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Fruitport Township Police Department
Saturday January 10th, 2026 :: 02:20 p.m. EST

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Fruitport Police Department Investigating Robbery and Assault

Fruitport Police Department Investigating Robbery and Assault

The Fruitport Police Department is investigating a robbery and assault that occurred at Whitlow’s Restaurant, 4610 Airline Rd, on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

At approximately 6:10 a.m., a male suspect entered the business and confronted a male employee who was preparing the restaurant to open. The suspect detained and assaulted the employee during the incident.

Although available images are blurry, the clothing may be identifiable. The suspect is described as:
•    White male
•    Approximately 6 feet tall
•    Wearing a dark-colored sweatshirt and dark pants with multi-colored logos
•    Carrying a backpack with distinct coloring
•    Wearing white tennis shoes

Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Fruitport Police Department at 231-865-8477. Officers may be reached at 231-722-3524 during non-business hours. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through Silent Observer by calling 231-72-CRIME or visiting silentobservermuskegon.com.   

Address/Location
Fruitport Township Police Department
5825 Airline Hwy
Fruitport Charter Township, MI 49415

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 231-865-8477

Det/Sgt Bryan Rypstra
Fruitport Police Department
[email protected]
231-865-8477

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