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

On April 17^th, 2023 Decatur Police were made aware of a theft of several air conditioning units in the 300 block of W Prairie.  These thefts occurred at several different businesses and residences in this block. 

The thefts would likely to have occurred sometime after April 10^th and there is no suspect information. 

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 April 10^th, 2023 at approximately 4:45P.M.  Decatur Police responded to the Soy City Motel Located at 1828 E Eldorado in reference to a robbery. 

Officers arrived on scene and spoke to a victim who advised he was standing outside in the parking lot of the Motel when two b/m suspects approached him.  One suspect was described as a b/m, approximately 6`00″ with short braids wearing a red colored shirt and the second suspect was described as a b/m approximately 40 years of age wearing a blue shirt. 

Without provocation these suspects began hitting the victim multiple times knocking him to the ground and removing an undisclosed amount of money from the victim’s pocket. 

The suspects then entered a tan colored older style Toyota brand SUV and drive off the lot W/B on Eldorado Street.  A picture of the suspects’ vehicle can be observed 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.

During the overnight hours between February 28^th, and March 1^st, 2023, several air conditioning units were removed from various addresses in the Wabash Crossing apartment complex.  These AC Units were all taken from apartments located in the 1000 block of North Martin Luther King.  The suspect(s) also forced entry and removed a water heater from one of the vacant apartments in this block. 

If you have any information regarding these crimes, 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 22^nd, 2023 at approximately 12:20 A.M. Decatur Police were dispatched to the 1600 block of E Walnut in reference to a shooting. 

Officers arrived on scene and observed a residence in this block to have multiple bullet defects.   Officers observed numerous shell casings outside near the rear of the residence.    

Nobody inside the house was struck and the occupant of the residence had no idea who would want to shoot their house. 

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 February 6^th, 2023, at approximately 11:15 P.M. Decatur Police were dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of South 19^th Street in reference to a homicide. 

Officers arrived at the house and observed a victim in the bedroom with multiple gun-shot wounds.  The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

A witness inside the house informed police four armed individuals, dressed in all black, forced their way inside the residence and shot the victim.  These individuals then left the residence in an unknown direction.

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 $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.

On January 23, 2023, at approximately 11:30 A.M. Decatur Police were dispatched to the 1900 block of E Pythian in reference to a home invasion. 

Upon arrival Decatur Police spoke to two victims who advised they were inside a residence when two suspects entered the house unannounced.  At gunpoint, one of the suspects demanded money from the victims.  The victims handed the suspects an undisclosed amount of money.  The suspects then ran out the house and were observed getting in a burnt orange 4-dr sedan that drove away E/B towards 22^nd street. 

The first suspect was described as a b/m, heavier set, 5’11” tall, wearing a black hooded shirt.  This suspect was observed holding a silver-colored handgun in one hand and a black colored handgun in the other.    

The second suspect was a b/m, wearing a ski mask. 

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.

Crime Stoppers in the Decatur / Macon County area need your help regarding an aggravated cruelty to an animal.

On January 24^th at approximately 8:30A.M., Macon County Deputies were dispatched near the intersection of Illiniwick / Sawyer Rd. just outside of Forsyth. 

Deputies arrived on scene and observed a large breed, brindle colored dog locked inside a crate.  The dog was deceased and appeared to have been neglected for a lengthy period of time. The dog was wearing a collar which contained multi-colored cartoon bones with a pink buckle.  (Photo attached). 

If you recognize the collar on this dog or have any information, 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. In addition, Decatur and Macon County Animal Shelter Foundation has agreed to donate $500 and Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County has also agreed to donate an additional $1,000 for the arrest of the individual or individuals responsible for this crime.   Thank you.

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

On January 15^th, 2023, Decatur Police responded to the 1000 block of W Green in reference to a shooting. 

Officers arrived on scene and observed numerous shell casings in the roadway.  A short time later a gunshot victim arrived at a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Police spoke to the victim who advised he was sitting in the driver’s seat of a parked vehicle in this block when a blue colored Ford Fusion drove past him going W/B.  As the vehicle drove by the passenger in this Ford Fusion leaned out and began shooting at him multiple times.  The Ford Fusion continued driving W/B and was last observed N/B on Oakland Street. 

Both the driver and passenger in the Ford Fusion were B/M’s, wearing face coverings, who appeared to be in their 20’s.

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 November 27^th at approximately 2:30 A.M. Decatur Police responded to the south alley of the 1600 block of E William in reference to a shooting.  Upon arrival officers observed a gun shot victim with a non-life-threatening injury to their leg.  The victim was unable to provide any suspect information regarding this shooting.

Officers observed numerous shell casings in this alley and recovered a firearm. 

Officers spoke to a witness who advised an older model “army green” 4-door van was possibly involved as it drove away N/B on 17^th, directly after the shooting.  A witness also observed an individual dressed in all black color clothing run directly towards this van 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.

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

On November 7th, 2022, at approximately 11:15 P.M. Decatur Police responded to the 300 block of W. Main St. in reference to a home invasion.    

Officers arrived on scene and observed forced entry to the residence.  Officers spoke to the victim who advised he was asleep in his bedroom when an unknown suspect forced entry to his front door.  The suspect walked to the bedroom and a struggle ensued.  The suspect punched the victim multiple times in the facial area causing injury.  The suspect took an undisclosed amount of money and left the residence on foot in an unknown direction. 

The suspect was described as a b/m, 6`2”, 210 lbs., wearing a black colored Carhart brand hoodie, black colored pants, and gloves.

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.