Attempted Robbery and Battery

The University of Illinois Police Department is investigating an attempted robbery and battery that occurred on January 31, 2010 at approximately 3:40 a.m. in the 1400 block of West Green Street, Urbana (map).

The victim was walking westbound on the sidewalk in front of the Illini Union when he was passed by two other individuals walking eastbound.  One of these individuals bumped into the victim.  These offenders threatened the victim and unsuccessfully demanded money.  The offenders removed the victim’s eyeglasses and battered the victim causing a cut to the lip.  The offenders then left the area walking eastbound.

The offenders were described as black males between the ages of 18 and 22 and approximately 6 feet tall.  One offender was slender with a hair pick stuck in his hair and wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt with gothic style writing containing the word PARK or PLACE.  The other offender was heavier wearing a dark shirt with a puffy dark colored vest and dark hat.

Anyone with information about these incidents 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/   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.

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