OCCURRED: Saturday, August 17, 2013 at approximately 8:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Parking Lot B-21, between Engineering Science Building and Aero Dynamics Lab, Urbana
BRIEF DETAILS:
On Saturday, August 17, 2013 at approximately 8:30 p.m. the victim was walking in parking lot B-21 when he was attacked from behind by three subjects who were riding bicycles. One subject struck the victim in the head with a black handgun and held the victim at gunpoint while a second subject searched his pockets. After taking the victim's I-card, all three rode away south on Goodwin Avenue.
The Champaign Police took a similar report at approximately 9:30 p.m. that occurred at the intersection of First and Healey, Champaign. The victim was kicked and punched by one of three subjects who were riding bicycles.
OFFENDER DESCRIPTIONS:
Suspect #1 in both incidents is described as a black male, approximately 6 feet tall, 20 to 25 years old, wearing a white crew neck t-shirt and shorts. Suspects #2 and #3 were not described, but all three suspects were riding bicycles.
Information about the race or ethnicity of alleged offenders is provided only to aid detailed descriptions that include physical stature, clothing or unusual characteristics. Racial descriptions do not, by themselves, offer a meaningful picture of an individual's appearance.
POLICE RESPONSE:
The University of Illinois and the Champaign Police Departments are working to identify and apprehend the offenders. Witnesses to this event or those with information are encouraged to contact the University of Illinois Police department at 333-1216, Champaign Police Department at 351-4545 or Crime Stoppers at 373 - TIPS (8477).
SAFETY INFORMATION:
Members of the campus community are strongly encouraged to follow these safety tips to decrease their potential for becoming a victim:
-Stay alert - call the police immediately to report suspicious activity and/or if this subject is observed.
-Trust your instincts - if it does not feel right, call for help.
-Avoid walking alone at night. Travel in groups when possible and always walk in well-lit, heavily traveled areas.
-Turn down your electronic devices. Excessive volume or use of electronic devices (iPods, PDAs, cell phones, etc.) can distract you from potential safety hazards.
-If you choose to consume alcohol, please drink moderately - remember your ability to respond is diminished by over-consumption of alcohol.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The University of Illinois, Champaign and Urbana Police Departments are collaborating to provide CrimeReports, a national crime mapping service, with up-to-date crime information. This map includes Clery crimes (homicide, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, arson and motor vehicle theft), as well as other crimes that are of concern to community members.
You can access the campus district crime map and sign up for daily, weekly, or monthly email alerts at www.CrimeReports.com. Access to the crime map is available 24 hours a day through the website or through a CrimeReports iPhone application, available for free download in the Apple iTunes store.
Information also can be shared anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 217-373-TIPS or online at:
http://www.champaigncountycrimestoppers.com/
Crimes in progress, reporting of suspicious individuals or any event requiring a police response should be reported to our regional dispatch center by calling 9-1-1.
Crime prevention information can be found on the University of Illinois Division of Public Safety website at http://www.publicsafety.illinois.edu/universitypolice/campussafety.html
Updates to crime alerts can also be found at http://www.publicsafety.illinois.edu
Information regarding our commitment to continually enhance campus safety can be found at http://www.publicsafety.illinois.edu/universitypolice/enhance.html
Jeffrey T. Christensen
Executive Director of Public Safety
Chief of Police
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign http://www.publicsafety.illinois.edu
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