The Decatur Police Department needs your help with this week’s Crime of the Week.

On February 5th, DPD Officers were dispatched to 2195 N Oakland Ave reference to a Burglary.

Upon arrival DPD Officers observed the front window of the business to be shattered by a large rock. Video surveillance from the business showed a subject wearing dark pants, dark puffer style coat, white gloves and black facial covering enter the store. The subject stole US currency and other merchandise. Photos of the subject are attached below.

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.

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.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help with this week’s Crime of the Week.

On January 18th, 2026, at approximately 4:01 a.m., officers with the Decatur Police Department responded to the 200 block of S. Maffit Street regarding a report of a person shot.

Upon arrival, officers located a 46-year-old male suffering from at least one apparent gunshot wound. The individual was transported to Decatur Memorial Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

This incident remains an active investigation, and detectives continue to pursue additional information. 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.

The Decatur Police Department is asking for the public’s help with this week’s Crime of the Week.

On January 5th, 2026, around 11:50 a.m., officers responded to a shots-fired call at North Summit and West Harrison. Officers found nine spent shell casings and damage to a nearby home.

Surveillance video shows the passenger of a white Jeep Grand Cherokee firing multiple shots at a black sedan as it pulled into a driveway. Investigators believe the suspects were at a nearby gas station before the incident.

Photos of the suspects and vehicle are shown below.

This remains an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS. Tips are anonymous, and a cash reward is offered for information leading to an arrest

The Decatur Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in solving this week’s Crime of the Week.

On December 11, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Decatur Police Officers were dispatched to the intersection of East Hickory Street and North Lowber Street in reference to a shots-fired call. Upon arrival, officers located one live round and sixteen spent shell casings in the 1400 block of North Lowber Street.

Surveillance footage from the area shows a white Toyota Camry traveling southbound on North Lowber Street. The vehicle stopped briefly, at which time automatic gunfire can be heard. The vehicle then continued southbound on North Lowber Street before turning eastbound onto Grand Avenue.

A photo of the suspect vehicle is available on the Crime Stoppers website under the “Crime of the Week” tab.

This incident remains an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information related to this crime is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS (8477). Tips can be provided anonymously, and Crime Stoppers will pay for information that leads to an arrest.

The Decatur Police Department is asking for your help in solving this week’s Crime of the Week.

On 12/04/2025 at approximately 0152 hours Officers responded to 520 S. Main reference a shots fired detail. At 560 S Greenwood Officers located 9 shell casing. Witnesses advised the driver of a black dodge charger or similar style vehicle fire multiple shots out the driver side window and proceeded northbound on S Greenwood. The vehicle continued NB onto N Church St.

Officers reviewed video surveillance of the vehicle turning onto Greenwood from Spring St. Approximately 11 shots can be heard coming from the vehicle before it proceeded north bound. Officers were not able to identify the type of vehicle or the driver from the surveillance footage.

Officers located a possible suspect vehicle at 572 S Church St, however there is no other suspect information at this time.

This case remains an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information about this crime, contact Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS. You can remain completely anonymous, and Crime Stoppers will pay for information that leads to an arrest.

The Decatur Police Department is asking for your help in solving this week’s Crime of the Week.

On November 19th, Decatur Police Officers responded to an overnight burglary at 1270 North Main Street. Security footage shows four Black male juveniles approaching the business on foot at approximately 3:00 a.m. One suspect, wearing a gray hoodie and dark pants, used what appeared to be a hammer to break a window on the east side of the building. Two additional juveniles—one wearing a black coat, black pants, a black ski mask, and green gloves, and another wearing a black coat, gray pants, black shoes with white soles, and a black ski mask—entered through the broken window.

Once inside, the suspects stole several items of merchandise and caused approximately eight hundred dollars in damage before fleeing southbound on foot. Photos of the suspects can be viewed on the Crime Stoppers website.

This case remains an active and ongoing investigation. The Decatur Police Department urges anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS. You can remain completely anonymous, and Crime Stoppers will pay for information that leads to an arrest.

The Decatur Police Department is asking for your help in solving this week’s Crime of the Week.

On October 22nd, Decatur Police responded to a burglary at 620 East Garfield. Video shows two suspects wearing masks approaching the school on foot from the north.

One suspect is described as taller with a thin build, wearing dark clothing and white shoes. The second suspect was shorter, dressed in all black with dark shoes.

The taller suspect used a brick to break a window, and the shorter suspect crawled inside, taking a lock box containing cash before both fled on foot.

If you have any information about this burglary, call Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS. You can remain completely anonymous, and Crime Stoppers will pay $500 or more for information leading to an arrest.

The Decatur Police Department is asking for your help in solving this week’s Crime of the Week.

At approximately 01:20 on September 7th, 2025, Decatur Police Officers responded to a Burglary at 251 N 22nd St. Video surveillance at the business showed a large concrete stone being thrown through the front door glass granting two suspects access to the store. The suspects entered the store and stole an unknown amount of merchandise.

The first suspect can be described as a black female, wearing a black sweatshirt, black shorts and blue medical mask.

The second suspect can be described as wearing a black jacket with a fur lined hood, black pants, black mask and armed with what appeared to be a large kitchen knife.

Photos are available on the Crime Stoppers website under the Crime of the Week tab.

If you have any information about this crime, please contact Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS. You can remain completely anonymous, and Crime Stoppers will pay $500 or more for information that leads to an arrest in this case. 

The Decatur Police Department is asking for your help in solving this week’s Crime of the Week.

On September 10^th, 2025, Decatur Police Officers responded to the 500 block of S Church St in reference to a shooting incident.  Upon arrival Officers located a b/m who had sustained a non- life-threatening gunshot wound to his leg.

A witness stated they heard approximately 6 gunshots and observed a b/m, 17-22 years of age exit a silver 4 door sedan just before the incident.  A dark colored pick-up truck was seen fleeing the scene at the same time as the silver sedan.  Another witness stated 2 other b/m’s were also observed fleeing the scene just after the incident.

If you have any information about this crime, please contact Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS. You can remain completely anonymous, and Crime Stoppers will pay $500 or more for information that leads to an arrest in this case.