The Decatur Police Department is asking for your help in solving this week’s Crime of the Week.

On June 13, 2025, at approximately 3:30PM, officers took a report of a theft in the 100 block of N Dennis.

The victim stated a b/m rummaged through several packages on their front porch.  The suspect took a pair of earrings from the packages before leaving the area.  Surveillance footage at the residence shows the suspect — described as a Black male, medium complexion, wearing a black vest, black pants with a white belt and wearing a black face covering.

Photos of the suspect can be found on the Macon County Crime Stoppers website under the “Crime of the Week” tab.

If you have any information about this crime, please contact Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS. You can remain completely anonymous, and Crime Stoppers will pay $500 or more for information that leads to an arrest in this case.

Your tip could make a difference — call today.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.

The evening of June 30th, officers responded to a reported Vehicular Invasion in the area of the 800 block of S 19^th St.  The incident occurred when the victim stopped to ask two juveniles pushing a lawnmower to mow her lawn.  While speaking with the male juveniles one of them reached into the vehicle and took the victim’s purse from the front passenger seat and fled the area on foot northbound.

Suspect Descriptions:

• Suspect #1:  w/m, 14-16 years of age approx. 5’6” tall, thin build, dark hair wearing a gray t-shirt
• Suspect #2: b/m, 14-16 years of age, 5’6” tall thin build, black short hair, wearing a white t-shirt.

There are no surveillance photos of the alleged suspects.

If you have any information regarding this Vehicular Invasion, 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.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.

During the early morning hours of June 17th, officers responded to a reported burglary at a convenience store located at 1101 N IL Route 48. Upon arrival, officers discovered the front window adjacent to the main entrance had been removed. No individuals were located inside the premises.

Surveillance footage captured two suspects approaching the store from the southwest. One suspect used a large rock to break the window near the front door, allowing both individuals to enter the business. The suspects stole approximately $140 worth of merchandise before fleeing northwest on foot.

Suspect Descriptions:

• Suspect #1: Described as a Black male wearing a dark blue jacket with a white/gray hood, black “Puma” sweatpants featuring a white ring around the left pant leg, and grey/white Jordan Retro 6 sneakers. He was also carrying a blue backpack and wore a light-colored face mask and gloves.
• Suspect #2: Described as a Black male wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and black boots. This individual carried a white plastic bag and also wore a light-colored face mask and gloves.

Photographs of the suspects can be viewed below.

If you have any information regarding this burglary, 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.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.

In the early morning hours of April 27th, officers responded to a reported burglary at the Marathon Gas Station located at 101 E. Pershing Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a glass window on the east side door had been shattered.

Surveillance footage shows a suspect approaching the east entrance and using a hand tool to break the glass. The suspect then entered the business through the damaged door, removed an unknown quantity of merchandise, and fled the scene on foot heading southeast.

The suspect is described as a male wearing a black hooded jacket, black pants, gloves, white shoes, and a facial covering.

Photographs of the suspect are below.

If you have any information regarding this burglary, 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.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.

On May 5th at approximately 9:25 p.m., officers responded to a reported structure fire to a vacant residence in the 600 block of East Wood Street. Both police and fire personnel arrived on the scene and confirmed that no individuals were located in or around the residence.

Surveillance footage obtained from a neighboring property depicts a suspect exiting the vacant home just prior to the start of the fire. The suspect is described as a thin-build white male, wearing a black hat, blue jacket, black pants, and black shoes. The individual was also seen carrying an orange backpack.

Photographs of the suspect can be viewed on the Macon County Crime Stoppers website under the “Crime of the Week” section. (Photos below)

If you have any information regarding this arson, 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.

The Decatur Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in solving this week’s Crime of the Week.

On April 13, 2025, officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 1300 block of North Gulick Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located numerous shell casings at the intersection of North Gulick and West Center Street, as well as a vehicle that had been struck by gunfire near the scene.

During the investigation, officers spoke with several residents in the area and obtained descriptions of two suspects:

• Suspect 1: Described as a dark-skinned Black male, approximately 16 years old, between 5’6” and 5’7” tall with a thin build. He was last seen wearing thin glasses and a black hooded sweatshirt.
• Suspect 2: Described as a light-skinned Black male, also approximately 16 years old, between 5’8” and 5’9” tall with a thin build. He was reportedly wearing a dark ski mask and dark-colored clothing.

Prior to the incident, both suspects were observed walking with two light-skinned Black females, also believed to be around 16 years of age.

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.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.

On March 24th, at approximately 9:00 A.M., a victim briefly parked their red Jeep Cherokee in the 700 block of W. Macon. As the victim stepped away from the vehicle, an unidentified male suspect approached the unattended car. The suspect entered the driver’s seat of the Jeep and drove away westbound from the scene.

Surveillance footage shows the suspect as a Black male, wearing a gray or dark-colored jacket over a bright yellow shirt (resembling a safety vest) and dark pants. The suspect is of average height and build, with short dark hair.

Photographs of the suspect as well as the vehicle can be viewed below.

If you have any information regarding this theft, 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.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.

In the early hours of February 25th, an unknown suspect or suspects unlawfully entered an unattached garage in the 1000 block of N. 33rd Street. The perpetrators removed several items from the garage, including a zero-turn lawn mower.

Area residents reported seeing an individual wearing a mask, operating the stolen mower, and driving southbound from the scene.

The stolen mower is described as a bright orange and black “Bad Boy” 54-inch deck zero-turn model, featuring “747 CC” on the side of the engine and the “Bad Boy” logo etched into the black steel on the rear of the mower. A photo similar to the stolen mower is below

If you have any information regarding this burglary, 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.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.

On February 11, 2025, at approximately 2:30 A.M., Decatur police responded to an armed robbery at the Hucks Gas Station, located at 204 N. 22nd Street.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with the store clerk, who reported that a suspect entered the establishment, brandished a silver-colored handgun, and demanded money. The suspect was provided with an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the scene. The individual was last seen running west across North 22nd Street.

The suspect is described as a Black female, approximately 18 to 21 years of age. She was wearing a baby blue coat with the hood up, a black face covering, black and white leggings with designs, and black Ugg-style boots.

Photographs of the suspect are below.

If you have any information regarding this robbery, 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.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.

On January 5^th and January 26^th 2025, at approximately 8:00 PM, Decatur Police responded to Gamestop located at 4641 E Maryland in reference to a burglary.  Upon arrival, officers discovered no signs of forced entry, but several items were reported missing.

Surveillance footage from both incidents revealed a white male suspect unlawfully entering the store using a key. The suspect is described as a heavier-set white male, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, white shoes, and dark-colored gloves.

Pictures of the suspect can be observed below. (Photo Below)

If you have any information regarding these burglaries, 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.