Investigators from the Northville Township Police Department and the Canton Township Police Special Operations Group are working to identify suspects involved in recent car break-ins and thefts.
Area residents have been cautioned by Northville Township Police to take extra precautions following reports of several break-ins of parked vehicles. In some cases, the vehicles were stolen, while others were either unlocked or broken into with personal items and valuables removed, police sources said. In one reported instance, the vehicle owner left the key fob inside, making it easier to be stolen.
“Our detectives have been working on this since August and they’ve made significant progress on it,” said Northville Township Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police Scott Hilden.
“We are all about prevention here, so we are advising our residents to secure their vehicles, remove valuables and avoid leaving personal items and key fobs inside parked cars. This will help prevent theft,” Hilden said.
In one incident, a suspect fled after being confronted, and personal belongings from a stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee were recovered nearby. Multiple thefts followed, including the thefts of a Chevrolet Silverado and a Ford Explorer in September.
The Northville Township Police Department is collaborating with the Canton Police Department Special Operations Group to identify those involved.
“This collaboration allows us to join forces to make our communities safer,” Hilden said. To share information about the crimes, contact the Northville Township Police Department at (248) 349-9400.
