Two men described by police as compulsive thieves on Monday faced the first of what is expected to be numerous felony charges. The Michigan State Police conservatively estimate the duo can be linked to 30 breakings and enterings in three counties over the last two years.
Police expect a third man to be charged soon in connection with at least some of the crimes.
Kenneth Holmes of the state police's Cadillac post. Charges also are expected in Missaukee and Clare counties. Breaking and entering alone carries a possible punishment of up to 10 years in prison. The men targeted businesses, homes, storage areas and coin machines, police said. That property included a racing go-cart, professional construction equipment and parts of a stolen car.