Crime of the Week
Crime of the Week 12/5/22
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On November 27th at approximately 2:30 A.M. Decatur Police responded to the south alley of the 1600 block of E William in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival officers observed a gun shot victim with a non-life-threatening injury to their leg. The victim was unable to provide any suspect information regarding this shooting.
Officers observed numerous shell casings in this alley and recovered a firearm.
Officers spoke to a witness who advised an older model “army green” 4-door van was possibly involved as it drove away N/B on 17th, directly after the shooting. A witness also observed an individual dressed in all black color clothing run directly towards this van right after the shots were fired.
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 8/4/14
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
Sometime between 7:00pm on July 31st and 7:30am on August 1st , unknown subject(s) burglarized Contractors Recycle located at 2990 N. Woodford St. Suspect(s) used a prying tool to pry open a metal wall on the east side of the tool shop to gain entry. Once inside, suspect(s) stole numerous miscellaneous power and hand tools. There are no suspect(s) at this time.
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 7/14/14
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
Sometime between 8:00pm on June 25th and 6:15pm on June 26th, unknown subject(s) burglarized Bethel Tabernacle Church located at 1110 E. Curtis Ave. Suspect(s) used a prying tool to pry open the northeast door to gain entry. Once inside, suspect(s) stole a Peavy, amplified speaker and a small amount of US Currency. There are no suspect(s) at this time.
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 6/30/14
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On June 26th at approximately 8:00 AM, a home invasion occurred at a residence in the 900 block of N. Folk St. The victims were held at gunpoint and tied up inside the residence. The suspects stole the victim’s 2002 red colored Ford Mustang, bearing IL registration, P419191, which has been recovered. They also stole cell phones and a Sony Playstation.
The victims described the suspects as both being black males, 601/thin builds. The victims advised the suspects had coverings over their faces.
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.
