PLYMOUTH TWP. (WWJ) -- A woman who's allegedly connected to several crimes in the Metro Detroit area is in custody following and armed robbery.
Plymouth Township Police said they got a 911 call from the Shell gas station on 5 Mile Rd. on Sunday.
An 18-year-old woman told police that another woman threatened her with a handgun, then stole her wallet and phone. She fled the scene in a black Jeep SUV.
Investigators tracked the suspect in Dearborn, where they made an arrest.
She's since been identified as a 35-year-old woman from Wayne.
Upon further investigation, detectives said they recovered evidence that would indicate the same woman may be responsible for numerous other serious crimes in the metro Detroit area.
Chief James Knittel states said, in a statement: "Investigators moved quickly utilizing technology and other investigative techniques to identify the suspect vehicle and suspect. A coordinated effort with the Dearborn Police Department resulted with the arrest of this dangerous suspect on an active crime spree.”
Details on those other crimes were not released, with expected charges pending.
Anyone with addition information should call Det./Sgt. Hayes at 734-354-3234.
