Dawkins v. Detroit Police Commissioner

This is a mandamus action. Plaintiff seeks the return of personal property seized in his apartment by the Detroit police. The trial judge denied the writ.

On February 26,1963, about 4:30 a.m., a cab driver reported to the police department. He stated he was approached by a man about 25 years of age. •He drove the man to an alley where the passenger got out, returning shortly with a new white sidewall tire and wheel. He directed the driver to plaintiff’s residence, and took the tire and wheel to the rear door of plaintiff’s upstairs flat. The man suggested to the driver that, if he wished to…