By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — A group of boys pounding on a neighbor’s door July 29 then riding away on bicycles were found by police officers and brought back with their parents to apologize. The door was not damaged. … [Read more...] about Boys harassing neighbor asked to apologize
Police Blotter
Parent approached about child’s aggressiveness
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — Following a July 30 complaint about a child punching another youth in the back of the head, police officers spoke to the father of the young man. They urged the boy’s father to tell his son to avoid physical confrontations and to make it clear that violence was unacceptable. … [Read more...] about Parent approached about child’s aggressiveness
Pickup purloined
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A 2024 Ford F-150 pickup was reported stolen June 20 from the 1300 block of Lincoln Avenue. The vehicle was locked, and the owner still had both sets of keys. He said he was up-to-date on his vehicle payments. A Flock camera read the vehicle’s license plate when it was driven north on Fort Street in Detroit at 3 a.m. earlier that day. The pickup was entered into the Law Enforcement Information Network as stolen. … [Read more...] about Pickup purloined
Mini bike stolen from garage
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A tan 2019 Massimo mini bike was reported stolen June 14 from a residential garage in the 1800 block of Olive Avenue. The victim provided police officers with a certificate of origin that had the vehicle identification number on it. … [Read more...] about Mini bike stolen from garage
Plumbing parts, tools stolen from work vehicle
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A man reported the morning of June 25 that his work van had plumbing parts and tools stolen from it while it was parked overnight in the 700 block of Lincoln Avenue. Among the items stolen were a Milwaukee tool bag, ratchet straps, metric wrenches, miscellaneous tools and replacement parts. A neighbor’s surveillance camera may have recorded footage of the theft. … [Read more...] about Plumbing parts, tools stolen from work vehicle
Work tools stolen from unlocked van
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — Milwaukee work tools were reported stolen June 25 from a 2023 white Ram ProMaster cargo van parked in the 700 block of White Avenue. The victim said he had forgotten to relock his van after he retrieved a tool from it the evening before, and when he went out to the vehicle in the morning, he saw the back doors ajar and multiple items missing. Among the Milwaukee brand items stolen were three pack-out boxes, a pack-out radio and vacuum, six battery operated … [Read more...] about Work tools stolen from unlocked van
Designer sunglasses stolen from unlocked car
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A pair of black Prada sunglasses were reported stolen June 24 from an unlocked black 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee parked in a driveway in the 1800 block of Hanover Avenue. The victim said when she went to her car, the center console was open and items were scattered throughout the vehicle. She said her neighbor has a surveillance camera that might have captured footage of the theft. … [Read more...] about Designer sunglasses stolen from unlocked car
Golf bag and clubs stolen from garage
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — A golf bag and clubs valued at $1,500 was reported stolen July 12 from a residence on Weddel Street. The victim said he arrived home to find his garage door wide open and his golf bag missing. The garage door was not damaged. There were no nearby surveillance cameras. … [Read more...] about Golf bag and clubs stolen from garage
Shoplifter arrested leaving store
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A man was arrested for shoplifting as he exited CVS, 2701 Telegraph Road ,the morning of July 19 after store personnel saw him filling his pockets with merchandise. The man, who had prior theft convictions, was found to have outstanding arrest warrants. His bicycle, which he drove to the scene, was stored for safekeeping. Surveillance footage of the man concealing items on his person while inside the store were turned over to police personnel. … [Read more...] about Shoplifter arrested leaving store
Driver doing doughnuts cited for reckless driving
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A man squealing his car tires and creating smoke on Lundy Parkway east of Outer Drive the night of July 21 had his green 2025 BMW M3 impounded and was cited for reckless driving. He admitted to doing doughnuts, a maneuver where the driver spins the vehicle in tight circles, which causes the rear tires to lost their grip, smoke and leave circular skid marks. … [Read more...] about Driver doing doughnuts cited for reckless driving