Crime of the Week
Crime of the Week 6/23/25
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
During the early morning hours of June 17th, officers responded to a reported burglary at a convenience store located at 1101 N IL Route 48. Upon arrival, officers discovered the front window adjacent to the main entrance had been removed. No individuals were located inside the premises.
Surveillance footage captured two suspects approaching the store from the southwest. One suspect used a large rock to break the window near the front door, allowing both individuals to enter the business. The suspects stole approximately $140 worth of merchandise before fleeing northwest on foot.
Suspect Descriptions:
- Suspect #1: Described as a Black male wearing a dark blue jacket with a white/gray hood, black “Puma” sweatpants featuring a white ring around the left pant leg, and grey/white Jordan Retro 6 sneakers. He was also carrying a blue backpack and wore a light-colored face mask and gloves.
- Suspect #2: Described as a Black male wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and black boots. This individual carried a white plastic bag and also wore a light-colored face mask and gloves.
Photographs of the suspects can be viewed below.
If you have any information regarding this burglary, 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
Crime of the week 2/14/22
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On January 7th, 2022, at approximately 2:15 P.M. Decatur Police responded to Woodmound Plaza located in the 3700 block of N Woodford in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and observed numerous shell casings of various calibers scattered in the parking lot.
A victim would show up at a local hospital with non life threatening injuries. This victim was uncooperative with police.
Officers spoke to witnesses on scene who were able to describe one of the shooters as a B/M, 5’8”, thin build, wearing a black colored ski mask. The suspect was observed driving a dark colored Toyota sedan with dark colored rims. An image of this suspect from a surveillance camera can be seen on the wanted faces tab (22-2).
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 1/24/22
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On January 3rd 2022, at approximately 3:00P.M. Decatur Police responded to the intersection of N Water / E Waggoner in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and observed numerous shell casings scattered in the roadway. A short time after this shooting a gunshot victim arrived at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.
The investigation revealed a black colored Chevrolet Equinox was traveling North bound on Water Street. This Chevrolet Equinox was observed to have tinted windows and a gray colored rear bumper. A front seat passenger in this Equinox was observed leaning out the window holding two handguns when he began shooting at the victim’s vehicle. The Equinox was observed driving away from the crime scene N/B on Water Street towards Garfield.
The front seat passenger of the Equinox was described as a b/m, in his 20’s, with short hair.
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 1/3/22
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On September 19th, 2021 at approximately 3:20 A.M. Decatur police responded to the 1300 block of E Walnut in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and observed two individuals sitting in a parked vehicle who were shot. One of these two individuals would not survive their injuries.
Numerous arrests were made in this investigation however we need your help with one more. Bryan C. Mcgee B/M, 22yoa, 5’7” and 175 lbs is still outstanding and has multiple warrants for his arrest. One of these warrants is for first degree murder reference this incident.
To view a photo of Bryan, please click on the “Most Wanted” tab.
If you know the whereabouts of Bryan or 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 $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest on this homicide. Thank you.
