At the Belleville City Council meeting on April 19, Police Chief Dave Robinson announced that the two individuals suspected to be involved in the April 16 Chase Bank robbery in Belleville were arrested by Redford Police the afternoon of April 19.
Chief Robinson said Redford had a bank robbery the previous Thursday, April 15, with the same individuals, but Redford had no description of the car involved. Belleville had pictures of the bank robber and pictures of the car from surveillance tapes.
Belleville sent the information to the Michigan State Police’s Detroit Fusion Center, which disseminates information to police agencies around the state. Redford police recognized the individuals and then found the car at a local motel and arrested two suspects.
“That was an outstanding solution and we’re very happy about that,” Chief Robinson said.
At about 3:40 p.m. last Friday, April 16, Belleville police were dispatched to the Chase Bank at 465 Main St. on a report of a robbery that had just occurred.
Officers from Belleville and Van Buren police departments responded, but the suspect was gone when police arrived.
The suspect was described as a 20-25-year-old white male, 160-170 pounds, wearing a black hoodie, red/white mask, blue and black checkered pants, and black tennis shoes with white soles.
Chief Robinson said it was determined that the suspect entered the bank and presented a note to the teller demanding money. There was no weapon seen or implied.
The suspect fled the bank on foot with cash and ran to an awaiting white, 4-door vehicle occupied by at least one other individual that was parked in the parking lot near the library.
The suspect vehicle was described as a white, 4-door vehicle, possibly a mid to late ‘90s Lexus GS400 with bottom driver’s side door damage.
Possible driver of the suspect vehicle was described as a white male, 5’11”-6’1” in height, with tattoos on both sides of neck, wearing black clothing.
The bank, library, and several other businesses provided potential video evidence, Chief Robinson said.
Chief Robinson said he would like to thank the various witnesses and area businesses that came forward to provide information to his department to help identify the individuals involved in this crime.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact Cpl. Todd Schrecengost, [email protected], (734) 699-2710.
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What information do you have about the shooting in Belleville at the bridge from April 27 in the evening did the boy that got shot give you information and have they captured anybody from the shooting?
Belleville – On Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at approximately 8:00pm, the Belleville Police Department and the Van Buren Twp. Police Department were dispatched to the area of the Belleville Rd. Bridge and Denton Rd for multiple 911 calls regarding shots being fired from a Black colored sedan at other vehicles.
Upon arrival officers were able to determine that the Black sedan was traveling southbound on Belleville Rd. As the vehicle approached the intersection of Denton Rd in the left turn lane, an occupant of the vehicle shot several shots at vehicles stopped for the traffic light in the southbound lanes of Belleville Rd. at Denton.
At this time, 3 separate vehicles were struck by gun fire. One 16 year old victim suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
An alert citizen witness was able to capture the license plate of the suspect vehicle. A short time later, the unoccupied suspect vehicle was located by the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department and was impounded.
A motive for this incident has yet to be identified.
Chief Robinson would like to thank the Van Buren Police Department for their exceptional assistance in this incident as well as the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department for their quick response in locating the suspect vehicle. Chief Robinson stated, “This incident is an example of the unwavering support and partnership we share regional law enforcement partners”.
“This was truly a frightening incident for the victims of this senseless crime. I cannot thank the citizens enough for their true partnership and their willingness to assist us when they witness a crime”, said Chief Robinson.