Patrons of a Ferndale dry cleaner say the store closed for good with their belongings trapped inside

FERNDALE, Mich. (WXYZ) - Customers of a Ferndale dry cleaner are upset after the business closed up shop with their belongings still inside.

Charles Hornbacher dropped off more than $500 worth of clothing shortly before Christmas. He went back a few days later to retrieve his items, but the doors were locked.

After repeated attempts to pick up his clothing, he called 7 Action News.

A notice on the door from the Oakland County Treasurer’s office says furniture, fixtures and equipment was seized as a result of delinquent taxes worth $701. There was no trace of customer clothing.

Several attempts to reach the owner were unsuccessful.

Stay with 7 Action News as we continue to pursue this story.