Detroit Woman Arrested In Multi-Car Theft, Police Chase: Sheriff

KENT COUNTY, MI — A Detroit woman was arrested in connection with a break-in and auto theft at a Kent County dealership early Monday morning, according to the Kent County Sheriff's Office.

The incident happened at 2 a.m. Monday at Comodo Motors in Caledonia, according to sheriff's officials.

While watching a live surveillance system, the owner of the dealership saw the suspected thieves take off in a blue Dodge Challenger, a black Chevrolet Corvette and a black Dodge Ram 1500, according to sheriff's officials.

The group was also in a black Dodge Challenger and white Jeep that officials believe were stolen from a different lot.

The suspected thieves all drove away toward the Michigan 6 highway where officials were able to partially disable the blue Challenger with stop sticks near the 8000 block of Broadmoor, according to sheriff's officials.

The Challenger then stopped and the driver got into the white Jeep, which officers chased at more than 100 miles per hour near Michigan 6 and Interstate 96, according to sheriff's officials.

Officers lost sight of the white Jeep and black Corvette in Ionia County, but local officers were able to arrest a 19-year-old Detroit resident who was driving the black Dodge Ram, according to sheriff's officials.

Officers in Livingston County spotted the other stolen vehicles heading east on Interstate 96 near US-23 in Brighton, but did not pursue the vehicles because of the weather, according to sheriff's officials.

Minutes later, they found the Corvette abandoned after it crashed into the median wall, according to sheriff's officials.

Officials believe the driver likely lost control on wet pavement.

All three of Comodo’s vehicles were recovered, but were damaged in the theft and pursuit, according to sheriff's officials.

"We are thankful that no one was injured as a result of the suspects' reckless driving," Kent County officials said. "The safety of our community remains our top priority. We appreciate the cooperation and swift response from our neighboring law enforcement partners, which underscores our commitment to ensuring public safety and holding those responsible accountable."

Anyone with information on the thefts can contact the Kent County Sheriff's Office at (616) 632-6125. Tips can also be submitted to Silent Observer at (616) 774-2345.