Crime of the Week
Crime of the week 11/9/21
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On October 30th at approximately 3:30 A.M. Decatur Police responded to the 1100 block of N Union in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and observed a male victim; later identified as Stephen Miner, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Mr. Miner was later transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Officers observed a large house party in this block which was attended by upwards of 100 individuals. Officers also observed numerous shell casings of various calibers near the residence where the house party was occurring. Officers attempted to speak to several individuals who either had little information or refused to cooperate.
While on scene three more individuals arrived at area hospitals with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.
If you have any information regarding this shooting, 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 11/29/11
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On November 25th at 11:30 pm officers responded to a location in Decatur in reference to a previous attempted robbery of a person that occurred in the parking lot in front of the employment office at 757 W. Pershing Rd.
The victim was working at the time, cleaning up trash in the parking lot of this complex when he was approached by a w/m asking him for money. When the victim told him he did not have money a second w/m appeared from the west side of the building running at the victim. The victim advised when he turned to look at the subject running at him the first subject grabbed hold of his arm. The victim advised he pushed the first w/m away from him, striking him with his fist. The victim advised he then used his garbage picker and struck the second subject, which ended the situation with both suspects running towards Pershing Rd.
Both suspects were described as w/m’s, 18-20, #1 was approx. 603 wearing black pants and black boots. #2 was approx. 510 wearing all black. 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 leading to the arrest of any person responsible for a felony crime in Macon County.
News Release 11/22/11
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this weeks crime of the week.
On 11/16/11 at 8:00 AM, officers responded to Image Health and Fitness, located at 2003 N. 22nd St. in reference to a previous burglary. Upon arrival, officers observed the glass to the west side door was shattered and entry was gained through this door.
The suspect entered the business through the west door and removed numerous muscle milk drinks, 5 hour energy shots and 8 rubber coated dumbells.
Security video shows the suspect entering the business at approximately 01:27 AM. The suspect is described as an unknown race male, aprroximately 510 inches tall, 190-205 pounds wearing an all gray hooded sweatshirt and dark colored pants. The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this crime.
If you have any information about this crime please call 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 leading to the arrest of any person responsible for a felony crime in Macon County.
News Release 11/15/11
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On November 14th at 12:30 am officers responded to Jimmy Johns, located at 100 E. Prairie in reference to a burglar alarm. Upon arrival officers observed the glass to the west side door was shattered and entry was gained through this door. Suspects entered the business through the west door and removed the cash register and US currency.
At this time no suspect information has been provided. 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 leading to the arrest of any person responsible for a felony crime in Macon County.
