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

On July 31^st, 2022 at approximately 2:00A.M. Decatur police responded to 2882 N Dineen in reference to a shooting. 

Upon arrival, officers located a deceased 14-year-old juvenile with an apparent gunshot wound.  Three additional gunshot victims were transported to Decatur Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  Numerous shell casings were recovered, and several individuals have been interviewed reference this incident.

The Decatur Police believe there are several more witnesses who observed or have information regarding this homicide. The Police Department is asking these witnesses to come forward.  You can contact Det. St. Pierre or Det. Wrigley of the juvenile investigations at 217-424-2738.  If you wish to remain anonymous you may also call Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS.  Crime stoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $2,500 if the information you provide leads to an arrest for this crime.   

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

On July 24^th, 2022, at approximately 3:45 P.M. Decatur police responded to the 1100 block of E Leafland in reference to a shooting.  Officers arrived on scene and observed an individual with injuries to his hand and arm from gun fire. 

Officers spoke to the victim who advised he was walking in the street when he heard 3–4-gun shots coming from the north. After the shots were fired, the victim felt pain in his hand and arm and realized he was injured. The victim had no suspect information.

Officers spoke to numerous individuals on scene who heard the shooting but had no other relevant information. 

If you have any information regarding this shooting, please call Crime Stoppers at 217-423-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.  Thank you.

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

On July 13^th at approximately 2:00 P.M.  Decatur Police responded to St. Mary’s Hospital in reference to a gunshot victim who just arrived.  This victim was a 12-year-old who had life threatening injuries.

Through an investigation, officers were able to determine the shooting occurred near the intersection of E William / N East Street.   Numerous shell casings along with a building that had damage by gun fire were observed near this intersection. 

If you have any information regarding this shooting, please call Crime Stoppers at 217-423-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.  Thank you.

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

On July 5^th at approximately 8:30 P.M.  a shooting occurred in the 3600 block of N Taylor.

Officers arrived on scene and observed evidence of this shooting.  Numerous shell casings were recovered, and a couple of nearby residences had damage from gunfire. 

A witness observed a b/m wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt with his hood up quickly walking N/B on Taylor right after the shots were fired.  

If you have any information regarding this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 217-423-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.  Thank you.

Over the past several weeks there have been numerous burglaries to vehicles at various addresses in Decatur, IL and Forsyth, IL.  Surveillance cameras in the area show the suspects appear to be the same individual(s) wearing different clothing.  If you recognize anyone from the attached photos or their vehicles, please call crime stoppers at 217-423-TIPS (8477).  

*Caution: These suspects are armed*

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

On May 24^th, at approximately 1:50 A.M. Decatur Police responded to the 1200 block of N Dennis in reference to a shooting.  Officers arrived on scene and observed an individual with gunshot wounds. 

The investigation revealed the victim was asleep on his bed when numerous guns shots were fired into the residence with one round striking the victim in the abdomen and another round which struck him in the back.  The victim would survive and had no suspect information.

A witness observed two subjects dressed in all black running N/B in the 1700 block of W Grand after the shooting.  The subjects were both approximately 5’9” tall and 150lbs. 

If you have any information regarding this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 217-423-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.  Thank you.

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

There have been several robberies to Decatur businesses over the past couple weeks.   In each of these robberies a lone suspect will enter the business armed with a crowbar when there is little to no other customers.  The suspect will then threaten the employees and take an undisclosed amount of cash.  The suspect then flees the business on foot in an unknown direction. 

The suspect is described as a heavier set b/m, dressed in a black hooded zip up shirt, and black pants.  The suspect has his face covered by either a black ski mask or balaclava.   

If you have any information regarding these robberies, please call Crime Stoppers at 217-423-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.  Thank you.

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

On April 23rd, at approximately 10:05 PM, Decatur Police responded to Roosevelt Apartments located at 701 W Grand in reference to a shooting. 

Officers arrived on scene and observed numerous individuals in the area.  Three of these individuals were struck by gunfire with one victim later expiring from his injuries.

The investigation revealed there was a gathering on the west side of Roosevelt apartments when two individuals began shooting multiple shots towards individuals in the crowd.  These two suspects then ran in a W/B direction towards Pine Street.

Both suspects were described as taller b/m’s, with a thin build.  The suspects were observed wearing dark colored clothing.   

If you have any information regarding this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS.  You may also call the detective bureau directly at 217-424-2734. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,500 for information that leads to an arrest on this homicide.  Thank you.

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

Over the past several weeks there have been numerous burglaries in Decatur to various gaming parlors as well as restaurants with gaming machines.

These burglaries occur in the early morning hours and are often discovered by employees who observe forced entry to the business.  In most of the burglaries the suspect will steal or attempt to steal cash located in the gaming machines.  

The suspect in most of these burglaries appears to be a w/m, wearing black hooded shirt, and ski mask.

If you have any information regarding these burglaries, please call Crime Stoppers at 217-423-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.  Thank you.

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

On March, 5^th 2022 at approximately 8:30 PM Decatur Police responded to the 100 block of S Oakland in reference to a pedestrian involved hit and run accident.  Two individuals were severely injured as a result of this hit and run. 

The investigation revealed a blue colored four door sedan was traveling N/B on Oakland at a high rate of speed.  This vehicle struck two individuals and then proceeded E/B on Main Street.

The suspect vehicle has chrome door handles, chrome or alloy rims, and damage to the front driver’s side quarter panel. 

If you have any information regarding this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 217-423-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.  Thank you.