Trio charged in Macomb County cannabis shop burglary connected to broader crime ring

September 18, 2025

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – Officials with the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office say three arrests made this week in connection with a string of burglaries in Macomb County are believed to be tied to a theft ring responsible for similar burglaries in surrounding areas.

The three individuals facing charges are 24-year-old Shemar Rondeau, 22-year-old Kenneth Gipson, and 23-year-old Tyrice Cunningham, all of Detroit.

The men were arrestedin connection with four burglariesthat occurred in July and August 2025.

One of the stores that was targeted was Bank of Buds Cannabis Company in Mount Clemens.

The sheriff’s office released security videoof the burglary, which shows three men jumping over counters and stuffing products into garbage bags. One of the men also tries to steal a cash register.

Investigators say 24 pounds of medical marijuana, estimated to cost more than $115,000, were stolen.

Store manager Alex Kathman stated that the men used a crowbar to break into the store through the back door.

“They kind of waited until the one guy got the door open,” said Kathman. “Once they got in, they went straight into the bud room, kicked the door in, and just started grabbing everything.”

Commander Jason Abro with the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office said investigators were able to connect the men to two other burglaries that had happened the month before at another dispensary and an auto pawn shop through a Jeep the men were driving and the tools they used.

“We learned that not only the motor of that vehicle, but all the parts within that vehicle, the majority of them were stolen,” said Abro.

Abro said the owner of the Jeep has been identified and arrested for receiving and stealing stolen property.

As the investigation continues, Abro said the sheriff’s office has learned of similar break-ins being investigated by other law enforcement agencies.

“When that information began to be put out to neighboring jurisdictions, neighboring agencies, even into Oakland County, information was then being relayed to us that this was similar to some break-ins that they had within their jurisdiction,” Abro said.

Abro said investigators believe there is a fourth suspect involved in the burglaries.

He said that other investigations into burglaries believed to be connected are now underway in Utica, Warren, and Oakland County.

Abro also said the U.S Marshals and the FBI have become involved in the investigation.

“We’re still actively pursuing these suspects into other communities,” Abro said. “We’re still getting the word out to neighboring cities, towns, and jurisdictions.”

 

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