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.
Credit Union Attempted Robbery - Posted 01/17/23
January 17, 2023
Criminal Damage in Champaign - Posted 01-09-23
January 09, 2023
this week, Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding criminal damage.
Between 5 pm on December 16 and 3:20 a.m. on December 17, 2022, an unknown suspect damaged eight air conditioning units located in the parking area at 202 E. Green St. in Champaign. Security cameras captured images of a person of interest in the area at the time of the crime. Police need your help identifying the subject captured on video. The subject is described as a middle-aged white male and was seen wearing a dark blue jacket, a grey or olive-green hooded sweatshirt, dark colored pants, and boots.
Theft and Credit Card Fraud in Champaign - Posted 01/03/2023
January 03, 2023
On December 9, 2022, at approximately 1:15 p.m., a male suspect stole a wallet from a purse while distracting a customer at Hobby Lobby, located at 2102 North Neil Street in Champaign. The male then used the victim’s credit cards to purchase a large amount of gift cards from Sam’s Club nearby. The fraudulent transactions totaled over $10,000.
Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the subject captured on video. The suspect was described as a middle-aged white male, last seen wearing a camouflage jacket and baseball cap. 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.
Bank Robbery 12/27/2022
December 27, 2022
Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the subject captured on video. The suspect was described as a white male with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black hat, white face mask, dark blue vest, long-sleeved gray shirt, jeans, and black gloves. The suspect may have left the area in a maroon sport utility vehicle.
Attempted Theft and Criminal Damage - 12/19/22
December 19, 2022
Robbery in Champaign - 12-12-22
December 12, 2022
This week Champaign County Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a robbery.
On October 30, 2022, at 2:10 a.m., a male victim was walking in the 300 block of East Green St. in Champaign when someone came up behind him and grabbed food out of his hand. The victim pursued the offender who then, with three additional offenders, battered the victim and took his phone. The four offenders fled west on Green St, and were captured on video.
Aggravated Battery in Champaign - 12-5-22
December 05, 2022
On September 17, 2022, at approximately 7:45 p.m., two males battered a third male inside One Stop Food and Liquor, located at 701 North Neil Street in Champaign. Officers have identified one of the suspects but are asking for assistance in identifying the other suspect captured on video.
The unidentified suspect appeared to be a black male, last seen wearing a gray Super Mario Brothers t-shirt and black Adidas brand pants. The suspects left in a red sedan, possibly a Mitsubishi.
Retail Theft in the City of Champaign 11/28/2022
November 28, 2022
2014 Damian Henderson Homicide - 11/14/22
November 14, 2022
Champaign Burglaries - 11/7/22
November 07, 2022
Bicycle Thefts - 10-31-22
October 31, 2022
Between September 12-25, 2022, multiple thefts were reported near the bicycle racks at the Campus Instructional Facility, located at 1405 West Springfield Avenue in Urbana. Images of a suspect were located utilizing security camera video.
of these thefts. Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying a subject captured on video. The suspect appears to be a white male with brown hair, possibly in his 30’s.
Champaign Shooting 10/24/2022
October 24, 2022
On October 4, 2022, at approximately 5:48 p.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the 1100 block of North Third Street for a report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located 25-year-old Rashaud Weatherall who had sustained multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds. Officers on-scene immediately rendered medical aid with the assistance of the Champaign Fire Department. The victim was then transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Minutes after the shooting, two more victims arrived at an area hospital by personal transport. A 20-year-old male and a 28-year-old male, both from Champaign sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and were treated and released. The initial investigation indicates that the victims were standing in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Third Street, near Bradley Avenue when a vehicle approached and the occupants opened fire. The vehicle then fled the area.
Police are asking any resident or business in the nearby area with exterior surveillance cameras and/or persons with cell phone video to review the footage for any suspicious persons or vehicles captured in the area around the time of the incident. It is believed video footage may be of investigative assistance.
Retail Theft 10/17/2022
October 17, 2022
The first suspect was described as a white male approximately 60 years old, average height and medium build. He wore a blue hat with the letter E on it, glasses, navy blue t-shirt, blue jeans, brown wristwatch and white or grey Chuck Taylor type shoes.
The second suspect was described as a black female approximately 50 years old, average height and thin build with long hair or wig. She wore a black hat with white lettering, a multi-colored tie dye jacket, black leather or pleather pants and black shoes with white soles.
Rantoul Shooting 9/16/22
October 10, 2022
Champaign shooting
October 03, 2022
Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest captured on video. The male appeared to be a white or light-skinned black male, approximately 18-20 years old, wearing a navy-blue Nike hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and white shoes.
Police are asking any resident or business in the nearby area with exterior surveillance cameras and/or persons with cell phone video to review the footage for any suspicious persons or vehicles captured in the area around the time of the incident. It is believed video footage may be of investigative assistance.
Burglary from Champaign Business - 9-26-22
September 26, 2022
This week Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public regarding a burglary.
During the overnight hours of September 17-18, 2022, an unknown male gained entry into a restricted area at MUTI, Midwest Underground Technology, Inc, located at 2626 Midwest Court in Champaign. Once inside, the suspect cut the locks off numerous work trailers and stole tools and equipment stored inside. The male then drove off with one of the company’s “gator” four wheelers. The loss to the business is estimated at more than $30,000.
Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the subject captured on video. The suspect appeared to be wearing a white “Scream” character mask, a dark hooded sweatshirt, and blue jeans.
Retail Theft in the City Of Champaign-09/19/2022
September 19, 2022
On August 16, 2022, at approximately 3:30 p.m., two males entered Walmart, located at 2610 North Prospect Avenue in Champaign, and stole merchandise. Officers learned the males had concealed numerous items in a tote and left the store without paying for over $500.00 worth of merchandise. The males fled the area in a white GMC truck.
Police seek the public’s assistance in identifying the subjects captured on video. The suspects appeared to be two black males between 40-50 years old. One male was wearing an orange sleeveless t-shirt with an A+ Mechanicals, LLC company logo, and gray shorts. The second male was wearing a tan hat, black t-shirt, and blue jean shorts.
Retail Theft - Urbana Meijer - 9/6/2022
September 06, 2022
Rantoul shooting 8/14/22
August 29, 2022
Another subject wearing a red hoodie was seen shooting at another subject. Officers recovered several shell casings and located two vehicles which had been struck by gunfire.
Shooting in Champaign - 8-22-22
August 22, 2022
On August 13, 2022, at approximately 3:55 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1100 block of North Third Street for the report of a large gathering and fight. Shortly after arriving on scene, officers heard dozens of gunshots and soon discovered a 19-year-old male, with apparent gunshot wounds. Officers immediately rendered medical aid and the victim was transported by ambulance to Carle Foundation Hospital. While officers were at the hospital, a second gunshot victim arrived by personal transport. This victim, a 25-year-old male, had multiple gunshot wounds. Both victims are currently in stable condition.
Police recovered dozens of shell casings and found multiple structures and vehicles had been struck by gunfire. Police are asking any resident or business in the nearby area with exterior surveillance cameras and/or persons with cell phone video to review the footage for any suspicious persons or vehicles captured in the area either during, before, or after the incident. It is believed video footage may be of investigative assistance.
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