Detroit gentlemen's club shut down after minors found inside, police say
Detroit police say a gentlemen's club on the city's west side was shut down after teens were allegedly found there over the weekend.
Police say an investigation is underway at The Sting nightclub, where approximately 20 people under 21 were at the club for a birthday party on Saturday. Police say a woman tracked her child down at the location and contacted authorities.
Police Chief Todd Bettison says the youngest person there was believed to be 14 years old.
"It was dancing going on here, and it was adult beverages being served as well," Bettison said. "I know you want to grow up fast, but this is dangerous. You know, a lot of kids can get lured into a life of human trafficking. It's a lot of things that happen in these adult clubs where children should not be exposed to."
On Wednesday, authorities placed a red sign on the door signaling that the club was closed. While executing a search warrant at the business, police seized DVRs.
Police say no arrests have been made, but they are looking into the organizer of the birthday party.
One father who lives nearby says the situation is baffling.
"What type of person that runs this business have kids. Makes me wonder about you," said Darrel Wallace. "I don't even deal with these type of clubs, so it's really degrading, especially to our community. We don't need stuff like that."