Crime of the Week
Crime of the week 3-13-23
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On February 22nd, 2023 at approximately 12:20 A.M. Decatur Police were dispatched to the 1600 block of E Walnut in reference to a shooting.
Officers arrived on scene and observed a residence in this block to have multiple bullet defects. Officers observed numerous shell casings outside near the rear of the residence.
Nobody inside the house was struck and the occupant of the residence had no idea who would want to shoot their house.
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 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.
News Release 3/26/13
The Decatur Park District Police needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On Saturday, March 16th or Sunday, March 17th, the Ralph Rosser memorial fountain at Scovill Zoo was vandalized, when one or more individuals cut and stole copper tubing and rings from the water feature. The fountain is currently completely disabled until replacement of the tubing, PVC pipe, and copper rings at a cost of $6,486.00.
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.
