Wayne County Man Charged After Stealing Donation Box Benefitting Local Charity: Prosecutor

DEARBORN, MI — A Wayne County man is facing charges after stealing a charity's donation box, according to prosecutors.

Demarcus Jermaine Thompson, 35, of Wayne, was charged with one count of larceny in a building. He was placed in jail with a $10,000 bond. His next court date is scheduled for July 29. He faces up to four years in prison and court costs.

Prosecutors said Thompson was working as a food delivery service driver on July 5 when he stole the donation box from a restaurant located in the 10400 block of Ford Road in Dearborn.

Dearborn police arrested Thompson in connection with the theft last Wednesday. according to prosecutors.

The donation box was for the Mohamed Said Charity Foundation, which was named after Melvindale Police Department Corporal Mohamed Said.

Said was killed in the line of duty in 2024.

The organization supports the families of fallen officers, empowers youth and encourages community activities and leadership programs, according to its website.