Crime of the Week
Crime of the week 7-3-23
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On June 19th, 2023 at approximately 8:30 P.M. Decatur Police responded to Family Dollar located at 1315 N Water in reference to an armed robbery.
The investigation revealed two suspects entered the business with one of them being armed with a handgun. The two suspects walked behind the counter, struck an employee, and demanded money. These suspects removed an undisclosed amount of money and left the business on foot running in a N/E direction.
The first suspect who was armed with a handgun was a black male who had a white face covering. This suspect was wearing a red long sleeved shirt which had a picture of “Marilyn Monroe” on front, black pants, and white shoes.
The second suspect was a black male wearing a black mask who was dressed in all black clothing and black shoes. Both suspects were wearing white colored gloves. (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.
Past Crimes of the Week
News Release 03/22/18
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 03/19/18, at approximately 10:42 pm an armed robbery and home invasion occurred in the south parking lot of 1330 E. Wellington Way. A black male wearing a black hoodie, blue jeans, and black shoes with white accents approached the victim who was sitting in their vehicle.
The black male brandished a silver revolver and stole U.S. currency from the victim. The black male then forced the victim back to their apartment where he stole other valuable items from another victim who was inside the apartment.
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this crime. If you have any information regarding this crime, 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 02/14/18
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 02/11/18 at approximately 1:30am Decatur Police responded to a stabbing that occurred in the west alleyway of 925 N. Water St. Several black males attacked a victim after a fight began and stabbed him multiple times in the neck and torso.
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this crime. If you have any information regarding this incident or the names of the suspects who were involved in stabbing the victim when the incident occurred, 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 01/25/18
The Illinois State Police still needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 02/09/17, at 7:35pm, a Personal Injury Hit and Run Accident occurred on I72 and mile marker 148.
The suspect vehicle in this accident is possibly a 2006 to 2009 Chevy Impala with dark silver tarnished paint. The vehicle was traveling Eastbound on I72 at the intersection of I72 and mile marker 148. The suspect vehicle was in the right lane and crossed the fog line striking two pedestrians which caused serious injury to one of the pedestrians. The suspect vehicle then continued driving East on I72.
The Illinois State Police needs your help in solving this crime. If you have any information regarding this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS. You do not have to give your name. A private donor has offered $1,000.00 dollars for information that leads to an arrest on this weeks, crime of the week. Thank you.

