Ann Arbor police arrest 2 suspects, recover items stolen in vehicle break-ins
Ann Arbor police arrested two people suspected of breaking into cars on the city’s west side after recovering stolen property from a van and a home Monday night.
Ann Arbor police Detective Lt. Robert Pfannes said uniformed officers were on patrol about 10 p.m. Monday when they spotted a white conversion van. Pfannes said the van matched the description of a similar vehicle observed in the area during recent vehicle break-ins.
“Two subjects were taken into custody and stolen property was recovered from the van and subsequently a home on the city’s west side,” Pfannes said. “Detectives are continuing to piece together the cases for submission to the prosecutor’s office.”
The arrests come on the heels of police releasing information to the public about a string of vehicle break-ins throughout the city that started earlier this year.
Police reported 12 vehicle break-ins on the city's west side Sunday night and Monday morning, in addition to a few reported during the day on Monday.
Police said thieves would go through parking lots until they spotted a vehicle with valuable items in plain sight. The intruders would either enter through an unlocked door or smash a window in order to gain entry.
Pfannes urged local residents to continue to take precautions when parking their vehicles.
“(We) believe there may be additional subjects breaking into cars in the area and ask that you do not leave valuables in plain view,” he said, urging anyone who sees suspicious activity — such as people looking into vehicles or trying door handles — to call 911.
Kyle Feldscher covers cops and courts for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached at kylefeldscher@annarbor.com or you can follow him on Twitter.
Comments
FormerMichRes
Wed, Mar 20, 2013 : 12:20 p.m.
Due to the revolving door justice system in A2, you have these organized groups of local criminals who have rap sheets as long as your arm working Ann Arbor and Ypsi. Nothing will change until you citizens get serious about crime. You elect the judges and prosecutors ... You are the key and YOU are also the problem!
breadman
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 : 9:09 p.m.
Who are they? I seen one of there cars on the west side. Man that was a nerve too a senior. Punish to the max, That senior does not disturb a sole.
An Arborigine
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 : 6:21 p.m.
Props to AAPD!
Linda Peck
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 : 5:03 p.m.
Excellent and fast work, AAPD!! Thank you!
SonnyDog09
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 : 3:48 p.m.
Catch and release. The cops nab 'em and a bleeding heart judge will let 'em walk with a slap on the wrist. Welcome to Ann Arbor.
FormerMichRes
Wed, Mar 20, 2013 : 12:27 p.m.
Absolutely correct! Ann Arborites need to get serious about crime in the community. The perps have a long history with the local criminal justice system. Take a look at Detroit. Same sort of mentality. YOU are losing control of your community.
Martha Cojelona Gratis
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 : 3:15 p.m.
The streets are safe! Thanks to tips by concerned AA citizens and the vigilance of the AAPD.
djacks24
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 : 2:55 p.m.
Good to hear. Now, if they can be convicted and kept of the streets.
FormerMichRes
Wed, Mar 20, 2013 : 12:14 p.m.
It's Ann Arbor. They'll be back on the street in no time.
djacks24
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 : 3:13 p.m.
Sorry, meant "off"
arborani
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 : 1:24 p.m.
Re Ann Arbor Police: Thank goodness for the quality, if not the quantity.
Billy
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 : 1:22 p.m.
Awesome news guys. Just awesome news to read this morning. The suspected criminals sounded rather brazen so I figured they would stick around and get caught.
JRW
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 : 1:10 p.m.
There was a guy walking around every car in the parking lot at the corner of Washtenaw and the Huron Parkway Commerce Bank parking lot at 2 pm yesterday. I have a suspicion that he was checking out cars for anything left in view. Best to lock everything in the trunk.
Corrington
Tue, Mar 19, 2013 : 3:02 p.m.
Nice! And what did the police do once you alerted them?