Crime of the Week
Crime of the Week 8-1-22
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On July 24th, 2022, at approximately 3:45 P.M. Decatur police responded to the 1100 block of E Leafland in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and observed an individual with injuries to his hand and arm from gun fire.
Officers spoke to the victim who advised he was walking in the street when he heard 3–4-gun shots coming from the north. After the shots were fired, the victim felt pain in his hand and arm and realized he was injured. The victim had no suspect information.
Officers spoke to numerous individuals on scene who heard the shooting but had no other relevant information.
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 11/22/11
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.
News Release 11-09-11
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On November 4th at 5:00 am officers responded to Zips Flowers by the Gates, located at 518 E Prairie in reference to a building check. Upon arrival officers observed the front glass door to the business was shattered.
Some time overnight suspects entered and ransacked the business. The suspects removed currency and computer equipment from the business.
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.
