SALINE: Pharmacy burglary suspects charged through investigation of area pharmacy break-ins

Three suspects have been charged with breaking and entering for the November burglary of Jensen's Community Pharmacy with charges also sought against a fourth suspect.

Tammy Hopkins, a 40-year-old Belleville woman, has reportedly been arraigned for the burglary.

A 33-year-old Ypsilanti man and 21-year-old Belleville man have also been charged, according to the warrants.

Investigators believe the suspects were involved in multiple burglaries throughout southeast Michigan, including the July 21 break in at Saline Pharmacy, 75 E. Bennett St.

Detective Don Lupi, Saline Police Department, said this case, like many others, was solved through a member of the public coming forward to police with what they know.

In this situation, he said a witness to a similar burglary the same day, Nov. 17, in Monroe County called 911 and gave a description of the suspects' vehicle.

"Little did they know what they were calling about was a much larger operation," Lupi said.

Monroe police were able to locate the suspects' vehicle, take the suspects into custody and recover stolen property. He said this was fortunate as it allowed the Saline Police Department to also complete its' investigation.

"This was a long, multi jurisdiction investigation," Lupi said. "It's nice to put some closure on it."

Police went to investigate when a burglary alarm went off at about 2:30 a.m. on Nov. 17 at Jense's Community Pharmacy, located at 968 E. Michigan Ave., according to police reports. Continued...

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SALINE: Pharmacy burglary suspects charged through investigation of area pharmacy break-ins