Latest news with #ChampaignCountyCrimeStoppers
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Champaign Co. Crime Stoppers announces 6 arrests, $11k in rewards through tips in May
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign County Crime Stoppers is highlighting the work of anonymous tipsters during the month of May in helping law enforcement make Champaign County a safer place. Officials said that during the month, anonymous tips from the public resulted in the following: six arrests, the seizure of four illegally possessed guns and ammunition and the seizure of illegal narcotics and drug packaging materials. The organization's Board of Directors approved $11,100 in cash rewards, including four $2,500 rewards through the Illegal Gun Bounty Reward Program. Champaign Police looking for tips in $500 theft from Kohl's 'Once again, the public came through to provide anonymous information that took dangerous felons and illegal weapons and drugs off the streets of Champaign County,' said John Hecker, President of Champaign County Crime Stoppers. 'Crime Stoppers works thanks to the trust and support of our community members, the local media, and law enforcement. Thank you to all those who submitted tips or otherwise help support our nonprofit organization.' For more information about Champaign County Crime Stoppers and to donate to the organization, visit its website, The website can also be used to submit a tip, along with the phone number 217-373-8477 and the P3 Tips app. Any tip submitted through these methods is anonymous to law enforcement and eligible for a reward if the tip results in an arrest. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
U of I Police, Crime Stoppers looking for pair of package thieves
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois Police Department and Champaign County Crime Stoppers are asking the public for help in identifying two package thieves. Officials said that on April 23, two people were outside the apartment building at 103 East Healey Street and waited for someone to open the secured door. Once they got inside, the two suspects stole multiple packages from the front lobby. U of I graduation parties shut down Campustown street overnight The suspects were recorded on the building's security cameras as they entered and stole the packages. They were described as: – A Black male– 45 to 55 years old– 5′ 6″ to 5′ 8″– 170 pounds– With a short beardWearing– A black Chicago Cubs hat– A black hoodie over a plaid button-up shirt– Black jeans– Black/white Nike shoes with red heels – A Black female– 35 to 45 years old– 5′ 4″ to 5′ 6″– 220 pounds– Carrying a white tote with a black letter 'A'Wearing– A black hoodie– Navy blue leggings– Black/white Nike shoes– A silver bracelet or watch Multi-state police chase ends in Danville Anyone who has information on the identities of these suspects is asked to submit their knowledge to Champaign County Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted by calling 217-373-8477, visiting Crime Stoppers' website or using the P3 Tips app. Any tip submitted to Crime Stoppers is both anonymous and eligible for a cash reward if an arrest is made. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
Champaign Co. Crime Stoppers seeking tips in $11k credit card fraud
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign County Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help in finding a man who they said committed credit card fraud at three stores in Champaign and Savoy. Officials said that on Feb. 26, a stolen credit card was used at Menards and Rural King in Champaign and at Walmart in Savoy. The suspect purchased numerous items that included riding lawn mowers, totaling over $11,000 in value. Decatur Police looking for public's help in finding arson suspect The suspect was recorded on surveillance footage as he made the purchases. Officials said he appeared to be a Black male who was wearing a dark blue zip-up hoodie, blue jeans, black sneakers, a tan winter hat and sunglasses. He left the stores in a white Dodge Ram van. Anyone who knows something about this crime or the suspect's identity is asked to contact Champaign County Crime Stoppers and submit a tip. Tipsters can call 217-373-8477, visit Crime Stoppers' website or use the P3 Tips app. All tips to Crime Stoppers are both anonymous and eligible for a cash reward if an arrest is made using the information provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Yahoo
Crime Stoppers looking for tips in Rantoul storage unit burglary
RANTOUL, Ill. (WCIA) — The Rantoul Police Department and Champaign County Crime Stoppers are asking for help in finding the people responsible for burglarizing a storage facility earlier this month. The burglary happened on April 11 at a facility in the 100 block of East Flessner Avenue. Surveillance footage showed that at approximately 1:10 a.m., two people arrived in a white U-Haul van, cut the lock off of one of the storage units and took several items from the unit and put them in their van. Springfield man arrested after 2 shots-fired incidents in Springfield The crime wasn't reported to Rantoul Police until the following day. The suspects recorded on camera were described as: Male, white, wearing a blue hoodie and blue jeans Wearing light colored pants, white shoes and a dark hoodie Effingham man arrested on child sex crimes in anti-human trafficking operation Anyone who knows something about this crime is asked to contact Champaign County Crime Stoppers to submit a tip. Tips can be made by calling 217-373-8477, visiting their website or using the P3 Tips app. Using these methods will ensure that tipsters remain anonymous and their tip is eligible for a cash reward if Rantoul Police make an arrest in this case. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Yahoo
Champaign Police, Crime Stoppers investigating credit card fraud
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Police Department and Champaign County Crime Stoppers are looking for tips from the public that can help them solve a case of credit card fraud. Officials said that on March 29, a woman used stolen credit cards to buy gasoline for two cars. The purchase happened around 3 a.m. at the Thornton's on Mattis Avenue. Why is my water murky? Rantoul begins flushing water mains Surveillance footage showed the suspect, who was described as a 'heavy-set' Black woman wearing a brown jacket with blue sleeves, a white shirt, black and white shorts and gray Crocs. She used the stolen credit cards to fill up a white Chevrolet SUV and a blue minivan. In addition, the woman tried to buy items from the convenience store with the stolen cards, but the purchases were denied, officials said. Both the SUV and minivan left the gas station a short time later. Anyone who has information on this crime is asked to contact Champaign County Crime Stoppers to submit a tip. Tips can be submitted by calling 217-373-8477, visiting their website or using the P3 Tips app, and any tipsters who provide information leading to an arrest will receive a cash reward. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
