Crime of the Week

Crime of the Week 04/15/2026

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

On March 18, 2026, officers responded to a residential burglary in the 1300 block of East Locust Street. Upon arrival, officers learned that an unknown suspect had broken two windows to gain entry into the residence.

The victim later reported that a Black male suspect returned to the residence and brought back most of the stolen items, with the exception of a cellular phone.

The suspect is described as having a distinct star tattoo on his forehead, located between his eyes. He is also believed to possibly reside in the 1400 block of East Locust Street.

Digital photos of the suspect are available on the Crime Stoppers website.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Decatur Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 217-424-2734 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS.

Past Crimes of the Week

Crime of the Week 04/09/2026

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

The Decatur Police are investigating an armed home invasion that occurred March twenty‑seventh around eleven a.m. in the eleven‑hundred block of East Elmhurst. Two armed male suspects entered the home, demanded money, and stole electronics and beauty products. Two occupants suffered injuries during the attack.

The first suspect is a Black male, late teens to early twenties, wearing all black and a black ski mask, armed with a semi‑automatic handgun.

The second suspect is a Black male, late teens to early twenties, five‑ten to six feet tall, large build, wearing a black letterman jacket with “H‑V” in white lettering, also armed.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Decatur Police at 217‑424‑2734 or Crime Stoppers at 217‑423‑TIPS.

Crime of the Week 04/01/2026

On 03/27/2026, Decatur Police responded to 2525 N Main St regarding a burglary. Upon arrival, officers observed a shattered glass door and damaged property inside.

Surveillance footage shows two suspects approaching on foot from the south. One used a sledgehammer to break the front door, allowing both to enter. They caused significant property damage, likely trying to access secured money, but were unsuccessful. The suspects then fled south on foot.

Suspect Descriptions:

Suspect 1: Male, unknown age, ~5’6”, larger build, all black clothing, facemask, gloves with white lettering, carrying a sledgehammer.
Suspect 2: Male, unknown age, ~5’6”, thin build, all black clothing, facemask, gloves with white lettering, carrying a sledgehammer and prybar.

This incident is part of a string of similar burglaries and 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.

Crime of the Week 03/18/2026

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

On multiple occasions in March 2026, the same suspect entered a business located at 1315 North Water Street and stole several items before leaving the area.

The suspect is described as a Black male in his mid-40s, wearing an oversized tan coat and blue jeans. Investigators have obtained a still image of the suspect from security footage, which is available for viewing on the Crimestoppers website.

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