2 Grosse Pointe Park Officers Receive Awards

Two Grosse Pointe Park Public Safety Officers receive an award for their work in 2012, including a life-saving award and a commendation.

Burglar Kicks In Front Door on Kerby Road

Grosse Pointe Farms police are asking anyone who may have information to call 313-885-2627. Callers should ask for Detective John Walko.

Grosse Pointe Farms police are investigating a burglary in the 400 block of Kerby Road in which a television, jewelry, a watch and golf clubs were stolen Thursday. The front door of the home was kicked in, which is unusual, Farms Detective John Walko said. Typically on a busy street, burglars are not likely to enter through the front door, especially by kicking it in, Walko said. Doing so puts the burglar at higher risk for being seen by others, he said. The 50-year-old homeowner discovered the burglary about 2:15 p.m. Thursday upon arriving home. He found his front door kicked open and went inside to discover several items missing, according to a report. He then searched the home, but no one was there. Then he called police and waited for…

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