Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Suspects Knock Out Elderly Owner in Macomb Home Break-In

The following information was supplied by the Macomb County Sheriff's Office. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Unknown suspects break into Macomb home, knock out owner

On Aug. 7, at approximately 12:22 a.m., two unknown suspects broke into a home on the 47600 block of Concord Road in Macomb Township and assaulted the owner, according to a Macomb County Sheriff’s report.

The 71-year-old homeowner told sheriff’s deputies he had just come downstairs when he was struck in the back of the head by an unknown suspect, losing consciousness for several seconds. When he awoke, the homeowner said he heard one of the suspects say, “Let’s go.” Although he was unable to see the second individual, he described one suspect as a male, wearing a backwards baseball cap with an old English D on the front.

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The homeowner’s wife called police and he was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, according to the report.

The homeowners reported $237 in cash missing from their wallet and purse. There were no signs of forced entry into the home.

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The homeowners were unable to provide any additional description for the two suspects. Sheriff's deputies are continuing their investigation.

Anyone with information about this home invasion is asked to call the sheriff’s detective bureau at 586-469-5151.

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Jewelry, musical instruments stolen in Raintree home invasion

On Aug. 5, at approximately 1:11 p.m., a homeowner in the 21400 block of Raintree Drive in Macomb Township reported an unknown individual, or individuals, had broken into his home.

The homeowner reported several pieces of jewelry and musical instruments had been taken from the home, according to the sheriff’s report.

There were no signs of forced entry, leading sheriff’s deputies to believe the suspect entered the home through an unlocked rear sliding glass door.

There are no suspects at this time.

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