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  Crime Alerts

  The University of Illinois Police recommend all Students/Faculty and staff review the information on our Safety Resource Page.
  Emergency Crime Alert - Armed Robbery
  The University of Illinois Police Department is investigating a report of an armed robbery that occurred on Saturday June 6, 2009 at about 12:30 am near the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Dorner Drive.

The victim was walking westbound on Pennsylvania Avenue when he was approached from behind by a single subject. The victim turned around and observed a white male subject who appeared to have a gun in his hand. The suspect demanded cash from the victim. The victim complied and the suspect fled on foot from the scene.

The suspect was described as a white male, early 20's, approximately 6'00" to 6'04" tall, athletically built and clean shaven. The suspect was wearing a dark grey athletic sweat suit with the hood pulled over his head.

Fortunately, the victim in this incident was not injured.

Please note the Urbana Police Department is currently investigating a similar incident which occurred on the same date and within the same time period.

The physical description of the suspect in the Urbana case is very similar to the suspect in the University incident.

As a result of this crime, the University of Illinois Police Department will be increasing patrols in the area and is working collaboratively with the Urbana Police Department to gather additional suspect information.

Anyone with information about this incident should call the University of Illinois Police Department at 217-333-1216 or the Urbana Police Department at 217-384-2320.

Information also can be shared anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 217-373-TIPS or online at: http://www.champaigncountycrimestoppers.com/
 
Police encourage the campus community to report suspicious behavior and take actions to remove the opportunity for a crime to occur.  Individuals are reminded to use well-lit and busy sidewalks whenever possible. Also, avoid walking alone or walking near vacant lots, alleys, or construction sites.  Stay alert at all times and immediately report any suspicious activity to police. Safety tips can be found on the U. of I. Police Department Web page at http://www.police.illinois.edu/safetyresources.htm#safetytips

Stay alert at all times and immediately report suspicious activity to the police at  911 or 9-911 from campus phones or use the nearest emergency phone located around campus.
 
  Emergency Crime Alert - Armed Robbery
  The University of Illinois Police Department is investigating a report of a robbery that occurred on Sunday May 17, 2009 at about 12:30 am near West Springfield Avenue by the Engineering Quad.

The victim was walking near Beckman Institute and was approached from behind by a group of males. One of the males struck the victim in the back of the head, causing him to fall to the ground and drop his backpack. The group of males then repeatedly punched and kicked the victim and stole his backpack. The group of males then fled the area.

Fortunately, the victim in this incident was not seriously injured.

The University of Illinois Police Department is increasing patrols as a result of this incident and is actively investigating the crime to gather additional suspect information.

Anyone with information about this incident should call the University of Illinois Police Department at 217-333-1216. Information also can be shared anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 217-373-TIPS or online at: http://www.champaigncountycrimestoppers.com/
 
Police encourage the campus community to report suspicious behavior and take actions to remove the opportunity for a crime to occur.  Individuals are reminded to use well-lit and busy sidewalks whenever possible. Also, avoid walking alone or walking near vacant lots, alleys, or construction sites.  Stay alert at all times and immediately report any suspicious activity to police. Safety tips can be found on the U. of I. Police Department Web page at http://www.police.illinois.edu/safetyresources.htm#safetytips

Stay alert at all times and immediately report suspicious activity to the police at  911 or 9-911 from campus phones or use the nearest emergency phone located around campus.
 
  Emergency Crime Alert - Armed Robbery
  The Champaign Police Department is investigating a report of an armed robbery that occurred
Thursday March 12 at about 9:35p.m.  in the 200 block of East John Street.

A female victim was walking east on John Street when she was approached by two male suspects. One suspect, wearing a white shirt, waved a hand as if motioning to someone. As the victim continued walking, the other suspect, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, ran out from behind a large bush in front of 202 E. John St. and showed a black semi-automatic handgun and told the victim to stop. The suspect wearing the shirt ran toward the victim and grabbed her by an arm. The other suspect threatened the victim with the handgun and took a small, black, wallet-sized purse.   The suspects ran south across John into the east parking lot of Beckwith Hall, 201 E. John St. The victim ran after the suspects and yelled for help. The suspect wearing the sweatshirt reportedly fired one or two shots toward the victim.  The victim, who ran into Beckwith Hall, was not injured.

The suspects are described as black, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, thin, and in their late teens to early 20s. Both were wearing blue jeans and do-rags.  

The U. of I. Police Department is increasing patrols as a result of this incident and is working with the Champaign Police Department to identify and arrest the suspects.

The department also urges victims not to challenge dangerous suspects if threatened.

Anyone with information about this incident should call the Champaign Police Department at
217-351-4545. 

Information also can be shared anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 217-373-TIPS or online at http://www.champaigncountycrimestoppers.com/  

Police encourage the campus community to report suspicious behavior and take actions to remove the opportunity for a crime to occur.  Individuals are reminded to use well-lit and busy sidewalks whenever possible. Also, avoid walking alone or walking near vacant lots, alleys, or construction sites.  Stay alert at all times and immediately report any suspicious activity to police. Safety tips can be found on the U. of I. Police Department Web page at http://www.police.illinois.edu/safetyresources.htm#safetytips
  Emergency Crime Alert - Aggravated Armed Robbery
  The University of Illinois Police Department is alerting the campus and surrounding community of several aggravated armed robberies that took place on Thursday March 5, 2009 at about 8:45p.m. near or in the 300 block of East Armory Drive, Champaign.

The Champaign Police Department is investigating this incident.

Both departments are seeking help in identifying the suspect.   The suspect approached five separate victims and asked them if they had some “weed or drugs.” He then implied that he had a gun and demanded the victims give him money.

The suspect was described as a black man, about 6 feet tall, weighing170 pounds, and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, baggy blue jeans that resembled gray sweatpants, and tennis shoes.

The suspect was described as having either very short black hair or a shaved head with no facial hair. The suspect was riding a black mountain bike. At least three of the five victims were University of Illinois students.  

Call the Champaign Police Department (217-351-4545) with any information regarding this crime. 

Information can also be shared anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 217-373-8477 or online at http://www.champaigncountycrimestoppers.com/.  
 
Police encourage the campus community to report suspicious behavior and take actions to remove the opportunity for a crime to occur.  Individuals are reminded to use well-lit and busy sidewalks whenever possible. Also, avoid walking alone or walking near vacant lots, alleys, or construction sites.  Stay alert at all times and immediately report any suspicious activity to police. Safety tips can be found on the U. of I. Police Department Web page at http://www.police.illinois.edu/safetyresources.htm#safetytips

Stay alert at all times and immediately report suspicious activity to the police at  911 or 9-911 from campus phones or use the nearest emergency phone located around campus.
 
 
Emergency Crime Alert - Armed Robbery

University of Illinois Police are investigating a report of an armed robbery that occurred on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 7:45 p.m. north of Noyes Lab (505 S. Mathews, Urbana). 

A female victim was walking eastbound on the sidewalk north of Noyes Lab when she was approached from behind by the suspect who displayed a knife and demanded her computer bag. 

The suspect took the computer bag and ran east past the Illini Union and then north. 

The suspect is described as a black male with a dark complexion, approximately 5' 10" tall and a thin build.  The suspect was wearing a dark and light colored horizontally stripped cap, a dark thigh length jacket and dark baggy pants.  The suspect had a hood pulled over his head and an item covering his face.  The knife is described as a small green handled knife with a silver blade.

UI Police are asking for the communities assistance by contacting 217-333-1216 with any information related to this case.  Information can also be shared anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 217-373-TIPS or via the web at http://www.champaigncountycrimestoppers.com/

 Police encourage the campus community to report suspicious behavior and take actions to remove the opportunity for a crime to occur.  Safety tips can be found on the UIPD web page at http://www.police.illinois.edu/safetyresources.htm#safetytips. Stay alert at all times and immediately report suspicious activity to the police at  911 or 9-911 from campus phones or use the nearest emergency phone located around campus.
Emergency Crime Alert -Trespass, Unlawful Restraint and Burglary

The Champaign Police Department is investigating an incident of trespass, unlawful restraint and burglary in the 50 block of East Healey Street. 

A woman who lives in an apartment was awakened by an intruder at 4:13 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2009. The suspect bound her hands behind her back and stole cash and a cell phone.  The suspect fled the area.  There is no detailed description of the male suspect. 

Police are asking for the communities assistance by contacting 217-351-4545 with any information related to this case. Information can also be shared anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 217-373-TIPS or via the web at http://www.champaigncountycrimestoppers.com/

Police encourage the campus community to report suspicious behavior and take actions to remove the opportunity for a crime to occur. Safety tips can be found on the UIPD web page at http://www.police.illinois.edu/safetyresources.htm#safetytips
   

 
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