STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (WXYZ) — Surveillance video captured a suspect snatching strips of scratch-off lottery tickets during a break-in at Frank’s Chicken in Sterling Heights on Sunday afternoon.
Watch the surveillance video below:
The owner of Frank’s Chicken shared the video with 7 News Detroit and said he believes the amount of stolen scratchers was worth anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000.
According to the owner, he was first notified of the break-in around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, and said that the suspect got inside by snapping off the door handle.
The owner tells 7 News Detroit that they have never seen the suspect in the store before and had never experienced an incident like this.
He said the suspect was driving a 2024 black Chevy Blazer and was originally parked across the street before approaching the store.
The owner said police are investigating.
