Authorities Investigate Gun Rumor at Lahser High School and More Crime Nearby

Every Sunday, Patch will help you catch up with the crime news happening in nearby towns, bringing you the important stories from Patch sites near the Greater West Bloomfield area and beyond.

Here's what's been happening nearby this week:

BLOOMFIELD: Authorities Investigate Gun Rumor at Lahser High School

The Bloomfield Township Police Department looked into a rumored threat of a shooting on Dec. 21, but said it was unsubstantiated.

FARMINGTON HILLS: Farmington Hills Police Looking for Suspect in 'Smash and Grab' at Sam's Club

Police told reporters that three thieves hit the store at around 2 p.m. Sunday.

BIRMINGHAM: No One Injured During Christmas Day House Fire in Birmingham

A fire that began in the garage of a home on Kennesaw, in the city's Poppleton Park neighborhood, left one Birmingham family out in the cold on Christmas.

WHITE LAKE: Police Say Group of Lakeland Students Involved in Bomb Threat Expelled

A report filed with the department states that a group, all juveniles, discussed making a threat because they did not want to attend classes on Friday.

FENTON: Former Linden Police Officer Headed to Trial on Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges

Fenton resident Wade Clayton Dilley faces three counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct charges involving a person under the age of 13, according to Genesee Count Circuit Court records.

SHELBY: Shelby Resident Robbed at Knife-Point at ATM On Van Dyke

A man wearing a ski-mask robbed a Shelby Township resident at knife-point Saturday at an ATM Machine on 22 and Van Dyke.

ST. CLAIR SHORES: St. Clair Shores Police Involved in a Pair of High Speed Chases

Two people arrested.

MACOMB: Property Company Reports Snow and Plow Truck Stolen

A salt and snow truck with the words "Aragona Properties" has been reported stolen out of a Washington Township apartment complex.