Detroit police are seeking assistance in solving two recent home invasions, one of which involved an assault on a 72-year-old neighbor who attempted to intervene. The Detroit News reported that the first incident occurred on the morning of Saturday, August 17, when an unidentified suspect broke into an unoccupied home on McClellan Street and East Vernor Highway, making off with various tools.
A 72-year-old neighbor, who confronted the suspect, was sprayed with a substance believed to be pepper spray before the perpetrator fled the scene in a silver, four-door Dodge Ram pickup. The suspect was wearing a black baseball cap with a yellow 'P,' a blue surgical mask, a black sweater with a red undershirt, dark pants, and dark shoes, as described in the Detroit News release.
The second incident, which took place on Friday evening around 9:10 p.m., involved a break-in through a patio door at an unoccupied apartment located in the 3600 block of Rivard Street. This time, the suspect escaped with a safe containing money and jewelry, along with several designer purses. The suspect in this instance was seen wearing a dark skull cap, face mask, blue and gray hooded sweatshirt, dark gloves, and black sweatpants with a white Nike logo, according to the police description provided to The Detroit News.
Law enforcement officials have turned to the public for help, offering a reward for information leading to an arrest. According to audacy, a $1,000 reward is available through DetroitRewards.TV for the tip that results in an arrest. The suspect is wanted on charges of home invasion and aggravated assault, with the case number 2408170111 needing to be referenced when submitting a tip.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Detroit Police Department's 7th Precinct at (313) 596-5740, or to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Tips can also be submitted online through DetroitRewards.tv. As the investigation continues, the community's help is crucial in apprehending the individual responsible for these crimes.
