Police: String Of Break-Ins Was Family Affair
Detroit police have caught up with a family of thieves who've been breaking into homes on the city's northwest side. Four people -- including a mother have been charged with home invasion -- and receiving and concealing stolen property -- after they were caught breaking into a home on Rosemont Street in broad daylight last week.
Investigators say the suspects are connected to several break-ins where electronics, jewelry, and money were stolen.
The suspects (pictured, left to right) and charges are as follows:
Charnita Gardenshire (Age 36. Mother of Suspect #2 and Cousin of Suspect #3): Home Invasion #2, Receiving and Concealing Stolen Property over $100, Motor Vehicle Advisory, and Habitual 2nd offense.
Bond was set at $25,000 (10%); next exam date is January 21, 2011 at 8:30 a.m.
Jerel Davis (Age 17): Home Invasion #2, Receiving and Concealing Stolen Property over $100, and Motor Vehicle Advisory. Bond was set at $100,000 (cash); next exam date is January 21, 2011 at 8:30 a.m.
Anthony Harden (Age 18): Home Invasion #2, Receiving and Concealing Stolen Property over $100, and Motor Vehicle Advisory. Bond was set at $5,000 (10%); next exam date is January 21, 2011 at 8:30 a.m.
Andre Allen (Age 23. Father of Suspect #1's granddaughter):
Receiving and Concealing Stolen Property over $100, and Motor Vehicle Advisory. Bond was set at $100,000 (cash); next exam date is January 21, 2011 at 8:30 a.m.
Anyone with information about these crimes is asked to call the 6th & 8th Precinct Investigative Operations at (313) 596-5641 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.