Troy police have charged Justin Shipp, 37, a Pontiac native, and Jackson Upton, 45, of Pontiac, with continuing criminal enterprise, multiple counts of breaking and entering with intent, and multiple counts of retail fraud for a string of 11 robberies of retail businesses.
In late 2024 and the beginning of January 2025, police investigated overnight burglaries committed by the men.
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Officials said the men simply threw large rocks through the storefront glass and stole register drawers and cash.
Police said their vehicle in each incident was a black Chevrolet Malibu.
Officials said that on Feb. 6, 2025, officers responded to a suspicious person/vehicle call from a concerned patron at the Highland Township ACE Hardware.
When officers arrived, Upton and Shipp attempted to flee on foot but were apprehended. They were both arraigned at the 52-4 Court on Feb. 7, 2025.
Upton was charged with conducting a criminal enterprise (CCE), breaking-and-entering, and retail fraud 1. He received a $1,000,000 cash/surety bond with no 10%.
Shipp was charged with conducting a criminal enterprise (CCE), breaking-and-entering, and retail fraud 3. He received a $750,000 cash/surety bond with no 10%.
