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Livonia Police Hunt Masked Trespasser After Second Backyard Encounter Reported

Police now treat two backyard encounters as possibly linked.

Overview

  • Livonia officers are probing two incidents in the same area, starting Wednesday when Victoria Williams reported an attempted break-in and a struggle in her backyard.
  • A homeowner on Bloomfield Drive reported a similar encounter Thursday in which the intruder allegedly threatened to shoot before fleeing.
  • Police say the suspect is a white man in his 40s, about 5'10" to 6'0", last seen in a white zip-up coverall with a mask and black gloves, and videos show a backpack and a screwdriver.
  • Detectives collected Ring and other security footage and found discarded clothing in a nearby trash can, and searches with a K9 unit and a drone did not locate the suspect.
  • Residents near Newburgh and Six Mile are urged to review camera footage and call 911 with tips as neighbors share videos and tighten home security.