Trailer containing thousands of dollars in Christmas gifts stolen in Pittsfield Township

The gifts are reserved for an annual Christmas party when the company's 150 employees can use free gift certificates they are awarded to buy items for family members, she said.

A trailer containing holiday gifts was stolen in Pittsfield Township.

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The dual-axle trailer was taken between 6 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. today from the parking lot in the 4500 block of Concourse Drive, Lemble said.

“I’m really disappointed for our staff,” she said. “I’m angry someone would do this. We have no idea what we’re going to do at this point.”

Pittsfield Township police are investigating. The trailer contained toys, linens, electronics and household goods, Lemble said. The items were valued at $2,500 to $3,000, and the trailer was valued at $3,900, the police report said.

Pittsfield Public Safety Director Matt Harshberger said it appears the trailer’s lock was cut off. It was described as a white 2001 Continental 16-foot by eight-foot trailer with the Michigan license plate number of A194759.

Lemble shops clearance sales throughout the year and keeps the items in boxes inside the trailer. The trailer has been in the parking lot for 10 years without any problems, she said.

The company has seven childcare centers in Ann Arbor and Pittsfield Township, and many employees depend on the annual event, Lemble said. Some bring their children to pick out items, she said.

"They're always very excited about it," Lemble said.

Harshberger said police don't have any leads in the theft at this point.

Anyone with information can call the police department's tip line at (734) 944-1238.

Lee Higgins covers crime and courts for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached by phone at (734) 623-2527 and e-mail at leehiggins@annarbor.com.