

Woman arrested in home invasion attempt
A Detroit woman was arrested in Birmingham the morning of Monday, June 8, as a suspect in an attempted home invasion that took place in the 1000 block of Stanley. Birmingham police reported that the victim called, saying the woman was trying to pick the lock on her back door and an unknown car was parked in her driveway. Officers reported arriving while the suspect was standing in the driveway, claiming that the home was hers. Birmingham police reported the woman was placed
Jun 18


Counterfeit bills used at hotel restaurant
Birmingham police are investigating a report of counterfeit money after the manager of a downtown hotel reported someone had used two counterfeit $100 bills on Wednesday, June 3, at the hotel’s restaurant. The manager said the bills looked real but there was text that stated they were intended for motion picture use only. Birmingham police say there are no suspects currently but an investigation is ongoing. The name of local businesses are seldom provided by Birmingham polic
Jun 18


Teen caught damaging parking garage
The Park Street parking structure in the 300 block of Park Street in Birmingham was damaged the night of Monday, June 8, after a 16-year-old from Rochester hit the structure equipment with his car. Birmingham police reported that the teen was seen on camera hitting the equipment, getting out of his car but staying at the scene while he contacted the police department. The report states that officers tried to contact the teen’s father in hopes of speaking to the teen, but the
Jun 18


Statue, decorative rocks taken from yard
Over a month after an incident during which a statue was taken from her yard and dumped in a neighbor’s yard, a Birmingham woman living in the 1000 block of Haynes Street again finds items missing from her property. The woman reported to Birmingham police that, while she was out of town between Saturday, June 6, and Monday, June 8, large geode rocks went missing from her backyard. Birmingham police say an investigation is ongoing.
Jun 18


Officer injured in vehicle roll over after crash
A Bloomfield Township Police Officer was involved in a crash causing the patrol vehicle to roll over near the intersection of Telegraph Road and Lone Pine Road on Sunday, June 7 at 1 p.m. The officer was transported to Trinity Oakland Hospital for minor injuries and is currently being evaluated. There were no reported injuries to the other vehicle involved. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene and is investigating the crash.
Jun 11


Man flashes woman inside city restaurant
While seated inside a restaurant in the 100 block of N. Old Woodward in Birmingham on Saturday, May 30, a 19-year-old woman said she was flashed by an older man leading to his arrest for indecent exposure. The woman reported to Birmingham police that while she was seated at the restaurant, the man moved to a table directly across from her and when they made eye contact, he exposed his genitalia. Police stated they later found the suspect who admitted he was in the restaurant
Jun 11


Police investigating man for alleged assault
Birmingham police are currently investigating an alleged assault that took place the night of Sunday, May 31, in a parking lot near the area of Woodward and Lincoln. The 18-year-old victim told officers that an older man approached his group and started harassing them, saying they did not belong there. He also said the man aggressively advanced toward him and eventually shoved him. Birmingham police reported trying to contact the suspect but not having any luck. They said t
Jun 11


Valuable package stolen with fake ID
A $31,000 package containing silver and gold from online retailer Apmex was stolen from a Birmingham resident on Friday, May 29, by a person who presented ID to the delivery driver and signed for the package. According to the residents, one of them stayed at home to receive the package since it required a signature but left for a short period. The delivery made it to the house during the period he was away and an unknown man reportedly signed and presented ID, walking away w
Jun 11


Corvette stolen from dealership found in Detroit
Bloomfield Township police on Monday, June 1, responded to Mercedes Benz located at 36600 Woodward Avenue for a report of a stolen Chevrolet Corvette., which was days later found in Detroit. The black 2018 Corvette Z06 was owned by Mercedes Benz and listed for sale by the dealership. Video surveillance showed the Corvette’s front lights flashing at 12:28 a.m. that morning. The Corvette left the parking lot heading northbound on Woodward Avenue, according to police. The dealer
Jun 11


Bike stolen from apartment complex storage
In the early morning hours of Friday, May 29, a Birmingham resident’s bike was stolen from his apartment complex’s locked common bike room. The man reported to Birmingham police that he parked his bike in the bike room after coming home from work the night prior. He said the bike room requires an access code to get in, but witnesses confirmed seeing a man enter the room and leave with the victim’s bike shortly after. Birmingham police said an investigation is ongoing.
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