Crime of the Week

Crime of the Week 07/01/2026

The Decatur Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in solving this week’s Crime of the Week.

Detectives are currently investigating a burglary that occurred during the early morning hours of June 29, 2026, at the CVS located at 570 North Fairview Avenue.

Responding officers discovered two shattered glass door panes. Investigators believe a brick was used to break the glass, allowing the suspect to gain entry into the business.

Surveillance footage captured an individual of unknown race wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black face mask, black shoes, and white gloves while carrying a black pillowcase or bag. After entering the business, the suspect walked to the cash register before leaving a short time later. The suspect was last seen walking southbound along the west side of the business.

Photos of the suspect can be viewed on the Crime Stoppers website.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Decatur Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 217-424-2734 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS. When contacting Crime Stoppers, be sure to obtain a tip number for your records.

Past Crimes of the Week

Crime of the Week 03/18/2026

The Decatur Police Department is asking for your help with this week’s Crime of the Week.

On multiple occasions in March 2026, the same suspect entered a business located at 1315 North Water Street and stole several items before leaving the area.

The suspect is described as a Black male in his mid-40s, wearing an oversized tan coat and blue jeans. Investigators have obtained a still image of the suspect from security footage, which is available for viewing on the Crimestoppers website.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Decatur Police Criminal Investigations Division at 217-424-2734 or Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS.

Crime of the Week 3/11/2026

The Decatur Police Department is asking for your help with this week’s Crime of the Week.

On March 8th, 2026, at approximately 3:10 a.m., officers responded to the 500 block of South Boyd Street for a vehicular hijacking.

The victim told officers he was sitting in his parked Buick sedan when a black sedan, possibly a Hyundai, pulled up next to him. A younger Black male passenger rolled down the window and pointed a black Glock-style handgun with an extended magazine and weapon-mounted light, ordering the victim out of the vehicle.

After demanding money, the suspect got into the Buick and fled the scene. Both vehicles were last seen traveling south on Boyd Street and west on Tuttle Street.

The victim reported there were four to five suspects in the Hyundai: one Black male and three to four white males, all believed to be 16 to 18 years old and wearing black clothing and face masks.

The stolen Buick was later recovered in the 1000 block of West Macon Street.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Decatur Police Criminal Investigations Division at 217-424-2734 or Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS.

Crime of the Week 2/25/2026

The Decatur Police Department is asking for your help with this week’s Crime of the Week.

On February 6th at approximately 4:32 a.m., Decatur Police officers were dispatched to 3745 North Woodford in reference to a burglary.

Around 4:29 a.m., two subjects were seen approaching the business from the east. One suspect struck the front door with a sledgehammer, shattering the glass. Both suspects then entered the store and used a crowbar and sledgehammer in an attempt to break into gaming machines. Significant damage was caused, and money was taken from the business.

Suspect one is described as a Black male with a light complexion, approximately 150 pounds, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, a black face mask, and carrying a black backpack.

Suspect two is described as possibly a White male, approximately 200 pounds, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and a black face mask.

This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Decatur Police Criminal Investigations Division at 217-424-2734, or Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS.