CRIME WATCH

Suspect tries to use victim’s lost debit card

On June 4, someone reportedly took and then tried to use a Cash App debit card that a victim had dropped while in line at Urban Air Adventure Park, 12050 Hall Road.

The victim reportedly got a notification that a purchase was made there; she rejected the transaction and told staff about it.

Police reportedly reviewed surveillance footage and said they saw a suspect picking up the card and attempting to use it at a concession stand.

Police said they spoke to the victim and her mother. Officers closed the case after reportedly finding out that there was no desire at the time to prosecute.

Group evicted from hotel room

Police went to a hotel in the 36000 block of Van Dyke Avenue the night of June 3 upon hearing that someone was being disorderly and that staff wanted to evict a room’s occupants, adding that more than four were inside.

Police went to the room and saw around 10 people inside. Police told the occupants they had to go and not come back, and they reportedly complied.

Retail fraud reported at Lakeside Circle

A retail fraud case was reported in the Lakeside Circle area June 2. Police did not give further details of what took place.

Retail fraud reported along Van Dyke

A retail fraud case was reported June 3 along Van Dyke Road, just south of Metropolitan Parkway. Police did not reveal what happened or what was reportedly stolen.

Missing vehicle found in parking lot

The driver of a Toyota Corolla told police June 4 that his car was missing and might have been stolen from the Walmart parking lot near 14 Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue. But minutes later, the caller said he found his vehicle. Police took no further action.

Motorcyclists ride around soccer field

Two motorbiking minors were reportedly riding around the soccer field without helmets while allegedly “endangering people” June 3 at Delia Park, 3001 18 Mile Road. Police said the teens were gone by the time officers arrived at the scene.

Anyone who has more information about any of these incidents is encouraged to contact the Sterling Heights Police Department at (586) 446-2800.

— Eric Czarnik

Midcentury

from page 14A

Many staples of the midcentury modern era remain available today as companies like Knoll and Herman Miller are still producing classic Eames, Saarinen and others’ works. Trying to find vintage furniture of the era is still a viable way to get the midmod look, but the popularity of the style has made it hard in recent years.

“It’s getting harder and harder to make those finds and strike a deal because it is in vogue and people know what it’s worth,” Walters said.

Some of Walters’ favorite antique shops in the area are the Tom Gibbs Studio and Vogue Vintage, both on Hilton Road in Ferndale. Online shopping sites like Etsy are another way Walters hunts for period-made decor.

Ultimately, Walters said to approach midcentury modern with the mind to have fun, as well as to be brave when using colors and patterns.

“There’s nothing that is so permanent that you can’t have a little fun,” Walters said. “I find that when people venture out a little bit from what they are comfortable with, it’s usually a good thing.”

Walters encourages people to spend time living in their homes before making any major style changes. While the drive to redesign may be tempting, sometimes the space might be fine as is. Taking all the home’s rooms into account and making sure they fit together after the redesign is critical.

Wittkopp believes anyone looking to work with midcentury modern should examine examples of the design in the wild. While Michigan is packed with midcentury modern homes and buildings, the Smith House by Frank Lloyd Wright can be found right near the Cranbrook Campus.

“(Wright) really created a model for what this period really could be in terms of creating an open but fairly compact home that would incorporate all of the elements,” Wittkopp said. “A carport instead of a garage, no basement, built on a slab, no attic, the flat roof (and) the connection between the interior and the outside. These were all the hallmarks of midcentury modern that I would encourage people to learn about and educate themselves about.”

Smith House tours can be booked by visiting center.cranbrook.edu.