Attempted Car Heist Shatters Tubbs Brothers Dealership in Sandusky

Suspects ram showroom window at Sandusky dealership during early morning break-in.

Suspects Try to Steal Dodge Hornet by Crashing Through Glass

Sandusky, MI – An early morning break-in at Tubbs Brothers Car Dealership turned destructive when four suspects attempted to steal a Dodge Hornet by smashing it through the dealership’s glass front. The incident occurred around 3:45 a.m. on October 30, with surveillance footage showing the suspects arriving in a grey Dodge Durango.

By the time Sanilac County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the call at 5 a.m., the damaged vehicle was partially lodged in the window. The suspects had fled the scene by 4:15 a.m., stealing several license plates in the process.

Authorities are urging residents with any information to contact the Sanilac County Sheriff’s Detective Bureau or submit tips through the sheriff’s app. The investigation remains ongoing, with deputies emphasizing the urgency of identifying the suspects involved in the high-risk theft attempt.

Past Break-Ins and Regional Crime Spikes Raise Concerns

This brazen act follows broader concerns about break-ins across Michigan’s Upper Thumb region, raising questions about local security and the effectiveness of surveillance systems. The community awaits further developments as the investigation progresses, with hopes that the stolen plates might lead to swift arrests.

The Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with information about this incident to contact the Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau at 810-648-5663, 810-648-8360, Central Dispatch at 810-648-2000 Ext, 2 or submit an anonymous tip line on our Sheriff’s App.

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