Police Investigate Armed Robbery on U of I Urbana Campus

U of I Police say they'll be increasing patrols on the east side of the Urbana campus, where an armed robbery took place late Saturday night.

The robbery took place Saturday at approximately 11:30 PM on Pennsylvania Avenue near the corner of Dorner. The suspect, who appeared to have a gun in his hand, demanded cash from his victim. After getting the money, the suspect fled on foot. The victim was not hurt.

Police are looking for a white male in his early 20s, 6-foot to 6-foot-4 in height, athletically built and clean-shaven. He was wearing a dark grey athletic sweat suit with the hood pulled over his head. Anyone with information about the case should contact U of I or Urbana Police, or Champaign County Crimestoppers.

In a news release, University Police Chief Barbara O'Connor outlined tips for preventing crimes, including keeping doors and windows locked ... using well-lit and busy sidewalks where possible ... and carrying a cell phone, whistle or personal alarm to alert people if you need help.

UPDATE: This story has been corrected --- it erroneously stated that the robbery took place during the day, instead of at night.