7/24/14 - Court hearings for three men charged in connection with a smash and grab robbery at a jewelry store in downtown Brighton have been delayed. 19-year-old Darvon Smith of Kalamazoo, 18-year-old Elijah Henderson of Belleville and 19-year-old Devon McCloud of Warren were charged with armed robbery after the theft last Monday. Police released surveillance video showing two of the men breaking the glass of a jewelry display case at Rottermond Jewelers after several blows from a mini sledge hammer and then grabbing several high end watches. Smith and Henderson also face charges of resisting police as they managed to elude police for a few hours before finally being captured hiding in a dumpster. McCloud, the alleged getaway driver, has also been charged with fleeing and eluding. After turning the wrong way onto the northbound US-23 ramp to I-96, a Green Oak Township officer blocked their path and Smith and Henderson fled but McCloud was quickly apprehended. All the stolen watches were recovered. Attorneys were recently appointed for the men, which led to their court hearings being adjourned this week. Records show they are now scheduled to appear in 53rd District Court August 5th. (JM)
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