PLYMOUTH (WWJ) — Police have identified the man responsible for installing a fake camera near a Metro Detroit polling place.
A day after authorities asked for help identifying a man in a potential case of voter intimidation, Plymouth police officials say the man has been positively identified and is cooperating with the investigation.
No information about the man, including his name and age, has been released.
On Wednesday Plymouth Township Police Department officials said they had been told by Plymouth Township Clerk Jerry Vorva and Plymouth Township Supervisor Kurt Heise about two “suspicious recording devices” at a voting location.
The devices were installed at Risen Christ Lutheran Church, located at 46250 Ann Arbor Road, ahead of Michigan's presidential primary on Feb. 27, according to police.
The motivation behind the fake cameras is unclear at this time, but there has been speculation that it was an attempt at voter intimidation. A real camera was posted close to the ballot location as required by law.
Officials said Thursday the department will complete the investigation and forward the findings to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
“Plymouth Township officials are grateful for the vigilance of the residents in the area of the election ballot box. The Plymouth Township Police Department would like to thank members of the local media for their assistance in helping to identify the subject,” officials said in a press release.
“The Plymouth Township Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety and integrity of the election process and will thoroughly investigate all possible complaints related to the voting process." Chief James Knittel said.
Authorities are still asking anyone who has more information regarding this incident to contact the Plymouth Township Police Department at (734) 354-3232.