Crime of the Week
Crime of the Week 2-26-24
For this weeks crime of the week the Decatur Police Department is asking for the publics help in locating a violent offender who is believed to be in the Decatur area.
We are attempting to locate Nicholas Lynch who was involved in a shooting incident last month. Nicholas is a w/m, 27yoa, 6’2”, 220lbs, with Brown hair. Nicholas has warrants for Aggravated Discharge of Firearm and Possession of a Weapon by a Felon.
A picture of Nicholas can be observed under the “Most Wanted” tab.
If you have any information regarding the location of Nicholas 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 this suspect. Thank you.
Past Crimes of the Week
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.
News Release 04/20/16
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
Recently there have been multiple car burglaries in the area of 1800 E. Moore St. Unknown suspect(s) entered victim’s vehicles and removed personal items and power tools. These burglaries occurred in the early morning hours.
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving these crimes. If you have any information regarding these crimes, 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 03/24/16
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 03/23/16, at approximately 10:30 AM., an Armed Robbery occurred in the 700 block of West King St. The suspect a White male dressed in all Black, wearing a Black Ski Mask approached a female victim walking West on the North side of the sidewalk. The suspect was described as having Hazel eyes, 20-30 years of age, 130-140 pounds and approximately 5’03 in height. The White male had a Black handgun and took money from the victim. The suspect then fled the scene on foot, Northbound on the west side of 732 W. King 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.
