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 5/29/12
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
Over the past several months there have been several thefts from local cemeteries. Unknown subject(s) are stealing brass vases from gravesites and it is believed they are being sold for scrap metal. There is no further information about these crimes at this time and there are currently 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 5/23/12
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week. On May 17th officers responded to Kelly Construction, located at 3536 N 27th Street, in reference to a theft.
Surveillance footage shows on May 13th at 7:00 pm two subjects were on the property loading stainless steel ducts and several stainless steel rings on to the bed of a truck before driving off of the property. Over $11,000.00 worth of materials were stolen.
The suspect vehicle was an older model white flatbed truck with a trailer attached. The suspects in the theft are two white males.
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this crime. If you have any information about this incident 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 a felony arrest in Macon County.
News Release 5/16/12
The Decatur Police Department and Macon County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
Within the past week there have been multiple burglaries to businesses in Decatur and Forsyth. We believe the cases are related due to the suspect’s actions in the incidents. The suspect could also be responsible for burglaries in the Clinton area.
The suspect throws a large rock or brick through a door or window to gain access to the businesses. Once inside the business the suspect gathers jewelry and other valuable items before fleeing the area on foot.
One suspect is described as a white male approximately 5’10 with an average build. The Decatur Police Department and Macon County Sheriff’s Office 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 a felony arrest in Macon County.

