Theft/Property — Detroit, MI — reported 2026-07-12

SUMMARY

More than 400 pairs of donated basketball shoes were stolen from a Detroit storage facility ahead of a nonprofit's annual event and sneaker giveaway.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Theft/Property
  • Location: Detroit, MI
  • Date reported: 2026-07-12
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Victim(s): 400 (donated basketball shoes)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The theft occurred at a storage facility in Detroit.
  • Approximately 900 pairs of sneakers had been delivered earlier in the week for the giveaway.
  • About 500 pairs of shoes remain for the giveaway, which is scheduled for July 19 at Curtis Jones Park.
  • Some of the stolen shoes were donated by USA Basketball and Social Status Detroit.
  • The nonprofit NW Goldberg Cares is seeking new donations to replace the stolen shoes.