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2 days ago
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Crime Stoppers seeking tips in attempted $3,200 theft from Champaign Meijer
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Police Department is asking for help through Crime Stoppers in finding the people who stole $800 worth of merchandise from Meijer, but tried to get away with four times more in value. Officials said the theft happened the night of May 28. At approximately 9:12 p.m., three people walked into Champaign's Meijer at 2401 North Prospect Avenue and loaded several totes with merchandise, which they then put into a cart. One of the subjects was wearing a black and yellow Meijer jacket, and they pushed the cart outside and met up with the others. Two teens hurt, one critically, in Champaign shooting Sunday night The total amount of merchandise they had was more than $3,200, but loss prevention staff confronted them and recovered 75% of what the trio tried to steal. Officials said they still got away with $800 worth of merchandise. The trio was recorded on camera as the theft happened. They were described as: A male of unknown race, 26-35 years old, approximately 5′ 3″ to 5′ 9″ tall with an average build. He was wearing a black and yellow Meijer jacket, a black cap, a surgical mask and khaki pants A Black male, 26-35 years old, approximately 5′ 3″ to 5′ 9″ tall with a slender build. He was wearing a back hoodie and blue jeans, and he had a gray and black beard and a mustache A Black female, 26-50 years old, approximately 5′ 3″ to 5′ 9″ tall with a slender build. She was wearing a black hoodie, gray sweatpants, sunglasses, and had short gray hair. Anyone who has information about this crime or the people responsible 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. All tips are 100% anonymous, even to law enforcement, and are eligible for a cash reward if the tip leads to an arrest. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Champaign man hospitalized in Saturday night shooting
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A 21-year-old Champaign man was hurt after a shooting on Saturday. Officers with the Champaign Police Department responded to the area of Giboney and Tower Streets around 10:40 p.m. after a report that shots had been fired nearby. Police were able to locate an area with evidence of gunfire in the 1400 block of Clock Street. 22-year-old Danville man dead after motorcycle crash Around the same time police were searching for evidence, a man who had been shot walked into an area hospital with wounds in the arm and torso. Police said the man received medical treatment and is hospitalized in stable condition. After investigating, police learned that the 21-year-old was driving through an alley near Clock Street when unknown subjects fired at his vehicle, hitting him in the process. Police were able to find one vehicle that was damaged in this incident. Champaign police remained in the area for several hours to collect evidence, and search for witnesses and video footage that could help the investigation. No arrests have been made as of Sunday afternoon, and the investigation is ongoing. 'It's a great event for all': 14th Annual CU Autism Walk and Resource Fair Residents or businesses in the area with outdoor cameras or additional information are encouraged to contact the police department at 217-351-4545. To submit an anonymous tip contact Crime Stoppers by calling 217-373-8477 (TIPS), visit them online, or on the 'P3 Tips' mobile app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
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Champaign Police looking for tips in $500 theft from Kohl's
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Police Department is asking for help through Crime Stoppers in solving a case of retail theft. The theft happened Nov. 19 at the Kohl's on Convenience Center Road. Officials said that a man walked into the store just after 9 a.m. and hid several items in a duffel bag. He then walked out of the store, making no attempt to pay for the items he selected. The stolen merchandise was worth nearly $500. UPDATE: State Police name victims, release new info in Shelby Co. car vs. train crash The suspect was recorded on security cameras; he appeared to be a Black male wearing a navy-blue Adidas sweatshirt and white sneakers. He left the area in a gray sedan, possibly a Hyundai Elantra. Anyone who has information about this crime, such as the identity of the thief, is asked to submit their knowledge to Champaign County Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted by calling 217-373-8477, visiting the organization's website or using the P3 Tips app. All tips to Crime Stoppers are both anonymous, even to law enforcement, and eligible for a cash reward if an arrest is made using the tip. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Champaign Police, Crime Stoppers looking for tips in fragrance theft
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The Champaign Police Department is investigating an act of retail theft, and officials are asking for help through Crime Stoppers in finding the person responsible. The theft happened on Feb. 3 at Market Place Shopping Center. Officials said that at 6:40 p.m., a woman entered the Sephora store and went directly to the fragrance area. She put several gift sets and travel sprays in her basket and then walked out with no attempt to pay for them. Champaign Police investigating overnight shots-fired incident The stolen items were valued at over $700. The suspect was described as a Black woman last seen wearing a tan coat with fur around the hood, a black shirt, black leggings and brown furry boots. She entered Sephora carrying the basket she used in the theft. Anyone who has information on the woman's identity is asked to submit their knowledge to Champaign County Crime Stoppers by calling 217-373-8477, visiting their website or using the P3 Tips app. All tips to Crime Stoppers are both anonymous and eligible for a cash reward if the tip leads to an arrest. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
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Four-year-old hospitalized after gunfire in Champaign home
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A teenager was arrested after a four-year-old was shot in the foot over the weekend in Champaign. The Champaign Police Department said officers responded to an apartment building in the 2400 block of N. Neil Street just after 5 p.m. on Saturday. When they arrived on scene, officers soon found a four-year-old who received a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the foot. Armed Urbana man arrested following road rage incident Police, along with the Champaign Fire Department, administered aid and then transported the child to the hospital. The child is hospitalized in stable condition. After investigating, police learned that child was in the care of a 17-year-old family member when a firearm was discharged. The teenager was arrested on initial charges of reckless discharge of a firearm and unlawful possession of a firearm. Police are still investigating. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call the police department at 217-351-4545. To submit an anonymous tip contact Crime Stoppers by calling 217-373-8477, visit them online, or on the 'P3 Tips' mobile app. Rantoul family looking to spread awareness of rare genetic disease 'Even though an arrest has been made, this remains an ongoing investigation. Due to the ages of both the victim and the arrested subject, information that can be publicly shared about this incident is very limited,' the Champaign Police Department said in a news release. The police department added that all individuals are innocent until proven guilty. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
