Crime of the Week
Crime of the week 5/2/22
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On April 23rd, at approximately 10:05 PM, Decatur Police responded to Roosevelt Apartments located at 701 W Grand in reference to a shooting.
Officers arrived on scene and observed numerous individuals in the area. Three of these individuals were struck by gunfire with one victim later expiring from his injuries.
The investigation revealed there was a gathering on the west side of Roosevelt apartments when two individuals began shooting multiple shots towards individuals in the crowd. These two suspects then ran in a W/B direction towards Pine Street.
Both suspects were described as taller b/m’s, with a thin build. The suspects were observed wearing dark colored clothing.
If you have any information regarding this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS. You may also call the detective bureau directly at 217-424-2734. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,500 for information that leads to an arrest on this homicide. Thank you.
Past Crimes of the Week
News Release 10/16/12
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
Between October 13th and October 15th, unknown subject(s) damage vehicles by slashing their tires causing a large dollar amount of damage. These crimes occurred at, at least 19 different locations, in mostly the west to northwest side of Decatur. At this time there are no suspect(s).
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving these crimes. If you have any information about these crimes, 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 9/11/12
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
Between 6PM on September 7, 2012 and 10:30AM on September 8, 2012, unknown subject(s) burglarized three different businesses in the 900 to 1100 blocks of E. Eldorado, No. 1 Kitchen, Hooker Glass and Heads Up Salon. Subject(s) forced their way into these businesses. Once inside subject(s) stole electronics equipment and U.S. currency. At this time there are no suspect(s).
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving these crimes. If you have any information about these crimes, 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 8/30/12
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
Between August 13th and August 14th, The Good Samaritan Inn reported felony amount of damage to an exterior pane of glass, on a door, on the southeast corner of the building. The damage appeared to be made by a shot from a BB gun. At this time there are no suspects.
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.
