A homeless woman living in a Midland, Michigan grocery store's rooftop sign furnished the space with a computer, coffee maker, and a printer, according to police.
"It's a story that makes you scratch your head, just somebody living up in a sign," Officer Brennon Warren of the Midland Police Department said, the Associated Press reported.
The unidentified 34-year-old admitted she had taken refuge in the 5 ft. by 8 ft. Family Fare Market sign – which is completely enclosed and accessible via door – for about a year.
"There was some flooring that was laid down. A mini desk," Warren described. "Her clothing. A Keurig coffee maker. A printer and a computer - things you'd have in your home."
Contractors investigating an extension cord on the roof last month notified police of the makeshift dwelling when they found it. The woman said she powered up her appliances through the cord.
When confronted by police, the woman gathered her belongings and left without incident.
"We provided her with some information about services in the area," said Warren. "She apologized and continued on her way. Where she went from there, I don't know."
No charges have been filed.
A spokesperson for SpartanNash, the company that operates Family Fare issued a statement obtained by the Detroit Free Press: "Ensuring there is ample safe, affordable housing continues to be a widespread issue nationwide that our community needs to partner in solving. Out of respect for privacy for the individual involved, we will not be sharing further comments."
