By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — Both the trash and the recycling bins were reported missing April 5 from a residence in the 3900 block of River Drive. The victim, a 55-year-old man, said he last saw the bins at 8 a.m. April 4 when he placed them curbside for emptying by GFL Environmental. There were no suspects. The resident was given a police report number, and instructed to contact GFL for new waste and recycling containers. … [Read more...] about Garbage, recycling bins missing
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Online seller commits pet fraud
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A 54-year-old Lincoln Park woman was defrauded by an online seller who took her money but failed to deliver a Boston terrier on April 4 that she attempted to purchase from them. The victim provided police officers with the names of the two sellers, whom she paid using the Venmo app, which allows cash transfer to occur via smart phones. She said she had told Venmo representatives of the fraud, and had initiated a refund request. … [Read more...] about Online seller commits pet fraud
Dollar store robbery suspect in custody
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A suspect is in custody for the 5:30 p.m. April 3 armed robbery of the Family Dollar store at 24950 Outer Drive. An employee later learned from a police officer that the suspect actually had a pellet gun, not a pistol, which he had in his pocket during the robbery. The man demanded that the contents of two cash drawers be placed in a bag. Surveillance camera footage and a K9 officer helped track the suspect, who fled the scene on foot. He was apprehended in a nearby … [Read more...] about Dollar store robbery suspect in custody
Vehicle ransacked at apartment complex
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — A 2017 silver Jeep Cherokee was ransacked between 10:30 p.m. April 6 and 10 p.m. April 8 while it was parked near an apartment complex in the 27100 block of Cranford Lane. The victim, who said the vehicle may have been unlocked, said the center console was rummaged through and its contents scattered. The vehicle itself was not damaged. A copy of surveillance camera footage was taken into evidence. … [Read more...] about Vehicle ransacked at apartment complex
Customer disturbance at club
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Police officers were summoned to the Pantheon Club, 12900 Michigan Ave., the evening of April 8, where a man who was removed from the club was angrily kicking the front door. A manager said the man was told to leave earlier because he was causing a disturbance inside the club. The ejected man, who was intoxicated and agitated, said he was assaulted by four men in the club’s restroom. However, he would not cooperate with police officers to identify his alleged attackers. The … [Read more...] about Customer disturbance at club
Bicyclists followed by van
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A woman bicycling around the block with her 6-year-old son at 1:51 a.m. April 11, to tire him out enough to sleep, said she became concerned when they were followed by a newer model white work van near the 24300 block of New York Street. She said the van stayed behind them for a short while before speeding off toward Telegraph Road. She said the driver was a man in his 30s or 40s with a light beard. Police officers checked the area, but were unable to find a vehicle … [Read more...] about Bicyclists followed by van
Speeding tow truck driver arrested
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A Detroit man who was speeding the afternoon of April 7 in a tow truck was taken into custody after it was discovered that he had an outstanding arrest warrant. The man, who was driving 55 mph in a 35 mph zone on eastbound Michigan Avenue near Orchard Avenue, was subject to a traffic stop, during which his warrant was confirmed. He was taken to the police station and held. … [Read more...] about Speeding tow truck driver arrested
Red light runner ticketed
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — A driver northbound on Mercury Drive was ticketed at 9:50 p.m. April 4 after a police officer witnessed them run two red lights at Hubbard Drive. They were also cited for driving 70 mph in a 40-mph zone. … [Read more...] about Red light runner ticketed
Careless driver cited
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — The driver of a loud vehicle speeding from Madison and Monroe streets to Outer Drive was cited April 10 for careless driving. In addition to driving at a high rate of speed, the driver was weaving in and out of traffic lanes without signaling. … [Read more...] about Careless driver cited
Profane man disturbs neighborhood peace
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers ALLEN PARK — Neighbors in the 9300 block of Rosedale Avenue called police officers the night of April 10, following repeated incidents with a male neighbor who randomly swears and shouts at children and adults in the neighborhood. In addition to calling people profane names, the man shouted accusations that had no basis in reality. He was cited for disturbing the peace, and was advised to stay in his house and be quiet. The neighbors who initiated the complaint were advised to call … [Read more...] about Profane man disturbs neighborhood peace