Law enforcement agencies in Washtenaw County are investigating a series of armed home invasions that have occurred in the area. At least four incidents of occupied dwellings have been reported during the timeframe of November 24-26, 2014.
1. 11/24/2014 in the 2300 block of Trillium Woods in Ann Arbor Township
2. 11/25/2014 in the 6800 block of Plainview in Ypsilanti Township
3. 11/26/2014 in the 45000 block of Lothrop in Canton Township
4. 11/26/2014 in the 1700 block of Arlington in Ann Arobr City
Additional incidents of a similar occurrence have been identified from around the country. In each situation the victims appear to have been specifically targeted based on their Asian or Asian-Indian descent.
At several of the scenes a teenaged black male subject knocked on the door of the residence while two adult black males hid nearby. Once the entry door was opened all three suspects charged into the residence. The suspects then restrained the victims while they searched for money, jewelry, and electronic devices.
The suspects are described as black males with Caribbean/African accents,
wearing gloves, dark clothing and with their faces concealed. The suspects have been armed in each incident.
This picture is a sketch given by one of the victims. It depects the teenage suspect who originally knocked on the door.