Farmington Hills police arrest suspect in string of car break-ins

Police say 23 break-ins reported in Chatham Hills neighborhood

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – Farmington Hills police say they have arrested a man in connection with 23 car break-ins in the Chatham Hills neighborhood.

The suspect, a 21-year-old man from Taylor, was identified from fingerprints that were left behind on one of the cars that was targeted, police said.

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Farmington Hills police said they were able to zero in on the suspect with the help of the Southgate Police Department, who had also been investigating him for theft.

He's being held ay Southgate police, pending any charges.

Police said they have recovered a slew of the items that were stolen and will be contacting owners to return the property.