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NEWS RELEASE 7-6-2011

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

On July 2nd officers responded to an armed robbery that had just occurred at the Decatur Westside Church of the Nazarene, located at 1224 W. Grand. The victims advised that they were outside doing lawn maintenance when an unknown subject approached them. The victims advised this subject displayed a small, black handgun and pointed it at one of them. The suspect then demanded all of the victim’s money. The suspect made off with multiple tools, cell phones and U.S. currency before fleeing the scene running westbound.

The suspect was described as a medium-skinned b/m in his 20’s. He was approx. 6ft tall, weighed 250lbs and was wearing a white t-shirt and dark colored shorts. We need your help in solving this crime.

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

2014-04-06T11:33:09-05:00July 6, 2011|Crime 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.

2014-04-06T11:32:29-05:00June 23, 2011|Crime of the Week|

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.

2014-04-06T11:31:55-05:00June 15, 2011|Crime of the Week|

NEWS RELEASE 5-11-11

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.On June 23rd 2010 officers made contact with the owner of Debbie’s Dance Studio, located at 2828 N. Main Street. The owner advised officers that several business checks had been stolen from the business and were being cashed.

During the investigation over the past few months detectives have discovered that multiple checks have been cashed, totaling several thousands of dollars. Detectives were able to obtain surveillance footage of the suspect who was cashing the stolen checks. The surveillance footage shows the same suspect on different occasions using a fake ID to cash the stolen checks. We need your help in solving this crime.
The suspect is a w/m in his late 20’s to early 30’s. He is approx. 5ft 10inches tall and weighs 200lbs. The suspect also wears glasses.
If you have any information about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS.
2014-04-06T11:37:36-05:00May 11, 2011|Crime of the Week|
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