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Police Crime
Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFTChief of
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Crime Alert for period
ending December 29, 2006 Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement: Troy Beaumont ER, 44201 Dequindre Officers responded to one report of an assault victim seeking
treatment for injuries. Investigation
revealed incident occurred in another jurisdiction, which was contacted and
case turned over to them. In
another incident, a 10-year-old male was brought in with a BB lodged in his
back. Investigation revealed
incident occurred in another jurisdiction with injury inflicted by his friend
by accident. That jurisdiction
was contacted, as well. Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Brehob Corp., 1441 Combermere, 12/14-12/20 Company dual axle/four wheel trailer stolen from rear storage
lot. The trailer has “Brehob”
stickers on either side. Oakland Mall Lot, 412 W. 14 Mile, 12/22, 1655-1805 hrs. A ’02 Ford F-350 Cutaway Van stolen from lot. Vehicle appears to be a vending
machine company vehicle. “S.V.
Madison Hts” is written in black along the side of it. Pop cases, chips, candy, a toolbox,
handcart, and some change were inside at time of theft. Crash Investigations: Wal-Mart Lot, 2001 W.
maple, 12/21, 2145 hrs. A 17 year old female
from Royal Oak driving a ’91 LeBaron that was emerging from an aisle onto a
portion of the main drive, struck a cart with a three year old child inside
that was being pushed by the child’s mother. Cart was knocked over and child fell out. Child transported to hospital for
evaluation with no visible injuries.
Driver issued a citation for “Careless Driving” and released at the
scene. Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Complainant reported
credit card stolen in another jurisdiction and then used in Troy to make
$201.34 in fraudulent purchases. Complainant was
contacted by bank and advised of a failed attempt to open a credit card
account in complainant’s name.
Suspect only had some of complainant’s personal information and the
remainder that was provided was erroneous. The inconsistencies raised suspicions and enabled bank
investigators to confirm the fraud attempt. No losses and account never opened. Complainant reported
suspect forged his signature on a waiver and submitted it to his bank, which
allowed a fraudulent withdrawal from complainant’s construction draw account
for several thousand dollars. Complainant reported
tenant provided her a check to cover expenses owed, which came back
insufficient funds. After
numerous contacts with subject wherein he indicated he’d make good on the
check, complainant has still not been reimbursed. Bedazzled, 412 W. 14
Mile, 12/18, 1410 hrs. Complainant came to the
station on the 19th to report subject produced a check for $741.47
for the purchase of a diamond ring.
When cashier processed the check, the system indicated it was not
good. When cashier informed
subject, he and his companion ran out of the store, apparently with ring
still in hand. Suspect: B/M, approximately 36, 5-9, 170,
jeans, red and white T-shirt.
Suspect and his companion possibly fled in a Ford Expedition. Complainant reported
wallet and checks were stolen in another jurisdiction. He discovered one of the stolen
checks was forged and deposited in an ATM machine at a bank in Troy. Bank investigator indicated no
withdrawal attempts were made on the account the check was deposited
into. No losses. Cartridge World, 3620
Rochester, 12/22, 1329 hrs. An 18-year-old male
employee was arrested after manager discovered he used a company computer to
issue himself a paycheck in the amount of $374.22 under manager’s forged
signature. Suspect cashed forged
check at a location in Troy. Troy Beaumont Gift
Shop, 44201 Dequindre, 12/21, 1800-2000 hrs. Counterfeit $100.00
bill located when cash was being counted. Complainant reported
credit cards stolen in another jurisdiction were used to make approximately
$365.00 in fraudulent purchases at locations in Troy. Champs Sports, 608 W.
14 Mile, 12/27, 1817 hrs. Complainant reported
suspect attempted to use a counterfeit gift card to purchase a real one for
$300.00. When complainant
checked the original card, he discovered the serial number on the card didn’t
match the one indicated on the computer when the card was swiped. Complainant confiscated the
fraudulent card and the suspect left the store. Suspect: B/M,
6-2, very heavy set, wearing a leather coat and glasses. Foot Locker, 366 W. 14
Mile, 12/27, 1714 hrs. Complainant reported a
cashier processed a gift card transaction wherein the suspect tried to
purchase a $68.89 pair of boots with a gift card that turned out to be
counterfeit. Cashier noted the serial numbers on the card did not match those
that appeared on the receipt when the receipt was printed. Suspect was gone when officers
arrived. Suspect: B/F, mid 20’s, 5-8, 200 lbs., wearing
a red winter jacket with fur around the collar. Company representative
from a business in another city came to the station to report an ex-employee
is suspected of using a company issued credit card to make approximately $730.00
worth of unauthorized purchases at a store in Troy. Suspect failed to return the card upon leaving the employ
of the company. He is suspected
in numerous similar frauds in several other jurisdictions. Investigation is continuing. Domestics/Family Troubles: One report of domestic
assault being investigated where each complainant accuses the other of
initiating mutual assault. Minor
injuries with no medical treatment reported. Complainant reported
boyfriend slapped her. He left
scene prior to officers’ arrival and investigation continues. Troy Officers responded
to two incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where
investigations revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no
formal enforcement action taken/required. Drugs/Narcotics: Farmer Jack’s, 3125
John R, 12/20, 1315 hrs. A 43-year-old male from
Sterling Heights was arrested after he tried to pass a fraudulent Rx for
Vicodin at the pharmacy. The
pharmacist suspected the script was suspicious and contacted the listed
doctor’s office. They confirmed
the Rx was forged. A blank Rx
script was recovered in the suspect’s car under the same doctor’s name. Rochester and South
Blvd., 12/23, 2355 hrs. Officer observed an
occupied black pickup parked in the rear of the lot, a distance away from the
building. As soon as the marked
police car came into sight, the driver immediately started the truck and
drove away. A query of the plate
indicated it was not valid. The
truck was stopped, and the 18-year-old male from Rochester explained he had
driven his passenger to the location so he could pick up his “tips.”
Investigation revealed the driver had a baggie containing approximately 4
grams of marijuana and a marijuana pipe hidden in the rear seat. The driver was found not to be under
the influence of marijuana. He
was issued a citation for “Possession of Marijuana,” “Improper Plate,” and he
and his passenger were released at the scene. Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest: Crooks and Corporate, 12/20,
2134 hrs. Officers responded to a
report of a hit and run crash.
Complainant was stopped in his ’05 Jeep Grand Cherokee at a red light
when he was crashed into from behind by subject driving an ’06 Hyundai
Sonata. The 59-year-old male
driver from Warren exited the Sonata and provided complainant with a business
card, advised he didn’t want to wait for police, and drove off. Complainant was able to obtain the
plate of the vehicle as it drove away.
Complainant told officers he could smell a strong odor of intoxicants
on the driver’s breath while they spoke. Troy PD had Warren PD check the registered owner’s
residence. Upon arrival they
located the Sonata at the residence with front-end damage and stood by until
Troy officers arrived. The
suspect was contacted and admitted being the driver. He stated he fled because he was
scared. He had difficulty
standing/maintaining his balance and smelled strongly of intoxicants. He failed sobriety tests and was
arrested. He blew .17 on a
breath test. He has six prior
drunk driving convictions, however only one recent enough such that this was
charged/enhanced as a second offense. His license is currently revoked and
denied, for which he was also charged, as well as for failing to report the
crash/hit and run.
Complainant sustained no injury and suspect sustained minor injury
with no hospitalization required. 14 Mile and I-75,
12/22, 1900 hrs. Officer stopped a van
after observing it swerve and go partially up and over the curb. Upon approaching, a strong odor of
marijuana smoke was evident. The
three occupants initially claimed there was no marijuana in the van. The 19-year-old female driver from
Warren then claimed there was “none left, as she had smoked it.” She eventually handed the officer a
small baggie containing approximately 2.4 grams of marijuana. She failed sobriety tests and was
arrested for “Driving Under the Influence of Drugs.” A blood test was administered with
toxicology results pending. Her
22-year-old male passenger, also from Warren, had an outstanding warrant from
another jurisdiction for which he was arrested. The other passenger, a female, was released and provided
assistance with arranging for transportation. Paris and Brinston,
12/23, 2353 hrs. Officer observed a
Chrysler 300 M swerving between lanes, and then turn into a subdivision and
stop in the middle of the street for no apparent reason. It then began driving again at speeds
around 45 in the 25 mph zone.
The officer stopped it.
There were five people inside, including the 23-year-old male driver
from Sterling Heights. The
officer could smell the odor of burning marijuana coming from inside the
car. The driver stated he
recently “smoked a joint, and had smoked another earlier in the day.” He handed a small baggie of marijuana
out and stated there was more inside.
He failed sobriety tests and was arrested for “Driving Under the
Influence of Drugs.” Two more
baggies of marijuana were confiscated in the front seat area. A blood test was administered with
toxicology results pending.
Total marijuana confiscated:
7 grams. The car was
released to one of the other sober passengers. Bywater, 12/23, 0008
hrs. Officers responded to a
report of 2-3 vehicles containing juveniles parked in the middle of the
street where the occupants appeared to be alternately entering and exiting
the cars in question. Officers
arrived and observed three vehicles as reported driving away from the
area. They were able to stop one
of them. As they did, the front
seat passenger fled on foot. He
was not located. The 18-year-old
male driver from Troy refused to identify the passenger. He smelled of intoxicants, failed
sobriety tests, and was arrested.
An unmarked pillbox containing numerous pills was located in the
console. Subject stated it
contained his Rx meds along with what he identified were his prescriptions.
Also found were three Tylenol 3 pills.
He claimed they were part of a baggie of pills he found at a party
that he dumped into the pillbox with his prescriptions. 8 cans of beer were confiscated from
the trunk. He blew .06 on a breath test. Industrial Row, 12/27,
2300 hrs. Officer attempted to
stop a ’89 Mercury Grand marquis after observing it driving unusually slowly
throughout an industrial subdivision where businesses were closed, as well as
through the shopping plaza lot to the west. Driver kept going at very low speeds, driving around the
rear of the plaza and then back out toward Coolidge. Another patrol unit was able to
prevent it form entering the roadway from the lot, and both patrol cars were
able to trap the vehicle between their push bumpers by pulling directly in
front and to the rear of it. The
driver would not open the door/window so officers broke the window and removed
him. He indicated he had snorted
heroin earlier and was smoking crack cocaine while driving. His speech was slurred and he could
barely stand. He was arrested
for “Driving Under the Influence of Drugs.” Officers found an open small plastic
packet containing about one
tenth of a gram of suspected heroin inside the car with the remaining
contents dumped on the front seat.
A small rock of crack cocaine was confiscated from the suspect in the
jail. The 50-year-old male from
Royal Oak was transported to the hospital for evaluation. A blood test was obtained with
charges pending toxicology results. Embezzlements: Target, 1301 Coolidge,
12/22, 1818 hrs. LPO (Loss Prevention
Officer) reported that on 12/20 he observed an unknown female enter the cash
line of a 23-year-old male employee from Royal Oak. The subject tried to purchase $1000.00 in gift cards using
different credit cards, all of which were declined. After the third was declined, the cashier hit the cash
button and processed a gift card for $500.00 without collecting any cash, and
handed it over to the subject who left.
Records indicated the gift card was then used at another Target
location. Officers contacted the
owner of the credit cards in question who indicated they had been inside his
wallet when it was stolen in Southfield at noon on 12/20. Embezzlement prosecution pending
against cashier who admitted the fraudulent transaction. Kohl’s, 500 John R,
12/11-12/22 LPO reported
discovering a 19-year-old female cashier from Detroit was providing
unauthorized markdowns on purchases being made at her register. She would tally the total for the
purchase, and then take off numerous unauthorized/fraudulent
deductions/mark-downs on the purchases in question before collecting the
shorted total from the subject presenting the items. The merchandise was then turned over
to the subject who would leave with it.
Total losses over seven fraudulent transactions discovered by
reporting LPO between listed dates:
$1563.03. Suspect admitted the frauds with prosecution pending. Home Invasions: Brightwood, 12/23,
1000-2000 hrs. Entry forced by prying
dining room window and exit via kitchen door wall. Bedrooms rummaged with cash, watches, and jewelry
stolen. A few wrapped Christmas
gifts that were in one of the bedrooms were also missing. Beaver Run Lane,
12/23-12/24, 2145-0110 hrs. Entry gained by prying
front door. Bedroom and kitchen
areas rummaged. It appears some
jewelry was stolen from a bedroom. Renshaw, 12/25,
1200-1530 hrs. Complainant reported
family departed for a short time, leaving the residence unlocked. Upon return, two of the four kids
whom left cash gifts from grandparents in the living room found the cash
missing. No sign of forced entry
and nothing else disturbed in the home.
Complainant stated he found a .38 caliber unspent bullet in the
driveway which does not belong to him or anyone in the household. Bullet saved by officer as possible
evidence. White Tail, 12/24,
2230-0900 hrs. Front doorknob to
residence damaged/smashed with no entry gained. Charnwood, 12/27, 0100 hrs. An 18-year-old male
complainant reported he and some friends were in the basement when they heard
footsteps on the first floor.
Initially, they thought it was another friend returning who had left
to drive someone home. However,
when that subject did return, he told the others that he observed a male
wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt exit from the back door as he walked
up to the house. Complainant
inspected first floor and discovered his stereo receiver and turntable
missing. The back door was found
standing open. A bedroom had
been gone through, but nothing appeared missing. A K-9 track did not locate the suspect, but did come
across a chord from the stereo and part from the stolen turntable. Complainant indicated he had about 25
people at the house several nights prior, of which some “uninvited guests”
showed up. Complainant’s father was out of town. Officers contacted and briefed him on the incident. Larcenies: Coolidge, 8/20-12/20 Apartment basement
storage locker accessed by pushing/pulling locked gate and crystal and silver
collectables stolen. White Chapel Cemetery,
621 E. Long Lake, 12/13-12/20 Complainant reported
her stepfather’s grave marker was stolen and tar was poured on her mother’s
grave marker. Two wreaths that
had been on top of the graves were missing as well. She stated cemetery management advised her they would pay
for the damages. She suspects
family associates disgruntled over the resolution of the estate. Somerset Mall, 2800 W.
Big Beaver, 12/21, 1845 hrs. A 50-year-old female
complainant stated she last remembers having her purse over her shoulder
while standing in front of Starbuck’s Coffee in a crowd of people. She stated she did not lay it down. It is missing and she believes
someone stole it while she was carrying it. She did not recall any suspicious contact or jostling
while in the area. Wyngate, 12/21-12/22,
1730-0800 hrs. Complainant reported
leaving his utility trailer parked in customer’s drive over night. Upon return to site in morning he found
the side door padlock cut off and numerous power and hand tools stolen from
the trailer. Ivy lane, 12/23,
0800-2000 hrs. Complainant stated he
discovered his iPod missing from a drawer in his bedroom. He stated he had a carpet cleaning
crew on the premises on the day in question, otherwise no suspects. No sign
of illegal/forced entry. Coachman, 12/22-12/23,
Unknown times License plate stolen
from ’04 Pontiac parked in lot.
Plate screws found lying on ground behind car. Rochester, 12/23, 0900
hrs. Complainant stated he
left a $100.00 bill on the kitchen counter. He stated an associate arrived for a ride to work and then
he finished getting ready. He
stated when he returned to the kitchen the $100.00 bill was gone. He stated he confronted the subject,
who denied taking the money but would not allow him to search him and
left. Officer contacted subject
by phone and he denied taking the money. MHB Industries, 451
Robbins, 12/22-12/23, 1630-0830 hrs. Four computers and two
printers stolen from offices with no sign of forced entry. Steve and Barry’s, 412
W. 14 Mile, 12/23, 1730-1900 hrs. Complainant stated her
purse was stolen from the back room of the store. Adamspointe, 12/27,
2100-2345 hrs. A 15-year-old male
reported he was at the residence attending a birthday party with 20-30 in attendance. He stated he left his Nike shoes at
the door. When he went to leave,
they were gone. Larcenies from Autos: Home Depot Lot, 1177
Coolidge, 12/16, 1100 hrs. Two nail guns, nails
and 8 gas cells stolen from bed of Ford pickup parked in lot. Tall Oaks, 1/22,
1200-1700 hrs. Unlocked ’95 Subaru WRX
entered and faceplate covering in-dash stereo system pried out and stolen. Home Depot Lot, 1177
Coolidge, 12/22, 0800-0820 hrs. A ’03 Ford work van parked
in lot had passenger side cargo door lock pried and hand and power tools
stolen. Business Lot, 1985 W.
Big Beaver, 12/22, 1845-2145 hrs. Vehicle parked in lot
had driver’s side rear window smashed out and LCD monitor stolen. Faircastle, 12/23, 0200-0900
hrs. A ’02 Chevy Blazer
parked in drive entered and in-dash GPS XM radio system stolen. No sign of forced entry with vehicle
possibly left unlocked Avis Car Rental, 300 W.
14 Mile, 12/26, 12/23-12/26 A ’07 Pontiac Grand
Prix had all four wheels/tires stolen and vehicle found on cement blocks. Somerset, 12/24-12/26 Front passenger side
tire and rim stolen from Chrysler mini-van. Tacoma, 12/26-12/27,
2100-1300 hrs. iPod stolen from
unlocked Toyota 4Runner parked in front of house. Pine Hill, 12/24-12/26 Out of town complainant
returned home to discover cash, a DVD player and a gold ring missing. Investigation revealed his daughters
apparently returned home a day ahead of the rest of the family. The 17-year-old daughter apparently
invited a male subject over without complainant’s permission/knowledge. The male subject reportedly invited
at least six individuals over whom the daughter didn’t/doesn’t know. Daughter’s account to officer was
less than clear as to what happened and who was there. Malicious Destruction of Property: Duke, 12/22, Unknown
times Rock in front of one
house and tree in yard spray-painted with orange paint. Second residence on same street
had orange paint sprayed on side of house and cable/phone box. Office Building, 2002
Stephenson, 12/23, Unknown times West entry door had
glass shattered out. No object
found on scene and no sign of entry attempt. Secondary/interior entry door found secure. Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: Complainant reported
her ex-boyfriend took her car while she was shopping and is refusing to
return it. He is registered
owner and she states she has made all the payments including keeping it
insured. Complainant reported
ex-boyfriend making harassing calls.
Officer answered several of the calls while taking the report in an
attempt to get suspect to cease.
Suspect made several disparaging comments about complainant while on
the phone with officer as well as called officer an obscene name. Suspect advised officer he was not
intimidated by the police investigation. One report of harassing
calls taken. One harassment
complaint involving an ex-husband taken. Retail Fraud: Macy’s, 500 W. 14 Mile,
12/22, 1613 hrs. LPO’s reported
observing three males, two 18 one 16, making several non-receipted returns on
numerous items. Total for
returns was approximately $1000.00.
They were issued gift cards after making the returns and then used the
gift cards to make additional purchases, keeping the small amounts of cash
they would receive as change.
When challenged about the suspicious activities, it was eventually
explained by two of the three that the items had either been purchased from
“a guy on their block” for half price, or provided by “a guy on their block”
at no charge, to return for full price.
The subjects were released and suspected stolen merchandise, along
with merchandise obtained in conjunction with the suspected fraudulent
returns was retained by the store. Macy’s, 500 W. 14 Mile,
12/23, 1045 hrs. LPO’s reported
observing three females selecting clothing, going to the fitting room and
then exiting without the selected merchandise. No merchandise was found inside the fitting rooms when
checked. When LPO’s attempted to
stop them after they exited without paying, two ran and escaped. The third, a 15-year-old from
Centerline, was detained and $223.00 worth of stolen merchandise was
recovered that she had concealed on her person. She refused to identify her companions. She was arrested, transported to the
station where juvenile petitions were initiated against her and turned over
to her father. Suspicious Incidents: Louis Vuitton, 2801 W.
Big Beaver, 12/14, 2100 hrs. Customers approached
complainant on 12/14 and indicated a male subject entered the store wearing
what resembled a Louis Vuitton backpack. They advised he removed a real one that was displayed on a
mannequin and was observed carrying it through the store. The witnesses apparently lost sight
of him and he left. Later on, a
fake Louis Vuitton backpack was found discarded in the store. A damaged
security tag was also found in the same vicinity. On 12/16, the same subject apparently was observed in the
store wearing a real Louis Vuitton backpack. The backpack was the same believed stolen on the 14th
and was recovered by a security officer before the subject exited. Somerset Mall, 2800 W.
Big Beaver, 12/23, 1515 hrs. Complainant who is a
valet service supervisor reported one of his employees caught a subject whom he
did not recognize as an employee, attempting to get a valet ticket from his
booth. The subject was wearing a
Somerset Valet uniform jacket.
When the supervisor challenged the subject he claimed he was just
hired and was supposed to start that day. Supervisor contacted the manager who advised he had not
hired the subject and did not know who he was. Complainant recovered the uniform jacket. The subject left the area before
officers arrived. Macy’s Package Pick-up,
2750 W. Big Beaver, 12/22, 2045 hrs. Somerset Security
reported an intoxicated 28-year-old male from Hazel Park got into
complainant’s car at the package pick-up drive-up. Investigation revealed he mistakenly thought it was his
girlfriend’s car that he apparently met at the mall to attend a party, so he
got in. When he realized it was
the wrong vehicle, he exited.
Complainant’s child was apparently inside at the time in a car seat. Subject was transported from scene
via taxi. Dunham’s, 1285
Coolidge, 12/22, 1520 hrs. Officers responded to a
report of two suspicious males attempting to make a $200.00 purchase using
several different credit cards, all of which were denied, with instructions
to “hold and call.” When cashier
asked to see the cards and identification the subjects exited. Status of cards unknown at time of
writing. Officers were unable to
locate subjects. Circuit City, 750 W. 14
Mile, 12/22, 1200 hrs. Officers responded to a
trouble with customer call and interviewed a 41-year-old male, his
39-year-old wife, a 23-year-old male employee and the store manager. The female claimed that on the
previous day she wanted to purchase a TV using a combination of cash and
credit. She claimed she gave the
employee who was helping her $415.00 cash toward the purchase, which he took
into the back of the store. When
he returned, she claimed he had only $315.00. She accused him of stealing $100.00 and an argument
ensued. Apparently the manager
offered to deduct $100.00 from the cost of the TV to which she agreed and
made the purchase. When she was
at home and told her husband he was upset and both returned the next day to
complain. When the husband saw
the employee in question, he confronted him and demanded he return the stolen
$100.00. Husband eventually put the employee in a headlock. The employee explained the female had
a large amount of bills on the day of the sale, and kept changing her mind as
to how much cash she wanted to use.
He stated she kept giving him a number of bills and then would take
some of them back. He stated the
bills had some brown markings on them, and combined with her behavior he
became suspicious so took them to the cash office to insure they were not
counterfeit. When he returned, he stated she accused him of stealing $100.00. The manager again attempted to and
apparently was able to arrive at a resolution. Subjects were requested not to return to the store. Investigation continues as to whether
or not a crime initially occurred.
Employee is considering assault charges against male subject. Lifting Gear, 419 E.
Elmwood, 12/21-12/26 Complainant discovered
lock cylinder damaged with what appeared to be pliers/channel lock
marks. Lock cylinder came out of
the door with the key when complainant arrived to unlock shop. No entry and nothing missing. Millay Drive, 12/26,
1800 hrs. Complainant reported
observing a cardboard box lying on the sidewalk in front of residence. The box was burning. Complainant extinguished it. Complainant reported observing a
mid-sized red pickup drive by twice around the same time. Traffic Altercations: Whole Foods Lot, 2880
W. maple, 12/24, 1320 hrs. A 36-year-old male from
California reported that he mistakenly ran in front of a white pick up while
traversing a traffic lane in the lot.
He claimed the driver swore at him, so he ran up along side the truck
and asked the driver “why he had to be like that on Christmas.” He stated at that point the driver
exited the truck carrying what complainant believed looked like a 2-3 foot
wooden stick. He claimed the
driver raised the stick in what he believed was a threatening manner as he
approached complainant.
Complainant stated the two exchanged words and then complainant
contacted the PD. Responding
officers located the 38-year-old male driver of the truck from Birmingham. He
admitted swearing at complainant but claimed complainant ran up to his truck
and scratched it with an unknown object. He denied being in possession of a stick or other object. Officers did not locate any scratches
on subject’s truck nor did they locate the stick. It does not appear either is seeking to pursue the matter. Welfare Checks: Complainant reported
his 15 year-old daughter ran away which is a continuing problem. She was entered into the computer
system as missing. 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: First Troy Community
Coalition Meeting of ‘07 The first meeting of the
Troy Community Coalition for the Prevention of Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco
abuse will be held at the Troy Police and Fire Training center on Thursday,
January 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
The Training center is located on the east side of John R just south
of Long Lake. Members of
the community and media are welcome to attend and participate as we begin
planning Coalition activities for the upcoming year. For more information, please call the
Coalition at 248-823-5088. 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: Oakland Mall Lot, 412
W. 14 Mile, 12/19, 0720 hrs. Complainant reported he
believed he dropped/lost his wallet while walking through the parking
lot. He was unable to find
it. He cancelled his credit
cards with no resulting losses. Sak’s, 2901 W. Big
Beaver, 12/26, 1345 hrs. Complainant reported
she last knew she had her wallet in her purse while shopping. She is not sure if it fell out or
someone stole it. Arrest Summary: In addition to those
outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period: Domestic Assault: 1 Drunk Driving: 7 (20 year old male driver arrested; his two 20 year old
passengers were cited for MIP, as they were intoxicated, as well.) Drove While License
Suspended: 12 Warrants: 4 Retail Fraud: 24 |
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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. 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. 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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