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15-year-old arrested for $100K+ marijuana heist in Royal Oak

Dispensary ransacked, police say

Teen connected to multiple crimes

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – A 15-year-old from Royal Oak is facing charges after reportedly burglarizing a marijuana dispensary, breaking into a home and leading police on a high-speed chase.

According to authorities, the juvenile is believed to be responsible for breaking into a house located near the intersection of McLean and Lincoln avenues on July 26 before ransacking a marijuana dispensary on Meijer Drive, near Cummingston Park on Aug. 3. Police said they found a window smashed out while responding to a call about the burglary alarm at Gatsby Cannabis Company.

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With the assistance of the Troy Police Department, officers executed a search warrant at the teen’s home in Royal Oak on Monday, Aug. 5. Police reportedly found more than $100,000 worth of stolen marijuana and related merchandise before taking the boy into custody.

Police also believe he was responsible for a high-speed chase with a Royal Oak police officer before the burglary.

Chief Michael Moore said they recovered “an astounding amount of evidence.”

The teen was charged with breaking and entering a business and third-degree fleeing or eluding police. He remains lodged at Oakland County Children’s Village.


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