Crime of the Week
Crime of the week 12/6/21
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On November 26th, 2021 Decatur Police responded to Wathan’s Auto Repair located at 3162 N Woodford in reference to a burglary. Officers arrived on scene and observed forced entry to the business. A cash register and an undisclosed amount of money was observed missing.
The investigation revealed a late 90’s to early 2000’s model gray colored Buick passenger car drove on the lot of the closed business. The Buick was occupied by a w/m who appears to be 30-40 years of age, 6’0”, 180lbs, with dark hair and a beard. The suspect was wearing a gray hooded shirt and sweats along with black colored gloves. The suspect appears to have a tattoo on the left side of his neck.
To view a photo of this suspect please go to decaturcrimestoppers.com and click on the wanted faces tab.
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 10-26-2011
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On October 23rd at 6:30 am officers responded to the Peoples Church of God, located at 833 W Pershing in reference to a burglary. Upon arrival officers observed broken glass and damage to a side door.
Some time overnight suspects entered the church and damaged two more doors to gain entrance to offices. The suspects removed US Currency from a safe and desk drawers.
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 that leads to the arrest of anyone responsible for a felony crime in Macon County.
News Release 10-12-2011
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On October 12th at 4:00 am officers responded to Jimmy Johns, located at 100 E Prairie in reference to a burglary. Upon arrival officers observed the glass on the front door was shattered and the front door to the business was open.
Suspects entered the business through the front door and removed US currency from the cash drawer and a safe.
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.
NEWS RELEASE 9-14-2011
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On September 9th officers were detailed to the Dollar General Store, located at 3797 East Rt. 36 in reference to a robbery. Upon arrival officers spoke with store employees who advised at approx. 8:30pm an unknown male subject entered the business. He walked to the checkout counter area, picked up a candy bar and then handed the cashier money to pay for the candy bar. When the store employee opened the register to get the suspect his change, he quickly lunged over the counter and tried to remove the cash drawer. The store employee tried to stop the suspect but was unsuccessful. The suspect fled the business in an unknown direction with the cash drawer. We need your help in solving this crime.
The suspect was described as a b/m in his late 20’s to early 30’s. He was approx. 5ft 3inches tall and weighed 115 pounds. He was wearing a red sweatshirt, dark colored pants and a red & blue baseball hat.
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.
