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Woman found living inside Family Fare sign in Midland
'I’ve never seen anything like this,' says police spokesman
By Tereasa Nims,
Staff Writer
Updated May 9, 2024 11:27 a.m.
When contractors were working on the Family Fare grocery store in Midland, they unexpectedly found a woman, 34, living inside the rooftop sign.
"I’ve never seen anything like this before in my career,” said Midland Police Department Public Relations Officer Brennon Warren of the April 23 finding at 2026 N. Saginaw Road.
The woman, who police nicknamed the "Rooftop Ninja," lived inside the store sign for about a year, Warren said. Inside her dwelling, she had a mini desk, flooring, a pantry of food and even a houseplant.
"She made it home,” Warren said.
Contractors discovered an extension cord on the roof and traced it to the dwelling inside the Family Fare sign.
“They were like ‘OMG, someone is living in that sign,’” Warren said.
When police became aware of the situation, officers told her she needed to find somewhere else to live. She was trespassed from the business. No criminal charges were filed against her. Officers offered the woman housing assistance and other resources. She declined their help. Police also believe she has a vehicle.
The woman has a job, though she is not a Family Fare employee, Warren said. In addition, police said the store agreed to work with the woman to get her furniture down and back to her.
Family Fare management politely offered “no comment” when asked about their former rooftop tenant.
Tereasa Nims covers crime and courts for the Daily News. Email her at Tereasa.Nims@hearstnp.com.
May 8, 2024|Updated May 9, 2024 11:27 a.m.
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