Police: Man reports armed robbery after trying to buy crack with credit card in Michigan
By APMonday, February 8, 2010
Police: Man tries to buy crack with credit card
FLINT, Mich. — Authorities said a man accused of stealing a car then reporting it stolen remains in custody after telling police he was robbed at gunpoint while trying to buy crack cocaine with a credit card. The Flint Journal said the man reported Thursday night that a 2003 Chevy Malibu had been stolen.
Police reports indicated the vehicle was previously stolen out of Lapeer, about 50 miles north-northwest of Detroit.
The suspect is being lodged at the Genesee County Jail.
No further details were released.
Information from: The Flint Journal, www.mlive.com/flint
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