Crime of the Week

Crime of the Week 2/25/2026

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

On February 6th at approximately 4:32 a.m., Decatur Police officers were dispatched to 3745 North Woodford in reference to a burglary.

Around 4:29 a.m., two subjects were seen approaching the business from the east. One suspect struck the front door with a sledgehammer, shattering the glass. Both suspects then entered the store and used a crowbar and sledgehammer in an attempt to break into gaming machines. Significant damage was caused, and money was taken from the business.

Suspect one is described as a Black male with a light complexion, approximately 150 pounds, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, a black face mask, and carrying a black backpack.

Suspect two is described as possibly a White male, approximately 200 pounds, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and a black face mask.

This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Decatur Police Criminal Investigations Division at 217-424-2734, or Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS.

Past Crimes 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.

Crime of the Week 12/10/2025

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

On 12/04/2025 at approximately 0152 hours Officers responded to 520 S. Main reference a shots fired detail. At 560 S Greenwood Officers located 9 shell casing. Witnesses advised the driver of a black dodge charger or similar style vehicle fire multiple shots out the driver side window and proceeded northbound on S Greenwood. The vehicle continued NB onto N Church St.

Officers reviewed video surveillance of the vehicle turning onto Greenwood from Spring St. Approximately 11 shots can be heard coming from the vehicle before it proceeded north bound. Officers were not able to identify the type of vehicle or the driver from the surveillance footage.

Officers located a possible suspect vehicle at 572 S Church St, however there is no other suspect information at this time.

This case remains an active and ongoing investigation. If you have any information about this crime, contact Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS. You can remain completely anonymous, and Crime Stoppers will pay for information that leads to an arrest.

Crime of the Week 12/02/2025

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

On November 19th, Decatur Police Officers responded to an overnight burglary at 1270 North Main Street. Security footage shows four Black male juveniles approaching the business on foot at approximately 3:00 a.m. One suspect, wearing a gray hoodie and dark pants, used what appeared to be a hammer to break a window on the east side of the building. Two additional juveniles—one wearing a black coat, black pants, a black ski mask, and green gloves, and another wearing a black coat, gray pants, black shoes with white soles, and a black ski mask—entered through the broken window.

Once inside, the suspects stole several items of merchandise and caused approximately eight hundred dollars in damage before fleeing southbound on foot. Photos of the suspects can be viewed on the Crime Stoppers website.

This case remains an active and ongoing investigation. The Decatur Police Department urges anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS. You can remain completely anonymous, and Crime Stoppers will pay for information that leads to an arrest.