East Jefferson Business District on special alert

The Jefferson East Business Association (JEBA) and the Detroit Police Department are working together to solve the several attempted break-ins that have occurred over the past week along the East Jefferson Business District. According to JEBA, the district is on special alert and will be receiving extra police patrols.

JEBA is encouraging all business owners, residents and visitors to be extra vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the Detroit Police Department by calling 911. The attempted break-ins in the district have occurred as early as 9:00pm and have targeted both rear and front entrances.

Please contact JEBA at (313) 331-7939 if you have any information concerning the events or have any questions.

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