turned eastbound onto University Ave.
Suspect #1 was a medium built black male wearing a black cloth covering his face, a red stocking cap, a black colored hooded jacket, white gloves, dark colored pants, black or grey shoes. The suspect displayed a black handgun
which he pointed at the employee.
which he pointed at the employee.
Suspect #2 was a medium built black male wearing a Halloween style mask, dark colored sweatshirt with a long sleeve red shirt underneath, dark pants, black shoes, and white gloves. The suspect displayed a black handgun which
he pointed at the employee.
he pointed at the employee.
Suspect #3 was a thinner built black male wearing a black stocking cap, a red cloth covering his face, a blue jacket, a black hood, dark colored pants, black shoes, black gloves, and was carrying a red and black colored bag.
Shooting at Country Brook Apartments in Champaign
December 04, 2017
On November 25, 2017 at approximately 4:10 AM, Champaign Police Officers responded to the 2500 block of W. Springfield Ave., (Country Brook Apartments) after receiving a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, police
found a 28-year-old male, later identified as Martrell Johnson, who had sustained a gunshot wound. Johnson was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Information has been developed,
which indicates the shooting occurred outside; however, it stemmed from an argument that took place inside a nearby apartment.
found a 28-year-old male, later identified as Martrell Johnson, who had sustained a gunshot wound. Johnson was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Information has been developed,
which indicates the shooting occurred outside; however, it stemmed from an argument that took place inside a nearby apartment.
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