Overview
- The suspect is identified as Anthony Terrell Patterson, 47, of Clinton Township.
- Authorities allege he entered an Eastpointe business on Dec. 5, displayed a handgun, and robbed five employees and two customers of cash, a debit card, and a driver’s license.
- Patterson was arraigned Dec. 23 on seven counts of armed robbery, eight counts of felony firearm, one count of carrying a concealed weapon, and one count of possessing a firearm as a prohibited person.
- A judge denied bond and Patterson remains jailed, with a probable cause conference set for Jan. 6 and a preliminary examination scheduled for Jan. 13.
- Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido said the charges reflect a commitment to full accountability, and prosecutors indicated additional charges may be considered.