Crime of the Week

Crime of the Week 12/10/2025

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.

Past Crimes of the Week

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 24^th, 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.

Crime of the Week 6-10-24

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

On June 2^nd, 2024 at approximately 11:55 P.M. Decatur Police responded to Express Tobacco located at 1101 N IL Rt. 48 in reference to a burglary. Officers arrived on scene and observed forced entry to a window of this building. Officers checked the business and observed no one inside. Various merchandise along with an undisclosed amount of US currency was missing.

Surveillance cameras captured two suspects inside the business. Both suspects were wearing facial coverings and appear to be male. The first suspect is wearing a black under armor sweatshirt, blue jeans along with a black colored cross body satchel. The second suspect is wearing a black t-shirt with a dark gray hooded shirt underneath, black adidas pants with white stripes on the sides, and a multi-colored backpack.

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