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News Release 02/23/16

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

On 02/18/16, at approximately 07:55 pm., a Home Invasion occurred in the 1300 block of East Condit St.   Three young Black males possibly in their teens, forced entry to a residence and battered a disabled elderly male.  One of the suspects held a gun on the elderly male, while one of the other suspects removed items from the residence.  The third suspect acted as a lookout.  The suspects then fled the residence in an unknown direction on foot.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this violent crime, against an elderly citizen.  If you have any information regarding this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS.  You do not have to give your name.  Crime Stoppers will pay $500 dollars or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week.  Thank you.

2016-02-23T08:48:47-06:00February 23, 2016|Crime of the Week|

News Release 01/16/15

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

On 01/13/16, at approximately 11:38 pm., an Armed Robbery occurred at 1597 N. Martin Luther King Jr., Dr., at the MLK Last Stop.   Two male suspects of unknown race entered the store wearing all Black clothing, masks and Black gloves.  Both suspects were wearing White and Pink rimmed sunglasses.  One of the suspects was armed with a Silver revolver.  The other suspect was armed with a Silver semi-automatic pistol.  One of the suspects battered and shot a cashier, while removing cash from the register inside the business.  The suspects then fled the business in an unknown direction on foot.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this crime.  If you have any information regarding this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS.  You do not have to give your name.  Crime Stoppers will pay $500 dollars or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week.  Thank you.

 

2016-01-15T15:34:14-06:00January 15, 2016|Crime of the Week|

News Release 12/14/15

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

On 11/29/15, sometime between 9:30pm and midnight, a burglary occurred at 888 W. Eldorado St.  The building that was burglarized was being used by the New Vision Church of God to provide gifts on Christmas, to needy children in the area.  The suspect stole a number of items including costume jewelry, stuffed animals and heat lamps used for cooking.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this crime.  If you have any information regarding this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS.  You do not have to give your name.  Crime Stoppers will pay $500 dollars or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week.  Thank you.

2015-12-14T11:02:56-06:00December 14, 2015|Crime of the Week|

News Release 11/24/15

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

On 11/20/15, at approximately 2:04 a.m., a robbery occurred at Circle K, 1089 W. Eldorado St.   The suspect a Black male described as approximately 25 years of age, 5’10, 180 lbs entered the store on the North side of the business.   The suspect then pointed a dark in color handgun at the clerk and ordered the clerk to surrender money and cigarettes.  The suspect then fled the scene on foot, in an unknown direction.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this crime.  If you have any information regarding this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS.  You do not have to give your name.  Crime Stoppers will pay $500 dollars or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week.  Thank you.

2015-11-24T10:24:36-06:00November 24, 2015|Crime of the Week|

News Release 10/09/15

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

On 10/09/15, at approximately 8:00 p.m. a robbery occurred in the 300 block of South 16th St.  The victim was walking on the sidewalk when an older Red Ford pick-up occupied by two Black males, pulled up to the victim and demanded money.  The Black males then exited the vehicle and tackled the victim to the ground causing injury to the victim.  The suspects then got back into the pick-up and fled the scene North, on 16th St.  The suspects were described as 40 years of age, 5’09, 200 pds.  One of the Black male suspects, had long Black dreads in his hair and the other had short Black hair.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this crime.  If you have any information regarding this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS.  You do not have to give your name.  Crime Stoppers will pay $500 dollars or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week.  Thank you.

2015-11-24T10:23:42-06:00November 24, 2015|Crime of the Week|

News Release 09/24/15

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

The City of Decatur has had multiple thefts of gutters and copper downspouts, from houses and buildings throughout the city.  The suspects are described as a Black male, 18-22 yoa, thin build with Black hair dyed orange on the ends, and a White male, 18-22 yoa, medium build with short Blonde wavy hair.   If you witness anyone suspicious that you believe should not be removing gutters, down spouts or siding from a residence or building please contact the Decatur Police Department immediately.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving these crimes.  If you have any information regarding these crimes, please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS.  You do not have to give your name.  Crime Stoppers will pay $500 dollars or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week.  Thank you.

2015-09-24T13:00:52-05:00September 24, 2015|Crime of the Week|

News Release 08/24/15

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

On 08/22/2015, at approximately 1:00 A.M., an Armed Robbery to a person occurred at the intersection of William St. and Witt St.  An unknown Black male, 20-30 yoa, 5’06, 160lbs wearing a T-shirt and light colored sweat pants robbed a pedestrian standing at the corner of the intersection.  The suspect was armed with a Silver handgun and had a Black Ski Mask over his face when the robbery occurred.  The suspect took personal items and money from the victim.  The suspect was last seen walking South on Witt St., from the intersection.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this crime.  If you have any information regarding this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS.  You do not have to give your name.  Crime Stoppers will pay $500 dollars or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week.  Thank you.

2015-08-24T14:21:24-05:00August 24, 2015|Crime of the Week|

News Release 07/28/15

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

The City of Decatur has had multiple armed robberies, from 07/24/15 through 07/28/15.  The Huck’s Convenient Food Store at 204 N. 22nd St., Thornton’s at 1707 E. Pershing Rd. and Circle K., 3002 N. Water St. were all victims of these robberies.  The suspect is described as a Black male, 5’08, 190-200pds who was last seen wearing a Dark Blue Sweatshirt, White T-shirt and Dark Blue Sweatpants.  The suspect entered the stores armed with a Black handgun and stole an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency.  The suspect used women’s pantyhose over his face to disguise his appearance.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving these crimes.  If you have any information regarding these crimes, please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS.  You do not have to give your name.  Crime Stoppers will pay $500 dollars or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week.  Thank you.

2015-08-04T11:45:48-05:00August 4, 2015|Crime of the Week|

News Release 06/25/15

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

The City of Decatur has had multiple shootings in the area of 1300 N. Union, Union St. and Packard St. and the 500 block of W. Leafland Ave., over the past few weeks.   Multiple suspects have exchanged gunfire with each other and there has been victims shot during these incidents.  We are asking that you help stop this violence and keep our community safe.  Please contact Crime Stoppers with any information that you have regarding the suspects and locations of any firearms that they may possess.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving these crimes.  If you have any information regarding these crimes, please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS.  You do not have to give your name.  Crime Stoppers will pay $500 dollars or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week.  Thank you.

 

2015-07-24T15:22:26-05:00July 24, 2015|Crime of the Week|

News Release 05/18/15

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

On 05/17/2015, at approximately 1:30 am a Criminal Damage occurred at 150 E. William St., (Haines and Essick).  A display window and flower box which were both located near the front entrance of the store, were damaged.  Two unknown Black male juvenile suspects dressed in all Black clothing, were seen in front of the business when the incident occurred and took off running Northeast through a vacant parking lot, when confronted by a witness.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this crime.  If you have any information regarding this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS.  You do not have to give your name.  Crime Stoppers will pay $500 dollars or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week.  Thank you.

2015-05-18T14:30:25-05:00May 18, 2015|Crime of the Week|
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