BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A 35-year-old Battle Creek man and 40-year-old Ceresco man are both in custody following an apparent breaking and entering at the former Graphic Packaging Plant in the early morning hours of Monday, June 10.
Battle Creek Police have been monitoring the former Graphic Packaging Plant, located at 79 E. Fountain St., following reports of break-ins over the past few weeks. It has been reported that scrap metal, worth several thousand dollars, has been stolen over that same time period.
Police spotted two men, later identified as the 35-year-old Battle Creek man and 40-year-old Ceresco man, break into and enter the former Graphic Packaging site around 3 a.m. Monday, June 10. Police were able to arrest both men, found stealing additional scrap metal from the site, and took them into custody at the scene.
Police would like to remind neighbors that the former Graphic Packaging Plant is not vacant and has contractors working inside. As such, no one is permitted on the property without permission.
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