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VIDEO: Real-life Grinch caught on camera stealing Warren family's Christmas decorations

3 December 2024 at 03:54

A Warren couple spent $200 on Christmas decorations that were stolen the very next day by a real-life Grinch.

Last Saturday, the hard-working Milner family decided to splurge on fun decorations at Lowe's since their 2-year-old daughter Isabella is finally old enough to understand the holiday.

We dont make a ton of money. We enjoy what we spend and when it gets taken away from you, it kicks you in the gut a little bit," dad Jason Milner said.

Milner set up the decorations Saturday afternoon. By Sunday morning, they were gone.

The family caught on surveillance video what Warren police believe to be a young boy stealing their newly purchased items and taking them back to a parked white SUV with a getaway driver. The boy is seen making multiple trips, leaving behind the items he couldn't remove.

Watch the surveillance video below: Surveillance video: Real-life Grinch steals Warren family's Christmas decorations

In total, the thief stole approximately $100 worth of decor, leaving behind a speaker system playing holiday songs. For the Milner family, every penny counts and they're upset they'll likely never see the decorations again.

I dont get it. I really dont," Milner said in frustration. Financially, you know it hurts, but well get through it.

The family says they want to make sure that everyone in their well-decorated neighborhood is aware of the incident, so the Grinch doesn't strike again.

I think thats the end goal is just to make them aware that it happened here and it can happen anywhere," the father added.

Warren police are looking for the two people involved. If you have any information, call the Warren Police Department at 586-574-4700.

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On Small Business Saturday, businesses in downtown Rochester experience wave of sales

30 November 2024 at 16:52

Many local business across metro-Detroit are offering special deals for Small Business Saturday and say the holiday shopping season helps make up a large percentage of their annual revenue.

The Big, Bright Light Show illuminates downtown Rochester during the holidays. Businesses say when the lights go up from now until January 19, they see an increase of 20 to 40 percent in revenue. Small Business Saturday adds to the exciting sale numbers.

Small Business Saturday is huge for us," Bizzy Buzz Artisan Market assistant manager Breanna Tayles said.

Bizzy Buzz Artisan Market sells items from over 100 local artists, the money goes to not only supporting the business, but all the artists they work with as well.

At Rochester Sports Cards, Memorabilia & Gaming, business this weekend is good.

Our sales will double compared to a typical Saturday," owner Steve Majkowski said.

Talulah Belle is a gift shop for any occasion year-round. Owner Amy Fonville, says from Thanksgiving until Christmas, the business makes a large chunk of its income for the entire year.

This time of year for small brick and mortars its like our Super Bowl," Fonville said.

Crowds already filled the shops Friday afternoon, and with special deals on Saturday, businesses expect even more patrons throughout the weekend.

'No need to terrorize us': Detroit's Grandmont residents frustrated over larcenies

28 November 2024 at 02:49

Residents in the Grandmont neighborhood on Detroit's west side say they're frustrated by larcenies that have occurred throughout the year. The most recent incident happened just days before the holidays.

Tamara Regan has lived in the Grandmont neighborhood for seven years. She loves the community but has been on edge throughout the last year due to larcenies and trespassing incidents.

Break-in after break-in after break-in every night to the point where now we joke about it, whos turn is the next," Regan said. There is no need to terrorize us like this.

Last September, she caught a man jumping her fence on her home surveillance system, looking through her car windows. The man got spooked and took off. She says she has a chat with members of the neighborhood and they discuss the larcenies in the area.

This past summer, a large number of items were stolen including lawn equipment.

At the beginning of the summer, they were jumping gates, taking lawn equipment, trying to break into homes, looking into homes, so its been really bad," resident Quintin Ceasar said.

Most recently, Regan yet again caught a man stealing her package on her home surveillance last Saturday around 2 p.m. Detroit Police say multiple homes were hit in this most recent attack. Cmdr. Dietrich Lever of the 8th Precinct says they believe they have identified the individual and are looking to bring him into custody.

Detroit police say larcenies are actually down throughout the city but are slightly up in the 8th Precinct. Lever says they are aware of the incidents and are investigating. They have increased patrols and say the prowler from earlier this summer has been apprehended and charged.

I really would encourage those people to stop doing this before somebody gets hurt. Its unnecessary," Regan added.

Detroit police say if you're having packages delivered before the holidays, make sure to track them. And if you're not home when they're being delivered, ask a friend or neighbor to pick it up.

Family of Orion Township explosion victim: 'He is doing exceptionally well'

21 November 2024 at 04:48

One day after the Tuesday explosion that rocked the Orion Township community, we're learning that a man who was hospitalized is recovering well and is expected to be OK.

The explosion happened at the Keatington New Town Condominiums near Baldwin and Waldon roads.

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Multiple buildings were affected. Eighteen units were completely destroyed across the complex and 12 others are being questioned for their stability. Miraculously, everyone is alive.

It is an absolute miracle, an absolute miracle if you have seen that scene that we are currently talking about no fatalities," Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett said.

A man and a woman were sent to the hospital with serious injuries, including Ann Oddens 80-year-old brother who she wants to keep anonymous.

Odden says her brother was working in his office and about to make a pot of coffee when he heard a loud boom. Everyday heroes stepped in to help guide him and others to safety.

The gentleman was standing in the middle of the house with his clothes got blown off and he was coherent. He talked and he said he wanted a chair, so we got him a chair and moved him from here to the street until the medics got here," neighbor Paul Kastran said.

Odden's brother was transported to a burn unit in Detroit where he is recovering. She said her brother lost everything in the explosion but is just grateful that he's alive.

He is doing exceptionally well. I mean, everybodys just shocked at how well hes doing because he shouldnt be here," she said.

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The investigation into the exact cause is officially underway. The Orion Township Fire Department believes the cause could be a gas explosion, but it will take weeks to get clear answers.

"Our team is very slow and methodical to make sure that they dont miss anything. Theyre very thorough in their investigation. At the earliest, I say it will take a week for the initial, it may take three to four week for the full investigation," Orion Township Fire Chief Ryan Allen said.

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