Crime of the Week
Crime of the week 11/15/21
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On November 9th, 2021 at approximately 3:15 P.M. Decatur Police responded to the intersection of E Mound / N Water in reference to a shooting. Decatur Police arrived on scene and observed the driver of a black Dodge Challenger to have a life-threatening gunshot wound.
The investigation revealed the occupants of a gray van fired multiple rounds near this intersection with one round striking the victim in the Dodge Challenger. The van was last observed driving E/B on Mound.
If you have any information regarding this shooting, please call Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS or you may call Detective Weddle directly at 217-542-3408. Crime Stoppers is completely confidential, and 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 12/26/11
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On December 23rd at 05:36am officers responded to Wild Dog Saloon located at 815 S. 22nd St. in reference to a Burglar alarm. Upon arrival, Officers located forced entry gained to the business, through the back door.
Once inside suspects removed US Currency and a flat screen television which was recovered. 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 for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week. Crime Stoppers will also pay cash for information leading to the arrest of any person responsible for a felony crime in Macon County.
News Release 12/12/11
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On December 5th at 05:09am officers responded to Wild Dog Saloon located at 815 S. 22nd St. in reference to a Burglar alarm. Upon arrival, Officers located forced entry gained to the business through a window on the east side.
Once inside suspect(s) damaged several items, removed US currency and a video surveillance recorder. 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 for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week. Crime Stoppers will also pay cash for information leading to the arrest of any person responsible for a felony crime in Macon County.
News Release 12/5/11
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On November 25th at 12:58 pm officers responded to the 700 block of N. Van Dyke St. in reference to a vehicle crash involving a person on a bicycle. When officers arrived on scene they learned an 11 year old boy had been struck by a vehicle and injured, while riding his bicycle. The vehicle that struck this boy left the scene and did not return.
The vehicle is described as a green or black colored possibly Toyota Camry with license plates starting with an “L” and ending with a “4”. The vehicle may also have front end damage. The driver of this vehicle was described as a mixed male, late teens. There was also a w/f in the front passenger seat and a w/m in the back seat. 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 for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week. There are also additional funds set aside for information that leads to an arrest on this crime. Crime Stoppers will also pay cash for information leading to the arrest of any person responsible for a felony crime in Macon County.
