Crime of the Week
Crime of the week 11/9/21
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On October 30th at approximately 3:30 A.M. Decatur Police responded to the 1100 block of N Union in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and observed a male victim; later identified as Stephen Miner, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Mr. Miner was later transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Officers observed a large house party in this block which was attended by upwards of 100 individuals. Officers also observed numerous shell casings of various calibers near the residence where the house party was occurring. Officers attempted to speak to several individuals who either had little information or refused to cooperate.
While on scene three more individuals arrived at area hospitals with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.
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 6/12/13
The Decatur Park District Police needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
At approximately 11pm on June 10th, playground equipment, located at Lincoln Park was discovered burned by unknown person(s). Damage to the playground equipment is estimated at $1,500.00 At this time, there are no suspect(s).
The Decatur Park District Police needs your help in solving this crime. If you have any information about this crime, please call crime stoppers at 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. Crime stoppers will also pay cash for information that leads to an arrest of any person responsible for a felony crime in Macon County.
News Release 6/4/13
The Decatur Police Department and Decatur Fire Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
Sometime during the early morning hours of May 29th, unknown person(s) set fire to playground equipment located at Decatur Day Care, 2075 E. Lake Shore Dr. Decatur Fire Department Inspectors ruled the fire arson. At this time, there are no suspect(s).
The Decatur Police Department and Fire Department needs your help in solving this crime. If you have any information about this crime, please call crime stoppers at 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. Crime stoppers will also pay cash for information that leads to an arrest of any person responsible for a felony crime in Macon County.
News release 5/13/13
The Decatur Park District Police needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
Sometime between May 8th and May 13th, unknown persons forced entry to a maintenance facility at East Mound Park. Once persons entered the facility, they stole a Kubota, zero turn riding lawnmower, and a golf cart. The Kubota mower has a 54” deck and is orange in color. The golf cart is green with a tan shade cover. Both items are valued together at over $10,000. At this time, there are no suspect(s).
The Decatur Park District Police needs your help in solving this crime. If you have any information about this crime, please call crime stoppers at 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. Crime stoppers will also pay cash for information that leads to an arrest of any person responsible for a felony crime in Macon County.
