Never before seen crime: Thief steals entire house in Michigan

Police in Michigan are investigating the theft of an entire 12-by-28-foot cabin, Newsweek has reported. The crime in the Cold Springs Township was reported by the house owner. As per Newsweek, authorities believe the house was put on a trailer and then moved. 

The resident had last seen the cabin in November. As per Lieutenant Derrick Carroll of the Michigan State Police, the resident moved out to another home but left belongings in the cabin, Newsweek reported. 

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A moving crew that arrived to retrieve his things found then outside, and the entire cabin had mysteriously vanished. Newsweek reported that Carroll suspects emptying the cabin might have made it easier for the culprits since the structure became lighter. 

The police lieutenant spoke to Newsweek, saying “I’ve got almost 26 years in the Michigan State Police and I’ve never seen an entire cabin that was stolen”. The theft is believed to have occurred between November 18 and December 16. 

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This stolen cabin was previously at County Road 571 and is a prefabricated brown house that comes with a white door, front porch, and a fence. Although it’s not a permanent structure, Newsweek reported Carroll saying that it wouldn’t be easy to move the cabin, especially during the harsh Michigan winter. As per Newsweek, the police chief is of the belief that a skidder or other equipment would be needed to move the cabin onto a trailer, or the act would need several people. 

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While the police have not yet identified any motives or suspects in the theft, they’re following various leads, Newsweek has reported. The outlet stated that Michigan police have received some calls about reported sightings of the stolen house. However, the model is mass-produced, which is what makes the tips less reliable, Carroll noted, as per Newsweek. 

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Meanwhile, cops are keeping an eye out on Facebook marketplace and Craigslist, which is where stolen goods show up a lot of times, Newsweek reported. 

This is the second theft of a disproportionate item in recent times. An entire bridge was stolen in Akron, Ohio, which was later retrieved in a partially disassembled condition.