Crime of the Week
Past Crimes of the Week
Crime of the Week 6-5-23
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On May 26th, 2023 Decatur Police were made aware of an attempted theft to an ATM machine which occurred at Coffee Connection located at 2505 N Main Street. Officers arrived on scene and observed damaged to the door of the ATM consistent with pry marks.
Surveillance footage was observed and showed the suspects pulling up to the ATM on Sunday, May 21st, 2023 at 12:30 A.M. The suspects arrived driving a gray colored 4 door sedan. The suspects can be seen wearing mostly black colored clothing, masks, and blue surgical gloves.
Both of the suspects prying on the ATM appear to be light skinned black males. To view a photo of the suspects please go to Decaturcrimestoppers.com and click on the wanted faces tab. (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 5-22-23
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On May 4th, 2023 Decatur Police responded to Premier Auto Sales located at 1140 West Pershing in reference to a burglary.
Officers arrived on scene and observed forced entry to the business. Through the investigation it was determined during the early morning hours on this date two suspects forced entry to the business and stole several items which consisted of numerous car keys, dealer license plates, and a vehicle which was later recovered.
A nearby surveillance camera captured the suspects on the lot. The first suspect is wearing all black clothing with an unknown design on the left pant leg. The second suspect is wearing a dark colored jacket with light colored pants.
To view a photo of these suspects, please go to decaturcrimestoppers.com and click on the wanted faces tab (Picture 23-3).
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 5/1/23
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On April 17th, 2023 Decatur Police were made aware of a theft of several air conditioning units in the 300 block of W Prairie. These thefts occurred at several different businesses and residences in this block.
The thefts would likely to have occurred sometime after April 10th and there is no suspect information.
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.
