Crime of the Week
Crime of the week 5/9/22
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
There have been several robberies to Decatur businesses over the past couple weeks. In each of these robberies a lone suspect will enter the business armed with a crowbar when there is little to no other customers. The suspect will then threaten the employees and take an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect then flees the business on foot in an unknown direction.
The suspect is described as a heavier set b/m, dressed in a black hooded zip up shirt, and black pants. The suspect has his face covered by either a black ski mask or balaclava.
If you have any information regarding these robberies, 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 1/22/13
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
Between January 18th and January 20th, unknown person(s) broke out three windows at Trinity Baptist Church, located at 1705 E. Wood St. A metal fence post was located at the scene, which was believed to be used to break the windows. The damage to these windows is at or about $500.00. There are no suspects 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 11/12/12
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On May 5, 2008 at 2:30AM, Decatur Police officers were detailed to 643 S. Sycamore in reference to a subject down inside this home. When officers arrived, they located Robert W. Johnson, lying on his bedroom floor, deceased. Investigation showed Robert was murdered and died of a gunshot wound to his head. This case remains unsolved.
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 10/31/12
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On October 27 at approximately 7:02 AM, a robbery to a person occurred at Dollar General located at 2922 N. Martin Luther King. The victim was approached by a subject in the parking lot and sprayed in the face with an unknown substance. The victim was then battered and knocked to the ground. Ultimately, the suspect fled with U.S. currency.
The suspect is described as unknown race, unknown sex, 600/husky build, wearing a dark green coat, black pants, gloves and a black ski mask with only the eyes cut out.
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.
