Crime of the Week
Crime of the Week 12/5/22
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On November 27th at approximately 2:30 A.M. Decatur Police responded to the south alley of the 1600 block of E William in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival officers observed a gun shot victim with a non-life-threatening injury to their leg. The victim was unable to provide any suspect information regarding this shooting.
Officers observed numerous shell casings in this alley and recovered a firearm.
Officers spoke to a witness who advised an older model “army green” 4-door van was possibly involved as it drove away N/B on 17th, directly after the shooting. A witness also observed an individual dressed in all black color clothing run directly towards this van right after the shots were fired.
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 07/11/18
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 07/09/18, sometime between 3:07am and 3:14am, a burglary occurred to “P and G Quick Stop” at 202 N. Railroad Ave., in Blue Mound Il.
Two white males broke into the store and stole several bottles of alcohol. The white males were captured on video surveillance as they fled the store with the alcohol loaded on a dolly.
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this crime. If you have any information regarding the identity of these suspects, 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 06/25/18
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 09/15/17, at 12:10 A.M., the Decatur Police Department responded to the 1400 block of East Wood St., in reference to shots fired and a subject laying on the ground. Upon arrival, they found a victim with gunshot wounds who was deceased laying on the ground.
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this Homicide. 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.
News Release 04/25/18
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 04/23/18, at approximately 8:25pm, a hit and run personal injury accident occurred at 100 N. Fairview Avenue. A dark blue hatchback, possibly a Toyota, driven by a white male, 30-40 years of age, was traveling south on Fairview Avenue and struck a pedestrian who was crossing in the crosswalk. The suspect vehicle then fled west on Main Street from the scene of the accident.
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.
