The Decatur Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in solving this week’s Crime of the Week.

On April 13, 2025, officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 1300 block of North Gulick Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located numerous shell casings at the intersection of North Gulick and West Center Street, as well as a vehicle that had been struck by gunfire near the scene.

During the investigation, officers spoke with several residents in the area and obtained descriptions of two suspects:

• Suspect 1: Described as a dark-skinned Black male, approximately 16 years old, between 5’6” and 5’7” tall with a thin build. He was last seen wearing thin glasses and a black hooded sweatshirt.
• Suspect 2: Described as a light-skinned Black male, also approximately 16 years old, between 5’8” and 5’9” tall with a thin build. He was reportedly wearing a dark ski mask and dark-colored clothing.

Prior to the incident, both suspects were observed walking with two light-skinned Black females, also believed to be around 16 years of age.

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.

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

On March 24th, at approximately 9:00 A.M., a victim briefly parked their red Jeep Cherokee in the 700 block of W. Macon. As the victim stepped away from the vehicle, an unidentified male suspect approached the unattended car. The suspect entered the driver’s seat of the Jeep and drove away westbound from the scene.

Surveillance footage shows the suspect as a Black male, wearing a gray or dark-colored jacket over a bright yellow shirt (resembling a safety vest) and dark pants. The suspect is of average height and build, with short dark hair.

Photographs of the suspect as well as the vehicle can be viewed below.

If you have any information regarding this theft, 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.

In the early hours of February 25th, an unknown suspect or suspects unlawfully entered an unattached garage in the 1000 block of N. 33rd Street. The perpetrators removed several items from the garage, including a zero-turn lawn mower.

Area residents reported seeing an individual wearing a mask, operating the stolen mower, and driving southbound from the scene.

The stolen mower is described as a bright orange and black “Bad Boy” 54-inch deck zero-turn model, featuring “747 CC” on the side of the engine and the “Bad Boy” logo etched into the black steel on the rear of the mower. A photo similar to the stolen mower is below

If you have any information regarding this burglary, 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 February 11, 2025, at approximately 2:30 A.M., Decatur police responded to an armed robbery at the Hucks Gas Station, located at 204 N. 22nd Street.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with the store clerk, who reported that a suspect entered the establishment, brandished a silver-colored handgun, and demanded money. The suspect was provided with an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the scene. The individual was last seen running west across North 22nd Street.

The suspect is described as a Black female, approximately 18 to 21 years of age. She was wearing a baby blue coat with the hood up, a black face covering, black and white leggings with designs, and black Ugg-style boots.

Photographs of the suspect are below.

If you have any information regarding this robbery, 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 January 5^th and January 26^th 2025, at approximately 8:00 PM, Decatur Police responded to Gamestop located at 4641 E Maryland in reference to a burglary.  Upon arrival, officers discovered no signs of forced entry, but several items were reported missing.

Surveillance footage from both incidents revealed a white male suspect unlawfully entering the store using a key. The suspect is described as a heavier-set white male, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, white shoes, and dark-colored gloves.

Pictures of the suspect can be observed below. (Photo Below)

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.

In recent weeks, the property located at 815 E Kenwood, which houses industrial space for various businesses, has been the target of multiple burglaries.

Surveillance footage has captured the suspect in two separate incidents. In one instance, the suspect is described as a white male, approximately 30 to 40 years old, with short brown hair, wearing a white t-shirt and black shorts. In another incident, the suspect is a white male wearing a blue hard hat, a black long-sleeve shirt, and pants.

Images of the suspects are available on the Macon County Crime Stoppers website under the “Crime of the Week” tab. (Photos are provided below.)

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 October 26^th, 2024 at approximately 8:15 P.M. Decatur Police were dispatched to the INC Spot located at 269 W Eldorado in reference to a burglary to several motor vehicles.

Officers arrived on scene and observed numerous vehicles on the parking lot with broken windows.  These vehicles contained various items of value that were taken by the suspects.

Surveillance cameras were observed which showed two black males on the lot.  The first suspect is light skinned B/M, wearing a black hooded shirt with white designs on the front, grey pants, and bright yellow gloves.  The second suspect is a dark-skinned B/M, wearing a blue hoodie with the hood up, blue jeans, and white shoes.

The suspects are observed driving a white colored Lincoln car.

Pictures of the suspects can be observed below. (Photos Below)

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. 

UPDATE: The female pictured above in pictures “24-1” is involved in these burglaries as well.  If you can identify her or have any information, please contact Crime Stoppers.

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

During the overnight hours between Friday, September 6th and Saturday, September 7th several individuals vandalized the area surrounding the 9/11 Memorial and the Beach House boardwalk in Nelson Park.

Surveillance captured three w/m’s damaging items around the Memorial.   Two of the w/m’s appear to have longer hair.  These two were observed wearing dark colored shirts with writing on the front and pajama pants.  The third w/m suspect was observed wearing a hat, and gray colored clothing.

Pictures of the suspects can be observed below.  (Photos Below)

If you have any information regarding this crime, please call the Decatur Park District Police at 217-422-5911 or you may call Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS.  $500 or more will be paid 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 August 30^th 2024, at approximately 4:14 A.M. a subject was observed walking by the front of the Decatur Civic Center.  This individual was observed placing a bronze colored plastered head of Abraham Lincoln on the ground in front of the entrance.  It is unknown at this time where the damaged statue came from.

The suspect involved in this incident is a w/m with a beard, average height, thin build, wearing no shirt and dark pants.

Pictures of the suspect can be observed on MaconCountyCrimeStoppers.com under the “crime of the week” tab.  (Photo Below)

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.

On July 30^th, 2024 Decatur Police responded to Dollar General located at 969 E Eldorado in reference to a burglary.  Police arrived on scene and observed forced entry to the sliding glass doors.   No suspects were located inside.

Security cameras were observed which captured three individuals standing outside on this date in the early morning hours. One individual forces entry to the business while the other two stood as lookouts.  Two of the suspects were observed entering the business and removing cash registers.

The first suspect was observed to be a white male or female, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, with the hood up, white shorts and black tennis shoes with three white stripes.

The second suspect was observed wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, with the hood pulled up, black jeans with rips in them and white tennis shoes.

Pictures of the suspects can be observed below.   (Photos Below)

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.