Man Accused Of Illegally Entering 2 Canton Homes, Stealing Items

CANTON, MI — A 46-year-old man has been accused by Canton Public Safety officials of entering homes in the Canton-area and taking items, police said Thursday.

Michael Smith, of Canton, was arraigned in 35th District Court Wednesday on two counts of first-degree home invasion, two counts of larceny of more than $1,000, authorities said.

First-degree home invasion is a 20-year felony in Michigan, and being Smith is charged as a habitual offender fourth, which could enhance his potential sentence.

Police said they were called to one home in the 50000 block of Hesperus at around 10 p.m. Friday after the homeowner noticed multiple items missing from their attached garage. A second report was taken within the hour after a neighbor also noticed missing items from their garage, police said.

Home surveillance cameras captured images of the suspect and a vehicle, which police said led to a quick arrest of Smith.

Bail was set at $125,000 for each home invasion, with a GPS tether required if he posted bond, authorities said.

The next court date is scheduled for Nov. 6.