ROSEVILLE, Mich. (WXYZ) — A 53-year-old man has been arrested for the theft of a Salvation Army red kettle in Roseville.
The kettle was stolen on Dec. 5 from the Walmart at 12 Mile and Gratiot.
Police say the bell ringer had stepped away from the kettle for a moment and, while he was away, the suspect allegedly cut the security wire and stole the entire kettle.
Jeffrey Lynn Claydon was arrested by the Detroit Police Department on Dec. 11. Police say DPD responded to a report of the suspect being spotted in the 9th precinct. Officers responded to the tip, located and arrested the suspect on an unrelated narcotics charge.
Police say the suspect is in custody in Detroit and will be turned over to Roseville once his matters there are resolved.
