Crime of the Week
Crime of the Week 4-15-24
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On March 29th, 2024 at approximately 2:54 A.M. Decatur Police responded to Tandoori Express located at 1371 N IL Rt. 48 in reference to a burglary. Officers arrived on scene and observed the glass on the front door to be shattered by a large chunk of concrete. No suspects were located inside the business.
Security footage from a nearby business shows an individual who appears to be male (unknown race) wearing a gray hooded shirt, jeans, and white shoes enter the business through the damaged front door. This suspect was later observed exiting the business carrying a television.
Taken from the business was a 70” Samsung television among other items which include several business checks. These stolen checks were later attempted to be cashed at local banks in Decatur.
The suspect who was on camera attempting to cash the stolen checks is a w/m, driving a black Pontiac Grand Prix with a temporary Illinois Registration. (Photo of suspect and vehicle below)
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 03/06/17
The Illinois State Police needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 02/09/17, at 7:35pm, a Personal Injury Hit and Run Accident occurred on I72 and mile marker 148.
The suspect vehicle in this accident is possibly a 2006 to 2009 Chevy Impala with dark silver tarnished paint. The vehicle was traveling Eastbound on I72 at the intersection of I72 and mile marker 148. The suspect vehicle was in the right lane and crossed the fog line striking two pedestrians which caused serious injury to one of the pedestrians. The suspect vehicle then continued driving East on I72.
The Illinois State Police 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. A private donor has offered $1,000.00 dollars for information that leads to an arrest on this weeks, crime of the week. Thank you.
News Release 02/07/17
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 01/24/17, at 12:48am, an Armed Robbery occurred at the BP Gas Station, 2185 E. Wood St.
The suspect was described as a black male, 6’ 02” in height, 170 pounds. He was wearing all black clothing with a black hooded coat and a black and red ski mask covering his face. The suspect pointed a black handgun at the clerk and took currency from the register and merchandise from the store. The suspect then took off running from the scene westbound on Wood 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 01/09/17
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 01/07/17, at 2:10pm, an Armed Robbery occurred at E Ryan’s Jeweler, 2525 N. Water St.
The suspect was described as a White male, 5’09 in height, 175 pounds, approximately 30-35 years of age. He was wearing a Red Chicago Blackhawks hat, Black leather coat, black pants and Purple shoes. The suspect displayed a Silver semi-automatic handgun from his waistband and took jewelry from the counter. The suspect then fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction.
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.
