Champaign Police are investigating two armed robberies that occurred near campus this week, according to a Crime Alert issued late Saturday afternoon.

The first happened in the 300 block of East Clark Street at approximately 6:10 a.m. on Thursday. The offender, who is described as a 17-year-old black male. He is approximately 5-foot-6, thin and was wearing a burgundy baseball cap. According to the report, he pointed a gun at the victim and took personal belongings.

The second incident occurred in the 100 block of South Fourth Street in at approximately 7:30 a.m. Saturday. The offender is described as a 20-year-old black male, who is 5-foot-9 and about 150 pounds. According to the report, an offender wielded a silver revolver with tape around the handle but was unsuccessful in his robbery attempt. He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, a white t-shirt and blue jeans while riding a red bicycle.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Champaign Police at 351-4545 or Crime Stoppers at 373-TIPS (8477).