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CBS News
6 days ago
- Automotive
- CBS News
Huron Township police seeking tips on attempted vehicle theft, high-speed pursuit
Two suspects sped off early Wednesday along Interstate 275 after trying to steal a vehicle in Huron Township, and police are seeking tips on the case. The Huron Township Police Department reported its officers were called about 3:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 37000 block of Lorrina Lane, New Boston Woods area, on a report of an attempted vehicle theft in progress. A resident of that area reported that their security camera footage caught signs of the theft attempt. The video showed two men attempting to get into his vehicle. The resident "made his presence known, prompting the suspects to run off." Attempted vehicle theft June 4, 2025, in Huron Township, Michigan, as seen on residential security camera. One of the suspects is climbing through the window in this screen image. Huron Township Department of Public Safety There was resulting damage to the vehicle's windows. A Huron Township police officer who responded to the call saw the suspect's vehicle, a black Chevrolet Equinox, as it sped off. The officer then began a vehicle pursuit that drove onto northbound I-275. "Due to the dangerous high speeds by the suspect vehicle and the danger that it could present to the public, the pursuit was terminated prior to the suspect's being apprehended," the report said. Detectives are actively investigating and following up on multiple leads. Police ask that anyone with information on the theft attempt call the Huron Township Police Department Detective Bureau at 734-753-4400. "We are asking the community to stay vigilant and report any suspicious vehicles, persons, or activity. We can never assume they will drive the same vehicle if they return. Most importantly, please do not confront these thieves yourself as a vehicle or other property is simply not worth putting yourself in a deadly conflict situation. In this case, we were able to respond quickly enough to catch the suspects leaving the neighborhood," Everette Robbins, Huron Township Director of Public Safety, said.
CBS News
6 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Summit Academy student arrested after police investigate threats to other students
A ninth-grader was taken into custody over threats made to other students at Summit Academy North High School in Romulus, Michigan. The investigation began Wednesday morning, based on a report that the Huron Township Police Department said its school resource officer assigned to the Middlebelt Road campus received. Summit Superintendent Jason Hamstra provided additional details in his statement: "During the school day today, a high school student reported to school administration that another student had made threatening comments toward specific students during class. The administrators and our school resource officer followed our safety protocols. The student was immediately escorted to the office to begin a preliminary investigation." Based on the results of the police investigation, the student was taken into custody and has been lodged at the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Center. The police department said any next steps are pending review of charges by the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office. "We are very proud of how our students and staff handled this situation. The safety of our school community is always a top priority," the superintendent said. "This is a reminder to please talk to your children about the importance of reporting to a trusted adult any concerning comment or behavior." June 12 is the last day of the 2024-25 school year at Summit Academy North.
CBS News
07-05-2025
- CBS News
New Boston Huron High School student arrested after threatening fellow student, police say
A student at Huron High School in New Boston, Michigan, is in custody after a threat was made to another student. The investigation stemmed from a report that the high school administration gave to the Huron Township Police Department's school resource officer on Tuesday. The investigation was regarding a threat that one student "made directly to another student during school hours," police said in their report. By the time police were informed, the suspect was no longer on the school campus on Huron River Drive. Police officers found the 16-year-old at their home, where the student admitted to making such a threat and was taken into custody. The teen was taken to Wayne County Juvenile Detention Center and held in custody pending review of charges by the Wayne County Prosecutor's office. "With complete and full cooperation from school administration, we acted quickly to resolve this situation. Student and staff safety is always the top priority. From a public safety perspective, there was no reason to believe that students weren't safe to return to school today," Everette Robbins, Huron Township Department of Public Safety director, said in his statement. "As always, we thank the students who came forward and reported the threats appropriately. This is a good reminder for parents to have a discussion with their children to always say something if they see or hear something. Also, remind them how powerful words are as they relate to threatening statements."
