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.

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

On September 8^th at approximately 11:45 am, an armed robbery occurred at Domino’s Pizza located at 1948 E. Eldorado. A Domino’s Pizza employee reported… a black male, 500-505, thin build, wearing all dark clothing, a dark colored ball cap and a white colored bandanna covering his hand and face, jumped the counter and pointed his bandanna covered hand at the employee implying he had a weapon. The employee reported handing over an amount of U.S. Currency, at which time the suspect fled the business.  A witness observed the suspect prior to entering Domino’s Pizza.  The witness reported the suspect as having short hair, clean shaven, 505, thin build and approximately 25-30 years of age.

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 8/4/14

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

Sometime between 7:00pm on July 31^st  and 7:30am on August 1^st , unknown subject(s) burglarized Contractors Recycle located at 2990 N. Woodford St.  Suspect(s) used a prying tool to pry open a metal wall on the east side of the tool shop to gain entry.  Once inside, suspect(s) stole numerous miscellaneous power and hand tools.  There are no suspect(s) at this time.

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 7/14/14

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

Sometime between 8:00pm on June 25^th and 6:15pm on June 26^th, unknown subject(s) burglarized Bethel Tabernacle Church located at 1110 E. Curtis Ave.  Suspect(s) used a prying tool to pry open the northeast door to gain entry.  Once inside, suspect(s) stole a Peavy, amplified speaker and a small amount of US Currency.  There are no suspect(s) at this time.

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 6/30/14

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

On June 26^th at approximately 8:00 AM, a home invasion occurred at a residence in the 900 block of N. Folk St.  The victims were held at gunpoint and tied up inside the residence.  The suspects stole the victim’s 2002 red colored Ford Mustang, bearing IL registration, P419191, which has been recovered.    They also stole cell phones and a Sony Playstation.

The victims described the suspects as both being black males, 601/thin builds.  The victims advised the suspects had coverings over their faces.

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 5/5/14

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

Sometime between midnight on April 23^rd and 3:40pm on April 26^th, unknown subject(s) forced entry to a door on the northwest side of Sunnyside Church of Christ, located at 821 N. Sunnyside Rd.  Once inside, subject(s) stole a Vizio DVD blu-ray player and a digital tuner.  There are no suspect(s) at this time.

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 March 13th at approximately 11:00pm, an armed robbery occurred at the drive up ATM located at 151 N. 22nd St. The victim reported, he was sitting in his vehicle, at the ATM, when he was approached by three black males. The victim reported at least one of the suspects opened his passenger door and pointed a black colored revolver at him demanding the money. The victim advised the suspects forced him to withdraw more money from the ATM and also took money from his wallet. The suspects fled the scene in a southwest direction. The victim described the suspects as black males, all three in their early 20’s weighing 140-160, medium height, wearing all dark 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 Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.

On February 23rd at approximately 4:00am, two black males entered Walgreens, located at 1311 N. Rt. 48. One of the black males had a white styrofoam cup of water in his hand. Both subjects walked around the store for a short time. The subject, with the cup approached a 73 year old employee and threw the cup of water in the employees face. Both subjects the ran out of the store in an unknown direction. Both of these subjects are depicted in wanted faces photos labeled 14-5 in the “wanted faces” section of this website.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this crime. If you know the subjects depicted in photos 14-5, 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.