Crime & Safety
Ann Arbor, MI Home Invasion: Suspect Arrested, $20K Bond Set
ANN ARBOR, MI – A 34 year old Ypsilanti man is facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly entering an Ann Arbor home through an unlocked door while residents were sleeping and stealing several i
By Lena Wood · 2026-10-29T16:59:45.366Z
ANN ARBOR, MI – A 34 year old Ypsilanti man is facing multiple criminal charges after allegedly entering an Ann Arbor home through an unlocked door while residents were sleeping and stealing several items, according to police.
The incident occurred Saturday, Oct. 24, in the 500 block of Benjamin Street, prompting an investigation that led to an arrest two days later.
According to the Ann Arbor Police Department , officers responded to a reported home invasion after residents woke up and discovered several belongings missing from their home.
Suspect Allegedly Entered While Residents Slept Investigators determined that an unknown individual had allegedly entered the residence through an unlocked door while the occupants were asleep.
The residents reported discovering missing property after waking.
The case was assigned to the department's Detective Bureau, which conducted additional investigative work to identify a suspect.
Police identified the suspect as Olin Thurman, 34, of Ypsilanti.
Thurman was arrested Monday, Oct. 26, and detectives recovered stolen property connected to the Benjamin Street incident.
Three Criminal Charges Filed On Wednesday, Oct. 28, Thurman was charged with:
One count of first degree home invasion. Two counts of assaulting, resisting or obstructing a police officer. Authorities said Thurman received a $20,000 cash or surety bond and remained in custody at the Washtenaw County Jail at the time of the department's announcement.
Police did not provide additional details about the circumstances surrounding the resisting or obstructing charges.
Police Urge Residents to Secure Their Homes Ann Arbor Police Chief Andre Anderson praised detectives for their work identifying and arresting the suspect.
"Their dedication and professionalism play a critical role in holding individuals accountable and helping keep our community safe," Anderson said.
The department also reminded residents to lock doors and windows before going to sleep and to report suspicious activity by calling 911.
The charges are allegations, and Thurman is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.