Overview

• Andre Stephon-Curtis Broadenax, 29, allegedly stole a car in Dearborn Heights on April 29 to drive to a Detroit home under renovation, where he forced his 11-year-old daughter to assist in a burglary.
• The burglary attempt was interrupted when the homeowner's son arrived, prompting Broadenax to flee on foot, abandoning both the stolen vehicle and his daughter at the scene.
• Detroit Police apprehended Broadenax shortly after his escape attempt, and he was later charged with multiple felonies, including home invasion and inducing a minor to commit a crime.
• A bond redetermination increased Broadenax’s bail to $150,000 with GPS monitoring; his next court appearance is scheduled for May 14, 2025.
• The incident has deeply unsettled the normally quiet Marquette Drive neighborhood, with residents expressing shock over the exploitation of a child in a criminal act.