Today in Livonia turned frightening when a suspect forced their way into a home while a woman and a child were inside, according to authorities. Police say the intruder grabbed and pushed the child before the homeowner confronted the person, prompting the suspect to bolt from the house on foot. Officers quickly fanned out across the neighborhood as investigators started collecting evidence.
According to police, the suspect got into the home through a back sliding door and was dressed in a coverall suit and gloves. After the confrontation with the homeowner, the intruder ran off, and officers deployed K-9 units and a drone team to scour the area near Newburgh Road and Six Mile Road, as reported by Metro Detroit News.
Police ask for tips
Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the Livonia Police Department’s detective bureau. Phone numbers and an online tip form are available on the Livonia Police Department website.
Local context
The break-in comes on the heels of other high-profile public-safety incidents in Livonia this spring, including an April police-station stabbing, as reported by Hoodline. For many neighbors, the latest case is a jarring reminder to rethink home security, especially when it comes to sliding doors and other ground-floor entry points.
Police say the investigation into the home intrusion is ongoing, and no arrests have been announced at last report, as reported by Metro Detroit News. Residents are urged to report any suspicious activity to authorities and to keep back doors and sliding glass doors locked and well-lit.
