DECATUR POLICE SEARCH WARRANT YIELDS SOME RESULTS IN RECOVERING STOLEN TRAILER
On September 16, 2024, the Decatur Police Department started investigating the theft of a 1999 Autocar enclosed trailer belonging to the Shemilah Outreach Center. The trailer was stolen from 1414 W. Grove Road in Decatur and contained two John Deere zero-turn mowers, one Stihl trimmer, and one Stihl leaf blower. The value of the items totaled approximately $12,428.00.
Members of the Criminal Investigations Division began utilizing various investigative resources in an attempt to locate the stolen items and identify the responsible individual(s). On September 20, 2024, a search warrant was executed in the 1800 block of N. 32nd Street in Decatur. The search warrant yielded the recovery of the trailer and one zero-turn mower.
An arrest has not been made, but we are actively investigating the theft to ensure we hold the individual(s) accountable. Anyone with information regarding the theft is encouraged to contact the Decatur Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at (217) 424-2734 or Crimestoppers at (217) 423-8477.
The Decatur Police Department is committed to recovering the remaining stolen equipment, ensuring that the Shemilah Outreach Center can continue its vital work of supporting and guiding the youth in our community.
