On Sunday, May 26, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m., deputies from the Newaygo County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Croton EZ Mart in response to a breaking and entering complaint.

Through investigation and surveillance footage, it was determined that two juvenile suspects had entered the building and stolen items from inside. The suspects were successfully identified later that day.

At approximately 12:17 p.m., deputies were again dispatched to the same area following reports of two juvenile males breaking into vehicles. Surveillance footage captured the suspects in the act.

While responding to this larceny complaint, a deputy located one of the juveniles involved in the Croton EZ Mart incident walking along the roadway. The individual was taken into custody without incident.

Further investigation into the vehicle break-ins led deputies to identify and locate two additional juvenile males riding bicycles in Croton Township. After a brief foot pursuit, both individuals were apprehended and released to their parents.

It is important to note that these were two separate incidents involving two separate sets of juveniles. In both cases, the stolen property was recovered and returned to its rightful owners.

In true Croton Township spirit, community members didn’t hesitate to lend a hand-some quite literally helping with golf carts and side-by-sides to help keep an eye out and support deputies during their search. The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank all that helped out.

These are ongoing investigations, and both cases will be forwarded to the Newaygo County Prosecutor’s Office for review.

_{Release courtesy of Newaygo County Sheriff's Office.}