BURGLARY

Residents of Detroit’s North Rosedale Park keep an extra eye out for one another after learning that another elderly resident living alone has become the target of a serial burglar.

According to Detroit police, the burglary happened at 2 a.m. at a business off West McNichols Road and Ponchatrain.

A 31-year-old Warren man has been charged in connection with a burglary in Harper Woods.

Police have arrested a man accused of breaking into a Troy restaurant through the roof, stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of alcohol and taking off with an infant in the car.

Police are searching for a man in connection with a burglary in Detroit’s Eastern Market.

Back in 2014, a big headline in Texas involved hundreds of thousands of dollars stolen from a safe at Joel Osteen’s megachurch, Lakewood Church, in Houston. Now, seven years later, another bombshell has dropped.

Burglars broke into a Troy business by creating a three-foot by three-by hole in a cinder block wall and made off with 30,000 cellphones, police said.

When community members heard about the burglary of Amor Natural Way Hair Salon, they stepped into help the salon owner.

“They used the bathroom. They did a number two and then they stuffed it with paper towels, not the toilet paper and they stole the plunger,” Amor said. “They didn’t flush it. Then took the plunger, it’s the oddest thing.”

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Police are investigating a late-night burglary at Tele-Rad, a communications business in Holland Township. Ottawa County sheriff’s deputies responded to an alarm at 11:52 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, at the business at 511 E. Eighth St. They left in a vehicle that had been reported stolen in Grand Rapids, sheriff’s deputies said. Holland police assisted sheriff’s deputies in the investigation. Read more:Grand Rapids police officer who punched motorist in the head cleared of wrongdoing by internal affairsThird Michigan man accused in terrorism plan to help ISIS enters plea

A 95-year-old woman was scammed by a man posing as a utility worker in Madison Heights.

Police consider Mouzon armed and dangerous and urge residents to not approach him.

“Guess it’s Michigan law that because they purchased it in good faith, that I have to purchase it back from them,” added Marilyn.

A family in Warren was left heartbroken after a thief took something priceless from them.

DETROIT – Police are looking for a man wanted in connection with a Friday night home invasion on Detroit’s west side. According to authorities, at about 9 p.m., a man used a back window to force his way into a home on Ohio Street, between Stawell and Westfield avenues. Surveillance video of the suspect can be seen above. Anyone who recognizes the man or has information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5240 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up. More: Detroit crime news

Though his photos are impressive, one military veteran -- known for his daring photo shoots -- says his photography has landed him in jail. Known as “Driftershoots” online and on Instagram, the veteran says he has been traveling as a photographer “nonstop” since April 2020. Metro Detroiters may be familiar with photos he, allegedly, took on top of the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit and on top of the Mackinac Bridge. More: Photographer climbs 151 feet to top of Ambassador Bridge, raising major security questionsRecently, Driftershoots was arrested in Arizona while on his way to Las Vegas with some friends. “They said they were arresting me on a nationwide warrant.”The veteran says he’s currently being treated as a terrorist due to his military background.

Police are looking for four men wanted in connection with a series of businesses broken into Jan. 6, 2020. DETROIT – Police are looking for four men wanted in connection with a series of burglaries and businesses broken into early Wednesday morning. According to authorities, between 2:50 a.m. and 3:30 a.m., several Detroit businesses were broken into. Police said a gas station near the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Mt. Police described the suspects as four Black men who were driving a white Dodge Charger with two black racing stripes on it.

MIDLAND, MI — Police in Midland are investigating a burglary similar to one that recently occurred in Saginaw Township in which residents were tied up by masked intruders. The burglars tied up the couple and went about ransacking the house, McMillan said. A similar burglary occurred shortly after 8 p.m. on Dec. 9 in Saginaw Township. That incident saw two masked intruders tie up a married couple and make off with cash as well. For the Midland County incident, those with information may call the Midland Police Department at 989-631-5716.

LIVONIA, Mich. – Police are looking for would-be burglars after a failed burglary at a Livonia gun store. According to authorities, someone attempted to break into Uncoiled Firearms and Gun Range, located near the intersection of Middlebelt and Schoolcraft roads, Thursday morning, but were unable to get inside the building after throwing a rock at a window. Police said no inventory went missing. Surveillance video of the incident can be seen below. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Livonia Police Department at 734-466-2470.

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. – Local 4 has learned new information in a Thursday morning police shooting that left a man in critical condition. Warren police said a burglary suspect made a promise he wasn’t going back to jail before he tried to run officers over. Everything started at about 1:30 a.m. Thursday at the Knights Inn on Dequindre Road, on the Warren and Madison Heights border. “He’s responsible for these business burglaries in different cities including Warren, Frazier, Clinton Township,” said Commissioner Bill Dwyer with Warren Police. But Warren Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer said when officers moved in, he attacked.

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. – A suspected burglar was rushed to a hospital early Thursday morning after after being shot by Warren police. The shooting happened at about 1:30 a.m. at the Knights Inn, near the border of Warren and Madison Heights. Original Story: Warren police shoot burglary suspect at Knights Inn motel in Madison HeightsAccording to authorities, a Warren Special Operations unit had been monitoring and investigating the man prior to the shooting. The man was rushed to a hospital, where he is listed in critical condition. Officers are conducting a search warrant at the Knights Inn motel room where police said he was staying with a woman and two children.

SAGINAW TWP, MI — Police are investigating a burglary that saw a Saginaw Township couple tied up as intruders rummaged through their home. Saginaw Township Police Chief Donald F. Pussehl Jr. said that shortly after 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 9, officers responded to a home invasion report in the 4100 block of Windemere Drive. The couple had heard a noise from their attached garage, followed shortly by two masked men entering their home, Pussehl said. The intruders tied the couple’s hands with clothing and demanded money, then proceeded to rummage through their house and drawers, Pussehl said. Thankfully, we don’t have a rash of these in the county.”Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to call the Saginaw Township Police Department at 989-793-2310 or, to remain anonymous, to call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-422-5245.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police in Clinton Township are asking for the public’s assistance in locating and identifying a woman in connection with a Dec. 2 package theft. RELATED: Tips for preventing package thefts at your home this holiday seasonSurveillance video of the package theft can be seen in the video above. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Clinton Township Police Department at 586-493-7855. READ MORE: Metro Detroit Crime NewsA woman on Detroit’s west side had her daughter’s Christmas gift stolen from the porch of their home on the city’s west side. The package was on the porch, and she took the time to get out and take it,” said the victim, who wants to remain anonymous.

ALPENA, Mich. – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the National Shooting Sports Foundation are offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for a northern Michigan gun store burglary. According to authorities, the burglary happened at about 4:15 a.m., Nov. 21 at Full Bore Firearms, located on Crittenden Court in Alpena. Police said two unknown people threw a brick through the front glass window of the building and stole 49 firearms. The burglary is being investigated by officers with the ATF, Michigan State Police and Alpena County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with information is asked to contact the ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (888-283-8477), ATFTips@atf.gov or through the official ATF website here.

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – A couple was arrested by Farmington Hills police Wednesday, accused of breaking into about 30 businesses across Metro Detroit. The man and woman have children together and police said they brought the children with them in their car while they committed crimes. The officer knew there were people breaking into multiple businesses, night after night, and he stopped the car. Police said a hammer was found inside the car and the couple admitted they had been spending nights driving with their children, breaking into businesses and grabbing about $100 each time. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Farmington Hills Police Department at 248-871-2610.

DETROIT – Police are asking for the public’s assistance in in identifying and locating several people wanted in connection with a burglary that occurred on the Detroit’s east side. According to authorities, it happened Oct. 15, just after 4 a.m. Police said two vehicles -- a light colored SUV and a dark colored minivan -- pulled up to a KFC located in the 3700 block of Gratiot Avenue. Police said four people pried open the door and entered the building while two remained outside as lookouts. A safe was then removed from the restaurant and placed inside the SUV, which then drove off northbound on Mt. Anyone who recognizes the suspects or has any information is asked to contact the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5740 or Crimes Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A family in Macomb County with a boy with special needs received a big surprise Friday. The bike was custom made for Leland Kraft -- a 12-year-old boy who was born with cerebral palsy -- so he could ride with his sisters. ORIGINAL STORY: Bike built for boy with cerebral palsy stolen from Shelby Township homePolice helped the Shelby Township family, but the bike was unable to be found. Leland was left without a bike until Variety Children’s Charity of Detroit heard his story and decided to get involved. More information on Variety Children’s Charity of Detroit can be found on its official website here.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A family in Macomb County is asking a thief to return a stolen bike -- no questions asked. It’s no ordinary bike -- it was built specifically for their 12-year-old son with cerebral palsy so he could ride with his sisters. “The bike itself was bought because he can’t really do a two-wheel,” said Jennifer Kraft. Like Leland, the bike was one-of-a-kind -- a tricycle built and modified so he could join his sisters on their rides. “It was more so about his independence,” Nicholas Kraft said.

Detroit car wash broken into, police seek suspectPublished: July 16, 2020, 5:33 pmThe Detroit Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection to a burglary that occurred on the city’s east side.

HARPER WOODS, Mich. – A Detroit man is facing up to a decade in prison in connection with a string of business burglaries in Harper Woods, police said. Numerous businesses on Kelly Road were targeted and burglarized in the fall of 2019, according to authorities. Detectives gathered evidence from the scenes and identified Antonio Gamble as a suspect, officials said. He was charged at 32-A District Court with breaking and entering a building with intent. A preliminary examination is scheduled for April 15 at 32-A District Court.