Detroit police seek suspect in auto parts store robberies

Police say man has robbed several Auto Zone, O'Reilly's Auto Parts stores in Detroit

DETROIT – Detroit police are asking for the public's assistance in the search for a man wanted for several armed robberies at auto parts stores in the city.

Police say the man has robbed Auto Zone and O'Reilly's Auto Parts stores.

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He is described as black, about 50 years old. He has a light complexion, missing teeth and was seen wearing a gray jump suit and black baseball hat.

Police say he fled the stores in a variety of vehicles including a gray pickup truck, black Chevrolet Silverado extended cab, a blue 1998 Buick Century, a gray newer model compact car and a gray 1994 Honda Accord.

Due to the variety of vehicles, police believe the man is a local mechanic who has used customers' vehicles for his getaways.


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