Crime of the Week
Crime of the week 7-18-22
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On July 13th at approximately 2:00 P.M. Decatur Police responded to St. Mary’s Hospital in reference to a gunshot victim who just arrived. This victim was a 12-year-old who had life threatening injuries.
Through an investigation, officers were able to determine the shooting occurred near the intersection of E William / N East Street. Numerous shell casings along with a building that had damage by gun fire were observed near this intersection.
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 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.
