Crime of the Week

Crime of the Week 3-31-25

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

On March 24th, at approximately 9:00 A.M., a victim briefly parked their red Jeep Cherokee in the 700 block of W. Macon. As the victim stepped away from the vehicle, an unidentified male suspect approached the unattended car. The suspect entered the driver’s seat of the Jeep and drove away westbound from the scene.

Surveillance footage shows the suspect as a Black male, wearing a gray or dark-colored jacket over a bright yellow shirt (resembling a safety vest) and dark pants. The suspect is of average height and build, with short dark hair.

Photographs of the suspect as well as the vehicle can be viewed below.

If you have any information regarding this theft, 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.

Past Crimes of the Week

Crime of the week 7-17-23

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

In the early morning hours of May 2^nd, 2023 Decatur Police responded to the 900 block of Sunup Ct. In reference to a stolen vehicle. In addition, there were also several vehicles burglarized in this block.

Surveillance footage was observed and showed the suspect to be a w/m walking through the neighborhood and checking for unlocked vehicles. This suspect was wearing a black beanie hat, black coat, black pants, and white shoes.

A picture of the suspect can be observed below. A video of the incident is also posted to Decatur Police Departments Facebook page.

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 7-3-23

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

On June 19^th, 2023 at approximately 8:30 P.M. Decatur Police responded to Family Dollar located at 1315 N Water in reference to an armed robbery.

The investigation revealed two suspects entered the business with one of them being armed with a handgun. The two suspects walked behind the counter, struck an employee, and demanded money. These suspects removed an undisclosed amount of money and left the business on foot running in a N/E direction.

The first suspect who was armed with a handgun was a black male who had a white face covering. This suspect was wearing a red long sleeved shirt which had a picture of “Marilyn Monroe” on front, black pants, and white shoes.

The second suspect was a black male wearing a black mask who was dressed in all black clothing and black shoes. Both suspects were wearing white colored gloves. (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 6-5-23

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

On May 26^th, 2023 Decatur Police were made aware of an attempted theft to an ATM machine which occurred at Coffee Connection located at 2505 N Main Street. Officers arrived on scene and observed damaged to the door of the ATM consistent with pry marks.

Surveillance footage was observed and showed the suspects pulling up to the ATM on Sunday, May 21^st, 2023 at 12:30 A.M. The suspects arrived driving a gray colored 4 door sedan. The suspects can be seen wearing mostly black colored clothing, masks, and blue surgical gloves.

Both of the suspects prying on the ATM appear to be light skinned black males. To view a photo of the suspects please go to Decaturcrimestoppers.com and click on the wanted faces tab. (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.