Thieves target vacant home.
The City of Grosse Pointe Woods is investigating a home invasion involving a vacant home reported yesterday, Thursday, June 17th, 2010. The home was targeted by thieves for the copper plumbing. The house was listed for sale which was an easy mark for thieves driving throughout the neighborhood.
There are no suspects at this time. The Public Safety Department is requesting residents to be vigilant and keep a close watch over vacant homes in their neighborhood reporting any suspicious activity.
Please report any/all suspicious activity to the Department immediately. Do not engage in any contact with suspicious persons. Through your reported observations, criminal activity can be interrupted and those responsible arrested.
Thank you for your assistance.
Address/Location
Grosse Pte. Woods Department of Public Safety
20025 Mack Plaza
Grosse Pte. Woods, MI 48236
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 313-343-2400