A stolen vehicle was used in a Christmas Eve armed robbery at a Circle K in Urbana. Police are asking anyone with information to come forward.
URBANA - The Urbana Police Department is searching for a suspect in an armed robbery that occurred Christmas Eve at the Circle K at 507 W. University Ave. At approximately 10:44 p.m. Dec. 24, 2025, Urbana police were called to the convenience store after a report of a shooting with injuries. Officers arrived to find the store clerk on duty injured during the robbery. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where they were treated and remain hospitalized in stable condition. Police ask anyone with information to call 217-384-2320. Tips may be shared privately. Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers at 217-373-TIPS (217-373-8477), submit tips online at 373tips.com, or use the P3 Tips mobile app. Crime Stoppers does not use caller ID, and calls are not recorded. The suspect was described as a male wearing a black jacket, black pants, sunglasses and a face covering. The suspect arrived at and fled the scene in a vehicle later determined to be stolen. The vehicle was abandoned after the robbery and recovered by Urbana police. Police reminded the public that all individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
