11/10/22
A U. of I. student reported that a package had been stolen around 2:30 p.m. Nov. 1 after it had been delivered to the mail area of his apartment in the 500 block of Bash Court, Champaign. The retail value of the package is $229.
At 3:25 p.m. Monday, police received a call from an unknown person demanding payment in the form of virtual currency or he was going to harm a specific U. of I. student. Police contacted the student against whom the threats were made and provided resources. The investigation is ongoing.
Please note: Those arrested are presumed innocent until proved guilty, and formal charges may change as cases are adjudicated. For more information about the incidents listed here, please contact the U. of I. Police Department at 217-333-1216 or .