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Armed robbery
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office may release video images of a man suspected of armed robbery in Ypsilanti Township Wednesday afternoon.
Police said the man walked into a store on the 1500 block of Ecorse Road at approximately 2:40 p.m. carrying a plastic grocery bag. They said he then pointed a hand gun at the cashier and demanded money.
No injuries were reported, according to police.
The suspect, who left the store after receiving the cash, is described as a 6-foot-tall African American male in his 20s. He was wearing black pants, a white tee shirt, a black baseball cap and a white bandana around his face.
Aggravated assault
A 16-year-old Ypsilanti Township resident was arrested Wednesday afternoon for his involvement in a reported aggravated assault in Ypsilanti Township.
Police said the teen used a gun to strike a victim in the back of the head after a fight on Michigan Avenue near Harris Road. The victim was reportedly leaving the scene of a fight with four other individuals when he was struck.
Deputies responded to the call at 3:30 p.m. and located the suspect in the 700 block of Ford Boulevard, where the weapon was found nearby. Police said he was transported to the Washtenaw County Juvenile Detention Center.
The victim received minor injuries, but refused medical treatment, police said.
A court hearing will be held today.
Prostitution
Two Ypsilanti women were arrested for prostitution during a sting conducted by police in Ypsilanti Township Wednesday night.
Both suspects were arrested for allegedly offering sexual acts to undercover sheriff’s deputies on Michigan Avenue near Wiard Road.
The first suspect, a 40-year-old Ypsilanti Township resident, was arrested at 5 p.m. and transported to the Washtenaw County Jail.
The second suspect, a 23-year-old Ypsilanti city resident was arrested at 8:45 p.m. Police said she was turned over to medical staff at the University of Michigan Hospital due to medical issues.
The first suspect is expected to be arraigned today. The second suspect’s case will be forwarded to the prosecutor.
Cocaine possession
A 30-year-old Ypsilanti Township resident was arrested for possessing cocaine and driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop early this morning.
The stop was conducted by deputies at 12:30 a.m. in the 1300 block of East Michigan Avenue in Ypsilanti Township. Police said the suspect was arrested and transported to the Washtenaw County Jail.
Burglary and auto-theft
Jewelry, basketball shoes and a 2004 silver Lexus 470 were reported stolen from an Ypsilanti Township home Wednesday.
Deputies responded to the 800 block of Redwood Avenue at 3:50 p.m. and found the front door was pried open.
Suspects are unknown at this time.