In response to a pair of bomb threats that led to the evacuation of the Wayne County Treasurer's office in Greektown, the deadline for residents to address tax-related issues, including foreclosure and claiming profits from past auction sales, has been pushed back by a week, as originally reported by the Detroit News. The evacuation occurred yesterday when the office on Monroe Street was cleared following the reception of threats, the staff was able to return to the building later that afternoon by approximately 4:05 p.m., with thanks to the law enforcement for their quick action and ensuring safety as acknowledged by the Treasurer's Office on their social media.
The new deadline set for the submission of Notice of Intent forms, which are essential for tax purpose deductions and foreclosure prevention, has been extended through April 8; the Wayne County Treasurer's office has assured that it will be accepting filings on each business day from tomorrow onward until the new deadline, as per the information they shared on Facebook, and "Thank you to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and the Detroit Police Department for their quick response and thorough investigation to ensure everyone’s safety," the treasurer's office said in a post on Facebook as per the Detroit News, while the Treasurer Eric Sabree, as quoted by the Detroit Free Press, was quick to reassure citizens saying, "Everyone is safe and there are no active threats."
As detailed by the Detroit Free Press, this extension pertains in part to those who previously owned properties sold at Wayne County's auction before December 22, 2020, and who might qualify for subsequent proceeds these individuals must fill out, have notarized, and submit a notice of intention form through certified mail or in person to the Treasurer's Office.
Moreover, the bomb threat that caused a stir and an urgent need for an extension was specified by the Detroit Police Department to have been reported around 3 p.m. yesterday, with the Greektown office building being deemed safe for re-entry around 4:15 p.m., as per an interview conducted by Outlier Media with Sgt. Daron Zhou, the confirmation regarding the threat's clearance and the reopening of the building came shortly after the initial report, Treasurer Sabree, in the same report, indicated the extension is available to anyone, not just those present during the evacuation, ensuring that countless distressed citizens like Velecia Carruthers, had their immediate fears alleviated, as she was among those who had been waiting for hours to address her tax obligations when the evacuation occurred.
