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Seeking Driver Involved in Hit and Run at Our Downtown Store

  • JKK Books Staff
  • 17 hours ago
  • 1 min read
Blurry CCTV view of a parking lot with several parked cars and a black pickup near a curb, with a few people in the background
CCTV Footage of the dark sedan moments before collision

On Saturday, around 2:45 pm, our steadfast brick dividing wall became the victim of a senseless hit-and-run. The wall is expected to make it, but did suffer tragic damages in the process before the vehicle fled the scene. John King Books is now seeking the driver involved in the hit and run at our downtown store.


CCTV view of a man in a green polo and cap by a bookstore counter with balloons; two people stand at the entrance, 14:45:25.
The suspect enters the store prior to the incident

To the driver: We would much rather handle this quietly than make a spectacle out of it. Please do the right thing, reach out to us to cover the repairs, and cleanse your conscience.


To the Community: Take a close look at these photos. If you recognize this specific dark sedan, or happen to know a guy with a thing for bright green polos, cargo shorts, and/or who isn't super great at parking, please contact the downtown store directly. A tip line has been set up at 313-961-0622, or you can email us at johnkingbooksdetroit@gmail.com.

We would like to thank the public for your help in this matter, and also, special thanks to the T-Shirt the driver wore that day, which made identifying the suspect and his vehicle a breeze.

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Detroit, MI 48226

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