July 29, 2005 Update
500 W. 14 mile at Marshall fields
Loss prevention personnel observed a 23 year old female employee from Detroit conceal $369.00 worth of merchandise in her backpack and the sleeves of her coat. She tried to leave at the end of her shift without paying.
The Limited store at 412 W 14 mile
A complainant stated someone stole 22 tank tops from a display table near the front of the store. Total value: $539.00.
Oakland Mall Sears Store
Loss prevention personnel observed two females from Detroit load up a shopping cart with $537.58 worth of merchandise then push it out the store without paying. When LPOs approached them the suspects dumped the cart and fled on foot across 14 Mile into Madison Heights. A witness advised officers that two females matching the description of suspects were on payphone in the Star Theatre. When officers entered the theater the suspects tried to exit, however were stopped and arrested. The vehicle that the suspects had arrived at the mall in drove away during the foot chase. Troy Officers located it in the area and arrested the female driver from Warren for driving on a suspended license. A 19-year-old female and a 2-year-old male passenger were released at the scene. The Driver was also cited for child not being in a restraint device.
Gadzooks at 466 W 14 Mile
A 19-year-old female from Royal Oak was arrested for stealing $300.00 from a bank deposit on 7/14 and $10.00 from a register on 7/21. The suspect stated she used the $300.00 to pay for a trip to California and the $10.00 for cigarettes.
Marshall Fields at 500 W. 14 Mile
Officers responded to a call that retail fraud suspects had fled the store. The responding officers located the suspect vehicle, a 96 Ford Thunderbird, on W/B 14 Mile near I-75. Investigation revealed the driver, a 53-year-old male from Highland Park, stole $302.00 worth of merchandise. He fled on foot while loss prevention personnel was escorting him back to the Security Office. He was arrested at the scene of the traffic stop. His passenger, a 46-year-old male from Highland Park, had Friend of the Court Warrants out for his arrest. In addition, he was in possession of a stolen credit card. He also was arrested. Paraphernalia consistent with crack cocaine use was also found in the car.
Marshall Fields at 2750 W. Big Beaver
Loss prevention personnel reported that a female entered the fitting room carrying a large quantity of merchandise. She was then observed in the company of a male. The male had a large bag; she was carrying nothing. Neither made a purchase. A check of the fitting room failed to locate the merchandise she carried in. When asked to stop, both subjects continued walking, split up, and exited. They are suspected of stealing approximately $5,460.00 worth of merchandise. Descriptions: B/F, heavy build, brown dress and a ponytail, B/M, thin, jeans, and blue plaid shirt.
Home Depot on Coolidge
A 38 year old male from Troy was arrested after stealing $527.88 worth of copper wire. He placed it in a shopping cart, and then pushed the cart out of the store without paying. When approached by loss prevention personnel who asked for a receipt, he fled on foot. A citizen witnessed the incident and followed the suspect in his truck as he ran east into an industrial subdivision. The suspect fled across the sites towards Maple, at which point the witness exited his car and followed on foot. Officers caught up to the suspect and arrested him on Maple.
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