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Crime of the Week
Crime of the Week 1/28/2026
The Decatur Police Department needs your help with this week’s Crime of the Week.
On January 6th 2026 at about 0903AM, DPD Officers were dispatch to 1240 N Main St reference a Burglary.
Employees reported a w/m subject entered the facility, by jumping over their enclosed fence on January 2nd 2026 at about 7PM. The subject arrived at the property from the southeast.
Employees stated the subject was seen on surveillance footage using a crowbar to break into the front door to the warehouse. There was additional damage caused to 3 other doors inside the business. The suspect stole several tools while inside the business.
The suspect was a w/m, wearing a mask, dark coat, light colored pants and was carrying a black and gold “Jordan” back pack at the time of the incident.
This incident remains an active investigation. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 217-424-2734 or Crime Stoppers at 217-423-8477.
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