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Crime of the Week2021-04-07T18:18:29-05:00

Crime of the Week

Crime of the Week 4/21/25

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

On April 13, 2025, officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 1300 block of North Gulick Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located numerous shell casings at the intersection of North Gulick and West Center Street, as well as a vehicle that had been struck by gunfire near the scene.

During the investigation, officers spoke with several residents in the area and obtained descriptions of two suspects:

  • Suspect 1: Described as a dark-skinned Black male, approximately 16 years old, between 5’6” and 5’7” tall with a thin build. He was last seen wearing thin glasses and a black hooded sweatshirt.
  • Suspect 2: Described as a light-skinned Black male, also approximately 16 years old, between 5’8” and 5’9” tall with a thin build. He was reportedly wearing a dark ski mask and dark-colored clothing.

Prior to the incident, both suspects were observed walking with two light-skinned Black females, also believed to be around 16 years of age.

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.

Past Crimes of the Week

Crime of the Week 5-22-23

 

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

 

On May 4th, 2023 Decatur Police responded to Premier Auto Sales located at 1140 West Pershing in reference to a burglary. 

 

Officers arrived on scene and observed forced entry to the business.  Through the investigation it was determined during the early morning hours on this date two suspects forced entry to the business and stole several items which consisted of numerous car keys, dealer license plates, and a vehicle which was later recovered.   

A nearby surveillance camera captured the suspects on the lot.  The first suspect is wearing all black clothing with an unknown design on the left pant leg.  The second suspect is wearing a dark colored jacket with light colored pants. 

 

To view a photo of these suspects, please go to decaturcrimestoppers.com and click on the wanted faces tab (Picture 23-3).   

 

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 5/1/23

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

 

On April 17th, 2023 Decatur Police were made aware of a theft of several air conditioning units in the 300 block of W Prairie.  These thefts occurred at several different businesses and residences in this block. 

 

The thefts would likely to have occurred sometime after April 10th and there is no suspect information. 

 

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 4/17/23

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

 

On April 10th, 2023 at approximately 4:45P.M.  Decatur Police responded to the Soy City Motel Located at 1828 E Eldorado in reference to a robbery. 

 

Officers arrived on scene and spoke to a victim who advised he was standing outside in the parking lot of the Motel when two b/m suspects approached him.  One suspect was described as a b/m, approximately 6`00″ with short braids wearing a red colored shirt and the second suspect was described as a b/m approximately 40 years of age wearing a blue shirt. 

 

Without provocation these suspects began hitting the victim multiple times knocking him to the ground and removing an undisclosed amount of money from the victim’s pocket. 

 

The suspects then entered a tan colored older style Toyota brand SUV and drive off the lot W/B on Eldorado Street.  A picture of the suspects’ vehicle 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.

 

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