CHAMPAIGN – Crimestoppers and Champaign police are asking for help solving a robbery in north Champaign.

On Friday, Jan. 22, about 1:30 a.m., a man and woman were sitting in a parked vehicle in the 1100 block of North Hickory Street in Champaign, when they were approached by two men who displayed guns. The woman ran from the vehicle. The robbers took property from the male victim, then ran south.

The first was described as black, in his 20s, about 5 feet 11 inches tall, 180 pounds, wearing a gray sweatshirt, blue jeans and a winter face mask. The second robber was also described as black, in his 20s, about 5 feet 6 inches tall, 150 pounds, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.

If you have any information regarding this crime, call Crimestoppers at 217- 373-TIPS 217-373-8477. Information can also be sent by anonymous Web tip by going to www.373tips.com or by sending an anonymous cell phone text that says Tip397 plus the information to CRIMES (274637). Callers do not have to give their names or appear in court and the information they provide is confidential.

Crimestoppers will pay a reward if the information leads to an arrest. Cash rewards are also paid for information on other felony crimes or fugitives in the Champaign County area.