Crime of the Week

Crime of the Week 12/17/2025

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

On December 11, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Decatur Police Officers were dispatched to the intersection of East Hickory Street and North Lowber Street in reference to a shots-fired call. Upon arrival, officers located one live round and sixteen spent shell casings in the 1400 block of North Lowber Street.

Surveillance footage from the area shows a white Toyota Camry traveling southbound on North Lowber Street. The vehicle stopped briefly, at which time automatic gunfire can be heard. The vehicle then continued southbound on North Lowber Street before turning eastbound onto Grand Avenue.

A photo of the suspect vehicle is available on the Crime Stoppers website under the “Crime of the Week” tab.

This incident remains an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information related to this crime is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS (8477). Tips can be provided anonymously, and Crime Stoppers will pay for information that leads to an arrest.

Past Crimes of the Week

Crime of the Week 12/16/24

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.

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 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.

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.