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Westland, MI - The Westland Police Department has arrested an 18 year-old Westland man who robbed and held two women at gunpoint inside a vehicle parked at a local convenience store on April 4th, 2013.
Around 7:50 p.m., Chief Jeff Jedrusik stated that the two victims were parked in the lot of the 7-Eleven located at 160 S. Venoy in Westland, when the suspect appeared. The suspect jumped into the backseat of the parked vehicle where the two women were sitting and announced that he was robbing the victims and subsequently grabbed the driver's purse. When the passenger attempted to stop the suspect by grabbing the purse from him, the suspect fired a gun striking the victim in the left wrist. The suspect then fled by foot.
"A preceding investigation completed by our Detective Bureau and Special Investigation Unit (SIU) provided us with critical information that allowed us to locate the suspect. He was placed into custody and has been charged with two counts of armed robbery and assault with intent to murder," said Westland Police Chief Jeff Jedrusik.
"I want to thank Police Chief Jeff Jedrusik, the Detective Bureau and the SIU, for their excellent work apprehending the suspect," said Mayor William Wild.
Remember: See something, say something! Residents who suspect suspicious activity are encouraged to contact the Westland Police Department at 734-722-9600.
For more information, contact Shannon Ackron, Administrative Secretary, at (734) 467-3200.
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