KEEGO HARBOR, Mich. (WXYZ) — A break-in was reported at Safes and Guns Unlimited in Keego Harbor.
Located on Orchard Lake Road near Commerce Road, the gun shop is near Abbot Middle School.
Police say the suspects broke out a front window using a long handled sledgehammer to gain entry. Officials say the perpetrators appear to be a pair of pre-teen individuals.
In an email to parents, the West Bloomfield School District superintendent Gerald Hill said there will be an added police presence at Roosevelt Elementary, Abbott Middle School, Orchard Lake Middle School and West Bloomfield High School during drop-off and pick-up periods at each building. The increased presence is a precaution, Hill said.
"We have absolutely no reason to believe there is any need for students, staff and families to worry at this time; these added elements of security are simply precautionary measures to ensure the safey and security of everyone in each one of our buildings," Hill said.
Any students with information regarding the break-in are encouraged to call Keego Harbor police at 248-682-3030.
The West Bloomfield School District released the following statement:
"As a precaution and in full cooperation with our local law enforcement agencies, we will have an added police presence at our school buildings today as an extra element of security. We have absolutely no reason be believe there is any need for students, staff, and families to worry at this time; these added elements of security are simply precautionary measures to ensure the safety and security of everyone in each one of our buildings. We appreciate our community's cooperation and understanding as we take the necessary precautionary steps to ensure another safe and fun-filled day of learning in our buildings. If you have any information regarding this investigation, we encourage you to contact Detective Robert Barnes at 248-682-3030 or email him at barnes@khpd.org."
