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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|

News Release 04/21/15

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 19th St.   An unknown suspect, stole a Red  Chevy Blazer from a residential driveway and was last seen leaving the area North on 19th 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.

2015-05-12T08:55:45-05:00May 6, 2015|Crime of the Week|

News Release 03/17/15

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.

2015-03-17T13:29:29-05:00March 17, 2015|Crime of the Week|

News Release 03/03/15

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.

2015-03-03T10:48:49-06:00March 3, 2015|Crime of the Week|

News Release 2/23/15

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.

2015-02-23T15:28:52-06:00February 23, 2015|Crime of the Week|

News Release 1/14/15

 

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

Sometime between 5:00pm on January 6th and 8:30am on January 7th, unknown subject(s) gained access to a secured location in Progress City at Richland Community College.  Once inside the secured location, subject(s) stole two side by side, Kubota utility terrain vehicles.  Both vehicles are black and orange in color.  At this time, there are no suspect(s).

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.

2015-01-14T14:16:27-06:00January 14, 2015|Crime of the Week|

News Release 1/5/15

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

On January 3rd, 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.

2015-01-05T11:32:46-06:00January 5, 2015|Crime of the Week|
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