A recent incident at the Meijer store in Battle Creek, Michigan, has raised concerns among local residents and prompted a temporary lockdown of nearby schools.
Details of the Incident
On April 6, 2025, at approximately 4:40 a.m., deputies from the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a robbery at the Meijer located on West Saginaw Highway. Store staff observed a man breaking into a locked case and stealing electronics. As he attempted to flee, he collided with several vehicles in the parking lot and then crashed into a tree near the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Mall Drive South. The suspect was seen running near Winans Elementary School, prompting the Sheriff’s Office to request a lockdown of Winans, Waverly Middle School, and Waverly High School as a precautionary measure. The lockdown was later lifted, and all evening activities proceeded as scheduled.
