Detroit police are actively searching for a suspect linked to a recent armed robbery outside an east side liquor store. The robbery, as reported by Audacy, occurred on Saturday, August 24, around 11:15 p.m. when a 29-year-old man was approached and robbed at gunpoint in the parking lot of Liquor Island Market, located in the 17300 block of E. Warren Ave.
The suspect, who managed to flee in a red Chevy Equinox, is said to have taken a wallet containing various items from the victim, alongside his jewelry. While he made away in the newer-model SUV featuring a moon roof and luggage rails, leaving the victim unharmed, the search for the perpetrator is ongoing. According to CBS Detroit, no arrests had been made as of their report.
Authorities released photos of the suspect's vehicle and have been seeking assistance from the public in locating the individual responsible for the robbery. As detailed by DetroitRewards.tv, anyone who could provide information regarding the case or the suspect's vehicle is encouraged to contact the Detroit Police Department's 5th Precinct at 313-596-5540 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
A $500 reward has been announced, obtainable through information leading to an arrest in the case with the number 2408280362. This financial incentive is part of an effort to motivate members of the community to come forward, as noted by DetroitRewards.tv.
