NEWS RELEASE
DATE REPORTED: Monday, August 19, 2024
LOCATION OCCURRED: 3600 Block of E. Main St.
INCIDENT SUMMARY:
On Monday, August 19, 2024, officers with the Township of Kalamazoo Police Department were dispatched to a report of a female assaulting a store employee while attempting to steal merchandise. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office assisted with a police canine to track the female suspect. The suspect was located in the backyard of a residence three blocks away and taken into custody.
The victim received minor injuries in the assault.
A 27-year-old female suspect from Kalamazoo, was arrested for unarmed robbery and lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail. The case is being referred to the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s Office for review.
FOR NEWS RELEASE BEGINNING: DATE: August 19, 2024 TIME: 11:00 p.m.
AUTHOR: Sgt. Andrew Howes
SUPERVISOR APPROVING NEWS RELEASE: Chief Bryan Ergang