Crime of the Week
Crime of the Week 11-20-23
****WINCH HAS BEEN RECOVERED****
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On October 20th, 2023 Decatur Police were dispatched to the 1000 block of W. Cerro Gordo in reference to a theft.
Officers were informed that sometime in the evening of October 19th or the early morning hours of October 20th an unknown suspect(s) stole a winch from this block. This winch was a Cues brand, “A” frame style, that weighed close to 200lbs.
A photo of a winch similar to what was stolen can be seen on Decaturcrimestoppers.com under the crime of the week tab. (photo 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 02/25/20
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
There have been some auto burglaries in the area of 200 W. Spring St. The Decatur Police Department has obtained surveillance photos of the suspect. If you recognize or have any information regarding the suspect please contact Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS or the Decatur Police Department Detective Bureau, at 424-2734.
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 01/17/20
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On July 5, 2018 at approximately 12:39am, Decatur Police Officers responded to shots fired in the 1200 block of East Whitmer.
On arrival, they located a gunshot victim laying in the driveway of 1245 E Whitmer St., who was deceased. The investigation revealed that the victim was attending a large party at the residence and was shot in the driveway. No suspect was 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 12/13/19
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 1145 E. Cantrell St., in reference to a gunshot victim.
On arrival, officers determined that the victim had been taken to St. Mary’s and the victim was deceased.
Officers interviewed witnesses who advised, a suspect in all Black clothing with goggle like glasses over his eyes shot the victim. Witnesses told officers that the suspect was driving a Gold four door sedan and fled West on Cantrell St., after shooting the victim.
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.

