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Detroit Police Give Investigation Update On Scooter Dumping, Assault Video Circling Social Media

DETROIT (CBS DETROIT/ AP) — The Detroit Police Department says they are aware of a video circling social media.

The video appears to show young men throwing electric scooters off the Riverwalk with additional random attacks according to Captain Johnson of the police department.

Johnson says Detroit police are doing a full investigation to identify what "appears to be more than one suspect."

"We're trying to identify any and everybody involved," said Johnson.

He also had a message for anyone who is video taping or in any way participating, "You are just as liable as the person who actually assaults or destroys the property."

Anyone with information is asked to contact 313-596-1340.

Captain Johnson of Detroit Police Downtown Services gives an update on the investigation of the scooter dumping video seen on social media.

Posted by Detroit Police Department on Friday, August 23, 2019

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