Crime of the Week
Crime of the Week 1/29/24
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On January 23rd, 2024 at approximately 8:30 P.M. Decatur Police were responded to the intersection of N Morgan / E Grand Ave. in reference to a shooting.
Officers arrived on scene and spoke to a victim who advised he just left a nearby convenience store after utilizing an ATM machine. The victim advised as he was walking he was approached by a suspect who pointed a chrome colored handgun at him. This suspect demanded money and shot the victim in the leg. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of currency from the victim and ran in a N/E direction from the scene.
The suspect was described as a light skinned black male, approximately 19 – 20 years of age, 5`10″ – 6` in height, thin build, wearing a gray and black colored hooded shirt, gray colored sweat pants, and black ski mask. The suspect had a low fade haircut and crooked teeth.
If you have any information regarding this robbery, 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 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.
News Release 05/23/16
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 05/21/16, at 8:00am it was reported that a Burglary to Motor Vehicle occurred, in the area of 2100 N. Graceland Ave. This burglary occurred sometime between the hours of 11:00pm, on 05/20/16 and 8:00am on 05/21/16. An unknown suspect or suspects forced entry to the vehicle and removed electronic items.
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.
