Crime of the Week
PSA / Crime of the week 12/12/23
The Decatur Police Department would like to inform the public of a common crime that has been occurring over the past couple of months. Recently, there have been several robberies which have occurred due to FACEBOOK marketplace transactions.
In a majority of these robberies, the victims will meet an unknown person at an unfamiliar part of town and the suspect(s) will forcibly take money or merchandise from the victim.
We would like the public to take precaution and check the profile of the individual who is either buying or selling merchandise. If you don’t feel comfortable with the profile you are looking at then terminate the transaction. Also, don’t meet strangers at private addresses and feel free to utilize the Decatur Police Department which is an E-Commerce safe zone.
As always, if you have any information regarding these robberies or any 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 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.
News Release 07/20/16
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 07/16/2016, at approximately 8:17pm multiple burglaries to Semi Trucks occurred on the lot of 1555 E. Hubbard Ave., (Clifton Moving). An unknown light skinned, Black male suspect forced entry to the Semi Trucks and took several items. The suspect was wearing a White sleeveless shirt, shorts and sandals. Also, the suspect was riding a bicycle at the time of the burglaries.
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.
