Crime of the Week
Crime of the week 8/22/22
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On August 10th, 2022 at approximately 5:45 A.M. Decatur Police responded to Land of Lincoln Credit Union located at 3130 E mound in reference to a theft.
Police arrived on scene and observed an ATM machine to be damaged along with various tools lying near this machine. An undisclosed amount of money was taken from this ATM machine.
A witness observed several male suspects leaving the area after the theft in a blue colored Chrysler 300. The suspects in this car all had their faces covered with various articles of clothing. This Chrysler was last observed driving S/B on Rt. 48 from Mound Road.
Security footage was able to capture two of the suspects prior to damaging the ATM machine. Footage of these suspects appear under 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 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.
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.
