All the News That's Fit to Post about Chelsea, Michigan
In Chelsea Police crime news, included on the blotter are the Dec. 9 theft of a Nintendo and a game on Orchard Street, and more information about the larceny from the business on Cleveland Street that took place on Dec. … Read more
With family and friends headed into town for Thanksgiving, please be sure to remind them to hide any valuables they might leave in a car and be sure to double check that the car doors are locked while you’re out … Read more
In the past 25 days throughout the west side of the county, there have been 12 larcenies from autos during which the thief has broken out the window of a car. Taken were purses or bags left sitting on the … Read more
There have been at least six cases of people having their cars broken into and having valuables stolen in Chelsea in the last two months. In some cases, the cars have not been locked, while in others, the passenger side … Read more
(Although this didn’t happen in Chelsea, a reader asked me to get this alert out to everyone.) Northfield Township Police are asking residents to be on the lookout for a vehicle that was involved in a break and entry of … Read more
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is warning folks that during the last week, there were numerous cars broken into in parking lots along Jackson Road in Scio Township and in the Village of Dexter. According to the police report, most … Read more
(Publisher’s note: Although this didn’t happen in Chelsea, I thought readers would like to be made aware of this recent incident.) According to Michigan State Police, a home invasion occurred on Thursday, Sept. 19, in the 3400 block of Rentz … Read more
A $500 reward has now been offered for the arrest and conviction of the person who broke into the Chelsea Antique Mall and stole about $3,000 in coins. The break-in and theft took place sometime after 7 p.m. on Sunday, … Read more
(Publisher’s note: There is a photo being circulated on Facebook asking folks to call the Chelsea Police Department if they recognize the man in it. This is not the suspect. This is, in fact, a Chelsea Police Officer responding to … Read more
Local police are looking for your help. On Aug. 10, antiques were discovered stolen from the 2600 block of Wylie Road in Lima Township. The theft took place “sometime during the last month,” according to the police report. There are … Read more
The Chelsea Police Department released this Crime Stoppers wanted poster today. There is now a reward being offered for information that can lead police to this robbery suspect who smashed the glass and took an undisclosed amount of cash from … Read more
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office reported in a press release that during the day on Aug. 20, there were an attempted break-in at a residence in the 8000 block of Sandfield Court in Dexter Township. A resident reported hearing the … Read more
Chelsea Police are investigating three “smash and grab” thefts from cars parked in lots in town during the last two days, and they are reminding residents not to leave valuables in plain view while vehicles are parked outside. According to … Read more
The Chelsea Police Department issues a weekly summary of city crimes, usually on Monday mornings, and when it arrives, I will post this information and get further details about any significant activity. But if you hear of any activity, please … Read more