Crime of the Week
News Release 12/7/20
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On November 8th, 2020 at approximately 9:50 PM Decatur Police responded to the 2600 block of N Morgan in reference to a home invasion. Officers spoke to the victim who advised she was standing outside her residence and observed two individuals each armed with handguns approach her. These suspects forced the victim inside the residence where they began threatening her life. One suspect fired one shot inside the home which didn’t strike anyone.
The suspects took an undisclosed amount of money along with the victim’s vehicle. This vehicle was later recovered in the 3400 block of Hummingbird Dr., unoccupied.
The first suspect was described as a dark skinned black male, approx.5’5” tall, and 190 pounds. This suspect was wearing a full faced black ski mask and dressed in all black clothing.
The second suspect was described as a light skinned black male, approx. 25yoa, 6’0” tall, and 180 pounds. This suspect was observed wearing a blue surgical mask, and all black clothing.
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.
Past Crimes of the Week
NEWS RELEASE 9-14-2011
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On September 9th officers were detailed to the Dollar General Store, located at 3797 East Rt. 36 in reference to a robbery. Upon arrival officers spoke with store employees who advised at approx. 8:30pm an unknown male subject entered the business. He walked to the checkout counter area, picked up a candy bar and then handed the cashier money to pay for the candy bar. When the store employee opened the register to get the suspect his change, he quickly lunged over the counter and tried to remove the cash drawer. The store employee tried to stop the suspect but was unsuccessful. The suspect fled the business in an unknown direction with the cash drawer. We need your help in solving this crime.
The suspect was described as a b/m in his late 20’s to early 30’s. He was approx. 5ft 3inches tall and weighed 115 pounds. He was wearing a red sweatshirt, dark colored pants and a red & blue baseball hat.
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.
NEWS RELEASE 8-11-2011
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On August 4th at approx. 11:20pm Caleb Witty and his sister were walking home when they reached the 2200 hundred block of E. Johns St. They were approached from behind by 2 unknown b/m’s. One of the b/m suspects displayed a handgun and demanded money from Caleb and his sister. Caleb stated that they did not have any money so the b/m struck Caleb in the head. Caleb’s sister ran for help and heard several gunshots as she fled the area. Caleb was fatally wounded and found in the 2200 block of E. Johns Street. We need your help in solving this crime.
The 1st suspect was described as b/m, approx. 6ft tall and weighed 150lbs. He was wearing a black shirt, jeans and possibly had a gap in his front teeth. The 2nd suspect was described as a b/m approx. 6ft tall weighing 200 lbs. He was wearing jeans and a black shirt.
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 $1000 for information that leads to an arrest on this crime of the week.
NEWS RELEASE 8-3-2011
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On July 31st officers were detailed to Jimmy Johns, located at 2950 N. Water Street in reference to an armed robbery. Upon arrival officers spoke with store employees that advised at approx. 10:00pm 2 b/m’s entered the business wearing facial coverings. Both b/m’s advised the store employees that they had guns and would shoot them if they didn’t cooperate. The store employees were forced to open the cash registers and business safe. The suspects removed the money and then fled the business, running eastbound towards Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. We need your help in solving this crime.
The 1st suspect was described as a b/m, approx. 6ft tall with an athletic build. He was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt with a black mask. The 2nd suspect was described as a b/m approx. 6ft tall with a heavy build. He was wearing a white shirt, black shorts and had a blue shirt covering his face.
If you have any information about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS.
