Detroit, MI – Authorities are searching for a suspect who allegedly stole from a local dollar store and later struck an employee with a moving truck during an attempted escape in northwest Detroit.
According to the Detroit Police Department, the incident occurred on Saturday, April 5, in the 12500 block of Grand River Avenue. Police say a man allegedly shoplifted items from the store and, when confronted by an employee, used a U-Haul truck to hit the victim. The suspect then allegedly attempted to run the employee over before fleeing the scene.
Surveillance footage released by Detroit Rewards TV shows the suspect near the truck moments before the incident. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries. The extent of those injuries has not been made public.
As of Monday, no arrests had been made. Authorities are urging anyone with information to call 1-800-SPEAK-UP and reference case number 2504050192. Tipsters can also visit DetroitRewards.TV and may be eligible for a $1,000 reward.
Police described the truck as a standard white U-Haul vehicle with the rate of “$19.95” prominently displayed on its side. The suspect’s face is partially visible in the video stills, and investigators hope public tips will lead to an identification.
This case remains under investigation.
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