Six men have now been arrested in gun store, pawn shop robberies after Instagram posts identify two more
The investigation into a series of robberies in Dearborn Heights and Westland has now netter six arrests.
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Tivon Jaquess Jr. and Keijuan Watkins have both been identified from their own Instagram posts, and charged. Brandon Carter and Damond “Turk” Jordan Jr. have also already been identified through investigation into the crimes. Brothers Koendrick and Kendrick Rayford were the first arrested after a friend turned them in, hoping to cash in on a $20,000 reward that was offered.
The first robbery was in Westland, at the Freedom Holster Gun Shop at about 4:30 a.m. Sept. 11. About 30 minutes later, just after 5 a.m., a car was driven through the front of CC Coins Jewelry and Loan, 24614 W. Warren, Dearborn Heights. Just after midnight the next day, the suspects returned to the Dearborn Heights business, drove another vehicle through the newly boarded-up building, and stole several more weapons. Based on surveillance video, it appears several subjects are involved in the break-ins.
At least one of the people from the Westland robbery was also involved in a CVS robbery, also in Westland, on Sept. 11, police said.
A photo uploaded to Jaquess’ Instagram account, one of two accounts that have been monitored by police during the investigation, showed several rifles and pistols lying on a sheet. The guns matched the description of some of the at least 76 guns that were taken from the Westland and Dearborn Heights stores.
Anyone with possible evidence, or that may have video surveillance images they wish to share, should call the tip line at 313-654-8021.
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