Crime of the Week

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