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.

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

On 04/19/2015, sometime between 5:30 am and 10:30 am a Motor Vehicle Theft occurred in the area of 800 South 19^th St.   An unknown suspect, stole a Red  Chevy Blazer from a residential driveway and was last seen leaving the area North on 19^th St.  The Chevy Blazer was later recovered that day, in the area of 1900 E. Prairie St.

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.

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

On 03/09/2015, at approximately 5:00 p.m. a burglary occurred at Interior Specialty Construction, 880 E. Pershing Rd.   An unknown suspect, entered the chain link fence surrounding the business sometime during the evening or early morning, and took several power tools from a trailer located on the parking lot.

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.

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

On 02/16/2015, at approximately 4:18 P.M., a forgery occurred at Walgreen’s, 1311 N. Rt. 48.  Two suspects one an Hispanic male, 35-40 years of age, approximately 6’00 foot, medium build, short brown hair and goatee passed a fake $100.00 dollar bill to the cashier.  The other suspect an Hispanic female 30-45 years of age, approximately 5’05, medium build and long Black hair attempted to pass another fake $100.00 bill to a separate cashier, and was unsuccessful.  This type of forgery has occurred on other occasions and all businesses are encouraged to be on the lookout for subjects attempting to pass fake bills.

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.

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

On 01/01/2015, at approximately 3:00 A.M., a burglary occurred at Express Tobacco, 1101 N. Rt. 48.  Suspects forced entry to the business and stole cigarettes.  The suspects were driving an 80’s, silver in color truck, possibly a Dodge pickup.  At this time, the suspects are unknown.

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.

News Release 1/5/15

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

On January 3^rd, at approximately 5:00pm an armed robbery occurred at the Dollar General located at 985 W. Pershing Rd, in which a small amount of U. S. currency was taken.  The suspect was a black male wearing all black clothing and had a scarf covering his face.  The suspect also displayed a handgun during the robbery.

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(8477).  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.

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

At various times between December 4^th and December 13^th, unknown person(s) have stolen or cut off the catalytic converter on several vehicles throughout Decatur.  At this time there are 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.

News Release 11/3/14

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

At approximately 1:40am on October 21st, two unknown black males committed a home invasion at a residence in the 1800 block of E. Winnetka.  Both victims were approached by these two black males as soon as they arrived home after pulling their vehicle into their garage.  At least one of the black males was armed with a handgun.  At least three gunshots were fired during this incident.

Suspect #1 is described as a very light skinned black male in his 20’s, 505/thin build, wearing a light colored hoodie armed with a handgun.

Suspect #2 is described as a darker skinned black male in his 20’s, slightly taller than suspect #1, thin build and wearing all dark colored clothing.

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.

The Macon County Sheriff’s Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.

Between 8:00pm on September 20^th and 11:30am on September 21st, unknown person(s) damaged the concrete “Infinity Cross” statue located in Niantic Park at 187 E. Lewis.  It appears unknown person(s) used bodily force to bend the top of the statue causing the concrete to break away from the rebar supports.  The statue is valued at $600.00.  At this time there are no suspect(s).

The Macon County Sheriff’s 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.