Detroit Police are on the lookout for a suspect involved in a violent incident outside a Dollar Store, where an employee was struck by a U-HAUL moving truck after confronting an alleged shoplifter. The confrontation occurred on April 5 in the 12500 block of Grand River Ave., and the assault was captured on video, showing the suspect hitting and then attempting to run over the employee, WWJ Newsradio reports.
The alarming footage that reveals the aggressive act against the store worker led to DetroitRewards.TV to release the video on social media, hoping that the community could provide leads; the clip was posted with the caption, "On 04/05/25 this man allegedly shoplifted from a dollar store in the 12500 block of Grand River when an employee stepped in, he hit him with a moving truck then tried to run them over again," according to Detroit Rewards TV's social media post.
🚨CAUGHT ON CAMERA🚨
— Detroit Rewards TV (@DetRewardsTV) June 16, 2025
On 04/05/25 this man allegedly shoplifted from a dollar store in the 12500 block of Grand River🛒
When an employee stepped in, he hit him with a moving truck then tried to run them over again!🚚
The victim was taken to the hospital for his injuries🏥 pic.twitter.com/3S5Ga8KsXq
Following the incident, the injured employee was transported to the hospital. Authorities have not disclosed the current condition of the victim but stressed the gravity of the offense. The local community has been urged to come forward with any information, ensuring anonymity through the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Information could be a significant leverage leading to an arrest in this case, as suggested in the narrative provided by ClickOnDetroit.
