Monday, September 3 2012 10:35 AM EDT2012-09-03 14:35:49 GMT
A Secret Service U-haul loaded with metal detectors was stolen during preparations for VP Joe Biden's Labor Day visit.
Vice President Joe Biden's campaign brings him to Detroit for Labor Day. But on Sunday, there was a breach of security involving his visit. A Secret Service U-haul loaded with metal detectors was stolen during preparations.
DETROIT (WJBK) -
A stolen U-Haul truck packed with security equipment intended for Vice President Joe Biden's trip to Detroit has been recovered and police are asking for help tracking down a "person of interest."
FOX 2's Amy Lange snapped a photo of the truck being searched by police in the city's New Center Area on West Bethune around 11:30 a.m.
Update: 3:20p.m. 9/3/2012
Late Monday afternoon Detroit police released several pictures of a man wanted for questioning in connection with the theft of the U-Haul truck. He's described as a black male, wearing a green shirt and dark colored shorts. Anyone with information is encourage to call the DPD's Commercial Auto Theft at telephone number: (313) 596-2555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-CRIMESTOPPERS._
Agency spokesman Ed Donovan told FOX 2 the truck was stolen outside the Westin Book Cadillac hotel early Sunday. Donovan says the truck had no weapons inside.
Some equipment was recovered at an abandoned building on Dolphin St. on the city's northwest side earlier today.
We'll have much more on this story throughout the day and during FOX 2 News tonight beginning at 5 p.m.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:30 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:30:30 GMT
The incident forcing the partial evacuation of Detroit Metropolitan Airport for hours one day last month was triggered by law enforcement officials' belief that they'd found an improvised explosive device in luggage.
The incident forcing the partial evacuation of Detroit Metropolitan Airport for hours one day last month was triggered by law enforcement officials' belief that they'd found an improvised explosive device in luggage.
Thursday, May 23 2013 12:28 PM EDT2013-05-23 16:28:22 GMT
One week after appearing via satellite on the American Idol season finale the Queen of Soul has rescheduled next month's planned performance at the DTE Energy Music Theatre.
One week after appearing via satellite on the American Idol season finale the Queen of Soul has rescheduled next month's planned performance at the DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:21:55 GMT
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:53 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:53:47 GMT
Anna Bailey was walking back from the gas station Thursday morning when she found 16-year-old Emonte Davis lying in the middle of the sidewalk on Sharon Street. He had been shot in the chest, and she tried to help.
Anna Bailey was walking back from the gas station Thursday morning when she found 16-year-old Emonte Davis lying in the middle of the sidewalk on Sharon Street. He had been shot in the chest, and she tried to help.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:39 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:39:46 GMT
Army Specialist Jenna Beno bravely fought for our country. Sadly, she died after an attack in Iraq. Thursday, the young soldier was honored during an emotional ceremony in Clarkston.
Army Specialist Jenna Beno bravely fought for our country. Sadly, she died after an attack in Iraq. Thursday, the young soldier was honored during an emotional ceremony in Clarkston.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:38:56 GMT
Kwame Kilpatrick, now a convicted felon, officially fired his longtime attorney Jim Thomas on Thursday. It's a move that will delay the former mayor's sentencing.
Kwame Kilpatrick, now a convicted felon, officially fired his longtime attorney Jim Thomas on Thursday. It's a move that will delay the former mayor's sentencing.
The suspected Secret Service U-Haul truck stolen Sunday in Detroit. (Credit: Amy Lange)
Credit: WJBK|myFOXDetroit.com) Detroit Police release pictures of a "person of interest"
Credit: WJBK|myFOXDetroit.com) Detroit Police release pictures of a "person of interest"
