Crime of the Week
Crime of the Week 11-11-24
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On October 26th, 2024 at approximately 8:15 P.M. Decatur Police were dispatched to the INC Spot located at 269 W Eldorado in reference to a burglary to several motor vehicles.
Officers arrived on scene and observed numerous vehicles on the parking lot with broken windows. These vehicles contained various items of value that were taken by the suspects.
Surveillance cameras were observed which showed two black males on the lot. The first suspect is light skinned B/M, wearing a black hooded shirt with white designs on the front, grey pants, and bright yellow gloves. The second suspect is a dark-skinned B/M, wearing a blue hoodie with the hood up, blue jeans, and white shoes.
The suspects are observed driving a white colored Lincoln car.
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. 
UPDATE: The female pictured above in pictures “24-1” is involved in these burglaries as well. If you can identify her or have any information, please contact Crime Stoppers.
Past Crimes of the Week
Crime of the week 3-13-23
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On February 22nd, 2023 at approximately 12:20 A.M. Decatur Police were dispatched to the 1600 block of E Walnut in reference to a shooting.
Officers arrived on scene and observed a residence in this block to have multiple bullet defects. Officers observed numerous shell casings outside near the rear of the residence.
Nobody inside the house was struck and the occupant of the residence had no idea who would want to shoot their house.
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 2-20-23
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On February 6th, 2023, at approximately 11:15 P.M. Decatur Police were dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of South 19th Street in reference to a homicide.
Officers arrived at the house and observed a victim in the bedroom with multiple gun-shot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
A witness inside the house informed police four armed individuals, dressed in all black, forced their way inside the residence and shot the victim. These individuals then left the residence in an unknown direction.
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 $2,500 for information that leads to an arrest on this homicide. Thank you.
Crime of the week 2/6/23
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On January 23, 2023, at approximately 11:30 A.M. Decatur Police were dispatched to the 1900 block of E Pythian in reference to a home invasion.
Upon arrival Decatur Police spoke to two victims who advised they were inside a residence when two suspects entered the house unannounced. At gunpoint, one of the suspects demanded money from the victims. The victims handed the suspects an undisclosed amount of money. The suspects then ran out the house and were observed getting in a burnt orange 4-dr sedan that drove away E/B towards 22nd street.
The first suspect was described as a b/m, heavier set, 5’11” tall, wearing a black hooded shirt. This suspect was observed holding a silver-colored handgun in one hand and a black colored handgun in the other.
The second suspect was a b/m, wearing a ski mask.
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.
