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Walled Lake police report arrests in stolen‑vehicle cases and rising Durango thefts; Flock cameras aid investigations
Summary
Police described two recent arrests in a stolen‑vehicle incident, said Dodge Durango models have been a recurring target, and noted that Flock automated license‑plate cameras are being used to assemble evidence and identify suspects.
Walled Lake police reported recent felony arrests in a stolen‑vehicle case and said investigators have recorded an increased number of thefts of Dodge Durango SUVs. Staff described how crime‑scene photos, surveillance footage and the city’s automated camera system (referred to as Flock) are being used to track suspects and gather evidence.
Police said two people were arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle captured on camera; the department also described patterns in recent thefts and methods used by suspects, including forced entry into dealerships’ key storage. The department emphasized the investigative value of the Flock camera system and asked that the city continue to leverage that technology to identify individuals who enter or leave the city during the suspect time window.
Council thanked the department for arrests and noted continued attention to repeat property‑crime patterns. The police recommended continued investment in camera and investigative follow‑up; council asked staff to keep the public informed of safety steps and to coordinate regional sharing of evidence with neighboring agencies.
