Press Release: Neighborhood Crime Spree Suspects
Arrested
Novi Police Department arrests three in recent garage break-ins
CONTACT: David E. Molloy, Chief of Police, 248-347-0504
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NOVI, Mich., June 19, 2008 – During the past few weeks, the Novi
Police Department has been investigating eight complaints where
garages had been entered and items stolen in the southern
residential area of the community. In most cases, the items stolen
were golf clubs. The investigation led officers to a resale shop in
Livonia where the clubs were being taken and sold.
The Novi Police Department has arrested three suspects for First
Degree Home Invasion. The three suspects are identified as
19-year-old Jonathan Sayre, 17-year-old Daniel Young, and
18-year-old Justin Griesemer. All three suspects are Novi
residents.
All three subjects were formally charged with First Degree Home
Invasion, a Felony carrying a penalty of up to 20 years and fine up
to $5000. The three were arraigned in the 52-1 District Court and
all received a $25,000.00 cash bond. All three subjects are
currently being held the Oakland County Jail awaiting a Pre-Exam
Conference before Judge Brian MacKenzie on June 25th at 9:15 am.
“Many crimes occur due to an opportunity, like an open garage
door,” notes Novi’s Chief of Police David E. Molloy.
“Unfortunately, many people leave their garage doors open and run to
the store on a quick errand or forget and leave it open all night.
This presents an unnecessary opportunity for others to steal
valuable items.”
The Novi Police Department offers the following tips to keep your
valuables safe:
- Keep your
garage door shut when you are not inside it.
- Take valuable
items out of your vehicle when it is parked inside your garage or
left in your driveway.
- Do not leave
your car keys in your car, even if the garage door is shut.
- Always lock
your car, even if it is parked inside a garage.
- Lock any
connecting doors to the house.
The Novi Police Department is asking anybody with information in
these crimes to contact Detective Mike Wilson or Detective Erick
Zinser of the Novi Police Department at 248-348-7100.
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