A Harper Woods teen fell victim to an armed robbery earlier this month, with the suspect now being charged in the case. Thomas Travon Mctyer Jr., the man accused, was arraigned on charges last Saturday. The Detroit News reports that the bond for Mctyer is set at $50,000, with a preliminary examination scheduled for September 4.
The robbery occurred at around 9:30 a.m. on August 10, near Harper Avenue and Lennon Street. Mctyer was identified and apprehended shortly after, on August 15. The CBS News Detroit coverage notes that he was arrested in Grosse Pointe Woods, near Mack Avenue and Country Club Drive, marking a collaborative effort with local police to swiftly locate and detain the suspect. According to authorities, items taken during the robbery have been recovered.
Details provided by the police indicate that the young victim was allegedly confronted by an armed Mctyer during the daylight robbery. ClickOnDetroit elaborates that detectives, assisted by Grosse Pointe Woods Police officers, conducted the arrest and managed to recover the stolen property. Mctyer is facing a serious charge, with potential life imprisonment if convicted.
