We look at target times to make sure that we have a visible presence in the area to address any issues and concerns,' Gardner said. 'When we have incidents such as that, we definitely do special attention to those areas. Then early Monday morning, a gambler leaving the MotorCity Casino located on the 2900 block of Grand River Avenue was mugged of their winnings in the parking garage. 'If you are one that wins an award, that you know how to do it and be discreet about it,' Commander Melissa Gardner with the Detroit Police Department said on Tuesday.ĭetroit police say the first armed robbery took place in the wee hours of Sunday morning on the 1200 block of Chrysler outside the Hollywood Casino in Greektown. Their winnings were stolen by an armed man.Īt this point in their investigation, police aren't ready to say whether these were crimes of opportunity or if both victims were targeted, but they are urging casino patrons to stay vigilant. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. The casino opened in 2000, under the majority ownership of the Sault Ste.
(CBS DETROIT) – A visit to the casino didn't end well for two people over the weekend. Hollywood Casino at Greektown, formerly Greektown Casino-Hotel, is a casino hotel in the Greektown neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan.It is owned by Vici Properties and operated by Penn Entertainment. Gamblers at two Detroit casinos robbed of their winnings 02:11
