URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – Urbana patrol officers responded to Kinch St. and Michigan Ave. for a report of a suspect attempting to lure a child by offering candy. The child, who was walking home from school around 3:30 p.m., ignored the repeated questions from the suspect and safely made it to their residence and notified a parent who contacted police.
Urbana Police patrol officers and detectives were summoned and canvassed the area. The suspect is described as a male driving a dark or black SUV. If any resident has any video surveillance footage from the 2000, 2100, 2200, or 2300 block of E. Michigan, they are asked to contact the Urbana Police Department non-emergency number, 217-384-2320.
Urbana Police Department patrol officers will provide extra patrol to all schools during both arrival and dismissal times moving forward. Urbana Police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 217-384-2320. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers at 217-373-TIPS.