SUV crashes into Grosse Pointe Woods store Police are investigating; Owner does not believe it was a robbery attempt
GROSSE POINTE WOODS, Mich. – A black SUV crashed into a wine shop Tuesday night in Grosse Pointe Woods .
Officials said that just before 8 p.m., the SUV veered off Mack Avenue, hitting small trees and parking meters before crashing into the front entrance of Merchant’s Fine Wine & Spirits.
Irene, who lives nearby, said she stops into the store often and could not believe the damage done to the building.
“I heard a bomb (sound) but I didn’t know if it’s in here or next door,” she said. “Everybody loves the store.”
Grosse Pointe Woods police are still investigating. The owner told Local 4 he does not believe that the incident was a robbery attempt because nothing appears to have been taken.
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Jason is Local 4’s utility infielder. In addition to anchoring the morning newscast, he often reports on a variety of stories from the tragic, like the shootings at Michigan State, to the off-beat, like great gas station food.
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