Southfield police investigating home invasion of rabbi's house
(CBS DETROIT) - Southfield police are searching for a suspect who allegedly broke into the home of a Metro Detroit rabbi Wednesday night.
Police responded to a home on the 16000 block of Hilton around 10:40 p.m. Wednesday for a report of a home invasion. Police say the suspect, a Black man believed to be in his late teens or early 20s, entered the residence through a rear door armed with a handgun and said, "I'm taking everything, give me everything."
Those in the house exited through the front door, and no one was injured.
A suspect has been identified, and police are in the process of bringing him into custody. Police say a woman was also involved in the incident and that she is in custody. Police are calling this a "crime of opportunity."
The incident took place during the first night of Rosh Hashanah, the beginning of the Jewish new year.
University of Michigan President Santa Ono confirmed that students were at the rabbi's home for dinner when the incident occurred.
"The Division of Public Safety and Security has increased security and patrols around campus and neighboring areas," Ono said in a statement. "Meanwhile, each of us can do our part to show one another the kindness and respect that so many of us need right now.
"These are challenging times, but there is enormous strength in our community. Resolve with me to join together in solidarity, and help everyone feel safe, protected and empowered to live and learn at the University of Michigan."
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Southfield police at 248-796-5500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.