Crime of the Week
Crime of the Week 5-22-23
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On May 4th, 2023 Decatur Police responded to Premier Auto Sales located at 1140 West Pershing in reference to a burglary.
Officers arrived on scene and observed forced entry to the business. Through the investigation it was determined during the early morning hours on this date two suspects forced entry to the business and stole several items which consisted of numerous car keys, dealer license plates, and a vehicle which was later recovered.
A nearby surveillance camera captured the suspects on the lot. The first suspect is wearing all black clothing with an unknown design on the left pant leg. The second suspect is wearing a dark colored jacket with light colored pants.
To view a photo of these suspects, please go to decaturcrimestoppers.com and click on the wanted faces tab (Picture 23-3).
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 10/13/16
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 10/03/16, at 8:15am it was reported that a Burglary occurred to Helen’s Corner Thrift Store, at 1985 E. Eldorado St. This burglary occurred sometime between the hours of 7:30pm, on 10/02/16 and 8:00am, on 10/03/16. Three suspects described as a White male, Black male and an unknown race male forced entry to the business and took several items. The three males all appear to be in their teens and were last seen fleeing the scene, Southeast over a wooden fence belonging to the business.
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 09/21/16
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 09/05/16, at 9:00pm an Armed Robbery occurred in the area of 2400 E. William St. An employee of Pizza Hut was delivering pizza when he was robbed at gunpoint. The suspect was described as a Black male, approximately 24 years of age, 6’00 foot tall, 160 pounds, medium dreadlock hair wearing Black pants and a Black zip up hooded sweat shirt. The suspect displayed a Chrome semi-automatic handgun and took money and personal items from the victim.
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 08/08/16
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 07/24/16, at 8:00am it was reported that several vehicles were burglarized, in the North parking lot of 1705 S. Country Club Rd. (Timber Cove Apartments). These burglaries occurred sometime between the hours of 10:00pm, on 07/23/16 and 8:00am, on 07/24/16. An unknown suspect or suspects forced entry to the vehicles and removed personal items belonging to the owners.
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.
