Champaign Police, Crime Stoppers looking for tips in fragrance theft
The theft happened on Feb. 3 at Market Place Shopping Center. Officials said that at 6:40 p.m., a woman entered the Sephora store and went directly to the fragrance area. She put several gift sets and travel sprays in her basket and then walked out with no attempt to pay for them.
Champaign Police investigating overnight shots-fired incident
The stolen items were valued at over $700.
The suspect was described as a Black woman last seen wearing a tan coat with fur around the hood, a black shirt, black leggings and brown furry boots. She entered Sephora carrying the basket she used in the theft.
Anyone who has information on the woman's identity is asked to submit their knowledge to Champaign County Crime Stoppers by calling 217-373-8477, visiting their website or using the P3 Tips app. All tips to Crime Stoppers are both anonymous and eligible for a cash reward if the tip leads to an arrest.
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