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Crime of the Week

Crime of the Week 09/08/2025

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

On September 4th, 2025, Decatur Police Officers responded to the area of S Franklin St and E Macon St reference a stabbing incident.  Upon arrival Officers spoke with the 23year old victim.  The victim stated while walking in the area two (2) black males attempted to fight him on the south side of the Law Enforcement Center.

The 23-year-old stated that one of the black males produced a knife from his pocket and stated he was going to kill the 23-year-old. The black male proceeded to stab him one time in the back before both of the black males fled the area westbound on E Macon St.

The victim described the suspect who stabbed him as wearing black and white pants, a black hooded sweatshirt, and wearing a black mask with a white design, approximately five (5) foot ten (10) inches tall, and weighed approximately 180-200 pounds.

The second suspect was a black male also wearing black and white pants, a black hooded sweatshirt, and had a tall natural hair style approximately five (5) foot ten (10) inches tall, and weighed approximately 180-200 pounds.

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.

Past Crimes of the Week

Crime of the week 8-5-24

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.

 

On July 30th, 2024 Decatur Police responded to Dollar General located at 969 E Eldorado in reference to a burglary.  Police arrived on scene and observed forced entry to the sliding glass doors.   No suspects were located inside.

Security cameras were observed which captured three individuals standing outside on this date in the early morning hours. One individual forces entry to the business while the other two stood as lookouts.  Two of the suspects were observed entering the business and removing cash registers.

 

The first suspect was observed to be a white male or female, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, with the hood up, white shorts and black tennis shoes with three white stripes.

The second suspect was observed wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, with the hood pulled up, black jeans with rips in them and white tennis shoes.

 

Pictures of the suspects can be observed below.   (Photos Below)

 

If you have any information regarding this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS.  You do not have to give your name.  Crime Stoppers will pay $500 or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week.  Thank you.

Crime of the week 7-22-24

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.

 

On July 10th, 2024 at approximately 4:30 A.M.  Decatur Police were dispatched to the 600 block of N Cove Ct. in reference to a shooting.  Police arrived at the residence and observed a male victim who was beaten and had sustained several gunshot wounds.  The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for his injuries.  Officers spoke to the victim who was unable to provide any suspect information.

 

If you have any information regarding this shooting, please call Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS.  You do not have to give your name.  Crime Stoppers will pay $500 or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week.  Thank you.

Crime of the Week 7-1-24

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.

 

On June 24th, 2024 Decatur Police were dispatched to Decatur Masonic Temple located at 244 W William in reference to a burglary.  Police arrived on scene and observed forced entry to the west side entrance of the building.

Officers checked the building and observed no suspects inside. A witness observed two white suspects on bicycles near the west side of the building prior to police arrival. One suspect was observed to have long blonde hair.

 

The suspect(s) removed various items which included books, swords, and trophies that belonged to several different Masonry Chapters.

 

If you have any information regarding this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS.  You do not have to give your name.  Crime Stoppers will pay $500 or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week.  Thank you.

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