Police wipe out homeless camps in Detroit, seize belongings
Detroit police wiped out two makeshift camping spots for homeless people this week, leaving them shivering and without their belongings or a dry place to sleep.
Police seized sleeping bags, tents, coats, hats, shoes, gloves, and anything else found in the underground area of Hart Plaza and underneath an overpass by Joe Louis Arena on Tuesday. For decades, the makeshift camps have been popular for homeless people in a city that does not have enough shelters.
“What they did was totally wrong,” Howard, a 66-year-old homeless senior in tears, told WXYZ, which first broke the story.
Howard said police took his wallet and ID, making it difficult for him to get help.
Read more: https://www.metrotimes.com/news-hits/archives/2019/02/07/police-wipe-out-homeless-camps-in-detroit-seize-belongings
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Talk about brutally cold! What the hell is that all about? Whose Idea was that?
