Crime of the Week
Crime of the Week 8-1-22
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On July 24th, 2022, at approximately 3:45 P.M. Decatur police responded to the 1100 block of E Leafland in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and observed an individual with injuries to his hand and arm from gun fire.
Officers spoke to the victim who advised he was walking in the street when he heard 3–4-gun shots coming from the north. After the shots were fired, the victim felt pain in his hand and arm and realized he was injured. The victim had no suspect information.
Officers spoke to numerous individuals on scene who heard the shooting but had no other relevant information.
If you have any information regarding this shooting, 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 11/21/16
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 11/14/16, at 5:23pm, an Armed Robbery occurred at the Country Nutrition Store, 645 W. Pershing Ave. There were two suspects involved in this Armed Robbery.
The first suspect was described as a black male, 5’05” tall, 200 pounds, approximately 30 years of age and black hair. He was wearing a navy blue Jacket, black pants and had a black bandanna over his face. The second suspect was described as a black male, 5’03 tall, thin build and black hair. He was wearing a blue jacket and had on all black clothing. The first suspect displayed a black revolver, with a silver stripe on the side and demanded money from the register. The suspects then took an undisclosed amount of cash from the register and fled the scene on foot.
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.
News Release 10/13/16
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 10/03/16, at 8:15am it was reported that a Burglary occurred to Helen’s Corner Thrift Store, at 1985 E. Eldorado St. This burglary occurred sometime between the hours of 7:30pm, on 10/02/16 and 8:00am, on 10/03/16. Three suspects described as a White male, Black male and an unknown race male forced entry to the business and took several items. The three males all appear to be in their teens and were last seen fleeing the scene, Southeast over a wooden fence belonging to the business.
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.
News Release 09/21/16
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 09/05/16, at 9:00pm an Armed Robbery occurred in the area of 2400 E. William St. An employee of Pizza Hut was delivering pizza when he was robbed at gunpoint. The suspect was described as a Black male, approximately 24 years of age, 6’00 foot tall, 160 pounds, medium dreadlock hair wearing Black pants and a Black zip up hooded sweat shirt. The suspect displayed a Chrome semi-automatic handgun and took money and personal items from the victim.
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.
