CRIME WATCH

Phone snatching attempted

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A resident was sitting in his vehicle at Drake Sports Park at 3:28 p.m. March 14 when another motorist pulled in next to him, which the individual who was sitting in his vehicle found suspicious.

His suspicion prompted him to begin video recording the other driver.

The other driver proceeded to get out of his vehicle and attempt to take the other man’s phone, unsuccessfully, after which the other driver proceeded to leave the park.

The case was listed as documentation only.

Stolen license plate spotted following crime

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Police officers went to a residence on Old Pine Way for a report of a stolen license plate at 8 p.m. March 19.

The resident had received a phone call from the Waterford Police Department that a crime had occurred in Waterford and that his license plate was seen.

The resident went to check his vehicle and observed that a different plate was on his vehicle, and that his registered plate was in fact missing.

The plate that was on the resident’s truck was taken as evidence.

The case was listed as documentation only.

Water bottle damages vehicle

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A resident was driving westbound on 14 Mile Road, near Kennington Boulevard, at 9:53 p.m. March 13 when someone from the vehicle in front of her threw what appeared to be a full water bottle out the window.

The water bottle reportedly damaged the front of the victim’s vehicle.

There are no suspects, and the case was listed as documentation only.

Charger leads police on chase

WEST BLOOMFIELD — In a report dated March 21, a West Bloomfield Township police officer attempted to stop a black Dodge Charger that had no visible license plate on Maple Road, near Halstead.

The Charger briefly stopped on Maple Road when the officer initiated a traffic stop.

The Charger then accelerated at a high speed, heading eastbound on Maple Road to the roundabout at Drake Road. The Charger then proceeded westbound on Maple Road.

The vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed, and the pursuit was terminated at Haggerty Road.

Detectives learned that the same vehicle had earlier fled police in Northville.

Alfa Romeo broken into WEST BLOOMFIELD — At approximately 10:15 p.m. March 19, a resident on

Heather Mead Drive reported that an Alfa Romeo vehicle was broken into.

Although nothing was taken, surveillance cameras show a dark pickup truck in the area during the time of the incident. The case was listed as documentation only.

If you have information about these crimes or others, call the West Bloomfield Police Department at (248) 975-9200.

— Mark Vest

Local Acre Opens in Sylvan Lake

Local Acre, a family owned business, is a retail and wholesale outlet for fresh microgreens and microgreen-infused products.

The shop features a retail space for people to come and browse, as well as a “grow” side and a commercial kitchen.

Microgreens, small 5-to-6-inch vegetable/herb plants, are harvested to retain maximum nutritional value. They are great on sandwiches and salads, in smoothie mixes and so many other foods.

Fresh microgreens, DIY vertical garden kits, granolas, powdered greens, jams, brownies, muffins and breads are Local Acre’s first signature items, and more are in the works. Local Acre is located at 2454 Orchard Lake Road, Sylvan Lake. The number is (248) 668-8575

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