By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — Two Uniroyal tires, valued at $75 each, were reported stolen the afternoon of Dec. 31 from a black 2006 Chrysler Sebring parked at the High Times Smoke Shop, 3267 Fort St. Surveillance video shows a man using a power drill removing the lug nuts from the driver’s side wheels, then jacking up the vehicle to remove the tires, before walking away with them. The man was white, about 6 feet tall, with a medium build, wearing black pants and a gray hooded sweatshirt. … [Read more...] about Tires stolen from car parked at smoke shop
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Catalytic converters stolen from vehicle parked outside repair shop
By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers LINCOLN PARK — Two catalytic converters, valued at $500 each, were reported stolen Dec. 29 from a tan 2006 Jeep Liberty parked outside Down River Collision, 2323 Dix Highway, while awaiting repairs. The business owner said the theft happened at night, and there were no witnesses nor surveillance cameras. … [Read more...] about Catalytic converters stolen from vehicle parked outside repair shop
Dodge Charger stolen from driveway
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers HEIGHTS — Police responded to a house in the 8400 block of Fenton for a possible stolen red Dodge Charger Jan. 3. Upon arrival, officers did not see the Charger parked in the driveway or any broken glass. After a check of the perimeter, the responding officer said there was no forced entry to the doors or windows of the house. The victim was contacted via phone when she said that about 9:30 a.m. Dec. 30 she parked and locked her Charger in the driveway before leaving in a cab to the … [Read more...] about Dodge Charger stolen from driveway
Identity thief opens fraudulent wireless account
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — An identity thief opened an account and ran up a nearly $300 bill with Verizon Wireless, a Dearborn woman reported Dec. 31, for which a collection agency was now dunning her. She said an unknown and unauthorized person used her identity information to initiate an account, in her name, in the city of Detroit. She was given a police report number to initiate an investigation with Verizon. … [Read more...] about Identity thief opens fraudulent wireless account
Stolen Ford F-250 trucks recovered in bank burglary
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers ALLEN PARK — Police were dispatched to Chase Bank, 14601 Southfield Road, Jan. 7 on a report of an alarm and three men driving a white Ford pickup truck who had broken open the ATM. Downriver Central Dispatch further advised that a second gold Ford pickup truck was used during the same burglary, according to the bank’s security who was remotely accessing security cameras. The truck was reportedly occupied by two men wearing black jackets. Once at the scene about 3:15 a.m., police … [Read more...] about Stolen Ford F-250 trucks recovered in bank burglary
Victim reports HP laptop missing
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers ALLEN PARK — An HP laptop was stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked behind Best Buy, 2249 Fairlane, Dec. 30. The victim reported the missing laptop to police Jan. 9 after initially calling them to the scene, which he left for unknown reasons. According to the report, the vicim left his vehicle unlocked with the laptop inside. The laptop is valued at approximately $600. There was no suspect information or security video of the incident. … [Read more...] about Victim reports HP laptop missing
Dearborn Council approves funds to support outdoor dining
Tents, tables, seating and heating to be provided By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – The City Council made an early New Year’s resolution Dec. 30 when it approved up to $200,000 in funding for outdoor dining equipment to help city restaurants survive the pandemic. The funding authorizes city administrators to develop a plan to provide tents, along with tables, seating, heating and lighting, in public areas near Dearborn restaurants. City Council President Susan Dabaja developed the proposal after … [Read more...] about Dearborn Council approves funds to support outdoor dining
Dearborn offers rent, mortgage and utility grants to residents hit hard by pandemic
By SUE SUCHYTA Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN – Grant applications for up to $5,000, to cover up to six months of rent, mortgage and utilities, will begin Jan. 18 for residents hard hit by the pandemic, city officials announced. The federally funded Rent/Mortgage/Utility Grant Program is designed to prevent the eviction of low-to-moderate-income residents who meet program criteria. The grants will be administered through two local agencies, the Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services, and Leaders Advancing … [Read more...] about Dearborn offers rent, mortgage and utility grants to residents hit hard by pandemic
Southgate plans to update motel, hotel ordinance
Long term residency at issue By SUE SUCHYTA Sunday Times Newspapers SOUTHGATE – The City Council is considering an update of the city’s hotel, motel and inn ordinance, focusing on those which have become residences, with the intent of improving public safety. At the Jan. 6 council meeting, City Manager Dustin Lent said the recommended changes would update the license and regulation ordinance with regard to the motels which have become residences. “A few are kind of using their hotels and motels to do an apartment … [Read more...] about Southgate plans to update motel, hotel ordinance
Beggs confirmed as new Riverview police chief
By ZEINAB NAJM Times-Herald Newspapers RIVERVIEW — The City Council unanimously approved the appointment of new Police Chief Ronald Beggs during a Jan. 11 special meeting. Beggs was sworn in and worked his first day as chief earlier in the week. He has 25 years of experience in Dearborn, having recently retired as a commander. “I am incredibly honored and grateful for this opportunity,” he said during the virtual meeting. “I can assure you I will show up everyday to work very hard for the residents of this … [Read more...] about Beggs confirmed as new Riverview police chief