Novi Police capture suspect wanted for
Credit Union robbery
 
9/4/07
 

Loyal Ray Tanner, a white male from Detroit, was arraigned at the 52-1 District Court in front of the Honorable Michael Batchik on charges of bank robbery which carries a penalty of any number of years up to life in prison. He is being held at the Oakland County Jail with a bond of $250,000. A Preliminary Examination is scheduled for Wednesday at 9:15 a.m.

On August 24, 2007, the Novi Police Department responded to a bank robbery at the Family Service Credit Union, located at 41690 Ten Mile Road. The suspect entered the bank, walked up to the teller, and handed the teller a note demanding money from the cash drawers. A weapon was not used or implied. The suspect then fled the bank and drove away in a dark colored sedan.

On August 29, 2007, the Novi Police Department received information that Tanner, a 49-year-old male from Detroit, was responsible for the robbery. Investigators from the Novi Police Department and the South Oakland Narcotics Intelligence Consortium (SONIC) conducted follow-up on the information which led to the arrest of Tanner at his Detroit residence.

Tanner confessed to investigators about his involvement in the robbery.

“This case is a prime example of classic, investigative police work," notes David Molloy, Novi’s Police Chief. "Through relentless efforts and the dedicated teamwork of our officers, this suspect will be brought to justice."

Credit Union surveillance camera photo of robbery suspect