Crime of the Week
Crime of the Week 9-25-23
The Decatur Police Department would like to remind its citizens to pay attention to their surroundings and not hang their purse on the back of a chair when out in public.
On September 6th, 2022 a victim entered Panera Bread located at 255 E Ash Avenue and ate lunch. The victim hung their purse on a back of chair while they ate. After eating the victim observed numerous contents of their purse to be missing which included their credit cards. A short time later one of the victim’s credit cards was used at a nearby Walmart.
The three suspects who used the stolen card were observed on surveillance footage. Two suspects were black males who appear to be 50-60 years of age. One was wearing a “Houston Texans” hat with a white colored polo shirt. The other male suspect was wearing a dark blue hat, gray/blue colored jacket, and a light green colored polo. The third suspect was a black female who is wearing a tan colored ball cap and dark colored clothing. This female suspect is observed carrying a large cream-colored purse.
A picture of the suspects can be observed below. (photos 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 03/03/15
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 02/16/2015, at approximately 4:18 P.M., a forgery occurred at Walgreen’s, 1311 N. Rt. 48. Two suspects one an Hispanic male, 35-40 years of age, approximately 6’00 foot, medium build, short brown hair and goatee passed a fake $100.00 dollar bill to the cashier. The other suspect an Hispanic female 30-45 years of age, approximately 5’05, medium build and long Black hair attempted to pass another fake $100.00 bill to a separate cashier, and was unsuccessful. This type of forgery has occurred on other occasions and all businesses are encouraged to be on the lookout for subjects attempting to pass fake bills.
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 2/23/15
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 01/01/2015, at approximately 3:00 A.M., a burglary occurred at Express Tobacco, 1101 N. Rt. 48. Suspects forced entry to the business and stole cigarettes. The suspects were driving an 80’s, silver in color truck, possibly a Dodge pickup. At this time, the suspects are unknown.
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 1/14/15
The Decatur Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
Sometime between 5:00pm on January 6th and 8:30am on January 7th, unknown subject(s) gained access to a secured location in Progress City at Richland Community College. Once inside the secured location, subject(s) stole two side by side, Kubota utility terrain vehicles. Both vehicles are black and orange in color. At this time, there are no suspect(s).
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.
