Man Seen With AK-47 In Surveillance Footage Wanted In Connection With Deadly Robbery

DETROIT (WWJ) -- Detroit police are searching for a man who is believed to be a suspect in a string of robberies that left one man dead last week.

Police Chief James Craig said the man caught on surveillance video at a marijuana dispensary was seen handling an AK-47.

The suspect -- who police say is known as "White Boy"-- is seen handing over the weapon to another person at the dispensary at State Fair and Russell.

"White Boy" is described as a black male, 20 to 25-years-old, between 5-foot-10 and 6-feet, 220 to 230 pounds. He was last seen wearing torn jean shorts and vest with a dark gray or black shirt with red sleeves.

Craig said the suspect was part of a crew who robbed and killed a 21-year-old man in the area of Packard and Savage on May 6 at around 7:15 p.m.

Police say that another incident took place later that night just before 8 p.m. when the same crew shot a 27-year-old man outside his home in the 2000 block of Meade.

Two other suspects were arrested following the incident.

"Help us find this third suspect, who was in possession of a high-powered weapon -- who created fear in our community -- so we can bring a sense of closure to the family in this case," Craig said.

If anyone recognizes this individual, knows his whereabouts, or has any information pertaining to this crime, please call Homicide Detectives at 313-596-2260 or 313-596-1616.