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News Release 11/29/11

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

On November 25th at 11:30 pm officers responded to a location in Decatur in reference to a previous attempted robbery of a person that occurred in the parking lot in front of the employment office at 757 W. Pershing Rd.

The victim was working at the time, cleaning up trash in the parking lot of this complex when he was approached by a w/m asking him for money. When the victim told him he did not have money a second w/m appeared from the west side of the building running at the victim. The victim advised when he turned to look at the subject running at him the first subject grabbed hold of his arm. The victim advised he pushed the first w/m away from him, striking him with his fist. The victim advised he then used his garbage picker and struck the second subject, which ended the situation with both suspects running towards Pershing Rd.

Both suspects were described as w/m’s, 18-20, #1 was approx. 603 wearing black pants and black boots. #2 was approx. 510 wearing all black. 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 leading to the arrest of any person responsible for a felony crime in Macon County.

2014-04-06T11:39:40-05:00November 29, 2011|Crime of the Week|

News Release 11/22/11

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

On 11/16/11 at 8:00 AM, officers responded to Image Health and Fitness, located at 2003 N. 22nd St. in reference to a previous burglary. Upon arrival, officers observed the glass to the west side door was shattered and entry was gained through this door.

The suspect entered the business through the west door and removed numerous muscle milk drinks, 5 hour energy shots and 8 rubber coated dumbells.

Security video shows the suspect entering the business at approximately 01:27 AM. The suspect is described as an unknown race male, aprroximately 510 inches tall, 190-205 pounds wearing an all gray hooded sweatshirt and dark colored pants. The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this crime.

If you have any information about this crime please call 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 leading to the arrest of any person responsible for a felony crime in Macon County.

2014-04-06T11:38:59-05:00November 22, 2011|Crime of the Week|

News Release 11/15/11

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

On November 14th at 12:30 am officers responded to Jimmy Johns, located at 100 E. Prairie in reference to a burglar alarm. Upon arrival officers observed the glass to the west side door was shattered and entry was gained through this door. Suspects entered the business through the west door and removed the cash register and US currency.

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 leading to the arrest of any person responsible for a felony crime in Macon County.

2014-04-06T11:38:23-05:00November 15, 2011|Crime 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.

2014-04-06T11:37:11-05:00November 9, 2011|Crime 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.

2014-04-06T11:36:34-05:00October 26, 2011|Crime of the Week|

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.

2014-04-06T11:36:06-05:00October 12, 2011|Crime of the Week|

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.

2014-04-06T11:35:28-05:00September 14, 2011|Crime of the Week|

NEWS RELEASE 8-11-2011

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

On August 4th at approx. 11:20pm Caleb Witty and his sister were walking home when they reached the 2200 hundred block of E. Johns St. They were approached from behind by 2 unknown b/m’s. One of the b/m suspects displayed a handgun and demanded money from Caleb and his sister. Caleb stated that they did not have any money so the b/m struck Caleb in the head. Caleb’s sister ran for help and heard several gunshots as she fled the area. Caleb was fatally wounded and found in the 2200 block of E. Johns Street. We need your help in solving this crime.

The 1st suspect was described as b/m, approx. 6ft tall and weighed 150lbs. He was wearing a black shirt, jeans and possibly had a gap in his front teeth. The 2nd suspect was described as a b/m approx. 6ft tall weighing 200 lbs. He was wearing jeans and a black shirt.

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 $1000 for information that leads to an arrest on this crime of the week.

2014-04-06T11:34:52-05:00August 11, 2011|Crime of the Week|

NEWS RELEASE 8-3-2011

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

On July 31st officers were detailed to Jimmy Johns, located at 2950 N. Water Street in reference to an armed robbery. Upon arrival officers spoke with store employees that advised at approx. 10:00pm 2 b/m’s entered the business wearing facial coverings. Both b/m’s advised the store employees that they had guns and would shoot them if they didn’t cooperate. The store employees were forced to open the cash registers and business safe. The suspects removed the money and then fled the business, running eastbound towards Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. We need your help in solving this crime.

The 1st suspect was described as a b/m, approx. 6ft tall with an athletic build. He was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt with a black mask. The 2nd suspect was described as a b/m approx. 6ft tall with a heavy build. He was wearing a white shirt, black shorts and had a blue shirt covering his face.

If you have any information about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS.

2014-04-06T11:34:25-05:00August 3, 2011|Crime of the Week|

NEWS RELEASE 7-27-2011

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

On July 21st officers were detailed to a residence in the 300 block of west Harrison Avenue in reference to a home invasion. The victim stated that at approx. 10:30pm he was leaving his residence when 2 unknown subjects wearing facial coverings approached him. Both subjects displayed handguns and forced the victim back into his residence. One of the suspects then struck the victim in the head with a handgun and demanded all of his money. After taking all of the victims currency, both suspects fled the scene running eastbound on Harrison Ave. We need your help in solving this crime.

The 1st suspect was described as b/m, approx. 6ft tall and weighing 180lbs. He was wearing a red & yellow shirt and blue jeans. The 2nd suspect was described as a b/m approx. 6ft tall with a medium build. He was wearing all dark clothing.

If you have any information about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS.

2014-04-06T11:33:42-05:00July 27, 2011|Crime of the Week|
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