Champaign police are investigating two armed robberies that occurred the morning of Nov. 17.

The first armed robbery occurred in the 400 block of East Healey Street, where two victims were walking westward at about 2 a.m. The offender, armed with a handgun, approached the victims from behind and demanded their money and cellphones. 

The offender ran northeast from the area after taking the victims’ money.

The offender is described as a 5-foot-4 black male weighing 150 pounds. He wore a gray hooded sweatshirt pulled over his head and a red bandana partially covering his face.

The second armed robbery occurred at 2:20 a.m. in the 600 block of East Clark Street. Two victims were walking eastbound when the offender, armed with a handgun, approached them from behind and demanded the victims get on the ground and empty their pockets. The offender ran north toward University Avenue after grabbing the victims’ property.

The offender is described as 5-foot-7 black male with short hair. He was wearing a scarf partially covering his face and was wearing dark clothing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Champaign Police Department at 217-351-4545.