Crime of the Week
Crime of the week 2-20-23
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On February 6th, 2023, at approximately 11:15 P.M. Decatur Police were dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of South 19th Street in reference to a homicide.
Officers arrived at the house and observed a victim in the bedroom with multiple gun-shot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
A witness inside the house informed police four armed individuals, dressed in all black, forced their way inside the residence and shot the victim. These individuals then left the residence in an unknown direction.
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 $2,500 for information that leads to an arrest on this homicide. Thank you.
Past Crimes of the Week
News Release 04/20/16
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
Recently there have been multiple car burglaries in the area of 1800 E. Moore St. Unknown suspect(s) entered victim’s vehicles and removed personal items and power tools. These burglaries occurred in the early morning hours.
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving these crimes. If you have any information regarding these crimes, 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 03/24/16
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 03/23/16, at approximately 10:30 AM., an Armed Robbery occurred in the 700 block of West King St. The suspect a White male dressed in all Black, wearing a Black Ski Mask approached a female victim walking West on the North side of the sidewalk. The suspect was described as having Hazel eyes, 20-30 years of age, 130-140 pounds and approximately 5’03 in height. The White male had a Black handgun and took money from the victim. The suspect then fled the scene on foot, Northbound on the west side of 732 W. King St.
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 02/23/16
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 02/18/16, at approximately 07:55 pm., a Home Invasion occurred in the 1300 block of East Condit St. Three young Black males possibly in their teens, forced entry to a residence and battered a disabled elderly male. One of the suspects held a gun on the elderly male, while one of the other suspects removed items from the residence. The third suspect acted as a lookout. The suspects then fled the residence in an unknown direction on foot.
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this violent crime, against an elderly citizen. 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.
