Crime of the Week

Crime of the Week 3/11/2026

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

On March 8th, 2026, at approximately 3:10 a.m., officers responded to the 500 block of South Boyd Street for a vehicular hijacking.

The victim told officers he was sitting in his parked Buick sedan when a black sedan, possibly a Hyundai, pulled up next to him. A younger Black male passenger rolled down the window and pointed a black Glock-style handgun with an extended magazine and weapon-mounted light, ordering the victim out of the vehicle.

After demanding money, the suspect got into the Buick and fled the scene. Both vehicles were last seen traveling south on Boyd Street and west on Tuttle Street.

The victim reported there were four to five suspects in the Hyundai: one Black male and three to four white males, all believed to be 16 to 18 years old and wearing black clothing and face masks.

The stolen Buick was later recovered in the 1000 block of West Macon Street.

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 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.

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Crime of the Week 07/07/2025

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

The evening of June 30th, officers responded to a reported Vehicular Invasion in the area of the 800 block of S 19^th St. The incident occurred when the victim stopped to ask two juveniles pushing a lawnmower to mow her lawn. While speaking with the male juveniles one of them reached into the vehicle and took the victim’s purse from the front passenger seat and fled the area on foot northbound.

Suspect Descriptions:

Suspect #1: w/m, 14-16 years of age approx. 5’6” tall, thin build, dark hair wearing a gray t-shirt
Suspect #2: b/m, 14-16 years of age, 5’6” tall thin build, black short hair, wearing a white t-shirt.

There are no surveillance photos of the alleged suspects.

If you have any information regarding this Vehicular Invasion, 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 6/23/25

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

During the early morning hours of June 17th, officers responded to a reported burglary at a convenience store located at 1101 N IL Route 48. Upon arrival, officers discovered the front window adjacent to the main entrance had been removed. No individuals were located inside the premises.

Surveillance footage captured two suspects approaching the store from the southwest. One suspect used a large rock to break the window near the front door, allowing both individuals to enter the business. The suspects stole approximately $140 worth of merchandise before fleeing northwest on foot.

Suspect Descriptions:

Suspect #1: Described as a Black male wearing a dark blue jacket with a white/gray hood, black “Puma” sweatpants featuring a white ring around the left pant leg, and grey/white Jordan Retro 6 sneakers. He was also carrying a blue backpack and wore a light-colored face mask and gloves.
Suspect #2: Described as a Black male wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and black boots. This individual carried a white plastic bag and also wore a light-colored face mask and gloves.

Photographs of the suspects can be viewed below.

If you have any information regarding this burglary, 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.