Crime of the Week
Crime of the Week 10-16-23
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On October 10th, 2023 Decatur Police were dispatched to JD Properties located at 145 E Decatur in reference to a previous burglary. Officers arrived on scene and spoke to employees who advised an unknown individual stole a check from the drop box at this location.
Officers viewed surveillance cameras which showed an individual approach the the business on October 9th at approximately 12:40 A.M. This suspect opened the liftable slot where he placed glue mouse traps down the chute. The suspect used these mouse traps to retrieve checks or money orders from the drop box.
This suspect appears to be a male wearing a red and black hoodie, with the hood pulled over his head and black colored flip flops that contain white writing. The suspect was observed driving a dark colored SUV.
Pictures of the suspect can be observed 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.
Past Crimes of the Week
News Release 10/5/20
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On September 14, 2019 at approximately 5:00PM, Decatur Police Officers responded to a shots fired call located in the 1100 Block of E Cantrell.
On arrival, they located a gunshot victim, later identified as Christopher Stone who was deceased. The investigation revealed Christopher was attending a gender reveal party when a driver in an older model Sedan rode by and committed the shooting. The driver of this Sedan was last seen driving west on Cantrell after the shooting.
Witnesses described the driver of the Sedan to be a b/m, thin build, wearing a bandana over his face. No suspect has been identified.
If you have any information regarding this homicide, please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS. You do not have to give your name. Crime Stoppers will pay $500 dollars or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week. Thank you.
News Release 9/28/20
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this weeks crime of the week.
On July 25th, 2020 at approximately 7:00AM Decatur Police responded to Contractors Recycled Material; located at 2290 N Woodford, In reference to an aggravated robbery.
Upon arrival officers spoke to two victims who advised they were robbed by a suspect who implied he had a gun. The victim’s advised the suspect threatened each of their lives and forced them to hand over an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect took the money as well as one of the victim’s vehicles and fled the area south on Woodford street prior to police arrival. This vehicle would later be recovered the following day in the 200 block of W Packard. No suspect has been identified
The victims described the suspect as a b/m, between 35-45 years of age, approximately 5’8” and 180lbs. The suspect was described by both victims to have a deep sounding voice.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Decatur Police Criminal Investigations Division at (217)424-2734 or you may call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS. You do not have to give your name. Crime Stoppers will pay $500 dollars or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week. Thank you.
News Release 9/21/20
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On September 22, 2019 at approximately 1:35pm, Decatur Police Officers responded to a shots fired call located in the 900 block of N Morgan.
On arrival, they located a gunshot victim, who was deceased. The investigation revealed a passenger in a gold Colored Chevrolet Trailblazer committed the shooting. Witnesses described the passenger of this Trailblazer to be a b/m wearing a mask. No suspect was identified.
If you have any information regarding this homicide, please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS. You can also contact Det. Hall directly at 542-3443. You do not have to give your name. Crime Stoppers will pay $500 dollars or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week. Thank you.
