The Daily Illini police blotter for July 13
July 14, 2020
Champaign
Theft of lost/mislaid property was reported on the 00 block of East Green Street around 9:26 p.m. on Saturday. According to the report, a man left his wallet at Maize Mexican Grill and was later unable to recover it.
Theft over $500, credit card fraud, and deceptive practices were reported on the 2600 block of North Prospect Avenue around 5 p.m. on Saturday. According to the report, the victim’s wallet was stolen at a Walmart Super Center. Her credit cards were then used fraudulently.
University
Deceptive practices were reported by a University employee on Thursday. According to the report, the victim received an email from an individual he believed to be a colleague. In the email, the unknown offender requested the victim buy them gift cards claiming to later reimburse them. The victim then purchased approximately $4,400 in gift cards when they were alerted by a store clerk of the fraud.
Theft under $500 was reported on 700 South Gregory Street between noon and 3 p.m. on Wednesday. According to the report, a University graduate reported that a package was delivered to him in his apartment lobby. When he found the package, the contents were removed. The estimated cost of the contents are $30.
Urbana
Burglary from a motor vehicle was reported on the 100 block of East University Avenue around 5:41 p.m. on Sunday. According to the report, the victim was at NU Med when an unknown offender stole his skateboard from the back of his truck.
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Criminal damage to property was reported on the 2000 block of South Philo Road around 5:31 p.m. on Sunday. According to the report, the unknown offender caused damage to the victim’s vehicle at Jackpot Food Mart.