Crime of the Week
Crime of the week 11-14-22
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On November 7th, 2022, at approximately 11:15 P.M. Decatur Police responded to the 300 block of W. Main St. in reference to a home invasion.
Officers arrived on scene and observed forced entry to the residence. Officers spoke to the victim who advised he was asleep in his bedroom when an unknown suspect forced entry to his front door. The suspect walked to the bedroom and a struggle ensued. The suspect punched the victim multiple times in the facial area causing injury. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of money and left the residence on foot in an unknown direction.
The suspect was described as a b/m, 6`2”, 210 lbs., wearing a black colored Carhart brand hoodie, black colored pants, and gloves.
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.
Past Crimes of the Week
News Release 08/08/16
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 07/24/16, at 8:00am it was reported that several vehicles were burglarized, in the North parking lot of 1705 S. Country Club Rd. (Timber Cove Apartments). These burglaries occurred sometime between the hours of 10:00pm, on 07/23/16 and 8:00am, on 07/24/16. An unknown suspect or suspects forced entry to the vehicles and removed personal items belonging to the owners.
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this crime. If you have any information regarding this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS. You do not have to give your name. Crime Stoppers will pay $500 dollars or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week. Thank you.
News Release 07/20/16
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 07/16/2016, at approximately 8:17pm multiple burglaries to Semi Trucks occurred on the lot of 1555 E. Hubbard Ave., (Clifton Moving). An unknown light skinned, Black male suspect forced entry to the Semi Trucks and took several items. The suspect was wearing a White sleeveless shirt, shorts and sandals. Also, the suspect was riding a bicycle at the time of the burglaries.
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this crime. If you have any information regarding this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS. You do not have to give your name. Crime Stoppers will pay $500 dollars or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week. Thank you.
News Release 05/23/16
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 05/21/16, at 8:00am it was reported that a Burglary to Motor Vehicle occurred, in the area of 2100 N. Graceland Ave. This burglary occurred sometime between the hours of 11:00pm, on 05/20/16 and 8:00am on 05/21/16. An unknown suspect or suspects forced entry to the vehicle and removed electronic items.
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this crime. If you have any information regarding this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS. You do not have to give your name. Crime Stoppers will pay $500 dollars or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week. Thank you.
