Crime of the Week
Past Crimes of the Week
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.
Crime of the week 8-5-24
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On July 30th, 2024 Decatur Police responded to Dollar General located at 969 E Eldorado in reference to a burglary. Police arrived on scene and observed forced entry to the sliding glass doors. No suspects were located inside.
Security cameras were observed which captured three individuals standing outside on this date in the early morning hours. One individual forces entry to the business while the other two stood as lookouts. Two of the suspects were observed entering the business and removing cash registers.
The first suspect was observed to be a white male or female, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, with the hood up, white shorts and black tennis shoes with three white stripes.
The second suspect was observed wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, with the hood pulled up, black jeans with rips in them and white tennis shoes.
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.
Crime of the week 7-22-24
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On July 10th, 2024 at approximately 4:30 A.M. Decatur Police were dispatched to the 600 block of N Cove Ct. in reference to a shooting. Police arrived at the residence and observed a male victim who was beaten and had sustained several gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for his injuries. Officers spoke to the victim who was unable to provide any suspect information.
If you have any information regarding this shooting, 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.
