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Search for serial thief targeting elderly residents on Detroit’s west side continues
Read full article: Search for serial thief targeting elderly residents on Detroit’s west side continuesResidents of Detroit’s North Rosedale Park keep an extra eye out for one another after learning that another elderly resident living alone has become the target of a serial burglar.
Troy police: Man broke into restaurant through roof, stole liquor, took off with baby in car
Read full article: Troy police: Man broke into restaurant through roof, stole liquor, took off with baby in carPolice have arrested a man accused of breaking into a Troy restaurant through the roof, stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of alcohol and taking off with an infant in the car.
Plumber discovers money in wall of Joel Osteen’s church, years after $600K burglary, report says
Read full article: Plumber discovers money in wall of Joel Osteen’s church, years after $600K burglary, report saysBack in 2014, a big headline in Texas involved hundreds of thousands of dollars stolen from a safe at Joel Osteen’s megachurch, Lakewood Church, in Houston. Now, seven years later, another bombshell has dropped.
Burglars create 3-by-3-foot hole in cinder block wall to steal $2 million worth of cellphones in Troy
Read full article: Burglars create 3-by-3-foot hole in cinder block wall to steal $2 million worth of cellphones in TroyBurglars broke into a Troy business by creating a three-foot by three-by hole in a cinder block wall and made off with 30,000 cellphones, police said.
Community comes together to help Detroit business owner after burglary, vandalism
Read full article: Community comes together to help Detroit business owner after burglary, vandalismWhen community members heard about the burglary of Amor Natural Way Hair Salon, they stepped into help the salon owner.
Salon ransacked in burglary on Detroit’s west side
Read full article: Salon ransacked in burglary on Detroit’s west side“They used the bathroom. They did a number two and then they stuffed it with paper towels, not the toilet paper and they stole the plunger,” Amor said. “They didn’t flush it. Then took the plunger, it’s the oddest thing.”
Man poses as utility worker, steals thousands of dollars worth from 95-year-old Madison Heights woman
Read full article: Man poses as utility worker, steals thousands of dollars worth from 95-year-old Madison Heights womanA 95-year-old woman was scammed by a man posing as a utility worker in Madison Heights.
VIDEO: Detroit police seek home invasion suspect
Read full article: VIDEO: Detroit police seek home invasion suspectDETROIT – Police are looking for a man wanted in connection with a Friday night home invasion on Detroit’s west side. According to authorities, at about 9 p.m., a man used a back window to force his way into a home on Ohio Street, between Stawell and Westfield avenues. Surveillance video of the suspect can be seen above. Anyone who recognizes the man or has information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5240 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up. More: Detroit crime news
Photographer who climbed Ambassador, Mackinac bridges arrested in Arizona
Read full article: Photographer who climbed Ambassador, Mackinac bridges arrested in ArizonaThough his photos are impressive, one military veteran -- known for his daring photo shoots -- says his photography has landed him in jail. Known as “Driftershoots” online and on Instagram, the veteran says he has been traveling as a photographer “nonstop” since April 2020. Metro Detroiters may be familiar with photos he, allegedly, took on top of the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit and on top of the Mackinac Bridge. More: Photographer climbs 151 feet to top of Ambassador Bridge, raising major security questionsRecently, Driftershoots was arrested in Arizona while on his way to Las Vegas with some friends. “They said they were arresting me on a nationwide warrant.”The veteran says he’s currently being treated as a terrorist due to his military background.
Police seek suspects in series of burglaries on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Police seek suspects in series of burglaries on Detroit’s east sidePolice are looking for four men wanted in connection with a series of businesses broken into Jan. 6, 2020. DETROIT – Police are looking for four men wanted in connection with a series of burglaries and businesses broken into early Wednesday morning. According to authorities, between 2:50 a.m. and 3:30 a.m., several Detroit businesses were broken into. Police said a gas station near the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Mt. Police described the suspects as four Black men who were driving a white Dodge Charger with two black racing stripes on it.
Attempted burglars unable to break into Livonia gun store
Read full article: Attempted burglars unable to break into Livonia gun storeLIVONIA, Mich. – Police are looking for would-be burglars after a failed burglary at a Livonia gun store. According to authorities, someone attempted to break into Uncoiled Firearms and Gun Range, located near the intersection of Middlebelt and Schoolcraft roads, Thursday morning, but were unable to get inside the building after throwing a rock at a window. Police said no inventory went missing. Surveillance video of the incident can be seen below. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Livonia Police Department at 734-466-2470.
Warren Police: Burglary suspect said he wouldn’t go back to jail, tried to run officers over
Read full article: Warren Police: Burglary suspect said he wouldn’t go back to jail, tried to run officers overMADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. – Local 4 has learned new information in a Thursday morning police shooting that left a man in critical condition. Warren police said a burglary suspect made a promise he wasn’t going back to jail before he tried to run officers over. Everything started at about 1:30 a.m. Thursday at the Knights Inn on Dequindre Road, on the Warren and Madison Heights border. “He’s responsible for these business burglaries in different cities including Warren, Frazier, Clinton Township,” said Commissioner Bill Dwyer with Warren Police. But Warren Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer said when officers moved in, he attacked.
Burglary suspect in critical condition after being shot by police in Madison Heights
Read full article: Burglary suspect in critical condition after being shot by police in Madison HeightsMADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. – A suspected burglar was rushed to a hospital early Thursday morning after after being shot by Warren police. The shooting happened at about 1:30 a.m. at the Knights Inn, near the border of Warren and Madison Heights. Original Story: Warren police shoot burglary suspect at Knights Inn motel in Madison HeightsAccording to authorities, a Warren Special Operations unit had been monitoring and investigating the man prior to the shooting. The man was rushed to a hospital, where he is listed in critical condition. Officers are conducting a search warrant at the Knights Inn motel room where police said he was staying with a woman and two children.
VIDEO: Clinton Township police seek porch pirate in pajamas
Read full article: VIDEO: Clinton Township police seek porch pirate in pajamasCLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police in Clinton Township are asking for the public’s assistance in locating and identifying a woman in connection with a Dec. 2 package theft. RELATED: Tips for preventing package thefts at your home this holiday seasonSurveillance video of the package theft can be seen in the video above. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Clinton Township Police Department at 586-493-7855. READ MORE: Metro Detroit Crime NewsA woman on Detroit’s west side had her daughter’s Christmas gift stolen from the porch of their home on the city’s west side. The package was on the porch, and she took the time to get out and take it,” said the victim, who wants to remain anonymous.
49 guns stolen from Michigan gun store, $5,000 reward offered for information
Read full article: 49 guns stolen from Michigan gun store, $5,000 reward offered for informationALPENA, Mich. – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the National Shooting Sports Foundation are offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for a northern Michigan gun store burglary. According to authorities, the burglary happened at about 4:15 a.m., Nov. 21 at Full Bore Firearms, located on Crittenden Court in Alpena. Police said two unknown people threw a brick through the front glass window of the building and stole 49 firearms. The burglary is being investigated by officers with the ATF, Michigan State Police and Alpena County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with information is asked to contact the ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (888-283-8477), ATFTips@atf.gov or through the official ATF website here.
Couple accused of Metro Detroit crime spree, bringing their children with them
Read full article: Couple accused of Metro Detroit crime spree, bringing their children with themFARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – A couple was arrested by Farmington Hills police Wednesday, accused of breaking into about 30 businesses across Metro Detroit. The man and woman have children together and police said they brought the children with them in their car while they committed crimes. The officer knew there were people breaking into multiple businesses, night after night, and he stopped the car. Police said a hammer was found inside the car and the couple admitted they had been spending nights driving with their children, breaking into businesses and grabbing about $100 each time. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Farmington Hills Police Department at 248-871-2610.
VIDEO: Safe stolen from KFC on Detroit’s east side -- Police seek thieves
Read full article: VIDEO: Safe stolen from KFC on Detroit’s east side -- Police seek thievesDETROIT – Police are asking for the public’s assistance in in identifying and locating several people wanted in connection with a burglary that occurred on the Detroit’s east side. According to authorities, it happened Oct. 15, just after 4 a.m. Police said two vehicles -- a light colored SUV and a dark colored minivan -- pulled up to a KFC located in the 3700 block of Gratiot Avenue. Police said four people pried open the door and entered the building while two remained outside as lookouts. A safe was then removed from the restaurant and placed inside the SUV, which then drove off northbound on Mt. Anyone who recognizes the suspects or has any information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5740 or Crimes Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
'There are good people out there’ -- Boy with special needs in Macomb County surprised with new bike
Read full article: 'There are good people out there’ -- Boy with special needs in Macomb County surprised with new bikeSHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A family in Macomb County with a boy with special needs received a big surprise Friday. The bike was custom made for Leland Kraft -- a 12-year-old boy who was born with cerebral palsy -- so he could ride with his sisters. ORIGINAL STORY: Bike built for boy with cerebral palsy stolen from Shelby Township homePolice helped the Shelby Township family, but the bike was unable to be found. Leland was left without a bike until Variety Children’s Charity of Detroit heard his story and decided to get involved. More information on Variety Children’s Charity of Detroit can be found on its official website here.
Bike built for boy with cerebral palsy stolen from Shelby Township home
Read full article: Bike built for boy with cerebral palsy stolen from Shelby Township homeSHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A family in Macomb County is asking a thief to return a stolen bike -- no questions asked. It’s no ordinary bike -- it was built specifically for their 12-year-old son with cerebral palsy so he could ride with his sisters. “The bike itself was bought because he can’t really do a two-wheel,” said Jennifer Kraft. Like Leland, the bike was one-of-a-kind -- a tricycle built and modified so he could join his sisters on their rides. “It was more so about his independence,” Nicholas Kraft said.
Detroit car wash broken into, police seek suspect
Read full article: Detroit car wash broken into, police seek suspectDetroit car wash broken into, police seek suspectPublished: July 16, 2020, 5:33 pmThe Detroit Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection to a burglary that occurred on the city’s east side.
Detroit man faces up to 10 years in prison for Harper Woods burglary, police say
Read full article: Detroit man faces up to 10 years in prison for Harper Woods burglary, police sayHARPER WOODS, Mich. – A Detroit man is facing up to a decade in prison in connection with a string of business burglaries in Harper Woods, police said. Numerous businesses on Kelly Road were targeted and burglarized in the fall of 2019, according to authorities. Detectives gathered evidence from the scenes and identified Antonio Gamble as a suspect, officials said. He was charged at 32-A District Court with breaking and entering a building with intent. A preliminary examination is scheduled for April 15 at 32-A District Court.