Crime of the Week
Crime of the week 9/20/21
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On September 16th, 2021 at approximately 12:30 A.M. Decatur Police responded to Apex Petroleum gas station located at 2185 E Wood in reference to an armed robbery.
Officers arrived on scene and spoke to an employee who advised a suspect armed with a handgun entered the business and demanded money. This suspect then fired one round from his gun towards the counter. After firing his weapon, the suspect then exited the store and fled on foot north bound from the business.
The suspect is described as a b/m, late 20’s to early 30’s, 5’11” with an average build. The suspect was wearing a white surgical mask, black hooded Nike shirt, blue/green surgical gloves, and gray colored shoes. The suspect ‘s gun was 9mm caliber which was chrome and black in color.
To view a photo of the suspect please click on the “wanted faces” tab.
If you can identify this suspect or 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 10/16/12
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
Between October 13th and October 15th, unknown subject(s) damage vehicles by slashing their tires causing a large dollar amount of damage. These crimes occurred at, at least 19 different locations, in mostly the west to northwest side of Decatur. At this time there are no suspect(s).
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving these crimes. If you have any information about these crimes, 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 9/11/12
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
Between 6PM on September 7, 2012 and 10:30AM on September 8, 2012, unknown subject(s) burglarized three different businesses in the 900 to 1100 blocks of E. Eldorado, No. 1 Kitchen, Hooker Glass and Heads Up Salon. Subject(s) forced their way into these businesses. Once inside subject(s) stole electronics equipment and U.S. currency. At this time there are no suspect(s).
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving these crimes. If you have any information about these crimes, 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 8/30/12
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
Between August 13th and August 14th, The Good Samaritan Inn reported felony amount of damage to an exterior pane of glass, on a door, on the southeast corner of the building. The damage appeared to be made by a shot from a BB gun. At this time there are no suspects.
The Decatur Police 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.
