Crime of the Week

Crime of the Week 07/14/2025

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

On June 13, 2025, at approximately 3:30PM, officers took a report of a theft in the 100 block of N Dennis.

The victim stated a b/m rummaged through several packages on their front porch. The suspect took a pair of earrings from the packages before leaving the area. Surveillance footage at the residence shows the suspect — described as a Black male, medium complexion, wearing a black vest, black pants with a white belt and wearing a black face covering.

Photos of the suspect can be found on the Macon County Crime Stoppers website under the “Crime of the Week” tab.

If you have any information about this crime, please contact Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS. You can remain completely anonymous, and Crime Stoppers will pay $500 or more for information that leads to an arrest in this case.

Your tip could make a difference — call today.

Past Crimes of the Week

Crime of the Week 11/6/23

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

At two separate times On October 29th, 2023 the Decatur Police responded to the 2100 block of E Roosevelt in reference to a shooting.

In both instances’ officers arrived on scene and observed shell casings in this block. In one instance officers observed a parked vehicle to have multiple bullet defects.

Several individuals on scene were interviewed and had no suspect information.

In one incident a neighbor observed a medium built b/m, wearing a brown jacket standing in the street holding a handgun. This suspect fired numerous rounds and ran westbound from the scene.

If you have any information regarding these shootings, 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 10-30-23

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

In the early morning hours on October 5^th, 2023 Decatur police were dispatched to Kurent Safety located at 3650 E William Street Rd. in reference to a burglary. Officers arrived on scene and spoke to the owner of the business who advised an unknown suspect had entered his business through a window. The suspect was seen on surveillance camera rummaging through various desks and removing an undisclosed amount of money from a cash register.

The suspect is a b/m, who was wearing a khaki colored sweater, black short sleeve t-shirt, gloves, dark colored shorts with a green strip along the sides, and blue crock styled sandals.

Pictures of the suspect 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.

Crime of the Week 10-16-23

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

On October 10^th, 2023 Decatur Police were dispatched to JD Properties located at 145 E Decatur in reference to a previous burglary. Officers arrived on scene and spoke to employees who advised an unknown individual stole a check from the drop box at this location.

Officers viewed surveillance cameras which showed an individual approach the the business on October 9^th at approximately 12:40 A.M. This suspect opened the liftable slot where he placed glue mouse traps down the chute. The suspect used these mouse traps to retrieve checks or money orders from the drop box.

This suspect appears to be a male wearing a red and black hoodie, with the hood pulled over his head and black colored flip flops that contain white writing. The suspect was observed driving a dark colored SUV.

Pictures of the suspect can be observed below.