Sunday, March 31, 2013
Here's 10 stories you may have missed on Birmingham Patch this week.
Are you spending your Sunday catching up with last week's news? Here's the top 10 stories you may have missed about Birmingham this week: Birmingham Man Dies After Slamming Into a Tree in Southfield The 36-year-old was fleeing police at the time, reports state. Police: Drunk Woman Drove Her Mercedes Into a Birmingham Home Also in this week's police news, a thief steals a woman's purse while she's bringing in groceries at her home, stealing $1. Sheriff Tells Oakland County Homeowners How to Avoid a Break-In Make your home look occupied and difficult to break into, police advise. Oakland County's 'Funeral Bandit' Arrested in Colorado Police arrested Todd Lloyd Griffin in connection with 16 home burglaries spanning five counties in southeast …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Here's 12 stories you may have missed on Birmingham Patch this week.
Are you spending your Sunday catching up with last week's news? Here's the top 12 stories you may have missed about Birmingham this week: Birmingham Baby Dies After Mother Falls Asleep Breastfeeding The Oakland County Medical Examiner's Office said the death, which happened last Wednesday, was an accident. Woman Finds Someone Rummaging Through Her Stroller at the Library According to Birmingham Police, a woman tried stealing a wallet from a stroller but fled when confronted. Floyd's Barbershop, Jersey Mike's Subs Set to Move In On Woodward Plans for a new retail building to replace the empty Bordine's greenhouse on Woodward Avenue were approved by the Birmingham Planning Board last week. Troy Transit Center Expected to Open in August …
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Here's 12 stories you may have missed on Birmingham Patch this week.
Are you spending your Sunday catching up with last week's news? Here's the top 12 stories you may have missed about Birmingham this week: Police Say 'Serial Bank Robber' Hit Beverly Hills Bank Tuesday A man believed to be responsible for several bank robberies around Oakland County, including one in Birmingham, robbed the Independent Bank at 14 Mile and Southfield Tuesday. Birmingham Police Follow Tracks in the Snow While Chasing Home Invasion Suspect According to police reports, residents reported seeing a suspicious man believed to be behind an attempted home invasion on Dewey Street early Wednesday morning. Police Respond After Car Is 'Egged' for the Third Time This Winter In addition, Birmingham police arrested two 21-year-olds from …
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Here's 12 stories you may have missed on Birmingham Patch this week.
Are you spending your Sunday catching up with last week's news? Here's the top 12 stories you may have missed about Birmingham this week: Mustang Ends Up on Birmingham Front Lawn After Hit-and-Run Police arrested a Beverly Hills 21-year-old this week after he hit two cars on 14 Mile, ended up on a front lawn and then fled the scene. Thief Snatches Woman's Phone on Downtown Birmingham Sidewalk Also this week in crime, police arrest a man for carrying concealed weapons — two knives and a handgun, specifically — in his car, and an iPad and purse is stolen at Seaholm after school lets out early. Barrio Tacos & Tequila Closes Its Doors The gourmet Mexican and tequila restaurant, located next door to the Palladium 12 Theater, served its last …
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Here's 12 stories you may have missed on Birmingham Patch this week.
Are you spending your Sunday catching up with last week's news? Here's the top 12 stories you may have missed about Birmingham this week: Royal Oak House Explosion Felt in Birmingham At least one man died after a house exploded near Normandy and Woodward in Royal Oak Wednesday afternoon. Birmingham residents, meanwhile, said they felt and heard the explosion as far north as Adams and Big Beaver. Woman Says Her Handbag, iPhone Was Stolen at Corner Bar In addition, Birmingham police arrested three drunk drivers last week while two residents say packages were stolen from their front porches. 'Serial Bank Robber' Strikes Again, This Time in Royal Oak A man who robbed the Main Street bank in Royal Oak on Friday is believed to be a suspect in …
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Here's 12 stories you may have missed on Birmingham Patch this week.
Are you spending your Sunday catching up with last week's news? Here's the top 12 stories you may have missed about Birmingham this week: Seaholm Senior Loses Long Battle With Cancer Collin Trask, who was diagnosed with a meduloblastoma in his brain and spinal cord when he was in seventh grade, passed away Tuesday. He was 18 years old. Seaholm Remembers Collin Trask With Words, Photos and Music Students and community members took to social media this week to celebrate the life of the "toughest kid at Seaholm," Collin Trask. Community House to Honor eTitle CEO at Annual Gala The Community House's annual gala on March 16 will recognize Linda Orlans of eTitle Agency while also raising money for the organization's at-risk youth development …
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Here's 12 stories you may have missed on Birmingham Patch this week.
Are you spending your Sunday catching up with last week's news? Here's the top 12 stories you may have missed about Birmingham this week: Police See Connection Between Birmingham Robbery, Nearby Stick-Ups Birmingham Police say last Friday's robbery of Comerica Bank is similar to several recent bank robberies in Royal Oak, Berkley and Madison Heights. Someone Tries to Break Into KLM Bike & Fitness, Birmingham Police Say The incident happened just over a week after two bikes worth more than $5,000 were stolen from the Woodward Avenue bike shop. Charity Premiere of 'Oz' to Recognize the Winkies, Munchkins and More Birmingham's Palladium 12 will host a charity premiere of Oz: The Great and Powerful to raise money for dwarf advocacy and honor …
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Here's 12 stories you may have missed on Birmingham Patch this week.
Are you spending your Sunday catching up with last week's news? Here's the top 12 stories you may have missed about Birmingham this week: Masked Man Robs Birmingham's Comerica Bank Friday Morning Birmingham Police and the FBI are looking for a man who pulled out a hand gun during a robbery of the Comerica Bank on West Maple Road. Two Bikes Worth More than $5,000 Stolen From KLM Bike & Fitness Two Giant brand bikes went missing after a thief broke into the Woodward Avenue bike shop late in the evening on Tuesday, Jan. 29. Two Men Run Off With Stolen iPhone Covers from Radio Shack The men entered the store last Friday, Feb. 1, grabbed three iPhone covers and ran, police reports say. School Safety Recommendations Include Visitor Notification …
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Here's 12 stories you may have missed on Birmingham Patch this week.
Are you spending your Sunday catching up with last week's news? Here's the top 12 stories you may have missed about Birmingham this week: Drunk Man Hit on Woodward Early Wednesday Morning The Farmington Hills man was transported to the hospital with a broken leg and bruises, then cited for causing an accident after he was hit near Woodward and Oak Street. Police Searching for Three Young Men After Multiple Thefts at Seaholm Police were called to the high school Wednesday after students reported a stolen laptop, cell phones, checkbooks and more. Police: Woman Tries to Steal Hallmark Cards, Books and Candy Bar from Kroger Also in this week's police blotter, Birmingham police arrested three drunk drivers and a diamond ring and gold bracelet …
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Here's 12 stories you may have missed on Birmingham Patch this week.
Are you spending your Sunday catching up with last week's news? Here's the top 12 stories you may have missed about Birmingham this week: Vintage Fur Coat Stolen from Crimson Rose, Police Investigate Attempted Break-In on Northlawn Also in this week's police blotter, a pair is arrested after trying to steal a bottle of liquor from Kroger and a Bloomfield Hills teens is busted with drugs. Birmingham Resident Loses $48,000 in Email, Phone Scam Police urge residents to be wary of strange callers or emails demanding money after a Birmingham resident was told he won $2.4 million from the American Sweepstakes Commission. Strange Man Tries to Break Into Safe at Sweet Earth, Police Say Birmingham Police say a man wearing a blue hoodie and red …
