Name On Shirt Leads Police To Fireworks Thief

Surveillance footage of a teenager whose last name was emblazoned on the back of his shirt led police to a suspect in a fireworks theft.

The 18-year-old is believed to have entered a business in a tent called Pyrotechnics Unleashed to steal fireworks just after closing on Friday, Grand Traverse Sheriff’s Capt. Randy Fewless says.

Deputies used video footage to track down the suspect and recovered $200 worth of fireworks. Investigators say they believe the business on M-37 south of Chums Corners was struck other times the same night and an additional $500 worth of fireworks were stolen.