Crime of the Week
Crime of the Week 8-1-22
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On July 24th, 2022, at approximately 3:45 P.M. Decatur police responded to the 1100 block of E Leafland in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and observed an individual with injuries to his hand and arm from gun fire.
Officers spoke to the victim who advised he was walking in the street when he heard 3–4-gun shots coming from the north. After the shots were fired, the victim felt pain in his hand and arm and realized he was injured. The victim had no suspect information.
Officers spoke to numerous individuals on scene who heard the shooting but had no other relevant information.
If you have any information regarding this shooting, 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 6/4/13
The Decatur Police Department and Decatur Fire Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
Sometime during the early morning hours of May 29th, unknown person(s) set fire to playground equipment located at Decatur Day Care, 2075 E. Lake Shore Dr. Decatur Fire Department Inspectors ruled the fire arson. At this time, there are no suspect(s).
The Decatur Police Department and Fire 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 5/13/13
The Decatur Park District Police needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
Sometime between May 8th and May 13th, unknown persons forced entry to a maintenance facility at East Mound Park. Once persons entered the facility, they stole a Kubota, zero turn riding lawnmower, and a golf cart. The Kubota mower has a 54” deck and is orange in color. The golf cart is green with a tan shade cover. Both items are valued together at over $10,000. At this time, there are no suspect(s).
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 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.
