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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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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
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
10-03-2025
- Yahoo
Student sexually assaulted at fraternity over the weekend: U of I Public Safety
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — University of Illinois Public Safety is alerting the community of a sexual assault that happened on campus over the weekend. The University of Illinois Police Department received a report from campus security that a student was sexually assaulted at a fraternity around midnight on Saturday, March 8. They added that the victim didn't know the offender. CU's 'unofficial' has passed but for some, things just aren't the same Public Safety said while they do not include specific details about sexual offenses in order to prevent possible identification of survivors, they alert the community of these crimes to heighten awareness, encourage student safety, and to aid in the prevention of similar crimes. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call UIPD at 217-333-1216 or to submit an anonymous tip to Champaign County Crime Stoppers by calling 217-373-8477 (373-TIPS), visiting or by using the P3 Tips mobile app on iOS or Android. For 24/7 resources, visit Rape Advocacy, Counseling, and Education Services (RACES), or call the 24-hour hotline at 217-384-4444. You can also visit Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN). 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.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- General
- Yahoo
UPDATE: All clear issued for ‘gas odor' on U of I campus
Update: 3:02 p.m. CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois Police Department said the 'emergency has ended' and that it is 'safe to resume regular activities' after an Illini-Alert was issued Thursday afternoon. The Urbana Fire Department investigated several buildings after they received reports of a gas odor on the northeast side of campus. The Urbana Fire Department told UIPD they did not find a threat to the campus community's safety. The all-clear Illini-Alert was issued just before 3 p.m. CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Urbana Fire Department is actively responding to a call reporting a 'gas odor' on the University of Illinois campus. According to an Illini-Alert sent out to the campus community, the reports said the gas odor is coming from the northeast area of campus. Firefighters from across the Midwest come together in Vermilion Co. in first-of-its-kind forum A spokesperson for the University of Illinois Police Department said the fire department is checking multiple buildings, but so far, 'a life-safety threat has not been identified.' WCIA reached out to the Urbana Fire Department for more information and is waiting to hear back. WCIA will update this situation as more information becomes available. This is a developing story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
