By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — The rear lift gate rear window mechanism of a 2008 Ford Escape was reported broken Feb. 22 in an unsuccessful break-in attempt while it was parked Ryanwood Drive south of Fox Glenn Drive. The victim said the broken mechanism also incapacitated the rear windshield wiper and the window latch. Police officers found no visible pry marks, and nothing was missing from the vehicle. There were no suspects, and no nearby surveillance cameras. … [Read more...] about SUV lift gate vandalized
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Shell fragments on pickup
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A Chevy S-10 pickup was pelted with eggs between 3 p.m. Feb. 27 and 9 a.m. Feb. 28 in the 18000 block of Matthews Street. The front and rear body panels and the windows were covered with broken eggshells and egg yolk. There were no immediate suspects, but a neighbor’s surveillance camera may have captured footage of the vandalism. … [Read more...] about Shell fragments on pickup
SUV damaged at Riverview Towers
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers RIVERVIEW — A resident at Riverview Towers Co-op reported Feb. 20 that the catalytic converter was stolen from her gray 2012 Ford Escape while it was parked at Riverview Towers Co-op, 13333 Pennsylvania Road. The victim said she hadn’t driven the vehicle for a week, so she was unsure when the theft occurred. She said this was the second time her catalytic converter has been removed the underneath her sport utility vehicle. There were no suspects, and no witnesses. … [Read more...] about SUV damaged at Riverview Towers
Traffic stop results in drug bust
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — A convicted felon with prior weapon and drug offenses was taken into custody Feb. 15 and charged with fleeing and eluding, obstructing police, a concealed carry weapon violation, being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, no vehicle insurance and an improperly displayed vehicle plate after he attempted to flee a traffic stop with marijuana and a handgun in the vehicle. A police officer driving behind the black 2019 … [Read more...] about Traffic stop results in drug bust
Inn guests evicted for vandalism
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — Two guests at Red Roof Inn, 17600 Dix Ave., were evicted Feb. 25 after security footage revealed them damaging a vending machine in an attempt to retrieve their money from the coin slot when the machine failed to deliver product. No charges were pressed, but police officers stood by while the couple packed their bags and left the premises. They were advised on their civil court options should they choose to seek redress. … [Read more...] about Inn guests evicted for vandalism
Stolen pickup abandoned mid-street
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers MELVINDALE — A red 2003 Ford F-150 pickup which was reported stolen out of Detroit was found abandoned Feb. 28 in the 17600 block of Robert Street. The vehicle, which had a flat tire and was left near the center of the street, was filled with clothes and debris, as well as new and used syringes, which were collected and placed in a biohazard container before it was towed to the impound yard. … [Read more...] about Stolen pickup abandoned mid-street
License plate larceny
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A Michigan license plate was reported stolen the morning of Feb. 23 from a black 2001 Ford F-250 pickup while it was parked in the 1500 block of Washington Avenue. The victim, a 37-year-old woman, said the license plate was stolen overnight. There were no suspects. … [Read more...] about License plate larceny
Senior’s car vandalized overnight
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — A tan 2007 Mercury Milan was reported vandalized Feb. 23, with the catalytic converter, valued at $400, sawed off and stolen from the undercarriage of the car. The victim, a 69-year-old Lincoln Park man, said the theft occurred overnight while the vehicle was parked in his driveway. There were no suspects. … [Read more...] about Senior’s car vandalized overnight
Catalytic converter stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — A catalytic converter was reported stolen Feb. 25 from a dark green 1999 Ford F-250 pickup while it was parked in a business lot in the 21900 block of Van Born Road. The victim, a 45-year-old Dearborn man, said his vehicle was vandalized between 9 p.m. Feb. 23 and 10:18 a.m. Feb. 25, and he found two Sawzall blades underneath his pickup, which were taken into evidence. … [Read more...] about Catalytic converter stolen
Trash talk: Senior’s bin stolen
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — A Green for Life waste bin was reported missing Feb. 25 by an 83-year-old woman living in the 4900 block of Dudley Street. The victim said she was only filing a police report so her bin will be replaced at no charge, and said she had no interest in filing charges against the perpetrator. … [Read more...] about Trash talk: Senior’s bin stolen