CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A man with 23 previous convictions and a unique e-bike has been linked to crimes at three places around Macomb County, police said.
The man was arrested and charged in connection with a smash-and-grab burglary at Bogazy Fine Jewelry.
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The alleged burglary happened on April 9 at around 3 a.m. At the store on 37065 Gratiot Avenue.
Footage appears to shows Scotty Hester, 54, of Fraser, using a tool to punch out the front door lock to enter the showroom, police said.
Police say Hester stole multiple pieces that add up to a total value of around $78,000.
Police say Hester had an E-bike equipped with distinctive identifying features.
On May 12 Clinton Township Police Department detectives and Michigan Department of Corrections parole officers went to check Hester’s residence.
Police say he arrived on the same E-bike used during the crime.
He was taken into custody after being found in possession of crack cocaine, according to the authorities.
The investigation also linked Hester to similar burglaries in Sterling Heights and Warren, police said.
Hester was arraigned on May 14.
The court set a $250,000 cash or surety bond.
Hester has a criminal history of 23 prior felony convictions, and is currently on parole for seven previous breaking and entering offenses.