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Detroit announces massive overhaul of its car towing system
Read full article: Detroit announces massive overhaul of its car towing systemDetroit announced a massive overhaul of its car towing system after a previous system known for its corruption, with several city officials and police officers convicted of crimes.
Michigan State Police arrest the driver of a stolen Detroit vehicle
Read full article: Michigan State Police arrest the driver of a stolen Detroit vehicleMichigan State Police (MSP) troopers were getting gas at a Sunoco Gas Station near Greenfield Rd and Schoolcraft St on Friday when a man started acting suspiciously after he noticed the officers.
Bloomfield Hills, Ypsilanti men charged for scrapping, crushing stolen cars, police say
Read full article: Bloomfield Hills, Ypsilanti men charged for scrapping, crushing stolen cars, police sayTwo men from Bloomfield Hills and Ypsilanti have been charged for scrapping and crushing a dozen stolen cars, officials said.
Dearborn police warn of people sticking small Apple trackers to cars for stalking, auto theft
Read full article: Dearborn police warn of people sticking small Apple trackers to cars for stalking, auto theftDearborn police said criminals are attaching a small Apple tracker to people’s vehicles in order to monitor them for stalking or auto theft.
Thieves steal 4 high-end vehicles from Highland Township car dealership; 4 arrested after purchase
Read full article: Thieves steal 4 high-end vehicles from Highland Township car dealership; 4 arrested after purchaseThieves smashed their way through a glass wall at a Highland Township car dealership while making off with four high-end vehicles, police said.
VIDEO: Detroit police seek suspect in carjacking on city’s east side
Read full article: VIDEO: Detroit police seek suspect in carjacking on city’s east sideAnyone who recognizes the suspect or has information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2555, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
Police: Woman killed in Macomb County by speeding teen in stolen Jeep
Read full article: Police: Woman killed in Macomb County by speeding teen in stolen Jeep”Not only did a 20-year-old lose her life, there were two other people in another vehicle that were injured,” said Sterling Heights police Lt. Mario Bastianelli. “Could those people have lost their lives? That vehicle was traveling over 100 miles an hour, it’s a missile going down the road. It’s unnecessary. All for what? A stolen vehicle? What a waste.”
Detroit police seek 4 teens in connection with auto theft, carjacking
Read full article: Detroit police seek 4 teens in connection with auto theft, carjackingAnyone who recognizes the suspects or has any information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
VIDEO: Police seek suspected carjacker on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: VIDEO: Police seek suspected carjacker on Detroit’s east sideDETROIT – Police are looking for a suspected carjacker after an armed robbery on Detroit’s east side. Police said that as he waited, a man approached on foot, entered the victim’s Nissan Altima, produced a weapon and ordered the victim out of the vehicle. Video of the suspected carjacker can be seen above. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2555, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up. More: Detroit crime news
VIDEO: Detroit police seek suspected car thief on the city’s west side
Read full article: VIDEO: Detroit police seek suspected car thief on the city’s west sideDETROIT – Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a man wanted in connection to a car theft on Detroit’s west side. Police said surveillance footage in the area captured a man entering the victim’s white Chevrolet Malibu in the 9500 block of Michigan Avenue and driving off. Police said the vehicle was recovered the next day in the 8600 block of Michigan Avenue with a number of personal items missing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up. More: Detroit crime news
Detroit police seek thieves who targeted first responder, Army vet
Read full article: Detroit police seek thieves who targeted first responder, Army vetThe victims were talking to each other on the phone at the time when the thieves targeted their vehicle parked on Grayfield Street, near Telegraph Road and I-96. The theft happened June 27 at about 7:30 a.m. Surveillance video from the scene shows the thieves were prepared and knew what the were doing. Richardson-Littleton had just finished her shift at Childrens Hospital of Michigan and was speaking to her husband as she drove home. Its very unnecessary, scary and unnecessary, Richardson-Littleton said. Everybody needs a good mechanic.Anyone with information is urged to call the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2200.