The Harper Woods Police Department apprehend 4 juveniles for trying to steal a van
The Harper Woods Police Department responded to a call at approximately 12:33 pm on Tuesday for 3 juveniles stealing a van on Sanilac near Elkhart. All three were apprehended within seconds of the call, with the help of the owner and a Grosse Pointe Woods police officer.
A fourth juvenile was apprehended minutes later when he fled on a bicycle. The owner's wife had noticed all four at the corner and continued to watch them until she realized they were stealing their van and called the police.
All four, under 16 yrs old, are charged with attempt Motor Vehicle Theft and three are currently held at the Wayne County Juvenile facility.
We continue to appreciate the help of resident's watching out, not only for themselves, but for their neighbors as well.
Address/Location
Harper Woods Department of Public Safety
19617 Harper Ave
Harper Woods, MI 48225
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 313-343-2530
Lt. Tamera Eschendal
Patrol
[email protected]
313-343-2530