The Detroit Police Department is currently on the hunt for individuals who have pilfered specialized power tools from multiple construction sites across the city. ClickOnDetroit reports that the thefts have occurred at sites where developments are critical to the revitalization of Detroit's urban landscape. The exact timing of the thefts remains unclear, but the department made the public aware of the situation via a post yesterday.
In a bid to successfully identify and apprehend the culprits, the DPD has requested assistance from the community. According to a statement posted by the DPD 3rd Precinct, the suspects have been actively entering construction sites particularly in the Midtown and Downtown areas, to steal job-specific power tools. The department has appealed to anyone with information to come forward, promising anonymity through Crime Stoppers if necessary.
🚨Burglary of construction sites🚨
— DPD 3rd Precinct (@DPD3Pct) September 8, 2024
Midtown and Downtown
We are requesting help from the community to identify suspects entering construction sites and stealing job-specific power tools. Please contact Officer Wheeler at 313-596-5340, or call 1-800-SPEAK UP. pic.twitter.com/zqeoYlOhsk
Contact details have been circulated by the DPD for those who might come forward with pertinent information. Residents can reach out directly to Officer Wheeler at the number 313-596-5340. Alternatively, those wishing to remain anonymous are to comfortably use the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-SPEAK UP.
