Crime of the Week
Crime of the week 9/20/21
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On September 16th, 2021 at approximately 12:30 A.M. Decatur Police responded to Apex Petroleum gas station located at 2185 E Wood in reference to an armed robbery.
Officers arrived on scene and spoke to an employee who advised a suspect armed with a handgun entered the business and demanded money. This suspect then fired one round from his gun towards the counter. After firing his weapon, the suspect then exited the store and fled on foot north bound from the business.
The suspect is described as a b/m, late 20’s to early 30’s, 5’11” with an average build. The suspect was wearing a white surgical mask, black hooded Nike shirt, blue/green surgical gloves, and gray colored shoes. The suspect ‘s gun was 9mm caliber which was chrome and black in color.
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If you can identify this suspect or 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 7-27-2011
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On July 21st officers were detailed to a residence in the 300 block of west Harrison Avenue in reference to a home invasion. The victim stated that at approx. 10:30pm he was leaving his residence when 2 unknown subjects wearing facial coverings approached him. Both subjects displayed handguns and forced the victim back into his residence. One of the suspects then struck the victim in the head with a handgun and demanded all of his money. After taking all of the victims currency, both suspects fled the scene running eastbound on Harrison Ave. We need your help in solving this crime.
The 1st suspect was described as b/m, approx. 6ft tall and weighing 180lbs. He was wearing a red & yellow shirt and blue jeans. The 2nd suspect was described as a b/m approx. 6ft tall with a medium build. He was wearing all dark clothing.
If you have any information about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS.
NEWS RELEASE 7-6-2011
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On July 2nd officers responded to an armed robbery that had just occurred at the Decatur Westside Church of the Nazarene, located at 1224 W. Grand. The victims advised that they were outside doing lawn maintenance when an unknown subject approached them. The victims advised this subject displayed a small, black handgun and pointed it at one of them. The suspect then demanded all of the victim’s money. The suspect made off with multiple tools, cell phones and U.S. currency before fleeing the scene running westbound.
The suspect was described as a medium-skinned b/m in his 20’s. He was approx. 6ft tall, weighed 250lbs and was wearing a white t-shirt and dark colored shorts. We need your help in solving this crime.
If you have any information about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS.
NEWS RELEASE 6-23-2011
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On June 7th officers were detailed to an address in the 1600 block of north Monroe Street in reference to a Theft of a Motor Vehicle. Upon arrival officers discovered that a black 1999 Chevy Cavalier had been stolen. The owner advised police that the vehicle did not run and would’ve had to been towed away. On June 8th officers were detailed to the 100 block of north Witt Street in reference to a gold 1998 Dodge Stratus being stolen. The owner advised police the Stratus did not run and could not have been driven away. Lastly, on June 16th officers were detailed to the 1800 block of Richmond Ct in reference to a red 1995 Ford Mustang being stolen. The owner advised police that the Mustang was not in running condition.
At this time it is unknown whom the suspect or suspects are that were involved in stealing these vehicles. We need your help in solving this crime.
If you have any information about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS.
