Detroit party store customer throws microwave during argument over energy drink

Detroit police hope to identify man

A man suspected of throwing a microwave at a Detroit party store on March 12, 2020. (WDIV)

DETROIT – A customer at a Detroit party store argued with an employee about an energy drink and responded by throwing a microwave on the ground, police said.

The incident happened at 5:39 p.m. Thursday in the 9900 block of Gratiot Avenue on Detroit’s east side, according to authorities.

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Two men walked into the store, officials said. One got into an argument with an employee about an energy drink, police said.

On the way out, the man took a microwave and threw it on the ground before fleeing on foot, according to officials.

The man is wanted for malicious destruction of property, authorities said.

He was wearing a black hat, a black jacket, blue-and-white washed jeans and brown Timberland shoes, police said.

Anyone who recognizes the man is asked to call Detroit police at 313-596-5740 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP to remain anonymous.


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