Midland, Michigan – A shocking discovery was made by police in Midland, Michigan when they found a 34-year-old woman living inside a sign on the roof of a local grocery store. The woman, whose identity remains undisclosed, referred to the spot as an “old safe spot” known to her family, although she did not elaborate on her decision to stay there for a year.
Concerned about her possessions, the woman was reluctant to leave the attic-like space within the Family Fare sign, located in Midland, 130 miles north of Detroit. Body camera footage from the police encounter was later released online, showing officers questioning the woman about her unusual living situation.
Despite some people apparently knowing about her presence in the sign, the woman claimed that the spot was unknown to most residents of Midland, although it no longer would be. She had made the makeshift living space comfortable, complete with a coffee maker, computer, bedding, and a phone, impressing officers who questioned how she had endured the winter.
When asked for time to contact her employer and arrange for a truck to store her belongings, the woman’s request was denied by the officers. They informed her that store staff would remove her possessions and return them to her. Upon emerging from the sign in black clothing with ski goggles, the woman explained that she was sensitive to sunlight and inquired about how the officers accessed the roof.
In a light-hearted moment, one officer reassured her that they simply used a ladder and were not “roof ninjas.” The strange and unexpected situation sparked curiosity and incredulity among residents of Midland and beyond, leaving many to wonder about the circumstances that led the woman to choose such an unconventional living arrangement.