Crime of the Week
Crime of the week 2/6/23
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On January 23, 2023, at approximately 11:30 A.M. Decatur Police were dispatched to the 1900 block of E Pythian in reference to a home invasion.
Upon arrival Decatur Police spoke to two victims who advised they were inside a residence when two suspects entered the house unannounced. At gunpoint, one of the suspects demanded money from the victims. The victims handed the suspects an undisclosed amount of money. The suspects then ran out the house and were observed getting in a burnt orange 4-dr sedan that drove away E/B towards 22nd street.
The first suspect was described as a b/m, heavier set, 5’11” tall, wearing a black hooded shirt. This suspect was observed holding a silver-colored handgun in one hand and a black colored handgun in the other.
The second suspect was a b/m, wearing a ski mask.
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 03/17/15
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 03/09/2015, at approximately 5:00 p.m. a burglary occurred at Interior Specialty Construction, 880 E. Pershing Rd. An unknown suspect, entered the chain link fence surrounding the business sometime during the evening or early morning, and took several power tools from a trailer located on the parking lot.
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this crime. If you have any information about this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 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. Crime Stoppers will also pay cash for information that leads to an arrest of any person responsible for a felony crime in Macon County.
News Release 03/03/15
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 02/16/2015, at approximately 4:18 P.M., a forgery occurred at Walgreen’s, 1311 N. Rt. 48. Two suspects one an Hispanic male, 35-40 years of age, approximately 6’00 foot, medium build, short brown hair and goatee passed a fake $100.00 dollar bill to the cashier. The other suspect an Hispanic female 30-45 years of age, approximately 5’05, medium build and long Black hair attempted to pass another fake $100.00 bill to a separate cashier, and was unsuccessful. This type of forgery has occurred on other occasions and all businesses are encouraged to be on the lookout for subjects attempting to pass fake bills.
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this crime. If you have any information about this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 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. Crime Stoppers will also pay cash for information that leads to an arrest of any person responsible for a felony crime in Macon County.
News Release 2/23/15
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 01/01/2015, at approximately 3:00 A.M., a burglary occurred at Express Tobacco, 1101 N. Rt. 48. Suspects forced entry to the business and stole cigarettes. The suspects were driving an 80’s, silver in color truck, possibly a Dodge pickup. At this time, the suspects are unknown.
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this crime. If you have any information about this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 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. Crime Stoppers will also pay cash for information that leads to an arrest of any person responsible for a felony crime in Macon County.
