Second suspect sought in Rochester Hills murder of elderly man
- Two suspects posed as DTE Energy workers to gain access to a home in Rochester Hills, Michigan, leading to the murder of an elderly man.
- Carlos Jose Hernandez was arrested in Louisiana and is awaiting extradition to Michigan, while police continue to search for the second suspect.
- The incident underscores the importance of verifying the identity of utility workers to prevent similar crimes.
In Rochester Hills, Michigan, an elderly man was murdered after two suspects posed as DTE Energy workers to gain entry into his home. The incident occurred on a Thursday when the suspects, wearing safety vests, claimed they needed to investigate a gas leak. After being denied entry, they tied up the man's wife, who managed to call 911 for assistance. One suspect, Carlos Jose Hernandez, was arrested in Louisiana during a traffic stop and is awaiting extradition to Michigan. He is also facing armed robbery charges in Ohio. Authorities are still searching for the second suspect, who remains unidentified. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office has stated that Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the second suspect's arrest. This tragic event highlights the dangers of impersonators posing as utility workers, emphasizing the importance of verifying the identity of anyone claiming to be from DTE before allowing them into homes. DTE Energy advises customers to always ask for identification and to confirm appointments through their official channels to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.