Crime of the Week
Crime of the week 1-30-23
Crime Stoppers in the Decatur / Macon County area need your help regarding an aggravated cruelty to an animal.
On January 24th at approximately 8:30A.M., Macon County Deputies were dispatched near the intersection of Illiniwick / Sawyer Rd. just outside of Forsyth.
Deputies arrived on scene and observed a large breed, brindle colored dog locked inside a crate. The dog was deceased and appeared to have been neglected for a lengthy period of time. The dog was wearing a collar which contained multi-colored cartoon bones with a pink buckle. (Photo attached).
If you recognize the collar on this dog or have any information, 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. In addition, Decatur and Macon County Animal Shelter Foundation has agreed to donate $500 and Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County has also agreed to donate an additional $1,000 for the arrest of the individual or individuals responsible for this crime. Thank you.
Past Crimes of the Week
News Release 2/7/12
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On February 5, 2012, officers responded to Parkway Church of the Nazarine, 2701 E. Fairies Parkway, in reference to an unchecked burglary. Upon arrival, Officers discovered window screens pried away from the windows on the south side where it is believed entry was made to the Church.
Once inside officers discovered several locked doors inside the Church were forced open. Suspects removed US currency and damaged numerous items within the building. There are no suspects at this time. 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 dollars for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week. Crime stoppers will also pay cash for information that leads to an arrest of any person responsible for a felony crime in Macon County.
News Release 1/24/12
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving a cold case murder that occurred in 2009.
On 6/22/09, officers responded to 1157 Cottage Hill in reference to a home invasion where the victim, Salisha Deberry, had been murdered.
A witness to this incident advised there were 4 to 5 young b/m suspects, all wearing dark colored clothing, all armed with firearms standing over Salisha as she lay on a couch in the living room. The witness advised the suspects were demanding money from her. The witness advised she recalled one of the b/m’s was wearing a mask that had skulls all over it. This incident ultimately ended with the loss of Salisha Deberry’s life.
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this cold case murder. 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.
News Release 1/11/12
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week which is in reference to connecting cases.
On December 24th and again on December 31st officers responded to Wal-Mart, located at 4224 Prospect in reference to burglaries. Upon arrival officers spoke to loss prevention officers.
On both occasions video surveillance captures two suspects inside the business concealing multiple laptops and other electronic items in a shopping cart and also in a purse. The suspects leave the business without paying for the items.
Suspect one is described as a white female 20 to 25 years old, 5’04 120 pounds, dark brown hear, and wearing wire rim eye glasses. Suspect number 2 is described as a while male 20 to 30 years old 5’10 180 pounds and short dark brown hair. The suspect vehicle is described as a white later model import, possibly a Nissan Maxima.
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.
