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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
U of I Police warn of Kia, Hyundai attempted vehicle thefts
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois Police Department is warning the community about a string of vehicle thefts near campus. UIPD announced Friday morning they have tracked four reports of attempted motor vehicle thefts between April 16 and May 1. All of the vehicles were either Kia or Hyundai cars, and all were located at Tower at Third apartments on 302 E. John Street. U of I Police detain man making threats in Illini Union Police said owners told them all of their vehicles had their rear windows damaged as well as their steering columns were tampered with. Some also reported their vehicles were burglarized. 'While we do not have reason to believe these incidents present a threat to anyone's physical safety, we felt it important to issue this notice in order to prevent similar crimes from occurring,' police said in their alert. 'Please keep your vehicle locked at all times, keep your property out of view, and report any suspicious activity you might have witnessed.' Anyone with any information about these thefts is asked to call UIPD at 217-333-1216. Witnesses can also choose to stay anonymous by calling Champaign County Crime Stoppers at 217-373-8477 (373-TIPS), visiting their website or using the P3 Tips mobile app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
U of I Police detain man making threats in Illini Union
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — University of Illinois Police detained a suspect who was making threats on campus Wednesday morning. At 9:03 a.m., UIPD officers responded to the Illini Union following a report of a man threatening a woman. Savoy 16 IMAX Theaters evacuates following fire alarm The suspect fled the scene after police tried to contact him. Police received information shortly afterwards that the suspect was spotted inside Talbot Laboratory, with reports that he was armed. Officers quickly arrived on scene and detained the suspect before an Illini-Alert could be issued. No firearm was found on the man. UIPD said the investigation is ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Yahoo
WATCH: UIPD seeking tips after 3 people damage Foellinger Auditorium
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A University of Illinois student was arrested in connection to a criminal damage incident that occurred on campus early Tuesday morning. Now, the U of I Police Department is asking the community to help them identify two other individuals who may have more information about the incident. At 4:04 a.m. on April 8, UIPD officers responded to Foellinger Auditorium after staff discovered paint on the building's exterior. Longtime friend of Bielema brings team from Japan to visit Illini Once on the scene, UIPD found damage to all six columns, the sidewalk and the entrance doors. The damage will require 'extensive labor' to remove, according to UIPD. After checking security camera footage in the area, UIPD found footage of three people dressed in all-black clothing vandalizing the building. An officer in the area later saw an individual matching the clothing description. The person started running when the officer turned on his emergency lights, but stopped after about 15 feet. The individual, later identified as 20-year-old U of I student Adam Ahmed of Champaign, was arrested for criminal damage to government supported property and resisting or obstructing a peace officer. He was taken to the Champaign County Jail. Police respond to two-vehicle crash in Urbana UIPD said the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with more information is encouraged to contact the University of Illinois Police Department at 217-333-1216. To submit an anonymous tip, call the Champaign County Crime Stoppers at 217-373-8477 (373-TIPS), visit their website or provide information through the P3 Tips mobile app. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Yahoo
U of I police arrest 18-year-old for sexually abusing woman
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois Police Department made an arrest in connection to a recent sexual abuse case. On Saturday, March 1, a UIPD officer was dispatched to an off-campus apartment, near the intersection of East Chalmers and South First Streets, just before 2 a.m. An unknown suspect had followed a woman into her apartment building and 'sexually abused' her, UIPD said. She fought back against the suspect, and he fled the scene. UIPD reminds students of resources after 3 sexual assaults within a month UIPD detectives used technology like Flock License Plate Readers and the Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS) to find out more information about the suspect's vehicle. Then on Thursday, March 6, UIPD patrol officers stopped a vehicle matching the description of the suspect's vehicle. The driver gave officers a fake name, but was later identified as 18-year-old Pedro Nolasco-Martin of Champaign. He was placed under arrest for obstructing justice. Detectives interviewed Nolasco-Martin regarding the sexual abuse and 'obtained information' which implicated him, police said. The Champaign County State's Attorney charged him with one count of criminal sexual abuse, criminal sexual assault and burglary. He was arraigned on March 7, and released pending trial. WCIA has reached out to the University of Illinois to find out if Nolasco-Martin was a student at the university. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Yahoo
U of I Police searching for missing man
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois Police Department is looking for help from the public to locate a missing man. U of I's Wildlife Medical Clinic collabs with Triptych Brewing on designs At around 2:40 a.m. on Saturday, 19-year-old Nicholas Cruz was last seen at the Hyatt Place in Champaign, but did not access his room. Cruz is a 5'8″, 110-pound Hispanic man with dark hair. Anyone who sees Cruz or has information about his whereabouts is urged to call UIPD at 217-333-1216 or the non-emergency dispatch line at 217-333-8911. UIPD officers and area agencies are currently searching for Cruz, so there will be an increased police presence on campus for the time being. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
