Crime of the Week
Crime of the Week 11-11-24
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On October 26th, 2024 at approximately 8:15 P.M. Decatur Police were dispatched to the INC Spot located at 269 W Eldorado in reference to a burglary to several motor vehicles.
Officers arrived on scene and observed numerous vehicles on the parking lot with broken windows. These vehicles contained various items of value that were taken by the suspects.
Surveillance cameras were observed which showed two black males on the lot. The first suspect is light skinned B/M, wearing a black hooded shirt with white designs on the front, grey pants, and bright yellow gloves. The second suspect is a dark-skinned B/M, wearing a blue hoodie with the hood up, blue jeans, and white shoes.
The suspects are observed driving a white colored Lincoln car.
Pictures of the suspects can be observed below. (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.
UPDATE: The female pictured above in pictures “24-1” is involved in these burglaries as well. If you can identify her or have any information, please contact Crime Stoppers.
Past Crimes of the Week
Crime of the week 4-8-24
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On March 29th, 2024 Decatur Police were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of N Edward in reference to a previous theft. Officers were informed a red Schwinn tricycle valued at $600 was stolen from the yard of the residence. This tricycle had a damaged silver basket attached to the back of the trike.
Surveillance cameras from the residence were observed which captured two suspects near the property on March 28th, 2024 at approximately 11:46P.M. One of the suspects was observed approaching the tricycle and utilizing what appeared to be bolt cutters to cut a lock which was chaining the trike to a fence. This same suspect was observed riding away with the trike N/B on Edward.
The suspect who stole the trike was observed to be a w/m who had a facial covering, wearing a red/grey hooded jacket and red pants. (Photo 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 this crime. Thank you.
Crime of the Week 3-25-27
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On February 28th, 2024 at approximately 6:24 A.M. Decatur Police responded to the intersection of North Martin Luther King / E Pershing Road in reference to a shooting.
Officers arrived on scene and observed a black Pontiac Sedan on the lot of Best One of Central Illinois located at 2952 North Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Officers located the driver and sole occupant of this vehicle with apparent gunshot wounds to his body. The driver was a 22-year-old Decatur resident who was later pronounced deceased.
Detectives processed the crime scene and spoke to several individuals on scene. It was determined an unknown person or persons exited a white SUV and fired at the Pontiac at this intersection. The white SUV then fled southbound on North Martin Luther King.
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 $2,500 for information that leads to an arrest on this homicide. Thank you.
Crime of the Week 2-26-24
For this weeks crime of the week the Decatur Police Department is asking for the publics help in locating a violent offender who is believed to be in the Decatur area.
We are attempting to locate Nicholas Lynch who was involved in a shooting incident last month. Nicholas is a w/m, 27yoa, 6’2”, 220lbs, with Brown hair. Nicholas has warrants for Aggravated Discharge of Firearm and Possession of a Weapon by a Felon.
A picture of Nicholas can be observed under the “Most Wanted” tab.
If you have any information regarding the location of Nicholas 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 this suspect. Thank you.

