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 6/30/14
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On June 26th at approximately 8:00 AM, a home invasion occurred at a residence in the 900 block of N. Folk St. The victims were held at gunpoint and tied up inside the residence. The suspects stole the victim’s 2002 red colored Ford Mustang, bearing IL registration, P419191, which has been recovered. They also stole cell phones and a Sony Playstation.
The victims described the suspects as both being black males, 601/thin builds. The victims advised the suspects had coverings over their faces.
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 5/5/14
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
Sometime between midnight on April 23rd and 3:40pm on April 26th, unknown subject(s) forced entry to a door on the northwest side of Sunnyside Church of Christ, located at 821 N. Sunnyside Rd. Once inside, subject(s) stole a Vizio DVD blu-ray player and a digital tuner. 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.
News Release 3/18/14
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On March 13th at approximately 11:00pm, an armed robbery occurred at the drive up ATM located at 151 N. 22nd St. The victim reported, he was sitting in his vehicle, at the ATM, when he was approached by three black males. The victim reported at least one of the suspects opened his passenger door and pointed a black colored revolver at him demanding the money. The victim advised the suspects forced him to withdraw more money from the ATM and also took money from his wallet. The suspects fled the scene in a southwest direction. The victim described the suspects as black males, all three in their early 20’s weighing 140-160, medium height, wearing all dark clothing.
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.
