COOPERSVILLE, Mich. — Four people were taken into custody early Monday morning in connection to a break-in at the Funky Monkey Smoke Shop in Coopersville.
Police say the burglary happened around 2:20 a.m. Responding officers saw a black SUV fleeing the scene and gave chase. The SUV got onto eastbound I-96 and refused to stop for police. It later crashed while attempting to take the 16th Avenue exit ramp in Marne.
Four suspects ran from the scene to a nearby church. Police set up a perimeter and used a K9 unit to locate the suspects in a building on the church's property.
The suspects were taken into custody without incident. Police say all four suspects are males, aged 19, 18, 18 and 16. They have not been formally charged and their names will be withheld pending their arraignment.
There were no major injuries in the incident, police say.
Investigators say the suspects forced entry into the shop and stole cash, smoking devices and other products. Police estimate over $5,000 worth of cash and inventory was taken.
The SUV used in the burglary was stolen and contained items from the smoke shop and an unregistered pistol, according to police.
Detectives believe the group may be involved in other crimes and burglaries around Kent County.
This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office or Silent Observer at 1-877-88-SILENT (745368) or mosotips.com.
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