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 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.
NEWS RELEASE 6-15-2011
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On June 9th officers were detailed to the Tobacco Shack, located at 1237 E. Eldorado Street, in reference to an armed robbery. At approx. 8pm the victim was leaving the Tobacco Shack when he was approached by 2 b/m’s in the parking lot. One of them displayed a silver handgun and demanded the victim’s money. The 2nd b/m removed several items from the victim’s pocket including cigarettes, a cell phone and U.S. Currency. After taking the items, both suspects ran southbound from the parking lot. We need your help in solving this crime.
Witnesses described the 1st suspect as a b/m approx. 6’2” with a thin build. He was wearing a white tank top, black pants and wore his hair in braids. This suspect was also armed with the silver handgun. The 2nd suspect was described as a b/m approx. 5’10” with a medium build. He wore a black t-shirt and dark colored pants. Both suspects appeared to be in their 20’s.
If you have any information about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS.
NEWS RELEASE 5-11-11
