Detroit Police Shut Down Strip Club On Michigan Avenue

DETROIT — A Detroit strip club was shut down over the weekend after police said the bar allowed minors into the establishment.

Police said the bar is called the Legendary Sting Gentlemen's Club, which is located on Michigan Avenue near Clippert Street east of Livernois.

Officers raided the bar after receiving reports that minors were inside the establishment for a birthday party.

"We have video evidence and we will be bringing a case against this establishment," Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison said. "To party promoters or to anybody: if you're going to have parties and entice our children into establishments and venues that are meant for adults, we will use every aspect of city government to shut you down."

One concerned parent told WXYZ that the bar's staff who let the kids in should be ashamed of themselves.

"We didn’t care to get their business shut down. We didn’t care to do anything. We wanted our kids out of there," the parent told the news station.

On Monday, the club's staff said on Instagram: "We thank all of our Sting employees, customers, family and friends. We have been an establishment for over 20 years with great support and nothing but love for the people. We have done hundreds of events over the years with no problems."