September 30, 2005 Update
TJ Maxx, 350 John R, 9/25, 1715 hrs.
LPOs reported two females, each accompanied by a small child and carrying large shopping bags, entered the store together, obtained shopping carts, then went in separate directions. One subject concealed several items in a large diaper bag. The other selected and concealed several items in a large purse. They met up, where the second subject began cutting price tags off the concealed merchandise. When LPOs approached, the second subject exited. The remaining suspect briefly spoke to LPOs before she grabbed her child and fled. Both were observed as they drove off in a 04 maroon Pontiac Grand Prix. Upon checking the first suspects cart, LPOs discovered she left her purse behind. Inside, two Michigan Identifications were discovered. The subject listed thereon was the registered owner of the Grand Prix. The picture on the IDs matched that of the suspect, as well. She is a 42 year old from Farmington Hills. Investigation continues.
Famous Footwear, 1213 Coolidge, 9/24, 1410 hrs. Manager observed a male and female enter the store with a Mervyns shopping bag. They placed several pair of shoes in the bag, then left. Manager approached them and asked them to return the stolen shoes. They refused, entered an older model green Ford Escort and left the area. They are only described as a B/M wearing a white T-shirt and jeans, and a B/F. There was a third B/F observed in the car as it left.
Walgreens, 1965 E. Big Beaver, 9/26, 1600 hrs.
Store reps called PD to report a male and female in the store acting suspiciously, specifically carrying items to cash registers, having them rung up, then not paying, claiming to have more shopping to do. The female tried to make a prescription purchase claiming several different names and phone numbers. Officers located several items from the store concealed on the females person and in her purse. She also was in possession of narcotics paraphernalia consistent w/crack cocaine use. She claimed a medical problem while speaking to officers. She was identified as a 21 year old from Detroit, issued a citation for Possession of Narcotics Paraphernalia, and transported to Troy Beaumont. Her 35-year-old male associate, also from Detroit, was found in possession of narcotics paraphernalia consistent with heroin and crack cocaine use for which he was arrested.
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