News Release 10/5/20

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

On September 14, 2019 at approximately 5:00PM, Decatur Police Officers responded to a shots fired call located in the 1100 Block of E Cantrell. 

On arrival, they located a gunshot victim, later identified as Christopher Stone who was deceased.  The investigation revealed Christopher was attending a gender reveal party when a driver in an older model Sedan rode by and committed the shooting.  The driver of this Sedan was last seen driving west on Cantrell after the shooting.    

Witnesses described the driver of the Sedan to be a b/m, thin build, wearing a bandana over his face.  No suspect has been identified.   

If you have any information regarding this homicide, 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.

2020-10-05T10:14:05-05:00October 5, 2020|Crime of the Week|

News Release 9/28/20

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

On July 25th, 2020 at approximately 7:00AM Decatur Police responded to Contractors Recycled Material; located at 2290 N Woodford, In reference to an aggravated robbery. 

Upon arrival officers spoke to two victims who advised they were robbed by a suspect who implied he had a gun.  The victim’s advised the suspect threatened each of their lives and forced them to hand over an undisclosed amount of money.  The suspect took the money as well as one of the victim’s vehicles and fled the area south on Woodford street prior to police arrival. This vehicle would later be recovered the following day in the 200 block of W Packard. No suspect has been identified

The victims described the suspect as a b/m, between 35-45 years of age, approximately 5’8” and 180lbs. The suspect was described by both victims to have a deep sounding voice. 

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Decatur Police Criminal Investigations Division at (217)424-2734 or you may 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.

2020-09-28T10:39:42-05:00September 28, 2020|Crime of the Week|

News Release 9/21/20

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

On September 22, 2019 at approximately 1:35pm, Decatur Police Officers responded to a shots fired call located in the 900 block of N Morgan. 

On arrival, they located a gunshot victim, who was deceased.  The investigation revealed a passenger in a gold Colored Chevrolet Trailblazer committed the shooting.  Witnesses described the passenger of this Trailblazer to be a b/m wearing a mask.  No suspect was identified.   

If you have any information regarding this homicide, please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS.  You can also contact Det. Hall directly at 542-3443.  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.

2020-09-22T08:47:43-05:00September 22, 2020|Crime of the Week|

News Release 09/01/20

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

On August 17th, 2020 at approximately 9:20am, Decatur Police Officers responded to a shots fired call located in the 1300 block of East Walnut.

On arrival, they located a gunshot victim, inside a vehicle; who was deceased. The investigation revealed that the victim was traveling in this area when he was shot. Witnesses observed seeing a white colored SUV in the area prior to the shooting. No suspect was identified.

If you have any information regarding this homicide, 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.

2020-09-01T13:48:21-05:00September 1, 2020|Crime of the Week|

News Release 05/19/20

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

The Decatur Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify the owner or occupants of the vehicle pictured, in this released photo.

On May 18, 2020 at approximately 3:03 pm, officers were detailed to the 2200 Block of E Olive in reference to shots fired. The suspect vehicle was described as a tan Jeep Cherokee with an off-colored front driver side rim.

Two subjects exited the vehicle.  Suspect one was described as a b/m, medium complexion, approximately 6’ tall, thin build, in his early 20s, wearing a face covering, white hooded sweatshirt, and black plants.

The second suspect was described to be a b/m, medium complexion, approximately 5’8”, thicker build, early 20s, wearing a face mask, dark colored clothing, and bright blue shoes. Witnesses heard 5 shots fired from the area of 2200 E Olive and then saw the two subjects run back to the Jeep. 

The vehicle was seen leaving East bound on Logan.  While on scene, a gun-shot victim was dropped off at a local hospital. The two incidents are likely related.  

If anyone can identify the owner of this vehicle or has any information regarding this incident please contact the Decatur Police Criminal Investigations Division at (217)424-2734 or submit an anonymous tip through 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.

2020-05-22T09:31:12-05:00May 19, 2020|Crime of the Week|

News Release 02/25/20

 

 

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

There have been some auto burglaries in the area of 200 W. Spring St. The Decatur Police Department has obtained surveillance photos of the suspect. If you recognize or have any information regarding the suspect please contact Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS or the Decatur Police Department Detective Bureau, at 424-2734.

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.

2020-02-25T11:05:47-06:00February 25, 2020|Crime of the Week|

News Release 01/17/20

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

On July 5, 2018 at approximately 12:39am, Decatur Police Officers responded to shots fired in the 1200 block of East Whitmer.

On arrival, they located a gunshot victim laying in the driveway of 1245 E Whitmer St., who was deceased. The investigation revealed that the victim was attending a large party at the residence and was shot in the driveway. No suspect was identified.  

If you have any information regarding this homicide, 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.

2020-01-21T13:19:05-06:00January 21, 2020|Crime of the Week|

News Release 12/13/19

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

On September 14, 2019 at approximately 5:00pm, Decatur Police Officers responded to 1145 E. Cantrell St., in reference to a gunshot victim.

On arrival, officers determined that the victim had been taken to St. Mary’s and the victim was deceased.

Officers interviewed witnesses who advised, a suspect in all Black clothing with goggle like glasses over his eyes shot the victim. Witnesses told officers that the suspect was driving a Gold four door sedan and fled West on Cantrell St., after shooting the victim.

If you have any information regarding this homicide, 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.

2019-12-13T10:56:49-06:00December 13, 2019|Crime of the Week|

News Release 10/22/19

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

On 10/20/19, at approximately 1:48 AM, Decatur Police Officers responded to a person shot at 1403 East Wellington Way.

Upon arrival, they discovered that the victim was shot in the arm by an unknown suspect. The victim was approached by several suspects outside in the parking lot when he heard a loud bang and realized he had been shot in the arm. The suspects then fled the scene prior to police arrival.

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.

2019-10-22T14:36:48-05:00October 22, 2019|Crime of the Week|

News Release 08/16/19

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

On August 14th, 2019 at approximately 12:24am, Decatur Police Officers responded to an armed robbery at 510 North Main St., PNC Bank.

On arrival, they spoke to the victim who advised he attempted to pull out money from an ATM in the banks drive up when a Black male in his later 20’s, 6’00 tall, skinny build approached him with a revolver and demanded that he pull out money from his account. The victim was able to run away from the suspect as the suspect fired one shot from his revolver, missing the victim. The suspect then ran Northbound from the scene.

The suspect was wearing a dark colored ballcap, dark colored Nike shirt and dark pants.

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.

2019-08-16T10:15:11-05:00August 16, 2019|Crime of the Week|
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