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Metro Detroit family pleads for return of irreplaceable photos inside stolen backpack
Read full article: Metro Detroit family pleads for return of irreplaceable photos inside stolen backpackA family from Rochester Hills had their car broken into on Sunday while attending church downtown. One of the items taken is likely of no value to thieves, but can’t be replaced, and now the family is pleading for its return.
14-year-old accused of robbing customers with fake gun inside Pittsfield Township Meijer arrested
Read full article: 14-year-old accused of robbing customers with fake gun inside Pittsfield Township Meijer arrestedAn armed 14-year-old boy was arrested for robbing customers inside a Pittsfield Township Meijer store, police say.
Detroit police seek man wanted for stabbing woman at laundromat
Read full article: Detroit police seek man wanted for stabbing woman at laundromatThe man wanted by Detroit police for the stabbing that took place on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. DETROIT – Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a stabbing that took place on Detroit’s east side. The man took the woman’s purse and also fled the scene. The stabber is described as a Black man with a medium complexion and cleanly shaved. He was last seen wearing a black skull cap, black coat with a hood, and black sweater with the word Detroit on the front.
70-year-old man shot in Detroit overnight by unknown person
Read full article: 70-year-old man shot in Detroit overnight by unknown personPolice say the shooting happened at around 3:15 a.m. Tuesday in the area of West 8 Mile Road and Schaefer. DETROIT – A 70-year-old man was shot in Detroit overnight on Tuesday, according to police. Police say the shooting happened at around 3:15 a.m. Tuesday in the area of West 8 Mile Road and Schaefer. The elderly man was inside a black Toyota Camry when an unknown person pulled up next to him and started shooting, police say. Anyone with information is asked to call the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-1240.
Police release photo of man wanted for shooting, killing two women in Detroit
Read full article: Police release photo of man wanted for shooting, killing two women in DetroitOn Saturday, Detroit police released this photo of the man wanted for a double homicide that happened Friday, Dec. 18. DETROIT – Police are searching for a man wanted in connection to a double homicide that happened Friday at 3:45 p.m. in the 400 block of West Lantz Street in Detroit. According to police, the 18-year-old shooter killed two women including a 18-year-old and 21-year-old. The victims were killed after a verbal altercation between the gunman and several people became physical, police say. Anyone with information is asked to call the Detroit Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260 or Crimes Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
81-year-old carjacked by Warren woman at Somerset Collection
Read full article: 81-year-old carjacked by Warren woman at Somerset CollectionTROY, Mich. – An 81-year-old woman was carjacked at Somerset Collection today, Troy police say. According to Troy police, the incident happened at around 9 a.m. Monday while the victim was in her 2017 Buick Regal on the north side of Somerset Collection. Police say she was then approached by the 29-year-old carjacker from Warren who demanded the vehicle. The incident happened before the mall opened. Other crime related incidents have taken place at the Somerset Collection this year.
Driver wanted for Detroit hit-and-run crash that killed 28-year-old man
Read full article: Driver wanted for Detroit hit-and-run crash that killed 28-year-old manDETROIT – Police are asking for assistance in locating the driver responsible for a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened Monday at 10:55 p.m. in the area of East 8 Mile Road and Russell. The driver of the Durango never stopped after hitting the victim. Police say the vehicle was last seen traveling south on Schoenherr and making a left onto Bringard Drive traveling east. As of Monday afternoon police had located the vehicle, but were still in search of the driver. Anyone with information is asked to call the Detroit Police Department’s Homicide Fatal Squad Unit at 313-596-2260 or Crimes Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.
Farmington Hills man charged in connection with string of Livonia robberies
Read full article: Farmington Hills man charged in connection with string of Livonia robberiesLIVONIA, Mich. – Farmington Hills resident Norman Fuchs, 45, is facing charges in connection with a string of robberies, according to the Livonia Police Department. In recent weeks a significant number of breaking and entering incidents have taken place in Livonia. During the incidents Fuchs would allegedly break into the businesses by prying open the doors or using a sledgehammer to get inside them. Livonia police say Fuchs broke into nine Livonia businesses including Cantoro Italian Market, the UPS store, IHOP restaurant, Mary’s Grill restaurant and five other businesses in the Buckingham Plaza. On Saturday, Livonia police released footage of one of the breaking and entering incidents.
Hamtramck business owner stabbed, suspect shot in attempted robbery
Read full article: Hamtramck business owner stabbed, suspect shot in attempted robberyHAMTRAMCK, Mich. – Police are seeking information about an attempted robbery that took place Friday around 12:30 p.m. at a business in the 9500 block of Jos Campau in Hamtramck. When officers arrived to investigate the scene they discovered the owner of the business was stabbed during the attempted robbery. Police say the suspect was shot during the course of the incident. Both the suspect and business owner were taken to the hospital for treatment afterward. As of Friday the condition of the victim and suspect were unknown.
Shelby Township police seek information in hit-and-run pedestrian crash that killed 21-year-old woman
Read full article: Shelby Township police seek information in hit-and-run pedestrian crash that killed 21-year-old womanSHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police are seeking more information in a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened around 10:20 p.m. Thursday near the 23 Mile and Schoenherr roads intersection. According to police, the 21-year-old female victim was fatally struck in the area by an unknown vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 586-731-2121 and use extension option number three. You can also leave a tip online by clicking here. READ MORE: Crime headlines in Metro Detroit
Knife-wielding man who assaulted mother in Plymouth barricaded situation arrested
Read full article: Knife-wielding man who assaulted mother in Plymouth barricaded situation arrestedPLYMOUTH, Mich. – A 40-year-old man involved in a barricaded Plymouth situation that happened Saturday has been arrested. He is awaiting charges by the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office. On Saturday before 3 p.m. officers responded to a domestic violence incident in the 300 block of Pinewood Circle in Plymouth. ORIGINAL STORY: Barricaded situation in Plymouth endsThe incident started as an assault by the man against his mother. Members of the Western Wayne County Crisis Negotiation Team responded and began negotiating with the man.
$500 reward offered for information leading to arrest in case of abandoned dogs
Read full article: $500 reward offered for information leading to arrest in case of abandoned dogsDETROIT Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator who abandoned two dogs in an outdoor pen at the shelters Greenfield location on Friday, Aug 7. Between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. that day, two dogs were left abandoned in an outdoor pen at Friends for Animals of Metro Detroits Intake Center at 2661 Greenfield Road in Dearborn. The dogs, both estimated to be around a year old, are a male German Shepherd the shelter has named Billy, and a female boxer mix the shelter has named Honey. Shelter staff found the dogs together in the pen when they reported to work on Saturday morning. A reward of $500 will be given for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators.
Hamtramck police seek man wanted for robbing pharmacy of prescription pills
Read full article: Hamtramck police seek man wanted for robbing pharmacy of prescription pillsHAMTRAMCK, Mich. Hamtramck police are searching for a man wanted in connection with a pharmacy robbery that happened Wednesday afternoon. On Wednesday at 1:56 p.m. the robber entered the Hamtramck pharmacy and requested a prescription. While at the counter, the robber pulled out a black handgun, and pointed it at the workers behind the counter demanding several narcotics not prescribed to him. He is described as a heavyset black man, with black hair, armed with a black semi-automatic handgun. Anyone with information is asked to call the Hamtramck Police Department at 313-800-5281.
16-year-old shot in Detroit by unknown shooter
Read full article: 16-year-old shot in Detroit by unknown shooterDETROIT A 16-year-old was shot in the area of Fenkell and Ferguson at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Detroit police say. The victim was in the passenger seat of a vehicle when someone fired shots striking him. He is in stable condition. The shooter is unknown. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.