Stolen show chickens found after anonymous tip leads Detroit 4-H club to vacant lot

Theft/Property — Detroit, MI — reported 2026-07-08

SUMMARY

The show chickens stolen from a Detroit 4-H club coop over the holiday weekend have been found, thanks to an anonymous tip.

KEY FACTS

• Incident type: Theft/Property
• Location: Detroit, MI
• Date reported: 2026-07-08
• Suspect: not stated

REPORTED DETAILS

• The theft occurred at a 4-H chicken coop in Detroit's east side.
• The coop is located inside Full Circle Foundation's edible garden.
• 10 chickens were stolen on July 3, including a hen sitting on eggs that were just beginning to hatch.
• The thieves returned on July 5 and stole the remaining chickens along with two geese.
• The club confirmed the thefts were not the result of an animal attack.