UPDATE: Covington Twp. home invasion
UPDATE 10:40 p.m. Friday, August 2
More information has been released in connection to a home invasion in Covington Township.
Police say the incident happened just before 5 p.m. Thursday in Watton.
Two suspects posed as U.S. Marshalls and demanded $10,000 ransom from family members, while threatening to shoot them. The victims were unharmed, but the suspects stole a handgun and their identifications.
Police say the suspects are driving a Cadillac Escalade pick–up truck and were last seen driving east on M-28.
One suspect is described as a white male in his early 20’s with a darker complexion and about six feet tall, and weighs 185 pounds. He has short brown hair with teal green eyes and a goatee. The suspect was wearing a white shirt with blue, brown, and red stripes.
The second suspect is described as a white male in his early 20’s, also with a darker complexion. He is about 5′ 8″ tall with brown hair and weights 165 pounds. He was wearing a black sweatshirt and red jogging pants.
The State police are asking anyone with any information to call the Calumet Post at (906) 337–5145, or Negaunee Regional Dispatch at (906) 337–2211
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Michigan State Police from the Baraga Detachment are looking for help solving an armed robbery and home invasion.
It happened in Covington Township at about 10:00 Thursday night.
The victims told police that two white men with dark complexions, wearing hooded sweatshirts, forced their way into the house. One of the suspects was armed with a long gun.
Police say the two men stole wallets, identification and a handgun. The victims saw the suspects leave in a white Cadillac Escalade EXT.
The State Police are asking anyone with any information to call the Calumet Post at (906) 337-5145 or to call 1-866-411-0018.