Detroit man sentenced after carjacking woman in front of kids, targeting CPL holder, hiding in bush
A Detroit man who carjacked a woman in front of her children at their home and also failed to carjack a CPL holder at a gas station has been sentenced to 19 years in prison after police found him hiding in a bush.
Detroit man sentenced for kicking in mom’s door, stealing retired officer’s car, firing shots, more
A Detroit man has been sentenced for a crime spree that included kicking in the door of his mother’s home, stealing a car from a retired police officer, firing shots on multiple instances and breaking into a house.
Officers shoot suspected carjacker on Detroit’s west side
That is the end of a two-block chase between Detroit police and two men in a stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee seen in the video player above. About 20 minutes before 6:45 p.m., police say those two men were meeting someone else they’d contacted on Facebook Marketplace to buy some Air Jordan sneakers.
Amazon driver carjacked, thief drives away with 110 packages in truck
DETROIT -- Police are investigating a carjacking that resulted in more than 100 packages being stolen from a driver delivering for Amazon. The Detroit Police Department says the driver was delivering packages in the area of Renfrew and Pembroke around 6 p.m. on Dec. 30. While in the vehicle, the driver was approached by the suspect who demanded the driver hand over the keys. The driver complied and the suspect then drove away with the truck and the approximately 110 packages that were inside. The thief or thieves left just one of the packages in the truck and made off with the rest.
mlive.comPolice believe Southfield shooting, carjacking is related to violent Dearborn attack
Police believe a shooting and carjacking by masked men Monday in Southfield might be related to a violent Dearborn attack in which a resident was held at gunpoint while armed robbers assaulted his fiance, officials said.
Woman calls 911, leads police to carjacking suspects after recognizing them on I-75 in Oakland County
Michigan State Police asked media to broadcast a “Be On The Lookout” of a Honda Pilot SUV with an Alabama vanity plate reading “SOLEN.” A Local 4 viewer saw the report and was driving home when she spotted vehicle.
Police seek 4 in connection with violent carjacking on Detroit’s west side
DETROIT – Police are looking for public assistance in identifying four people wanted in connection with a March 3 assault and carjacking on Detroit’s west side. As the victim followed her two men exit the Honda, assault the man and take his car keys. Police said the woman entered the Honda and one of the suspects enters for Ford and both vehicles fled the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-2555, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up. More: Detroit crime news
7-year-old boy reunited with family after carjacking in Detroit
DETROIT – Brenda Stinson was looking out her window when she saw a little boy running as if his life depended on it. Stinson, who lives near Clay Street and Interstate 75, had never seen the little boy before and thought he was lost. Original Report: Detroit police recover 7-year-old who was in vehicle during carjackingThis all starred at the Mobil gas station near I-75 and Warren Avenue. That’s when Stinson saw the child. After police came to get him, the family went to the Detroit Police Department’s Seventh Precinct.
Detroit police recover 7-year-old who was in vehicle during carjacking
DETROIT – Police have recovered a 7-year-old child who was in a vehicle during a carjacking in Detroit. The carjacking happened Wednesday evening near I-75 and Warren Avenue, police said. A resident saw the child running down the street and called 911. “He was just terrified. Watch the video above for the full report.
Police: Armed man got in driver’s SUV at Pontiac stop sign, forced him to open beer, took vehicle
PONTIAC, Mich. – An armed man got inside a driver’s SUV at a stop sign in Pontiac, forced him to drive to another location to open a can of beer and then stole his vehicle, according to police. Oakland County deputies said a 48-year-old Pontiac man stoped at a sign sign at East Rundell Street and North Glenwood Avenue at 8:51 p.m. Monday (Feb. 22). When they arrived, the driver parked the Expedition and the armed man grabbed a can of beer, officials said. The armed man fled the scene in the vehicle, according to police. Officials said the armed man was in his 30s and about 5 feet, 8 inches tall with a thin build and dreadlock-style hair with blonde tips.
Police: Morton Grove hotel robbed at gunpoint hours before armed carjacking
Later that day, Morton Grove police responded to an armed carjacking outside a gas station at Dempster Street and Central Avenue around 8:30 p.m. Two teenagers were later arrested in connection with the carjacking after they were pursued by Illinois State Police, Morton Grove Police said.
chicagotribune.comDetroit Police Investigating Weekend Carjacking, Pedestrian Accident
(CBS DETROIT) – The Detroit Police Department is investigating a weekend carjacking and pedestrian accident that left a man in critical condition. The carjacking happened Saturday at 1:30 a.m. where a 20-year-old man allegedly drove the three suspects to the area of Fairmount and Schoenherr and was carjacked. Police were able to detain the same three male juvenile suspects, ages 16, 15 and 14 and recover the vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department’s Commercial Auto Theft Unit at 313-596-2555, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department’s Commercial Auto Theft Unit at 313-596-2555, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
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