Crime & Safety

Grosse Pointe Police Cancel Alert for Possible Home Invasion Suspect (Update)

The City of Grosse Pointe Public Safety Department has canceled an alert concerning a home invasion suspect.

City of Grosse Pointe police have canceled an alert concerning a home invasion suspect, according to a statement issued on Nixle.

Grosse Pointe Sgt. Michael Seidel said the man fled from two officers and is no longer in the area.

Seidel added that it was unclear if a home invasion actually took place.

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According to an earlier Nixle report, police had said a home invasion suspect was on the loose in the area of Neff and Lakeland between Charlevoix and Mack on Tuesday afternoon.

Police said the incident occurred on University and that the suspect—described as a 6-foot, 3-inch black male wearing dark clothing and possibly a light-colored shirt—was believed to be hiding in the area.

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Any suspicious behavior should be reported to City of Grosse Pointe Department of Public Safety at 313-886-3200.

NOTE: This story was updated on Dec. 4 at 4:55 p.m. to note that the alert has been canceled. This story was updated again on Dec. 4 at 5:25 p.m. to add additional details from the City of Grosse Pointe Department of Public Safety.


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