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Two Men Arraigned in Alleged Metro Detroit Work-Truck Theft Ring

A probable cause conference is set for Feb. 9 following arrests tied to at least 17 targeted vehicles.

Overview

  • Andrew Walker, 27, of Detroit, and Deanote Lindsey, 27, of Harper Woods, were charged with armed robbery, conducting a criminal enterprise, and assault with a dangerous weapon.
  • Prosecutors say at least 17 work vehicles parked in residential driveways and commercial lots across Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties were targeted.
  • During one incident, a suspect allegedly pointed a handgun at a victim who tried to stop the theft.
  • Walker was arraigned Jan. 29 with bond set at $50,000, while Lindsey was arraigned Feb. 2 with bond set at $500,000, with GPS tethers required if released.
  • The investigation involved the Macomb Auto Theft Task Squad, several local police departments, the Macomb FBI Violent Crimes Taskforce, and the Troy Special Investigations Unit.