Champaign Co. Crime Stoppers seeking tips in $11k credit card fraud
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Champaign County Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help in finding a man who they said committed credit card fraud at three stores in Champaign and Savoy.

Officials said that on Feb. 26, a stolen credit card was used at Menards and Rural King in Champaign and at Walmart in Savoy. The suspect purchased numerous items that included riding lawn mowers, totaling over $11,000 in value.

The suspect was recorded on surveillance footage as he made the purchases. Officials said he appeared to be a Black male who was wearing a dark blue zip-up hoodie, blue jeans, black sneakers, a tan winter hat and sunglasses. He left the stores in a white Dodge Ram van.

Anyone who knows something about this crime or the suspect’s identity is asked to contact Champaign County Crime Stoppers and submit a tip. Tipsters can call 217-373-8477, visit Crime Stoppers’ website or use the P3 Tips app.

All tips to Crime Stoppers are both anonymous and eligible for a cash reward if an arrest is made using the information provided.

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