Police Arrest Suspect for Shooting and Two Armed Robberies
On Thursday, September 16, 2021, at approximately 11:22 p.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the Blue Star 2 convenience store in the 900 block of West Bradley Avenue for the report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned a male produced a handgun, which he pointed at the clerk and demanded money from the […]
Police Investigating Attempted Robbery, Seek Public Assistance Identifying Suspect
On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at approximately 5:25 a.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the Circle K gas station in the 1300 block of South Mattis Avenue for the report of an attempted robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned a male subject arrived on foot from the west, entered the business and demanded money from the […]
Police Investigating Armed Robbery, Seek Public Assistance Identifying Suspect
On March 22, 2020, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the Circle K gas station located at 1501 North Neil Street for a reported armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned a male subject entered the business, displayed a black handgun, and demanded money and cigarettes from the clerk. After obtaining an undisclosed amount […]
UPDATE: Arrest Made in Gas Station Armed Robbery Investigation
Today, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Champaign Police arrested Derrick Cox, 48, of Champaign, for his involvement in a recent armed robbery to the Circle K gas station located in the 1500 block of North Neil Street. Cox was arrested at the intersection of Hedge Road and Bradley Avenue following a brief foot pursuit. A pellet […]
Police Seek Suspect in Armed Robbery
On August 13, at approximately 10:34 p.m., Champaign Police Officers responded to the Circle K gas station, located at 1713 W. John St., for a reported Armed Robbery. According to reports, a male subject entered the location at approximately 10:30 p.m. and held the clerks at gunpoint, stealing two packs of cigarettes and an undisclosed […]