Crime of the Week
Crime of the Week 10-16-23
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On October 10th, 2023 Decatur Police were dispatched to JD Properties located at 145 E Decatur in reference to a previous burglary. Officers arrived on scene and spoke to employees who advised an unknown individual stole a check from the drop box at this location.
Officers viewed surveillance cameras which showed an individual approach the the business on October 9th at approximately 12:40 A.M. This suspect opened the liftable slot where he placed glue mouse traps down the chute. The suspect used these mouse traps to retrieve checks or money orders from the drop box.
This suspect appears to be a male wearing a red and black hoodie, with the hood pulled over his head and black colored flip flops that contain white writing. The suspect was observed driving a dark colored SUV.
Pictures of the suspect can be observed 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.
