5 women arrested for stealing $13K worth of clothing from Lululemon in Metro Detroit
The Michigan State Police Fraud Investigation Section, in a successful collaboration with Attorney General Investigators, acted swiftly upon receiving a tip about a crime ring that had been orchestrating several retail thefts from Lululemon stores across Metro Detroit.
Macomb County Sheriff asking for criminal charges for fired Medical Examinerโs Office employees
The Macomb County Sheriff is asking for criminal charges for two fired Macomb County Medical Examinerโs Office employees after they were caught stealing prescription drugs that were supposed to be destroyed.
Dearborn Heights Police Department urging residents to protect their vehicles during overnight hours
Officials say they have been receiving growing complaints from residents who have reported break-ins of their vehicles during the overnight hours and the theft of the belongings that were left in them.
Southgate nurse steals real COVID vaccine cards to sell; Detroit man imports fake ones from China
A Southgate nurse and a Detroit man have been charged in connection with two COVID vaccination card fraud schemes -- one involving the theft of real cards from a hospital and the other dealing in fake imported cards from China, federal officials said.
Police: Woman killed in Macomb County by speeding teen in stolen Jeep
โNot only did a 20-year-old lose her life, there were two other people in another vehicle that were injured,โ said Sterling Heights police Lt. Mario Bastianelli. โCould those people have lost their lives? That vehicle was traveling over 100 miles an hour, itโs a missile going down the road. Itโs unnecessary. All for what? A stolen vehicle? What a waste.โ
Police arrest man seen on camera stealing Bentley from Southfield business
SOUTHFIELD โ A man who was seen on camera stealing a $200,000 Bentley from a Southfield business has been arrested. PREVIOUS: Bentley stolen from Southfield business; police search for man caught on cameraโThe officers set up on a surveillance operation,โ said Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren. Police spotted a white Ford Escape -- the vehicle seen on camera that the suspect drove in to the business. The man got in the Escape attempting to make an escape; however, police surrounded him. Body cam footage shows the man getting out of the car and attempting to run away and was stopped by officers.
Bentley stolen from Southfield business; police search for man caught on camera
SOUTHFIELD โ A vehicle valued at nearly a quarter of a million dollars was stolen from a Southfield business Tuesday. Police are searching for the man seen on camera taking the Bentley Flying Spur from Dream Luxury Car Rentals on Telegraph Road. UPDATE: Police arrest man caught on camera stealing Bentley from Southfield businessThe man came to the shop, allegedly claiming he wanted to buy it. While in the office, he took the keys and was caught on camera the next day getting in the car and taking off. Anyone with information is asked to contact Southfield police.
Police seek 4 in connection with violent carjacking on Detroitโs west side
DETROIT โ Police are looking for public assistance in identifying four people wanted in connection with a March 3 assault and carjacking on Detroitโs 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
Police seek 2 men accused of armed carjacking at Detroit gas station
DETROIT โ Police are looking for two men accused of stealing a womanโs vehicle at gunpoint on Detroitโs west side Friday night. Police say at about 11:40 p.m. on Feb. 12, a 27-year-old woman was near a gas pump at gas station in the 15300 block of Wyoming Avenue when an armed suspect exited an unknown vehicle and walked over to her. The suspect, described as a Black man wearing dark clothing and a black surgical mask, announced a hold up and took the womanโs cell phone. Officials say the man then entered the womanโs red 2011 Ford Taurus and drove away. The second suspect, who was only described as a man, also fled the scene in the other, unknown vehicle.
VIDEO: Man breaks into car, steals steering column on Detroitโs east side
DETROIT โ Police are looking for a man wanted in connection with a theft from an automobile that took place Jan. 13. According to authorities, just before 9:45 a.m., an unknown man broke into a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu that was parked near the intersection of St. Aubin and Erskine streets. Police said he stole the steering column, which also included the airbag before leaving in a white Chevrolet Impala. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5740 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up. More: Detroit crime news
Metro Detroit bus service for seniors targeted by thieves
DETROIT โ Pace Southeast Michigan uses its buses to get seniors to medical appointments. โThat could be life threatening because if somebody doesnโt get to dialysis, and now youโre talking Monday, they havenโt been since Friday,โ said Jeff Burmeister with Pace Southeast Michigan. During one of the thefts, Fitzsimmons came face to face with a thief who threatened him with a sawzall. If you have any information contact Detroit police at 313-596-5540 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up. More: Metro Detroit crime news
As she fights cancer, Warren womanโs family hit by auto theft for the fourth time
WARREN, Mich. โ A Warren woman with stage four cancer has relied on her daughter and a few close friends to take her to doctor appointments. This is the fourth time that thieves have targeted the family. Since then, the 61-year-old has been diagnosed with cancer and now thieves have struck again. It was parked in a neighborhood near 8 Mile Road and Schoenner in Warren. Loughry said the Impala was recovered -- but the transmission was broken and so was a window.
Stranger steps forward to help Metro Detroit man after thief takes $700 from wallet
WYANDOTTE, Mich. โ A man was caught on camera taking money out of wallet sitting on a store counter. The wallet was accidentally left by a 72-year-old man at the Shopperโs Valley store in Wyandotte. The man said when he realized he left it, he rushed back and found it in the same place. The man said the money was saved up to pay for his property taxes. Wyandotte police located and arrested the man accused of stealing the money.
โI felt like a part of me left with itโ -- Ashes of Navy Veteran stolen along with Jeep in Macomb County
FRASER, Mich. โ A Macomb County man is grieving not only his fatherโs untimely death, but the theft of his fatherโs remains and the rest of his belongings. Heโs said he doesnโt care about the Jeep, he just want his fatherโs belongings back. Thereโs paintings in there of my father,โ Justin said. Justinโs now offering a $15,000 reward for his fatherโs belongings, but he fears it may be too late for the vehicle. Plans were being made to make sure his father remains were honorably laid to rest.
VIDEO: Police seek suspected carjacker on Detroitโs east side
DETROIT โ Police are looking for a suspected carjacker after an armed robbery on Detroitโs east side. Police said that as he waited, a man approached on foot, entered the victimโs Nissan Altima, produced a weapon and ordered the victim out of the vehicle. Video of the suspected carjacker can be seen above. 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