Police respond to robbery at Urban Beauty and Fashion in Urbana

If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved, you are urged to submit a tip via this website, call the TIPS line at 217-373-TIPS, or use the free P3 Tips mobile app. Crime Stoppers doesn't want your name, just your information. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest and you will always remain 100% anonymous.

By Craig Ondevilla February 25, 2025 2:48 pm

Chambana TodayURBANA, IL (Chambana Today) - Police responded to a reported robbery at Urban Beauty and Fashion at 1502 North Cunningham Avenue in Urbana. The response occurred on February 17 and upon arrival, officers learned that five suspects entered the business, concealed items, and fled the store south toward Oakland Avenue. About 10 minutes later, the suspects returned to the business and employees attempted to block the suspects from reentering. The suspects then pepper sprayed one employee, battered another, and left the business again with more stolen merchandise. The suspects were described as five black females from 16 to 24-years-old. Their descriptions are listed as follows: Suspect 1 – pink hat, blue jacket with white fur around hood, a pink hooded sweatshirt, gray pants, and white/black shoes Suspect 2 – black jacket, white hooded sweatshirt, blue Sponge Bob Square Pants pajama pants, black boots, carrying a black purse Suspect 3 – black jacket, blue hooded sweatshirt, blue flannel pants, two toned blue tennis shoes Suspect 4 – black hooded sweatshirt, black pants with red writing and an unknown white figure Suspect 5 – orange hooded sweatshirt, red flannel pants, orange Croc style shoes, carrying a blue bag If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved, you are urged to submit a tip via champaigncountycrimestoppers.org, call the TIPS line at 217-373-TIPS, or use the free P3 Tips mobile app. Crime Stoppers doesn't want your name, just your information. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest and you will always remain 100% anonymous. CanvaPro

URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – Police responded to a reported robbery at Urban Beauty and Fashion at 1502 North Cunningham Avenue in Urbana.

The response occurred on February 17 and upon arrival, officers learned that five suspects entered the business, concealed items, and fled the store south toward Oakland Avenue. About 10 minutes later, the suspects returned to the business and employees attempted to block the suspects from reentering. The suspects then pepper sprayed one employee, battered another, and left the business again with more stolen merchandise.

The suspects were described as five black females from 16 to 24-years-old. Their descriptions are listed as follows:

Suspect 1 – pink hat, blue jacket with white fur around hood, a pink hooded sweatshirt, gray pants, and white/black shoes
Suspect 2 – black jacket, white hooded sweatshirt, blue Sponge Bob Square Pants pajama pants, black boots, carrying a black purse
Suspect 3 – black jacket, blue hooded sweatshirt, blue flannel pants, two toned blue tennis shoes
Suspect 4 – black hooded sweatshirt, black pants with red writing and an unknown white figure
Suspect 5 – orange hooded sweatshirt, red flannel pants, orange Croc style shoes, carrying a blue bag

If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved, you are urged to submit a tip via champaigncountycrimestoppers.org, call the TIPS line at 217-373-TIPS, or use the free P3 Tips mobile app. Crime Stoppers doesn’t want your name, just your information. Crime Stoppers will pay a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest and you will always remain 100% anonymous.