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Police Crime
Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFTChief of
Police 500
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Crime Alert for period
ending August 11, 2006 There will be no crime alert on Friday, August 18,
2006 and will return on Friday, August 25, 2006 Altercations/Disorderly Conduct: Troy
Beaumont ER, 44201 Dequindre Officers
responded to two different reports of victims of assaults seeking treatment
for injuries. Investigation
revealed both occurred in other jurisdictions, which were contacted, and the
cases turned over to them. Assaults: Shopping
Plaza Lot, Rochester near Long Lake, 8/3, 1500 hrs. A
50-year-old male complainant from Sterling Heights reported his company was
contracted to manufacture and install a sign for suspect. Complainant required a deposit of
$850.00, which was half the total cost of the job. When complainant received and deposited check, it came
back bad/funds not available.
Complainant contacted suspect, and advised he needed the $850.00 to
proceed with the job. Suspect
told him to meet him in at the shopping plaza. When complainant arrived, suspect approached complainant’s
car on foot, ordered him to get back inside his car as he started to get out,
reached into complainant’s car and grabbed the check and bank receipt. He cursed the complainant out, and
then pulled up his shirt displaying a semi-automatic handgun on his belt. The suspect entered a black
Mercedes and drove off.
Plain-clothes officers located the subject later in the day and
arrested the 34-year-old male from Troy after observing him driving the
Mercedes on Rochester Road north of Long Lake. The check and bank statement were recovered from his
car. A loaded semi-automatic
handgun was located inside a case in the trunk. The suspect does have a current CCW permit. He was charged with “Brandishing a
Weapon,” which is a misdemeanor. Boulan
Park, 3671 Crooks, 8/6, 1200 hrs. Complainant/park
attendant approached a male walking a dog without a leash, advised him of
park rules requiring a leash, and requested he leash the dog. Subject got irate, began swearing at
complainant, got in his face with his fists up, and then did a “little kick”
at complainant and left in a silver Honda 4D. Dog was a medium sized retriever with reddish hair. Complainant is described as a W/M,
late 20’s long brown hair, 6-0, 170.
Complainant was riding a park tractor at the time. Apparently
a similar confrontation occurred at another Troy park earlier in the season
between subject with similar description and park employees. Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Premier Electronics, 320 W. Big Beaver, 8/2, 0810-0900 hrs. A ’06 Ford utility van stolen from lot. S/B I-75 and Maple, 8/2, 1810 hrs. A ’05 Ford E250 van found abandoned/broken down on shoulder of freeway
discovered stolen from Detroit.
Impounded and case turned over to DPD. Oakland Mall Lot, 412 W. 14 Mile, 8/4, 1700-2115 hrs. A ’04 Mercury Marauder was entered by prying door handle. Ignition attacked in apparent failed
attempt to steal vehicle; however two headrests containing video monitors, CD
case/CD’s, clothing, and sunglasses were stolen. Oakland Mall Lot, 412 W. 14 Mile, 8/6, 1430-1800 hrs. A ’05 Dodge ram was stolen from lot. Coachman, 8/2-8/3, 1800-0900 hrs. A ’03 Suzuki motorcycle was stolen from apartment complex lot. Coachman, 8/2-8/3, 2300-1300 hrs. A ’06 Yamaha motorcycle was stolen from apartment complex lot. Premier Electronics, 320 W. Big Beaver, 8/2, 0810-0900 hrs. ’06 Ford utility van stolen from lot. S/B I-75 and Maple, 8/2, 1810 hrs. A ’05 Ford E250 van found abandoned/broken down on shoulder of freeway
discovered stolen from Detroit.
Impounded and case turned over to DPD. Oakland Mall Lot, 412 W. 14 Mile, 8/8, 1500-1710 hrs. ’07 Pontiac Montana van stolen. Newgate, 8/7-8/8, 1900-0700 hrs. ’95 Ford Taurus stolen from drive; keys were left in the vehicle. A Ford Econoline van, apparently
unlocked, also parked in the drive was entered, ransacked, but nothing
taken. At another residence on
the same street, two unlocked vehicles parked in drive, a Ford Windstar and
another unknown vehicle, were entered, gone through, but nothing taken. Breaking and Entries: Market Place Café, 100 W.
Big Beaver, 8/6, 1100-1330 hrs. Security Officer
responding to audible alarm discovered rear door to cafeteria removed from
frame. An interior office door
was also removed from its hinges and the safe pulled from its moorings on the
floor, upside down. No entry
into the safe. Other areas of
the cafeteria gone through, but nothing appeared missing. Attempt made to pry ATM machine, but
that was unsuccessful. Brenda’s Deli, 850
Stephenson, 8/4-8/7, 1500-0800 hrs. Entry gained into business
by unknown means as doors were reportedly found locked; no signs of forced
entry. Cash drawer pried open,
as was the vending machine.
Change from register and, vending machine, as well as snacks from
vending machine stolen. Two
cordless phones, a food scale, and miscellaneous deli products stolen from
inside restaurant. Pembroke School, 955
Eaton, 8/4-8/7, 2200-1414 hrs. School is under
construction. Someone removed
plywood door covering, entered school, and painted obscenity on a wall. Sodexho, 1414 E. Maple,
8/4-8/7, 1515-0700 hrs. Cafeteria entry door had
pry marks. Cafeteria office door
pried open and safe stolen. It appears entry into the office building itself
is controlled by card access. Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Complainant discovered
$6883.49 worth of fraudulent charges against credit account when bill
arrived. Charges made at
establishment in Oregon. Complainant stated after
returning a lease vehicle she received notice via mail that she owed
$6719.47. When she contacted the
leaser, she was advised they misapplied a payment to her account and then
sent her a refund check in the amount of $6719.47. They were requesting complainant return the money. Apparently the check was cashed. Complainant stated she neither
received nor cashed such a check. Neiman Marcus, 2705 W. Big
Beaver, 7/2-7/3 LPO (Loss Prevention
Officer) came to station to report 35 year old male suspect from Chatham,
Ontario, Canada opened a charge account in June 2006 and then reported the
card lost to the store on 7/5/06.
Upon reviewing account, LPO discovered 10 charges made against the
account on 7/2 and 7/3 totaling $11,168.63. LPO contacted account holder who
denied making the charges or giving anyone permission to do so. $5000.00 of
those charges was for gift cards, which LPO cancelled. LPO eventually uncovered
additional evidence establishing it was in fact account holder making the
purchases. When store Fraud
Investigator contacted and confronted suspect with that evidence, suspect eventually
admitted making the purchases and making the false report of the lost
card. Suspect was asked to send
a certified check for the outstanding balance of $6168.63. Suspect advised he had no intention
of repaying Neiman Marcus for the merchandise. Investigation continues. Complainant reported
business checks were stolen in July.
Several have since been fraudulently cashed. Two additional credit
fraud reports were taken. Domestics/Family Troubles: Troy Officers responded to
eight incidents involving a family troubles/domestic disputes where
investigation revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no
formal enforcement action taken/required. Embezzlements: Account Temps, 305 W. Big
beaver, 7/5-7/7 Terminated
35-year-old female temp employee from Detroit suspected of falsifying time
sheets. Hollywood Market, 2670
Maple, 7/26-8/5 Complainant
reported discovering a 24-year-old male midnight shift stock employee was
stealing beer, wine, and soda during his shift. Possible prosecution pending; total amount stolen is
approximately $361.90. Home Invasions: Millstone, 8/3-8/4,
2030-0830 hrs. Basement window of
residence broken, screen removed, and home ransacked while homeowners were
out of town. Complainant was
checking on home for residents while they were away; unknown what was taken
if anything as of this writing. Keaton, 7/29-8/8 Door wall pried to allow
entry into residence. XBox
system located in family room found turned over, and motorized electric
scooter in garage found plugged- in and charging. Complainant stated game was intact and the scooter was
left unplugged when he left on vacation. Evidence was gathered indicating a 12-year-old male from
the neighborhood was observed riding the scooter while complainant was
gone. Officer proceeded to
suspect’s house and spoke to him with his father. Eventually the youth admitted forcing entry into the home
in the company of another 12-year-old male associate from Sterling Hgts. He stated initially they entered to
play w/the xBox game, but he later opened the garage and used the
scooter. Officer contacted other
youth’s parents. The 12 year old
from Sterling Hgts. also admitted entering the house with the first
youth. Complainant was advised
of investigation’s result and indicated he did not wish prosecution, only
wanted damage repaired and an apology.
Suspects/parents contacted and all were in agreement. Larcenies: Arlund Way, 8/2, 1144 hrs. Complainant stated while
outside gardening, she noticed an unknown male pick up and carry a patio
chair away from pool area. He
placed it in a trailer, which was attached to his pick-up and parked in the
drive. When he saw complainant,
he backed into the street and sat parked there for several minutes before
departing. She checked the storage
shed and noticed a generator and several plastic storage bins missing. Complainant is in the process of
moving in and thought there may have been some confusion with seller possibly
hiring/arranging for someone to move/re-move items and he mistakenly took her
property. She contacted the
seller, who advised no one was so-hired. Suspect: W/M,
5-4, balding, older jeans, white T-shirt. Truck: Older
silver pickup; open trailer. Henry Ford Medical Center,
2825 Livernois, 8/3, 1400-1500 hrs. Palm pilot stolen from
workstation. Starr, 8/2-8/5 Two kayaks hanging on side
of house along fence were stolen. Chase Bank, 2155 W. Big
Beaver, 8/2, 1345 hrs. A 27 year old male
complainant from Royal Oak stated he hired suspect to build a website for an
Internet Marketing company complaint runs. Apparently they arranged to meet at the bank where
complainant reviewed the website disc provided by suspect and then paid
suspect $997.00 for it.
Complainant stated suspect proceeded to grab the disc from complainant
and fled with it and his money.
Suspect is a 31-year-old male from Royal Oak or Ferndale. Investigation continues. Shagbark, 8/2-8/3,
1130-1504 hrs. Weed whacker, hedge
trimmer, and weed blower stolen from garage. Jeffrey, 7/28-7/29 On 8/3 complainant came to
the station to report her son’s BMX bike was stolen from their garage. On 8/5
she returned and reported she observed the bike in the possession of two
12-year-old males at a residence on Babbit. She stated they told her they found it at the park and
although they recognized it as her son’s, decided not to return it. They had damaged/altered it. Bally’s, 203 W. Big
Beaver, 8/3, 1630-1800 hrs. Complainant stated he
placed a lock on his locker, and when he returned found it missing. $140.00 in cash and two lottery
tickets stolen. Office Suite, 1441 W. Long
Lake, 8/7, 0900-1200 hrs. Someone stole complaint’s
wallet from her purse, which was stored in a closed over-head bin at her
desk. Office Building, 340 E.
Big Beaver, 8/6-8/7, 1130-0111hrs. Two snack vending machines
in separate areas of the building had locking mechanisms damaged and unknown
amount of change stolen. It
appears an entry door to the building may have had hinges tampered with to
allow entry into the building. Rear of Business, 992 Rankin,
8/7, 1809 hrs. Officers responded to
report of suspicious persons behind the business possibly looking for scrap
metal. Upon arrival, officers
located an older model Chevy truck and two male subjects dismantling an
industrial sized air conditioning unit being stored behind the business. Part of the unit was already inside
the bed of the truck. The 43-year-old male subject from Hamtramck was
arrested on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction. His 45-year-old male partner from
Warren was identified and released.
“Larceny” or “Malicious Destruction of Property” charges pending
determination of value of unit. Office Suite, 3331 W. Big
Beaver, 8/8, 0700-1245 hrs. Complainant’s wallet
stolen out of her purse, which was located inside her office. She discovered numerous fraudulent
charges on her credit cards for an approximate total of $1400.00. Larcenies from Autos: Office Lot, 201 W. Big
Beaver, 8/1, 1300-1700 hrs. A ’05 GMC Envoy had
hubcaps stolen. Juniper, 8/1-8/2,
2000-1000 hrs. A ’97 Jeep Wrangler parked
without top on had a failed attempt made to pry radio out. Office Lot, 201 W. Big
Beaver, 8/1, 1300-1700 hrs. A ’05 GMC Envoy had
hubcaps stolen. Juniper, 8/1-8/2,
2000-1000 hrs. A ’97 Jeep Wrangler parked
without top on had a failed attempt made to pry radio out. Prescott, 8/5, 0230-1100
hrs. A ’03 Dodge Stratus parked
in street entered and radar detector and CD’s stolen; no sign of forced
entry. Troy Marriott, 200 W. Big
Beaver, 8/5, 1500-1830 hrs. Front passenger side door
window of ’00 BMW smashed and purse and DVD player stolen. Folkstone, 8/4-8/5,
1800-1000 hrs. Unlocked ’05 Ford pickup
parked in drive entered and wallet and iPod stolen. Brentwood, 8/3, 1000-1200
hrs. Oil pump stolen from ’03
Ford Mustang parked in condo lot. 7-11, 2979 John R, 8/2,
1630-1633 hrs. Tote bag containing
personnel effects, $900.00 in savings bonds, cell phone, radio, and tapes
stolen from unlocked ’06
Corvette while complainant ran into store. Tothill, 8/2-8/3,
2300-0600 hrs. Two holes cut in
convertible top of ‘07 Pontiac Solstice parked in drive in apparent attempt
to gain access to door locks and gain access. No access gained. Century, 8/5, 0100-1000
hrs. Locked ’90 Ford Probe
parked in apartment complex lot entered possibly by pulling back window from
frame to gain access to door lock and in-dash stereo system stolen. Newgate and Myddleton,
8/8, 0746 hrs. Officers responded to a
report of a briefcase and bike abandoned in the intersection, which is in a
residential area. Three additional
bikes were located by responding officers in the nearby intersection of
Newgate and Upton, as was a credit card. Officers responded to the cardholder’s address on Newgate
and discovered the resident’s
’98 Mercedes that had been parked in the drive had been entered and
ransacked. Owner reported she
left her wallet inside the vehicle, which was left unlocked. Upon contacting credit card
companies, it was discovered that at least one had been used fraudulently at
several gas stations. Officers
proceeded to the address of the owner of the briefcase, also on Newgate, and
discovered the ’06 unlocked Honda parked in the drive had been entered and
ransacked. Unknown where
abandoned bikes came from. They
are described as follows: purple
15 speed adult Huffy; black Black Rhino; purple 15 speed child size Taifun;
and silver 21 speed adult Slipstream. Malicious Destruction of Property: Davis Court, 8/2,
2200-2311 hrs. A garden statute that did
not belong to the complainant was thrown against the rear of the house. The statute broke; the door wall
sustained damage to the frame. Fernleigh, 8/3-8/4,
2300-0800 hrs. Driver’s side front and
rear doors kicked/dented on ’06 Toyota parked in drive. Maple near Coolidge, 8/4,
1700 hrs. While traveling W/B on
Maple in left through lane, driver’s side rear window of complainant’s ’06
Buick Rendezvous shattered.
Complainant thought she heard a loud bang prior to the window
shattering. No means of damage
was found inside the car; unknown if deliberate or accidental from something
in roadway. South Blvd. near
Rochester, 8/5, 2155 hrs. While complainant was
driving his ’05 GMC Envoy east on South Blvd. just west of Rochester,
passenger side door window damaged from an apparent BB/pellet gun. Damage consisted of a small circular
chip in the glass. Cardinal, 8/6, 0417 hrs. Complainant awakened by
sound of landscape rock being thrown through front window of home. Office Building, 3100 W.
Big Beaver, 8/3-8/4, 0000-0700 hrs. East side glass door and
windows shattered by what appears to be a bb/pellet gun. Ardmore, 8/5, 2200-0900 hrs. Rock thrown through rear
window of ’06 Mercury Sable. Marble, 8/6, 1400-1545
hrs. Landscaping brick thrown
through rear window of ’06 Dodge Ram pickup. Chaucer, 8/5-8/6,
1800-0415 hrs. Rock thrown through rear
window of ’99 Mercury Villager. Crestline, 8/5-8/6,
2200-2130 hrs. Rock thrown through rear
window ’91 Chevy Corsica parked in street. Stratford, 8/6-8/7,
2200-1600 hrs. Plymouth Voyager, Ford
Windstar, and Olds Cutlass all parked in street and all belonging to members
of same family keyed. Castleton, 8/5, 0000-1000
hrs. ’07 Chevy pick-up parked
in street had “BITCH” keyed in driver’s side door. An associate of complainant is suspected. Hyde Park, 8/6, 0800-1140
hrs. ’84 Olds parked in street
and ’98 Chevy parked in drive had tires slashed. Minors and Alcohol: Lot near 2940 Rochester
Rd., 8/1, 0840 hrs. An 18 year old male from
Troy cited for MIP after being observed stumbling in lot, carrying a whiskey
bottle, and blowing .12 on a PBT.
He was turned over to his mother. Residence Inn, 2600
Livernois, 8/6, 2200 hrs. Officers responded to a
noise complaint, knocked on the door of the room involved, and discovered 27
people inside, as well as open intoxicants throughout the room. A 19-year-old male from
Farmington Hills indicated he was the tenant and was hosting a party, but
denied supplying the alcohol. He
was cited for “Permitting Loud/Disorderly Conduct on Premises Under His
Control” and “MIP” and released at the scene. Three other occupants were
cited for “MIP,” a 17-year-old male from Sterling Heights, an 18-year-old
female from Rochester Hills, and a 20-year-old female from Shelby Twp. The remainder of the occupants
registered blood alcohol levels on PBT’s below enforcement levels or none at
all. Rides were arranged and the
party was ended. Neighbor Troubles: Officers responded to
dispute between neighbors.
Apparently one neighbor does not want other neighbors parking their
cars on the street in front of his home due to concerns over them damaging
his sprinklers. He reportedly
threatened to push one neighbor’s car down the street if it was left parked
in front of his house. Peace Officer/Civil: Complainant stated he was
subcontracted to perform work at a residence for which he was never paid, so
he put a lien on the property.
He later received a copy of a Waiver of Lien in the mail with his
forged signature upon it stating he had been paid for the work, therefore was
removing the lien. He has not
been paid and did not sign the waiver. Realtor came to station
and filed a report indicating suspicions that another real-estate agent
presented an offer to buy her client’s home initialed and signed by would-be
buyers without their knowledge and may have taken and kept their deposit
money. Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: Two harassing telephone
call complaints taken, and five threatening phone call reports taken. One report-involving on-going dispute
between ex-business partners was referred to civil court. Female complainant
reported numerous unwanted contacts at the store where she works since July
by a male who approached her one-day while walking into work. He leaves her notes and small
gifts. A co-worker informed him
not to return. Complainant reported
female subject continues to call and come to her residence looking for her
older daughter with whom she was friends in the past, but has since moved
away and no longer wants contact with subject. Complainant has advised
subject to cease. Male complainant stated he
was followed around after leaving work shortly after midnight by an unknown
subject driving a Dodge Intrepid. Complainant received phone
threats from a defendant in a civil suit apparently over defendant losing and
a judgment being entered against him.
Complainant is law firm representative, which is apparently attempting
to collect on the judgment. Officers responded to
report of threats between co-workers apparently over a set of CD’s the pair
found at a park they had been at together. Dispute appears over who is going to keep them. Officers stood by while complainant
made arrangements for one of the parties to leave the premises. Complainant reported
on-going threats by ex-boyfriend; PPO procedures explained. Retail Fraud: Leslie’s Pools, 3662
Rochester, 8/4, 1200 hrs. Subject entered the store
and after looking at several different items, grabbed a $429.99 automatic
pool vacuum near the front door and fled. He was last seen driving away in a 4D ’95-96 green Chevy
Lumina. Suspect: W/M, approximately 25, 6-2, short
brown hair/crew cut with sides/back shaved, green striped short-sleeved
shirt. Rogers and Holland, 2800
W. Big Beaver, 8/8, 1300 hrs.Suspect entered store and represented he was
interested in diamond earrings.
A set was shown to him.
He stated he’d be back and left.
When he returned, he indicated he was interested in a ring, pointed
one out and sat down. As
salesperson removed it from the display, he grabbed it and fled on foot. Appears to be the same suspect
involved in the watch theft below, and he may also be the same suspect
involved in the Zales incident, also listed below; both from July 30th. Stolen was a 1.5-carat white gold
diamond ring valued at approximately $11,000.00. Description:
B/M, early 20’s, 5-7, baggy dark jeans, oversized red LaCoste polo
shirt, blue baseball hat w/a red bill and gold sticker of size on side of
bill. Tourneau, 2801 W. Big
Beaver, 7/30, 1725 hrs. Male and female entered
the store. They had been in on a
previous date looking at watches.
The female inquired about financing. The clerk explained a credit offer. The female stated she was interested
and asked to try on the white gold Piagot Polo watch valued at approximately
$80,000.00 she had inquired about before. It was provided; she placed it on her wrist and looked at
it in a mirror. She and the male
proceeded to flee the store on foot w/the watch. They were observed entering a maroon Olds Cutlass. That car was recovered behind a
nearby restaurant still running.
It had been stolen from Oakland Mall on July 28th. Suspects: B/F, 18-25 years old, 5-5, petite, tattoo on her right
wrist that appeared to be a name, possibly a second tattoo further up the
same arm in the forearm area, canvas shorts, sweater. B/M, 18-25 years, rugby style shirt,
baggy jean shorts, dark color sneakers. Zales, 336 W. 14 Mile,
7/30, 1410 hrs. Male subject entered the
store and stated he was looking for diamond studs. He looked at a couple pieces, and then asked to see some
diamond solitaire rings. He was
given a couple rings to look at, and handed each back when finished. He then asked if he could see the
highest quality diamond ring they carried. A ring valued at approximately $6500.00 was pointed out in
the display case. The suspect
asked to see it. As the clerk
removed it from the case, the suspect grabbed it from her hand and ran out of
the store with it. Suspect: B/M, 17-21 years, 5-6, circular scar
on his left cheek, dark polo type shirt w/orange and red stripes, black ball
cap, blue jeans, dark shoes. Pearl
Vision, 354 W. 14 Mile, 8/2 and 8/8 On 8/2 two male subjects
entered the store and while one distracted the clerk by making an exam
appointment, the other was observed opening a display case w/eye-glass
frames. After they left, 12
Prada glass frames were discovered missing from the case in question w/a total
value of $2964.00. On 8/8 the
same two subjects entered the store and while one distracted the clerk by
engaging in conversation about eyeglass cleaning supplies, the other was
observed near a display in front of the store. The clerk noticed 7 glass frames missing from the display
he was near and was aware it was full before the subjects entered. As she walked toward the front of the
store, both fled the store and were last seen exiting the mall into the
parking lot. (7 frames valued at
$1393.00 stolen on the 8th.)
Suspects described as B/M’s one approximately 20 years old, the second
approximately 25, on the 8th, one was wearing a white striped polo
shirt and the other was wearing a red shirt. Home Depot, 1177 Coolidge,
8/8, 1350 hrs. LPO (Loss Prevention
Officer) reported observing suspects pushing a cart containing two totes
stuffed full of spray paint, as well as five sealed boxes of spray paint on
the bottom of the cart. They
eventually walked out a door, still pushing the cart with out paying for the
products. When LPO exited, the
one male subject had already walked off through the lot leaving the other
pushing the cart. LPO approached
suspect and asked to see receipt, at which point suspect claimed his
associate had it and proceeded to flee on foot leaving the merchandise
behind. 181 cans of paint were
recovered with a total value of $674.00. Suspects: Hispanic male, approximately 28 years, short, medium
build, dark brown hair, wearing a white T-shirt and blue jean shorts; he was
pushing the cart. Second
suspect: W/M, same age, black
long hair, goatee, wearing a black T-shirt and black jeans. Robberies: Accent Florist, 4048
Rochester, 8/4, 1155 hrs. Suspect entered and stated
he wanted to order flowers for a female friend with cancer. Complainant showed him some flowers
in the cooler. He chose some
roses and they walked back to the counter where they began to process the
sale. He eventually produced a
small black revolver, pointed it at the cashier, and ordered her to open the
cash register. Cashier opened it
as directed, at which point suspect grabbed the cash with his other hand
while keeping the gun on cashier.
Suspect exited the store and was last seen walking east in the
lot. Suspect: B/M, 40’s, 5-7, slim, clean cut, golf
cap, beige short-sleeved shirt, brown pants. A witness in the area reported seeing a B/M in the area
prior to the robbery driving a black Dodge Neon, which was parked at the
north end of the shopping plaza.
Unknown if vehicle is connected to crime. A composite sketch is available of suspect. Suspicious Incidents: Big Beaver and Crooks,
8/1, 1250 hrs. Officers stopped a ’06
Chrysler 300M for a traffic violation.
The driver fled the scene on foot. The car was impounded after an area search proved negative
for the driver. Later, the owner
of the car arrived at Troy PD claiming when he filed a stolen vehicle report
with Sterling Heights PD after his car was stolen in their city, they advised
him that Troy PD had recovered his car.
Officers followed up with Sterling Heights who confirmed the stolen
vehicle report, but advised they had not given the complainant any
information that Troy recovered the car. (The car had not yet been entered into the computer system
as impounded at the time stolen vehicle report was made.) When the 19 year old from
Sterling Heights was confronted with the discrepancy in his story, as well as
briefed on being charged with a felony for filing a “false police report”
with Sterling Heights he eventually admitted lending the car to a 27-year-old
male from Sterling Heights. He
stated the male called him after he fled the traffic stop and told him Troy
had his car. He indicated they
somehow decided to make a stolen vehicle report with Sterling Heights. Prosecution pending against both. 1000 Block of Rochester,
8/8, 2045 hrs. Officers were dispatched
to apartment complex lot on report of suspicious red Blazer. Upon arrival, officers located three
extremely intoxicated subjects.
A 15 year old female from Waterford was passed out in the backseat, a
17 year old male from Troy was passed out in the driver’s seat, and a 17 year
old male from West Bloomfield was detained after he came stumbling out from
between apartment buildings. An
open and several unsealed beers were located inside the vehicle, as was a
marijuana pipe. Investigation
revealed the Blazer was stolen from Waterford by the 17-year-old male from
West Bloomfield; the keys were recovered from him. The female was located in the computer system as a missing
person/run-away from Waterford. The two males indicated they had also been
drinking cough medicine. Due to
their high level of intoxication, including vomiting and barely able to
stand, all three were transported to the hospital for treatment. Parents/guardians were contacted,
summoned to the hospital, and the three subjects were released to the care of
medical personnel and parents/guardians. Charges pending. Cosmetic Surgery, 6585
Rochester, 8/1-8/8 Complainant reported
noticing air conditioning did not appear to be cooling properly and upon
inspecting the unit, discovered it had been partially disconnected in an
apparent attempt to steal it. Traffic Altercations: Big Beaver and John R,
8/5, 1540 hrs. A 20-year-old male from
Sterling Heights came to the station to report that he was involved in a
traffic altercation with another driver. He stated at some point the other driver got out of his
car and approached complainant’s window asking if he wanted to make something
out of it. When complainant
stated he didn’t want to fight, he stated suspect punched him in the face and
then drove off in a blue ’04 Dodge Neon which registers to a 29-year-old male
from Grand Blanc. Welfare Checks: Troy Officers responded to
seven incidents involving individuals experiencing emotional/psychological
difficulties and assisted w/transport to the hospital for
evaluation/commitment. Group Home, Birchwood,
8/7, 2244 hrs. Officers summoned on an
assaultive 28-year-old male resident.
Fourth run on subject in as many nights; similar issues. He was transported to the
hospital for psychological evaluation/treatment. Group Home, Trevino, 8/7,
2330 hrs. Group Home worker reported
17-year-old male resident appeared to have walked away by exiting via his
bedroom window. Officers checked
the area and put an area wide BOL out for subject. He returned unharmed at 0145 hrs. Miscellaneous Information: Chuck E. Cheese, 740 John
R, 8/7, 0315 hrs. Troy Fire and PD responded
to a fire and entry alarm at the location and discovered the south window
smashed out by a brick and two incendiary devices/Molotov cocktails were
thrown inside. Damage was
minimal due to the fire suppression/sprinkler system and response of Troy
Fire. No one was inside the
building at the time; no injuries.
Lab analysis is being conducted on the accelerant, however it appears
gasoline was used. Somerset South, 2801 W.
Big Beaver, 8/6, 1430 hrs. Officers responded to a
report of a male subject attempting to make purchases with what was suspected
as counterfeit Western Union Money Orders. Officers stopped the vehicle subject was driving in the
lot. The 22-year-old male driver
from Detroit stated he purchased the money orders to pay some bills, but
decided to use them to make some purchases instead. As the vehicle was being stopped his 26-year-old female
passenger from Detroit was observed throwing a baggie into the back seat that
turned out to be marijuana. She
was arrested. It was also
determined that she provided false identification to officers, and was
charged with that as well.
Apparently the driver attempted to make two purchases with the money
orders. He was successful with a
$500.00 purchase at one store, but turned down for a second purchase at
another store. He had an
outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction for which he was arrested. A fraudulent ID was discovered on his
person. When questioned
regarding the validity of the money orders, he stated he was in enough trouble
and declined to provide additional information. One unused money order was recovered. A copy of the money order used to
make the purchase in question, along with the items purchased were
confiscated pending determination of the validity of the money orders.
Investigation continues. Birchwood, 8/7, 1910 hrs. Officers responded to a report
that a small child riding a 4 wheel ATV struck a parked car. Officers spoke to resident who stated
he bought a 50 cc Polaris 4 wheeler for his 4-year-old son and a 75 cc
Polaris for his 7-year-old son.
He stated the 4 year old was riding it and hit the car in
question. He stated they are
moving soon, and he had been letting his sons ride the vehicles around the
neighborhood so they could get practice riding them for when they arrived at
their new home. He did not feel
they were in danger and claimed they wore helmets while riding. Officers obtained additional
information that the children have been riding the vehicles throughout the
neighborhood, without helmets for the last couple days, including riding them
in the street causing motorists to swerve to avoid hitting them. Apparently the older child drove his
4 wheeler into the same-parked car the day before, lodging it underneath
it. On neither occasion did the
car sustain any appreciable damage; there were no significant injuries. The father told officers he did not
know the vehicles could not be legally driven on the streets. Case turned over to Protective
Services for investigation; possible charges against father also pending. Arrest Summary: In addition to those
outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period: Drove While License
Suspended: 14 (Baggie of
marijuana found in suspect’s possession for which he was also charged.) Domestic Assault: 4 Drunk/Intoxicated
Driving: 6 Retail Fraud: 13 Hinder/Obstruct Police: 1 Warrants: 3 |
Events & Programs
Please click on below link for
community events for the coming August 11th-25th Weeks!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ Other upcoming Events: _____________________ Troy Police Officers Association Memorial Golf Outing Devil’s Ridge Golf Club in Oxford
Michigan August 21st (Monday)
8:00A.M. Shotgun start $90/person (Though must have a
foursome registered) Includes: 18 holes with cart, driving
range, lunch at turn, dinner, four drink tickets, door prizes, 50/50 raffle,
and skins competition! Call Troy PD at 248-524-3477 for ticket
information! Whether you need Click here to view the Troy Chamber's new
eNewsletter geared toward residents. Included you will find everything from
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Troy Chamber member businesses. To sign-up to receive it automatically on a
bi-monthly basis, please e-mail: deb@troychamber.com or call 248.641.1606. ______________________ Crime Prevention Tips
Larcenies from Autos / Car Theft Things that can
be done to combat auto theft and larcenies from autos include: Ø
Installing a car alarm or kill switch. Ø
Using
steering-wheel locking applications like the club etc. Ø
Applications
of a hidden kill switch to the ignition system. Ø
Park in a
well lit well traveled area if possible. Ø
Always
maintain security of vehicle keys. Ø
Do
not leave anything of value in your vehicle in plain view. Ø
Always lock
your vehicle doors. Ø
Never leave
a vehicle unattended while running. Ø
There is a
trend of things being stolen from vehicles in the parking lots of fitness
centers and fun centers. While going to these places, be extra careful to
remove all items of value and secure your vehicle. Home Invasion / B&E Always secure
your doors and windows. Ø
Garages and
door walls are targets for thieves. Ø
Always
ensure your garage door and pedestrian doors are secured. Ø
Do not leave
garage door remote controls in cars not parked in the garage. Ø
Use 1 ½’’
dowel rod in the track of all sliding glass windows and doors to help prevent
them from opening. Ø
It has been
proven time and time again that the proper use and application of physical
security will stop a would-be burglar. Ø
Burglary
alarms are only as reliable as the person setting them. If you have an alarm, make sure that
every resident or employee knows how to activate and deactivate it, as well
as the security code. Vandalism Prevention
The best way to
protect yourself from this crime, or from being held financially responsible
for the acts of your kids, is to know where your children are, what they are
doing, and whom their friends are.
Kids are very tech-savvy, and use the latest means to communicate. We have had numerous cases where
middle and high-school aged kids have made clandestine plans using their home
computer and instant-messaging programs (AIM, Yahoo Messenger, etc.) to
communicate with their friends, unbeknownst to their parents (no phones
ringing in the middle of the night.)
They sneak out of the house and meet up to go and commit all sorts of
crimes. This is not only
illegal, but it is very dangerous. ·
Talk with your kids and encourage them to tell you about
any problems with other kids. ·
Monitor your child’s instant messages. ·
Don’t put computers with Internet access in their
bedrooms. ·
Lock the doors to the house and set alarms when you go
to bed. ·
Make a habit of checking on the kids, no matter what
age, in the middle of the night, just to make sure they are where they are
supposed to be (especially when hosting sleepovers.) Let them know that you are checking. ·
Check your vehicles for new damage or signs of being
involved in vandalism - Mud on tires or wheel-wells, baseball bats with
gouges or glass in them, egg cartons, knives or other sharp objects that are
out of place in a car, cans of spray paint or shaving cream (yes shaving
cream and eggs damage
paint.) If you suspect that your
kids have been out vandalizing property, or committing any other crimes, you can
contact the Police Department Juvenile Unit, or Troy Youth Assistance for
advice. Juvenile Unit – 248-524-3451 Youth
Assistance - 248-823-5095 General If you witness a crime: Ø
get involved Ø
call the police It is
easier to catch a criminal if we are called right away, while they are still
in the area. Larcenies from Autos / Car Theft | ||
