Crime of the Week
Past Crimes of the Week
Crime of the Week 11-11-24
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On October 26th, 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.
Crime of the Week 9-16-24
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.
Crime of the Week 9-9-24
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On August 30th 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.
