December 9, 2005 Update
Gorman's, 1465 W. Big Beaver, 12/4, 2:00 p.m.
Complainant discovered a rug rolled up and placed on a display near the rear exit doors of the store. A male matching the description of a suspect in recent thefts from other area Gorman's stores was observed milling around the rug. When asked if he needed help, the suspect claimed he was looking for lamps, not rugs, showed a wad of cash, and quickly departed.
Woodgate, 12/8, 12:30 a.m.
Complainant reported the alarm on his son's '01 Ford Taurus was sounding; there was someone inside, and at least one other individual near the car. He reported the subjects fled in a '87 GMC Suburban. Responding officers located and stopped it. The 19-year-old male driver from Madison Heights explained his stereo system, including 4 speaker boxes, two amplifiers, and an audio controller were stolen from his car last week. He developed information indicating that the youth who drove the Taurus was involved in the theft. He proceeded to the residence where he used lockout tools to gain entry into the locked Taurus were he re-claimed his property. His passengers, a 21-year-old male from Hazel Park and a 19-year-old male from Warren provided the same account. The complainant's 22-year-old son with whom he co-owns the car was unavailable for interview, as according to complainant, he is in Oakland County Jail. The occupants of the Suburban were transported to the station, booked and released pending further investigation. The 19-year-old Suburban driver contacted the detective in charge later that morning. He explained he had the original receipts as well as a male from Madison Heights in his company. He advised they were on the way to the police station wherein he would provide the receipts and prove ownership, as well as where the subject from Madison Heights would admit he was responsible for the original theft. When they arrived, the subject from Madison Heights explained he and the 22-year-old Taurus owner stole the stereo equipment last weekend. The equipment was returned to the original owner, as he had the receipts. It appears none of the parties will be seeking prosecution against one another.
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