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News Release 7/16/12

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.

Between June 8th and June 15th, 2012, unknown subject(s) burglarized three houses between the 1200 block and 1600 blocks of E. Whitmer. Numerous items of value were stolen from each home. At this time, there are no suspect(s) to these crimes however it is possible the same person(s) committed each of the burglaries. Since this time there have been 17 other burglaries in this area with no suspect information.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving these crimes. If you have any information about these crimes, 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 an arrest of any person responsible for a felony crime in Macon County.

2014-04-06T12:14:04-05:00July 16, 2012|Crime of the Week|

News Release 6/26/12

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.

Between June 20th and June June 23rd, 2012, unknown subject(s) burglarized the Delta Delta Delta Sorority house located at 111 N. Park Place. Specific items of value were stolen from the house such as framed certificates of recognition, dinner plates and a recognition plaque. At this time, there are no suspect(s) to this crime.

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 an arrest of any person responsible for a felony crime in Macon County.

2014-04-06T12:13:02-05:00June 26, 2012|Crime of the Week|

News Release 6/18/12

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.

Between June 8th and June 15th, 2012, unknown subject(s) burglarized three houses between the 1200 block and 1600 blocks of E. Whitmer. Numerous items of value were stolen from each home. At this time, there are no suspect(s) to these crimes however it is possible the same person(s) committed each of the burglaries.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving these crimes. If you have any information about these crimes, 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 an arrest of any person responsible for a felony crime in Macon County.

2014-04-06T12:12:29-05:00June 18, 2012|Crime of the Week|

News Release 5/29/12

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.

Over the past several months there have been several thefts from local cemeteries. Unknown subject(s) are stealing brass vases from gravesites and it is believed they are being sold for scrap metal. There is no further information about these crimes at this time and there are currently no suspect(s).

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving these crimes. If you have any information about these crimes, 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 an arrest of any person responsible for a felony crime in Macon County.

2014-04-06T12:11:53-05:00May 29, 2012|Crime of the Week|

News Release 5/23/12

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week. On May 17th officers responded to Kelly Construction, located at 3536 N 27th Street, in reference to a theft.

Surveillance footage shows on May 13th at 7:00 pm two subjects were on the property loading stainless steel ducts and several stainless steel rings on to the bed of a truck before driving off of the property. Over $11,000.00 worth of materials were stolen.

The suspect vehicle was an older model white flatbed truck with a trailer attached. The suspects in the theft are two white males.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this crime. If you have any information about this incident 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 a felony arrest in Macon County.

2014-04-06T12:11:24-05:00May 23, 2012|Crime of the Week|

News Release 5/16/12

The Decatur Police Department and Macon County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
Within the past week there have been multiple burglaries to businesses in Decatur and Forsyth. We believe the cases are related due to the suspect’s actions in the incidents. The suspect could also be responsible for burglaries in the Clinton area.

The suspect throws a large rock or brick through a door or window to gain access to the businesses. Once inside the business the suspect gathers jewelry and other valuable items before fleeing the area on foot.

One suspect is described as a white male approximately 5’10 with an average build. The Decatur Police Department and Macon County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in solving these crimes.

If you have any information about these crimes 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 a felony arrest in Macon County.

2014-04-06T12:10:01-05:00May 16, 2012|Crime of the Week|

News Release 5/9/12

The Decatur Park District Police needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.

Between April 21st and April 22, unknown subject(s) burglarized the Nelson Park Maintenance Building, stealing several cellular phones and numerous miscellaneous tools, all valued around $4,000. The phones and tools all had engravings on them identifying them as property of the Park District. There is no further information about this crime at this time and there are currently no suspect(s).

The Decatur Park Police 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.

2014-04-06T12:09:34-05:00May 9, 2012|Crime of the Week|

News Release 4/19/12

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.

Between 4/7/12 and 4/8/12, unknown subject(s) arrived at the Good Samaritan Inn, located at 920 N. Union and attempted to steal copper piping from the freezer compressor on the exterior of the building causing nearly $1,400 of damage and repairs.

There is no further information about this crime at this time. There are no suspect(s) at this time however it is believed the suspect(s) may have been burned on the hands, arms or face from the refrigerant that expelled from the piping when they were damaged.

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.

2014-04-06T12:09:09-05:00April 19, 2012|Crime of the Week|

News release 4/16/12

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.

Between 4/13/12 and 4/15/12, unknown subject(s) stole the batteries out of semi-trucks at several locations in Decatur. The batteries are worth anywhere from $80 to $250 each. There is no further information about these crimes at this time and there are currently no suspect(s).

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving these crimes. If you have any information about these crimes, 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.

2014-04-06T12:08:36-05:00April 16, 2012|Crime of the Week|

News Release 4/2/12

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week. This week’s crime of the week is in reference to two different thefts of purses.

On 3/27/12 and again on 3/30/12, Patrol Officers responded to Wal Mart, located at 4224 N. Prospect. Both victim’s had their purses stolen while either loading their groceries in their vehicles or returning their carts to the return station. The suspect scopes out the parking lot for females loading groceries or returning carts. The suspect will look for an open window and snatch the purse when the victim is least expecting it.

The suspect is described as a w/m, 30’s, 508/165-170, shaved head with minor dark colored growth, medium complexion, minor facial hair, wearing a black sleeveless shirt and jean shorts baggy past his knees. The suspect was observed entering possibly a late 80’s model SUV possibly a Chevy Blazer or Nissan Pathfinder with damage to the driver’s side rear fender, with IL registration plate starting with either N71 or J71.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving these crimes. If you have any information about these crimes, 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.

2014-04-06T12:07:57-05:00April 2, 2012|Crime of the Week|
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