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Police Crime
Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFTChief of
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West Big troypdcrimealert@ci.troy.mi.us |
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Crime Alert for period ending December 22, 2006 Assaults: Group Home, Glasgow, 12/16, 2342 hrs. Officers responded to a report that two female residents were fighting
and one had locked her-self in the bathroom, while the other was trying to
force her way in. Upon arrival,
officers learned there had been a dispute, however no overt signs of an
assault. Officers assisted in
calming the situation. An additional worker was called in and the disputants
were separated for the evening. Niles School, 201 W. Square Lake, 12/11, 1330 hrs. An 18-year-old male from Troy reported a 17-year-old male from
Southfield slammed him against the wall several times, which resulted in him
being injured. He claims he
retaliated by punching the suspect in the face. Both subjects were sent home after the incident; Troy PD
School Detective and principal are aware and are investigating. Auto/Vehicle Thefts: 14 Mile near John R, 12/9, 2300 hrs. On 12/15 complainant came to the station to report that on the night
of 12/9, he parked his ’01 Dodge Stratus in the lot of an unknown office
building on 14 Mile. He stated it
was gone when he returned to retrieve it on 12/10. The car was entered into the computer as stolen. Later that day, Birmingham PD
contacted Troy PD and reported the vehicle was discovered parked in a
restaurant parking lot on Woodward in their city. Birmingham PD recovered the vehicle. There is some indication the original
complainant may have parked it there during the early morning hours of 12/10
as a result of having been drinking and obtained a ride home. The vehicle appears not stolen. Charter, 12/15, 1904 hrs. Complainant stated when he activated the automatic door opener on his
key fob for his ’06 Town and Country van; he observed at least two male
subjects inside and a third nearby.
All three immediately fled on foot. Responding officers located three males -18, 16 and 15 from
Detroit in the vicinity. A
fourth subject escaped on foot, and investigation revealed all four possibly
driven to the area by a female in a black Dodge Durango. The driver’s side door on the van in
question had been pried open and the steering column had been damaged. Investigation indicated all three
males who had been detained were inside the vehicle. Parents were called to pick up the
juveniles at the station.
Investigation continues. Ruby, 12/18, 1930 hrs. Complainant reported his ’07 Subaru Impreza stolen from his
driveway. It was stolen
approximately one week ago and recovered on a nearby street a couple of days
later. There was no damage. On today’s date, the owner’s brother
observed the vehicle pulling out of complainant’s drive as he was arriving at
the house. He assumed it was the
owner driving off. The Impreza
appeared to be following a black Jeep Wrangler and a dark or black Ford
Expedition. Office Lot, 300 E. Big Beaver, 12/19, 1300-1700 hrs. A ’00 Dodge Intrepid was stolen from lot. Breaking and Entries: Baptist Church, 2900
Lovington, 12/16, 1905 hrs. Officers responded to
an intrusion alarm and upon arrival observed a subject jump from a window and
flee on foot. Officers located a
subject on foot in the area shortly thereafter that was sweating profusely
and wearing dark clothing. He
was found in possession of a set of brass knuckles, as well as three
screwdrivers, and two color-coded Dell computer chords. His boots were covered with mud. The area under the window the original
subject jumped from was muddy.
Investigation at the church revealed entry was gained after cutting a
screen over a window. The room
where the computer is stored was disturbed, and a satchel bag was found lying
on the floor with a monitor and keyboard inside. Two color-coded Dell computer chords were missing from the
computer tower that matched those found in the detained suspect’s
possession. The 18-year-old male
from Troy was arrested for possession of brass knuckles and the investigation
into his involvement in the burglary continues. Mayapple, 12/15-12/16,
2130-0745 hrs. House under
construction entered via basement window and gas cook top stolen from
kitchen. The dishwasher had been
removed from its location, but left behind near the front door. A second home under construction was
found entered by prying the garage pedestrian door, and the gas cook top and
dishwasher were stolen. A
suspicious dark, older, Chevy Blazer was observed parked near the mailboxes
just off of Square Lake with its flashers on at 2315 hrs. A suspicious white van with writing
on the side was observed parked left wheels to curb in front of the model
around midnight. Unknown if they
are related to this incident. Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Complainant reported
discovering an unauthorized withdrawal of $2000.00 from his bank account. Follow-up conducted by the
complainant lead to the discovery that a company out of Nova-Scotia, Canada
completed the transaction. When
complainant contacted that company, he was advised they were a
payment-processing center for an on-line gambling business and the money had
been sent to the gambling service in Costa Rica. They advised complainant that they were provided his
personal information, including his bank account numbers, via Internet. He contacted the gambling
establishment and advised them the withdrawal was fraudulent. Complainant reported
being contacted by phone by a company offering free vouchers for numerous
items. The caller asked for his
bank account number, which he provided.
Realizing it may be a scam he contacted his bank and changed his
account numbers. No losses. Complainant reported
purse stolen in another jurisdiction, however credit cards used at locations
in Troy to make $1700.00 in fraudulent purchases. Complainant discovered
two fraudulent charges against her credit account for approximately $1600.00
in total. When she followed up
with the store holding the account, she was advised a female’s name was added
to the account via phone on 9/1/06.
The name used to make the fraudulent purchases was the same. In addition when she checked her
credit history, she discovered two other fraudulent accounts opened in her
name with the same person listed as an authorized user. Complainant stated he
was supposed to receive a replacement ATM card in the mail, which never arrived. Upon inspecting his November bank
statement he discovered numerous purchases/withdrawals using the card. Complainant reported
someone generated a counterfeit business check using his checking account
number. It was made out to a
male for $459.59 and presented at a Troy bank. Domestics/Family Troubles: Troy Officers responded
to four incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where
investigation revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no
formal enforcement action taken/required. Embezzlements: Nordstrom,
2850 W. Big Beaver, 11/15 LPO (Loss Prevention
Officers) came to the station on 12/18 and initiated an embezzlement report
against a former 32-year-old female sales associate from Sterling
Heights. The suspect placed three
pair of shoes on hold for herself in the stock room on 11/13. She was observed wearing one of the
pair on 11/15. LPO found the
shoebox the shoes were in broken down and discarded in a trashcan. A check of sales records showed the
shoes were never sold. When the
suspect punched out and left with out paying for the shoes she was still
wearing, she was detained and questioned. She claimed she received the shoes as a gift several weeks
prior. When explained the shoes
were observed in the box the previous day, suspect stated she needed to
leave. She was advised she could
leave, but would have to leave the stolen shoes. When she asked what she would wear home, LPO presented her
with her own shoes that she had worn in that day. She was terminated and prosecution pending. Wal-Mart, 2001 W.
Maple, 12/17, 1816 hrs. LPO’s reported noting
shortages in the cash drawer of a 26-year-old female cashier from Detroit
going back to November.
Investigation detected her removing and stealing $1063.50 on 12/15 and
another $465.99 on the 16th.
She admitted stealing money from her register basically since being
hired. She was arrested. JC Penney, 700 W. 14
Mile, 12/9-12/13 LPO’s reported a
22-year-old female employee from Waterford was discovered taking cash from her
register on three occasions. She
rang up no sales on the register and removed $100.00, $150.00, and $350.00 on
each occasion respectively. She
was observed concealing the $350.00 in her pocket on the last occasion after
she removed it from the register.
Suspect admitted thefts when interviewed by LPO’s. She was terminated with prosecution
pending. JC Penney, 700 W. 14
Mile, 12/7-12/13 LPO’s discovered a 19
year old female cashier from Highland Park had rung up two fraudulent returns
on her register and credited the amounts to her own credit account. Approximately $515.00 in fraud was
detected. LPO’s interviewed the
suspect. She admitted the
thefts. She was terminated with
prosecution pending. Sears, 300 W. 14 Mile,
12/15, 0002 hrs. LPO’s
conducted an investigation into a 19-year-old female cashier from Clinton
Township after discovering shortages from her register. Their investigation revealed she
removed two $20.00 bills from her register on 12/15, hid the bills in the moneybag
and then later removed the bills from the bag and kept them. On 12/18 LPO’s interviewed suspect
who admitted to taking approximately $500.00 since beginning her
employment. During the interview
she turned over two $20.00 bills she had stolen from her register that day. She was terminated with prosecution
pending. Home Invasions: Colleen, 12/13-12/14,
1900-0900 hrs. Complainant reported
someone entered unlocked vehicle parked in drive and used remote to open
garage door. Garage is attached
to house. A case of beer was
stolen from the refrigerator inside the garage. An empty beer can from the stolen case of beer was found
discarded in front of the residence. Larcenies: Round Tree, 12/15, 0800
hrs. An 82-year-old female
complainant reported suspect came to the door and asked to use the
restroom. Complainant indicated
she and her husband met the subject at a local hardware store on 12/13. (Nature of contact not known.) He was allowed access to the
bathroom. He walked through an
office area to get there. As he
emerged he stated he had a plant in his car for the couple. He left and never returned. When complainant inspected her purse,
which was in the office area of the home, she discovered her wallet
missing. Suspect: W/M, 65-70 years old, wearing black
pants and black sweater was driving a black 4-door vehicle. Credit cards were cancelled without
any losses suffered. Judy, 12/16-12/17 Electric candy cane
Christmas decoration stolen from display over night and second candy cane
broken. Holiday Inn, 2537 Rochester
Ct., 12/10, 1500-1530 hrs. Complainant stated he
left his wallet next to the computer in the Café after purchasing a plane
ticket. He returned to his room
and realized he left it behind.
When he returned to the Cafe the wallet was gone. He contacted his credit card
companies and no fraudulent activities have occurred thus far. Troy Library, 510 W.
Big Beaver, 12/15, 1400-1630 hrs. Complainant reported
someone stole the gas cap from her car, as well as removing approximately 8
gallons of gas. Westpointe, 12/18, 0830-1730 hrs. Attached garage entered
via an open garage door with beer, wine and vodka stolen from refrigerator. Linens and Things,
12/18, 2145-2200 hrs. Complainants placed
their purses in a shopping cart while they shopped. Apparently they turned their back on the cart while
looking at items. When they went
to pay for their purchases, both discovered their wallets stolen from their
respective purses. Troy Hilton, 5500
Crooks, 11/29-12/4 Hotel DVD storage
cabinet pried open and three movies stolen. BP Gas Station, 5977
Livernois, 12/8, 0750 hrs. Complainant reported
driver of a green ’98 Chevy pickup drove off without paying for $43.96 worth
of gas. The plate registers to a
business in Troy. Office Building, 900
Tower, 12/18, 1300 hrs. Complainant reported
her wallet stolen from her purse, which was stored in an overhead storage
drawer over her computer.
Investigation revealed a suspicious female subject was observed going
through desk drawers and offices of employees on several floors of the
building while they were out to lunch.
Apparently she was challenged at one point and claimed she was a
cleaning person looking for some keys.
She was described as a B/F, mid 40’s, heavier set, thinning hair, 5-2,
wearing a three quarter length black down filled coat, carrying a black purse
with hot pink lining. Macy’s, 2800 W. Big
Beaver, 12/13, 2315-2345 hrs. Complainant/employee
reported she made a purchase on 12/13 at the end of her shift. She left her wallet behind on the
sales counter and when she returned the next day in an attempt to locate it,
it was missing and had not been turned into the lost and found. LPO’s conducted an investigation
which revealed the 31 year old female cashier from Detroit who processed
complainant’s transaction took the wallet from the counter after complainant
walked away. Suspect placed it
under the counter and later was observed walking out of the store with
it. LPO’s interviewed suspect
who admitted taking the wallet and later using the debit card found inside to
purchase gas the next morning in another city. Suspect stated after making the one fraudulent gas
purchase, she gave the wallet, including the debit card, to a subject she
only knew by first name.
Follow-up with the bank indicated three additional fraudulent uses of
the debit card after the initial use at the gas station. The suspect was arrested and charged
with “Larceny in a Building.” Larcenies from Autos: Somerset Mall, 2800 W.
Big Beaver, 12/17, 1430-1535 hrs. Spare tire assembly
stolen from rear of a Jeep Liberty parked in parking structure. North Brothers Lincoln
Mercury, 1950 W. Maple, 12/15-12/18, 1700-0215 hrs. Officer patrolling lots
discovered 10 Mercury Mountaineers parked in the lot had doors pried open and
in-dash stereo/navigation systems stolen. Almond, 12/14-12/15,
2000-0700 hrs. Unlocked Chrysler
Pacifica parked in drive entered and 2 checkbooks, some change, and 5 CD’s
stolen. Tree Knoll,
12/14-12/15, 1800-1530 hrs. Access gained into ‘’02
Chevy Suburban parked in drive via partially rolled down window with purse,
DVD player, necklace, gift card and clothing stolen. Parking Lot, 1650
Research, 12/12-12/19 Complaint reported the
lock securing the rear roll-up door on a company truck was cut and three snow
blowers and three salt spreaders were stolen. Malicious Destruction of Property: Square D Services, 1960
Research, 12/16-12/18 Complainant reported
for the third time one of their vehicles sustained damage apparently from a
rock(s) thrown at it while parked in the lot. Athena, 12/15-12/17 White plastic lit
Christmas tree that was on front lawn was broken and left on the porch of the
residence. Peace Officer/Civil: Complainant reported
roommate moved out and took some of complainant’s belongings, as well as
caused some damage to the residence.
Referred to civil court. Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: Complainant reported
receiving phone threats from an individual complainant used to date. One harassing phone
call and E-mail complaint made. Retail Fraud: Victoria’s Secret, 2800
W. Big Beaver, 12/17, 1515 hrs. Complainant advised two
subjects entered the store, stole 15 bottles of perfume valued at $870.00 from the
display near the front of the store, and then left. Suspects:
B/M, approximately 25 years, 6-3, 225; B/F, 25 years, 5-7, 225, tattoo
on her left arm.
Pea in a Pod, 2801 E.
Big Beaver, 12/10, 1200-1230 hrs. Complainant reported
subject entered fitting room and tried on approximately 12 items. When subject left without making a
purchase, complainant was only able to account for 9 of the 12 items and
believes subject concealed those items in a shopping bag she was carrying and
left without paying. Total value
of missing merchandise is approximately $550.00. Robberies: Kohl’s Lot, 500 John R,
12/7, 2000 hrs. A 54-year-old female
complainant came to the station and reported being robbed in the parking lot
on 12/7. She indicated she had
just purchased a vacuum at a store in Oakland Plaza on John R N/O 14 Mile. She had store employees place it in
the trunk of her car. She
proceeded to drive north to the Kohl’s lot. She stated when she exited her car she was approached by a
suspect who told her to open the trunk and he grabbed her purse, which was
inside the car. She opened the
trunk using the remote and a second suspect grabbed the vacuum and a sweater
complainant had just purchased.
She stated she thought she saw a knife “or something” in the left hand
of suspect #1. She stated
suspect #1 told her to drive home and not say anything to anyone, to which
she complied. She stated they
both entered a vehicle, which drove away. (Unknown vehicle description.) She reported the incident to Oakland Mall Security
on 12/9. She stated they took a
report and directed her to report the incident to the police, which she
proceeded to do. She provided a receipt for the vacuum, which was entered
into the computer system as stolen.
Only description of suspects is they are both B/M’s approximately 30
years old and both reportedly were wearing black hats and clothing. Bowl One Lot, 1639 E.
14 Mile, 12/19, 2244 hrs. Complainant reported
that after exiting the building and walking through the south lot along 14
Mile, a W/M in his 20’s, wearing navy blue jeans with a black button up
winter jacket, black baseball hat with a light powder blue rim on the bill,
missing/rotted front teeth approached her and demanded her money. She told him she didn’t have any and
ran back into the building.
Suspect did not display or imply he had a weapon. He did not touch her. Officers checked
the area with negative results. Welfare Checks: CVS Lot, 2045 W. South
Boulevard, 12/17, 1630 hrs. Complaints reported
observing a baby left unattended in a car seat inside a locked parked car in
the lot. The car was not running.
When officers arrived, they met the 5-month-old male infant’s mother
and father as they exited the store.
It appears the husband entered the store, leaving his wife in the car
with their child. Apparently she
ran inside to get him, leaving the child for only a couple minutes. The child was properly dressed for
the weather. Officers reinforced
the dangers involved. No further
action. Troy Officers responded
to one incident involving an individual experiencing emotional/psychological
difficulties and assisted with transport to the hospital for
evaluation/commitment. Special Events Information: Troy
Youth Assistance presents Effective Parenting of Teens
The next series in the
program calendar is entitled “Active Parenting of Teens,” which is a six-week program for
parents of 12-17 year old children.
The program focuses on presenting practical strategies for drawing
families together during the challenges of adolescence. It will be held on Mondays, beginning
January 15, 2007 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Stone Haven Free Methodist
Church. The church is located at
1349 W. Wattles in Troy. To register for this free class please contact Troy
Youth Assistance at 248-823-5095. Miscellaneous Information: News Release America's Most Wanted Featured Fugitive Captured in the
Motor City DEC 8 -- Detroit, MI - On
November 11, 2006, Lamont "L, L-Boogy, Blake" Davnielle PARIS,
subject of a DEA and Internal Revenue Service Investigation, was a featured
fugitive on the popular FOX TV Show "America's Most Wanted". On
December 7, 2006, DEA agents, U.S. Marshals, Troy and Belleville Police
arrested PARIS, an accused contract hit man for a convicted drug kingpin,
after an anonymous tipster e-mailed AMW.COM which provided valuable
information regarding his whereabouts. Following the tipster's leads, agents and
officers were able to locate PARIS in a Belleville residence where he was
arrested without incident and taken into custody. PARIS will
face attempted homicide charges, drug trafficking and money laundering
charges. The DEA and Internal Revenue Service were searching for PARIS for
his role in the Lewis Drug Organization in Detroit. PARIS is an accused hit
man for the leader of the organization, Quasand LEWIS, who was also charged
and subsequently pled guilty to drug and money laundering charges in April
2006. Thanks to the
anonymous tipster and the remarkable teamwork of America's Most Wanted, DEA,
U.S. Marshals, Troy and Belleville Police Departments, a dangerous fugitive,
who has left a trail of violence and crime in his path, has been apprehended.
Somerset Mall Lot, 2800
W. Big Beaver, 12/16, 1744 hrs. 16 and 12 year old
female complainants reported as they were entering their vehicle, suspect
exited his, exposed himself, and then drove off in a gray Mitsubishi. He’s described as a W/M, 5’ 8” tall. Oakland Mall, 412 W. 14
Mile, 12/15, 2000-2030 hrs. Complainant reported
she believes she lost her silver and gold diamond wedding ring while
shopping. When she tried to
backtrack her steps, and asked at the stores she had been at as well as mall
security, she was advised the ring was not found/turned in. Troy Beaumont, 44201
Dequindre, 12/17, 1400-1545 hrs. Complainant stated he
believes he left his wallet on the chair he was sitting on in the waiting room. When he discovered it missing after
he left the hospital, he contacted relatives who were still there and they
were unable to locate it. No
activity on credit cards when he contacted his banks to cancel them. *Complainant in
incident reported above contacted PD and advised his wallet was found in the
waiting room; nothing was missing. White Birch, 12/18,
1000 hrs. Complainant found
silver 20” boy’s Vertical Sick BMX bike dumped in the bushes. Arrest Summary: In addition to those
outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period: Domestic Assault: 3 Drunk Driving: 4 Retail Fraud: 14 Trespassing: 1 Drove While License
Suspended: 3 Warrants: 8 |
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______________________ Crime Prevention Tips
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
with other activities like boating or swimming. If you drink, do it in moderation and don’t drive or put
yourself and other at risk. ·
DO NOT use
illegal drugs ·
DO NOT drive
and endanger the lives of everyone if you have consumed alcohol or drugs. · If you are under 21 years of age, IT IS ILLEGAL to consume or possess alcohol. If
you have any information on illegal drug activity call our tip line at
248-524-0777. Larcenies from Autos / Car Theft Things that can
be done to combat auto theft and larcenies from autos include: Ø
Installing a car alarm. 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. 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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