Smash-and-grab thief targets cars parked outside Cobo Center in Downtown Detroit

Thief smashes windows, steals from cars on weekends

DETROIT – A thief is targeting cars parked near Cobo Center in Downtown Detroit.

A theft victim, who didn't want to be identified, provided video of a man who he said has smashed out the windows of multiple vehicles parked at Fort and Second streets on the weekends.

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The victim said he called police after he witnessed the man stealing a suitcase that belonged to a Missouri girl who was in town for a national volleyball tournament, but the thief was able to get away.

"It was my car a couple months ago, this guy's family and they've hit two or three times since," the victim said.

The victim said he has reported the thefts to police. When Local 4 called police, they said they were unable to find the report on the case, but since it's a holiday, it is unclear if police have identified the thief.


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Rod Meloni is an Emmy Award-winning Business Editor on Local 4 News and a Certified Financial Planner™ Professional.

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