Crime of the Week
Crime of the Week 5-31-22
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On May 24th, at approximately 1:50 A.M. Decatur Police responded to the 1200 block of N Dennis in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and observed an individual with gunshot wounds.
The investigation revealed the victim was asleep on his bed when numerous guns shots were fired into the residence with one round striking the victim in the abdomen and another round which struck him in the back. The victim would survive and had no suspect information.
A witness observed two subjects dressed in all black running N/B in the 1700 block of W Grand after the shooting. The subjects were both approximately 5’9” tall and 150lbs.
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 4/1/13
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On March 31st at approximately 5:00 am, Decatur Police Officers responded to the Wabash Depot Antique Center, located at 780 E. Cerro Gordo, in reference to a burglary. Once on scene, Officers located forced entry gained to the business, through a rear door. Numerous items of value were stolen from inside. 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.
News Release 3/26/13
The Decatur Park District Police needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On Saturday, March 16th or Sunday, March 17th, the Ralph Rosser memorial fountain at Scovill Zoo was vandalized, when one or more individuals cut and stole copper tubing and rings from the water feature. The fountain is currently completely disabled until replacement of the tubing, PVC pipe, and copper rings at a cost of $6,486.00.
The Decatur Park District Police 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 2/19/13
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On February 18th at approximately 6:30am, a vehicle was stolen from a driveway in the 200 block of S. 22nd St. At approximately 9:00am the same day, the vehicle was found submerged in Lake Decatur, at the Nelson Park boat ramp with a brick depressing the accelerator. The vehicle was a 2004, dark blue in color, GMC Yukon with IL registration 10063DN, valued at $12,000. 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.

