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Detroit Man Charged in Auto Theft and Chop Shop Ring
On October 11, 2023, Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged Glenn George Douglas, 32, of Detroit, in connection with an auto theft and chop shop ring.
On September 7, 2023, at approximately 1:20 a.m., in the 1300 block of Washington Boulevard, a victim reported the breaking and entering of her vehicle. Investigation by the Detroit Police Department led to the arrest of the defendant later the same day and further investigation by the Detroit Auto Theft Unit led to the discovery of a chop shop in the 5900 block of Woodhull Street on September 8, 2023.
Glenn George Douglas has been charged with Operating a Chop Shop, three counts of Using a Computer to Commit a Crime, three counts of Receiving and Concealing Stolen Property - $20,000 or More, two counts of Larceny - $20,000 or More, Receiving a Concealing a Firearm, Receiving a Concealing Stolen Property - $1,000 or More but Less Than $20,000, three counts of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and seven counts of Felony Firearm. *
"We all have the expectation that when we park our cars - even those we have rented - that the cars will be there when we return to them. Auto theft is not a victimless crime. It can change lives and hamper one's ability to get to work, school or the doctor. Theft rings like the one alleged in this case cast a pall over our great city," said Prosecutor Kym Worthy.
He was arraigned on October 18, 2023, in 36th District Court before Magistrate William Burton and given a $50,000 personal bond. The Probable Cause Conference is scheduled for October 26, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., and the Preliminary Examination is scheduled for November 1, 2023, at 8:45 a.m., before Judge Ronald Giles. Please request a photograph of the defendant from the Detroit Police Department.
*The charges are allegations and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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