Crime of the Week
Past Crimes of the Week
Decatur Police Department – Crime of the Week 06/17/2026
The Decatur Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in solving this week’s Crime of the Week.
Detectives are currently investigating a shots fired incident that occurred at 1355 N IL Rout 48 on 06/14/2026 at approximately 2am.
Responding officers located 20 spent shell casings in the parking lot. Three subjects arrived at an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect was described as a b/m, tall, thin build with dreads, wearing all black.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents is encouraged to contact the Decatur Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 217-424-2734 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS.
Crime of the Week 04/29/2026
The Decatur Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying suspects involved in a series of thefts and vandalism incidents.
Detectives are currently investigating approximately 20 incidents involving the theft of headstones and vases, along with related vandalism. The damage and loss of property are estimated to total several thousand dollars.
The suspects are believed to be three individuals operating four-wheelers described as blue, red, and green in color. One of the suspects, who was riding the green four-wheeler, is described as a white male approximately 30 years of age. The other two operators appeared to be significantly younger.
In one incident, the suspects were observed traveling northbound through the Pilgrim Lutheran Church parking lot.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents is encouraged to contact the Decatur Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 217-424-2734 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS.
Crime of the Week 04/15/2026
The Decatur Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in solving this week’s Crime of the Week.
On March 18, 2026, officers responded to a residential burglary in the 1300 block of East Locust Street. Upon arrival, officers learned that an unknown suspect had broken two windows to gain entry into the residence.
The victim later reported that a Black male suspect returned to the residence and brought back most of the stolen items, with the exception of a cellular phone.
The suspect is described as having a distinct star tattoo on his forehead, located between his eyes. He is also believed to possibly reside in the 1400 block of East Locust Street.
Digital photos of the suspect are available on the Crime Stoppers website.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Decatur Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 217-424-2734 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS.
