DETROIT (WWJ) – Two people are in custody in connection with a series of 20 robberies at dollar stores across the city of Detroit since the start of the New Year.
Detroit Police Chief James White on Monday said 20 dollar stores have been robbed over the past three weeks. One person, Fernando Ford, has been charged with armed robbery and felony firearm.
Police have another person in custody they say is “really good” for numerous robberies over that span. White said the department is waiting on warrants to be signed before charging the second suspect.
It was not immediately clear whether the suspects were working together or connected in any way.
Last week Detroit police officials asked the public for tips after a man robbed two dollar stores in less than an hour. It was not clear whether Ford or the other suspect in custody were responsible for those robberies.
On Jan. 10 Detroit…
