A woman who allegedly robbed stores in West Bloomfield and Orchard Lake on Wednesday night — firing at least two gunshots during the crimes — was arrested by West Bloomfield police.
According to West Bloomfield police, a 911 call came in at around 8:40 p.m. from an employee at Twin Beach Market on Green Lake Road reporting a woman armed with a pistol entered the store and robbed him of cash, then fled. Soon after, 911 calls came in about other armed robberies in West Bloomfield and Orchard Lake believed to be perpetrated by the same suspect, including one at CVS Pharmacy at 6070 W. Maple Road where the woman reportedly fired two gunshots.
West Bloomfield police officers encountered the armed woman a short time later outside the CVS and took her into custody.
Police said the investigation so far indicates the woman acted alone. No injuries were reported, and police said there’s no known danger to the public in connection with the incidents.
As the investigation continues, anyone with further information on the West Bloomfield incidents is asked to contact Detective Phil Pacheco at 248-975-8905. Anyone with information on the Orchard Lake incidents is asked to contact Detective Michael Clement at 248-682-2400. A warrant request to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office is expected at the conclusion of the investigation.