February 25, 2005 Update
Two unsecured bikes, a black Marin Redwood bike and a blue Marin Bayview bike, were stolen from the area of Crooks and Butterfield.
Cash and an ATM card were stolen from an unattended purse left on a bench in the employees locker room at the Troy Community Center.
An un-secure purse was stolen from the Bowl one at 1639 E 14 mile.
A cell phone was stolen from a complainant's purse at the Skate world, 2825 E Maple.
A victim from the Bally's fitness center at 203 W Big Beaver reports his lock was removed from his locker and his wallet was stolen. Another victim states his wallet was stolen from the same location and he had unauthorized charges against his credit card. (Another victim reports her purse was stolen from her car in the lot at the Bally's see above)
A victim from the Oakland Mall reports that a black female wearing a black coat stole a baby bag containing cash credit cards and I.D from a baby stroller.
A victim from the Somerset Mall reports that as she set her packages and purse down to put on her coat, a female approached her, dropped something in the trash and then left the area. When she got home she got a call from her credit card company informing her that several unauthorized charges were made on her credit cards. She checked her purse and found her wallet missing, which she believes the passing lady took.
A locker was broken into at the Community Center and the victim had his keys, wallet, cash and credit cards stolen. The perpetrator then went to the parking lot and stole the victims car.
Crime Prevention Tips
Take only what you need when you go to the fitness center Membership card, driver license, and the key to the car. Leave the keyless entry remote at home or in the car (hidden). Thieves break into lockers and take the car keys, then use the remote to locate the car, and then steal more from the car or the car itself.
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Always keep control of all your property.
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Bicycles should be secured using a padlock when they are not in use.
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All articles of value at work should be locked in a cabinet away from public access.
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When going to a public facility be it a hospital or fitness center or using any community locker room, take only the essential items to minimize the loss during theft.
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