Champaign man accused of armed break-in

URBANA – A Champaign man is accused of an armed robbery last month.

Harvey Peter Blakely, 43, who listed an address in the 1600 block of Williamsburg Drive, was arraigned and pleaded innocent Friday to charges of armed robbery and robbery.

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