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Police Crime
Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFTChief of
Police 500
West Big troypdcrimealert@ci.troy.mi.us |
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Crime Alert for period
ending December 15, 2006 Assaults: Father brought in 11-year-old son to report 12-year-old and
11-year-old males from the neighborhood assaulted his son on way home from
school for no reason. No
injuries. Suspects ran away
laughing. Complainant contacted
parents of the 11 year old who were cooperative and assured him there would
be no additional incidents.
Apparently this is the third confrontation involving the 12-year-old
and his son, and he is seeking assistance contacting those parents and
resolving the issue. Follow-up
continuing. Troy Beaumont ER, 44201 Dequindre Officers responded to two separate reports of victims of assaults
seeking treatment for injuries.
Investigation revealed one occurred in Troy apparently between
siblings and that investigation is continuing. The other occurred in another jurisdiction which officers
contacted and turned case over to them.
Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Ruby, 12/14, 0330-0515 hrs. Locked ’07 Subaru Impreza stolen from driveway. Breaking and Entries: Harris, 12/10, 0340
hrs. Complainant was
awakened by garage alarm going off. He observed two subjects fleeing from the
garage on foot. They entered a
dark colored SUV, possibly a Dodge Durango, which was waiting nearby and
occupied by a third subject. The
vehicle fled the area.
Investigation revealed the garage pedestrian door was closed but not
locked. No forced entry with
nothing taken. John’s Party Store, 75
E. Square Lake, 12/8-12/9, 2230-0830 hrs. Front door glass
partially shattered by a brick.
It appears suspects tried to reach in through the opening to access
the lock and gain entry. No
entry gained with nothing missing. Papa John’s, 3728 Rochester,
12/10, 0600 hrs. Officers responding to
a burglar alarm discovered front door glass smashed out with a large
rock. Cash register was found
lying on the floor. Only a small
amount of change missing. Subway, 3730 Rochester,
12/10, 0530 hrs. Officers responding to
above incident discovered front door glass smashed, the cash register
drawer’s open and change on the floor.
(Subway is next door to Papa John’s.) Unknown what if anything taken
at this writing. Patterson, 12/6-12/7,
0900-0800 hrs. Wood panel of
pedestrian door leading into garage kicked in, however it appears entry was
not gained with nothing missing. Kelly’s Party Store,
6037 Rochester, 12/12, 2300-1000 hrs. Unsuccessful attempt to
pry open rear door. No entry
gained and nothing missing. Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Complainant discovered
an older sibling used his personal information/ID apparently when identifying
himself to police, which resulted in tickets issued in his name rather than
actual violator. Court attempting
to assist in sorting matter out. Complainant discovered
$9400.00 in tanning equipment purchased using a fraudulent credit account
opened using her personal information. Complainant received an
E-mail representing it was from an on-line bill paying service requesting he
update his account information by providing his social security number, name,
address, as well as two credit card account numbers for back up. Complainant became suspicious and did
not send the information, but called the company. He was advised they’d never solicit such information via
an E-mail. Should they request or require such information, they explained to
the complainant he’d be directed to a specific “in-house’ web site or could
telephone the company directly. No apparent losses. Complainant reported
credit card account number used to make a fraudulent purchase. Complainant reported
discovering an overdue phone account for $400.00 worth of cell phone
purchases that he never made. Complainant discovered
an overdue/fraudulent $400.00
phone account when he reviewed his credit report. Complainant discovered
a loan fraudulently opened in his name. Domestics/Family Troubles: 25-year-old complainant
from West Bloomfield reported his ex-girlfriend just keyed his car, which was
parked in a drive in Troy. Upon
arrival, officers spoke to him, his two friends, and the 22-year-old female
from Rochester Hills. She stated
she ran into her ex-boyfriend and his two friends at an establishment in
Rochester. She and
complainant/ex-boyfriend went outside to talk and she eventually left with
him and his two friends, as he indicated he’d drive her home. They ended up at one of the male’s
residence in Troy where somehow she became locked out in the cold. She stated she left her coat in the
restaurant. The males stated
they observed her kick and key the complainant’s ’04 Ford Escalade. She denied the damage. Officers did observe what appeared to be fresh scratches
in the paint. The female was
driven to the police station to arrange for a ride home. Possible prosecution pending. Complainant came to
station to report being assaulted by an ex-boyfriend. Investigation continues. Complainant reported
phone line cut where she suspects an ex-boyfriend. ATT repaired damaged line. One PPO violation
reported and under investigation. One domestic related
assault reported at the station and under investigation. Troy Officers responded
to three incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where
investigations revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no
formal enforcement action taken/required. Drugs/Narcotics: Baker’s Shoes, 478 W.
14 Mile, 12/11, 1600 hrs. Clerk found a one-gram
baggie of marijuana near the front counter. Probation Department,
1151 Crooks, 12/11, 1310 hrs. Complainant found a
2.5-gram baggie of marijuana in the lobby. Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest: N/B I-75 and Rochester,
12/10, 0315 hrs. Officers observed a
yellow Chevrolet Corvette traveling at speeds in excess of 120 mph. As the vehicle approached slower
moving traffic, it also slowed, but erratically swerved around and through the other
cars. It exited at Rochester
Road and came to a stop at the bottom of the ramp where officers caught up to
and stopped it. Three motorists
stopped to advise officers that they observed the same vehicle on the freeway
traveling at what they estimated were speeds ranging from 100 to 150
mph. The 23-year-old male driver
from Sterling Hgts. failed sobriety tests and was arrested. He blew .13 on a
breath test. His car was
impounded and his 21-year-old male passenger from Sterling Hgts. was released
at the scene. E/B Big Beaver and
Dequindre, 12/13, 0003 hrs. Officers stopped a white
’98 Nissan Maxima for driving without lights. Upon approach, the officer could smell the odor of burning
marijuana. The 22-year-old male
driver from Sterling Heights admitted smoking just prior to being stopped,
but stated he threw the remaining marijuana out the window prior to the
stop. Suspect failed sobriety
tests and was arrested for “Driving Under the Influence of Drugs.” Seven
Ecstasy tablets were recovered from suspect’s pocket. A glass pipe, which contained one
gram of marijuana, was located inside the car. A blood test was obtained with toxicology pending, as are
additional possession charges reference the controlled substances found after
arrest. S/B I-75 near 14 Mile,
12/14, 2231 hrs. Officer stopped a beige
Jeep Commander after it passed the patrol car and observed weaving through
traffic passing vehicles using all three lanes at speeds of 90 mph in the 65
mph zone. Upon approaching, the
officer smelled burning marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. An almost fully smoked marijuana cigarette
was observed inside the vehicle.
The 29-year-old female driver from Rochester Hills failed sobriety
tests and was arrested for “Driving Under the Influence of Drugs.” She refused to submit to a chemical
test and a search warrant for her blood was obtained. Toxicology pending. Home Invasions: Woodside Trail,
12/9-12/10, 2100-0900 hrs. Complainant stated he
went out for a while the night before and may not have locked his
residence. When he got up this
morning, he found several prescription medications scattered on the floor of
the bathroom and four vials missing from a cabinet under the bathroom
sink. A roll of prescription
labels that he stated he kept with the medications was also gone. No sign of forced entry and nothing
else in the residence disturbed. Larcenies: Beaumont Home Services,
1200 Stephenson, 11/21-12/4 Two cellular phones and
a cell phone charger stolen from employees’ desks. Troy Sports Center,
1819 E. Big Beaver, 12/10, 1416 hrs. Unlocked locker room
entered while team was on the ice. Approximately $80.00 in cash stolen. Power aide poured on clothing and some clothing thrown in
urinals. Apparently the opposing
team’s locker room was in the vicinity and two of their players, 15 or 16
year old males, were ejected during the game. Sunoco, 1490 E. Maple,
12/11, 1915 hrs. Approximately
25-year-old w/m driving a blue ’04 Pontiac Grand Prix without paying for
$30.00 worth of gas. The
plate registers to a male and female from Dearborn. Oakland Mall, 412 W. 14
Mile, 12/12, 1143-1230 hrs. Contractor had tool bag
stolen from rear hallway. Sunoco, 1490 E. Maple,
12/11, 1500 hrs. Complainant stated he
followed and confronted a W/M in his 30’s, partially bald with red hair,
driving a green Intrepid who drove off without paying. The subject agreed to follow
complainant back to the station and pay, but did not. McDonald’s, 36895
Dequindre, 11/30, 1400 hrs. Complainant stated she
believes she set her payroll check down somewhere at work. She was unable to locate it and later
discovered it was fraudulently cashed. Wal-Mart, 2001 W.
Maple, 12/12, 1950-2000 hrs. Complainant stated she
last remembered being in possession of her purse while checking out. She realized it was missing when she
got into her car to leave. When
she returned to the store to look for it, it was not found. There was
activity recorded on her cell phone after the loss, however none on her
credit cards. Larcenies from Autos: Strawberry, 12/8-12/9,
1500-0800 hrs. Purse stolen from
unlocked vehicle parked in drive. U.S. Postal Facility,
1600 E. Big Beaver, 12/10, 0000-0530 hrs. Center wheel caps
stolen from GMC Envoy parked in lot. Kohl’s, 500 John R,
12/11, 1845-1730 hrs. Passenger side window
smashed out of ’07 Dodge Dakota parked in lot and in-dash stereo/CD player
stolen. 100 CD’s stored in trunk
also taken. Shopping Plaza Lot, 396
John R, 12/11, 1750-1920 hrs. Passenger side window
smashed out of ’07 Jeep Wrangler and in dash stereo/CD player stolen, as was
luggage, crystal wine glass set, and a fire safety box with personal
documents inside. Houghton, 12/11,
2145-2200 hrs. Cell phone stolen from
unlocked vehicle parked in drive. Oakland Mall Lot, 412
W. 14 Mile, 12/11, 1500-2230 hrs. ’97 Nissan Altima had
front passenger side window smashed out and an unsuccessful attempt made to
pry out the in-dash stereo system. Troy Library Lot, 510
W. Big Beaver, 12/14, 0900-0930 hrs. Unlocked car parked in
lot entered and wallet stolen from a briefcase. Highbury, 12/13,
2200-0820 hrs. Apparently unlocked ’02
Chevy Avalanche parked in drive entered and in-dash stereo system stolen. Malicious Destruction of Property: Dean Sellers Ford, 2600
W. Maple, 12/8-12/11 Two vehicles parked in
used car lot keyed. Val’s Coney Island,
6026 Rochester, 12/14, 1715 hrs. Complainant reported
three males entered the restaurant and placed an order to go. Apparently there was some
disagreement between them and complainant and they left. As they exited, one of the subjects
picked up a large rock and threw it at the window, shattering it. All three fled on foot. Suspect: B/M, approximately 15 years, wearing a black coat. Square D Services, 1960
Research, 12/14, 0700-1200 hrs. Company trailer struck
and dented with rocks in lot.
Second such incident in last several weeks. Neighbor Troubles: Officers responded to a
neighbor dispute wherein one neighbor believes the other did something to
harm/kill his bushes. He
apparently erected an accusatory sign on his property to that effect, as well
as additional lighting and possibly a security camera. Officer indicated the bushes in
question appear dormant, not dead.
Officer attempted to speak with subject however he was uncooperative. Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: One phone threat report
taken. Two phone harassment
reports taken and one non-phone harassment related report taken. Complaint reported
getting threats at home and work via E-mail. Complainant reported
getting threatening calls at work from another female who thinks complainant
is dating a male both are acquainted with. Retail Fraud: Sear’s, 300 W. 14 Mile,
12/9, 2015 hrs. LPO’s (Loss Prevention
Officers) reported observing female remove several girls’ dresses from their
hangers and place them in her cart.
She proceeded to the Boys’ Department where she pulled a Sear’s bag
from her purse and filled it with Sear’s merchandise she selected. She proceeded to Electronics
where she selected 19 DVD/video games and placed them in the cart. In Bedding, she selected a pillow and
placed that into a Sear’s shopping bag along with the 19 DVD/video games and
placed those into the cart. In
Housewares, she selected a punch bowel set and placed that into the cart. The suspect proceeded to push the
cart out of the store, exiting with out paying. The 64-year-old female from Madison Hgts. was stopped and
arrested. $1232.66 of stolen
merchandise was recovered from her cart. Suspicious Incidents: Oakland Mall, 412 W. 14 Mile, 12/9, 2319 hrs. Officer stopped a
vehicle for a traffic violation after initially observing the lone occupant
quickly exit the mall carrying several packages, place them in the back seat,
and then quickly drive off. The
44-year-old female from Detroit was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant
from another jurisdiction, and her driver’s license was suspended. She was arrested. There were no receipts immediately
located for the purchases.
Investigation revealed she purchased them using a credit card account
number belonging to an individual from Ohio. LPO’s determined her name and that of another male were
added to the account the day before.
Investigation also revealed the female was unable to enter the social
security number correctly at point of sale when the purchase initially would
not go through. Apparently she
eventually found it in her purse on a hand-written piece of paper and entered
it correctly. Officers were not
able to make contact with the authorized account holder at the time, but a
credit fraud is suspected and the investigation continues. Gillette Brothers Pool
and Spa, 374 Oliver, 12/7-12/8, 1900-0600 hrs. Complainant found the
chain on the rear storage yard gate cut. Nothing missing/taken. Unoccupied Building,
150 Stephenson, 12/12, 2020 hrs. Security Officer
reported hearing noises inside the building and finding several doors open
that are usually shut. He found
an exterior door unlocked, which is usually locked. He then observed two male subjects dressed in dark
clothing and wearing gloves walking through the lot from the direction of the
building. They entered a small
dark colored pick-up occupied by a third subject. As they entered, the truck immediately drove away. No sign of forced entry and nothing
missing due to building being empty. Complainant
received a call from her father who resides in another state indicating he
received a call on his cell phone from someone indicating they were from his
grandchildren’s school, that they hadn’t been in school all week, and they
couldn’t reach the parents. Caller told complainant’s father he was listed as
emergency contact and wanted him to provide personal information on the
parents. No information was
provided. Complainant followed
up with school who confirmed there was no such person working there as the
name given during the call to her father. She stated the kids had been attending all week. Complainant received a call herself
after the first to her father requesting her personal information to send an
“important package.” Information
was not provided. Unknown if
calls are related. Welfare Checks: Officers responded to
“check on the welfare” of a 32-year-old female from Troy after a co-worker
became concerned when she didn’t show up for work. Upon arrival at the apartment and receiving no response,
officers had maintenance unlock the door. The subject was found unconscious, but breathing and lying
on the floor in her bedroom. She
was transported to the hospital for treatment/evaluation. Officers responded to a
house check where neighbors observed the garage door standing open while the
homeowners were supposed to be away.
Upon arrival, officers located the 77-year-old male resident dead in
the front yard near an overgrown area.
There was leaf-rake nearby and he appeared to have been raking
leaves. There was no sign of
trauma and the house had no signs of forced entry. It appears the death was due to natural causes with
autopsy results pending. Troy Officers responded
to four incidents involving individuals experiencing emotional/psychological
difficulties and assisted with transport to the hospital for
evaluation/commitment. Miscellaneous Information: Robinwood, 12/11, 1635
hrs. Troy Communications
received a hang-up 911 call.
When the dispatcher called the residence she spoke to a male who
stated he wanted to see what would happen if he called 911 and that it was a
joke. Officers were dispatched
and spoke to a female who stated her husband called 911 to see what would
happen. The 52-year-old male
came to the door and told officers he bet his wife nothing would happen if he
called 911, that it was just a joke and laughed. He was issued a city ordinance ticket for “Falsely
Summoning the Police”(something that did happen) and released at the scene. East Long Lake near
Rochester, 12/12 Complainant turned in
an abandoned blue BMX Mongoose 20” bike found on the property. Arrest Summary: In addition to those
outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period: Domestic Assault: 3 Drunk Driving: 11 Retail Fraud: 19 Drove While
License Suspended: 9
Warrants: 11 |
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Alcohol / Drugs Be responsible, if you drink, DO NOT DRIVE! If you serve alcohol, make
sure that your guests make it home safely. Don’t serve alcohol to
underage children We all must share
the roads, don’t risk the lives of others or yourself. It is not a good idea to mix Alcohol
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DO NOT use
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DO NOT drive
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you have any information on illegal drug activity call our tip line at
248-524-0777. 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. Fraud Prevention: Ø
Remember
that nothing that is worth anything is free. Ø
If someone
that you do not know offers to do you a favor, they probably have an ulterior
motive. Ø
Never give
any personal information out to an unknown source over the phone or Internet. (If someone asks
for personal information, ask to speak to his or her supervisor and inform
him or her you will be calling the Police to make a fraud report.) No reputable business will call you or email you for this
information!!! Ø
If you
receive a phone call or email telling you that you have won something that
you did not apply for, it is more than likely a fraud. Ø
No
legitimate organization will ask for any money or a Credit Card number in
order to claim a prize Ø
Protect
yourself against identity theft by shredding all documents and safe guarding
your account numbers, social security numbers and credit card numbers. Ø
Always
maintain your credit cards and secure the credit card numbers. Ø
If you
suspect that you have been the victim of credit fraud, call your credit card
company and have them run a query of your charges. Ø
Never
give your bank account numbers over the phone. Especially if unsolicited!
Identity theft continues to be
the fastest growing crime in the world, and the city of Troy is no exception.
We continually get reports of identity theft and fraud on a regular basis. While it may not be totally avoidable,
detecting the early signs of identity theft is one of the best ways to avoid
extensive losses and damage to your credit history. If your wallet/purse etc. gets stolen,
cancel all stolen credit and ATM cards immediately. Checking your credit history regularly is
a great way to keep appraised on the status of your credit. Here are three sources for checking your
credit history: (The
titles are links to the webpages) 1-800-525-6282 1-888-397-3742 1-800-680-7289 |
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