Armed robbery at Campustown Taco Bell prompts alert from University of Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - An armed robbery that happened overnight in Campustown prompted an Illini-Alert from the University of Illinois police Tuesday.

University of Illinois Police officers were called to Taco Bell, 512 E Green St., Champaign, around 1:05 a.m. for reports of an armed robbery.

Officers learned a man had shown a weapon and tried to steal food from the restaurant before fleeing.

Officers searched the immediate area but could not find the suspect, prompting a campuswide Illini-Alert emergency notification sent to all students, faculty, and staff.

Following the on-scene investigation, it was determined that the suspect was no longer in the area, and an all-clear notification was issued.

The investigation is ongoing. University police are patrolling the area, and analysts and investigators are reviewing security camera footage and evidence collected at the scene.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the University of Illinois Police Department at 217-333-1216. Witnesses may remain anonymous by calling Champaign County Crime Stoppers at 217-373-8477 (373-TIPS), by visiting 373tips.com or by providing information through the P3 Tips mobile app available on iOS and Android. All messages to Crime Stoppers are electronically stripped of identifying information and forwarded to police by an independent third party.