|
|
|
Police Crime
Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFTChief of
Police 500
West Big troypdcrimealert@ci.troy.mi.us |
|
|
Crime Alert for period ending October 13, 2006 Breaking and Entries: Wattles, 10/11, 0630 hrs. Complainant observed
someone inside detached garage with a flashlight, yelled out, and observed
the flashlight go off, but could not see anyone. The garage door was open slightly at the bottom, through
which suspect gained entry.
Unknown what if anything is missing. Knight Construction, 1931
Austin, 10/10-10/11, 1700-0600 hrs. Portable office trailer
located in locked/fenced-in lot had padlock cut off to afford entry with
nothing taken. Ford F-150pickup
also parked in lot had window smashed out with a brick. Office Suite, 50 E. Big
Beaver, 10/7-10/9, 1200-0730 hrs. Three offices in suite had
locked doors pried/forced open.
Two laptops and a computer screen were stolen. Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Neiman Marcus, 2705 W. Big
Beaver, 10/5, 1737 hrs. LPO’s (Loss Prevention
Officers) reported suspect fled on foot from them when they attempted to
detain him after he signed for an $821.50 shoe purchase made using a credit
card account number from a stolen credit card. The order had been called in by phone. The caller identified himself using
the same last name as the credit card account holder and represented someone
would be in to pick it up. The
suspect showed up to pick up the order, signed the charge slip, and took the
shoes. It appeared he was the
same suspect who had attempted a similar fraudulent purchase against the same
account number using the same approach on the 29th. That sale had not gone through, and
LPO’s following up on it discovered the account number used belonged to a
credit card holder whose card was stolen earlier in the year. Responding Troy Officers tracked the
suspect using a Police K-9 Unit.
The track led from the mall into a carport in a parking lot in the
apartment complex to the south, where officers found the suspect trying to
hide between a car and an old tire.
The 26-year-old male suspect from Detroit was arrested. He initially provided a fictitious
name when being booked, however when his fingerprints were processed, he was
positively identified and it was discovered he was a parole absconder for
fraud. Five $100.00 gift cards
purchased at a restaurant in the mall using another credit card number were
recovered from the suspect. The
status of that account has not yet been verified, but is suspected as being
fraudulent/stolen. That purchase
was arranged under similar circumstances; a subject called the purchase in
over the phone, provided the account number, and advised someone would be
stopping by to pick the purchase up. Complainant is parts
manager at a local business. She
reported processing an order for bearings that came in via e-mail from an
individual supposedly from Dallas, TX.
He provided two credit card accounts to pay for the $11,000.00
purchase. The order was
processed and sent to a location in Nigeria. The company received notice from their bank that the
accounts were fraudulent. Two of
the three parcels that comprised the order had already been shipped. They were able to recall the
third. Total loss approximately
$5200.00. Another sweepstakes fraud attempt was reported wherein complainant was mailed a check to cover a large lottery prize with instructions to cash it and wire a portion of the amount indicated on the check to another location to cover processing of the grand prize. Complainant recognized the scam with no losses. Complainant reported
depositing a check from a business for $11,000.00 that came back no account. Complainant reported
discovering 10 fraudulent on-line withdrawals from his business account
totaling approximately $3000.00. In addition to the above,
two other incidents involving credit fraud were reported. Domestics/Family Troubles: Officer was in the area of
a residence in response to complainant making several reports of finding
miscellaneous trash deposited on his lawn over several weeks, as well as
receiving numerous blocked calls at work. He suspected a female associate/co-worker from a past
relationship. Officer observed a
black Ford Fusion pull down the street, approach the house left of center,
and toss some rolled up magazines on complainant’s lawn. Officer stopped the 51-year-old
female driver from Troy. She was
the individual suspected by the complainant. She was charged with littering. Complainant apprised of PPO procedures. Complainant alleged an
ex-boyfriend who works in the vicinity of her residence was outside her
house, which is in violation of a conditional bond against him. Investigation revealed he was at work
and never left. The clothing
description she provided officers did not match that which he was actually
wearing. Officers suspect complainant
made a false police report. 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: 14
Mile near Dequindre, 10/5, 0041 hrs. Officers queried a red
Berretta with an expired Kentucky license plate. The vehicle came back stolen
out of Kentucky. Officers
stopped it. The male driver,
male front seat passenger, and female rear seat passenger were asked to exit
the vehicle. The female
initially provided a fictitious name.
She stated there were needles in her purse. Officers located needles and a crack pipe inside. A small jewelry box was located on
the rear seat where the female had been sitting. Officers located several crack rocks inside. The 49-year-old male driver from
Detroit was arrested for “possession of the stolen car” and outstanding
warrants form other jurisdictions.
The 22-year-old female from Clinton Twp. was arrested for “Possession
of Crack Cocaine and Narcotics Paraphernalia.” The 20-year-old male passenger from Detroit was released. 14 Mile and I-75, 10/5,
2351 hrs. Officer stopped a black
GMC Envoy for erratic driving.
He failed sobriety tests, but blew zero on a PBT (Preliminary Breath
Test). He indicated he had taken
some Vicodin earlier. Officers
observed a white powdery substance poured out on the center console and floor
of the front seat, with an open pill bottle containing more of the white
residue shoved upside down between the console and front passenger seat. There was a straw on the floor with
more of the powder inside. The
substance tested positive for cocaine.
The 45-year-old male from Okemos claimed the cocaine was not his, but
belonged to friends who had been in the car earlier. When it was pointed out that the pill
bottle had his name on it, he explained he did a “bump” earlier and his
friend left him a little extra.
He was arrested for “Possession of Cocaine” and “Driving Under the
Influence of Drugs” and a blood sample obtained; toxicology is pending. 13 other medications were identified
from pill bottles recovered from the subject’s car; most of them were
prescriptions in his name. Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest: Garry and Athena, 110/4,
2211 hrs. Officers responded to a
report that a black Cadillac Escalade had crashed into a tree. Upon arrival, officers located a
28-year-old male lying on the ground in front of the vehicle. He denied being the driver, and when
asked stated he only knew the driver by first name. Several witnesses
indicated he was in fact the driver, as well as the sole occupant of the
vehicle. Officers noted only the
driver’s side airbag activated, which would indicate there was no one sitting
in the passenger seat. In
addition, there was blood on the airbag, and the subject’s arm was bleeding. The officer detected an odor of
intoxicants emanating from the subject.
He stated he had “two beers.”
He was transported to the hospital for evaluation where officers
affected a search warrant for his blood. The subject’s driver’s license is revoked and he has three
prior drunk driving convictions. Toxicology and charges pending. Livernois and South
Boulevard, 9/30, 0333 hrs. Officers responded to a
report of a crash and found a ’96 Ford Contour rolled over with extensive
damage. The 18-year-old male
driver from Troy was the lone occupant and was stuck inside, however EMS and
PO’s were able to free him. He
denied drinking, although he smelled strongly of intoxicants. He claimed a car was coming right at
him, and he rolled his car trying to take evasive action. He failed sobriety tests and blew a
.13 on a PBT. He was transported
to the hospital for evaluation where a blood test for alcohol was also obtained. Toxicology and charges pending. Embezzlements: Marygrove Awning, Livonia,
9/30 Complainant reported an
employee installed an awning in Troy on 9/30. The customer paid the employee $1000.00 in cash for the
job. The 41-year-old male
employee from Westland never returned to work. Complainant discovered that the subject installed several
awnings across four different counties that same weekend, and was paid either
in cash or by means of a check made out to the employee rather than the
company. Complainant suspects
employee may have been engaging in similar activities, carrying out installations
for cash that he has not turned in, for up to six months. Larcenies: Douglas Fir, 10/3-10/4,
0700-0800 hrs. Blue bike stolen from rear
deck of residence. Eckford, 10/4, 1320 hrs. Complainant stated a
sandblaster, flashlight, power tools, and miscellaneous car supplies were
missing from her shed. She rents
a nearby property to a subject.
She suspects he has entered her shed and removed her property, as she
discovered it in the garage associated with the property she rents to him. Troy Beaumont ER, 44201
Dequindre, 9/23, 2030 hrs. Complainant stated during
his ER stay, $130.00-$145.00 in cash came up missing from the pocket of his
shirt that he wore into the hospital. Windsor, 9/25, 0930-1530
hrs. Complainant reported
$100.00 in cash, a $350.00 ring, and a $250.00 ring were discovered missing
from her master bedroom dresser.
She reported the situation to her cleaning service supervisor who
confronted the 20-year-old female subject who cleaned the complainant’s
house. The subject admitted
taking $55.00 in cash, but denied taking anything else. Lifetime Fitness, 4700
Investment, 10/6, 1200-1230 hrs. Complainant
stated he left his cell phone on the sidelines while playing basketball. When he went to retrieve it, it was
gone. Victoria’s Secret, 412 W.
14 Mile, 10/5, 1000-1100 hrs. Complainant reported
someone stole 100 bras from a four-drawer display case. The employees who were working at the
time were alerted when the security alarm system sounded, however did not
observe anyone or anything suspicious in the store prior to the
incident. It appears suspect(s)
waited until employees were assisting customers or working on stock to commit
the theft. Office Suite, 888 W. Big
Beaver, 10/10-10/11, 2000-0650 hrs. Two computers and an iPod
stolen from offices/desks inside office suite. No sign of forced entry. Larcenies from Autos: Maple, 10/9-10/10,
2300-1258 hrs. Unlocked Chevy Monte Carlo parked in drive entered and the rear-view mirror, a computer, jacket, CD’s, and a watch were stolen. Re-Bath Bathtub Liners,
1080 E. Maple, 10/11, 0700-0820 hrs. ’06 Chevy cargo work van
had driver’s side window smashed out and several hundred dollars worth of
power tools, business records, and cash stolen. Malicious Destruction of Property: Oak Ridge, 10/10-10/11,
2200-0530 hrs. Rock thrown through garage
window. Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: One threats report was
taken; one harassing phone call report was taken. Retail Fraud: Neiman Marcus, 10/4, 1830
hrs. LPO approached officer on
patrol in the lot and pointed out a silver Olds Alero involved in a retail
fraud. LPO stated two subjects
entered the store and stole two Gucci purses valued at a total of $1245.00
and ran out. They reportedly
entered the awaiting Alero, which was parked right outside the store entrance
in the valet lane. The Alero
immediately sped off. The
officer observed it proceeding through the lot and caught up. When the officer attempted to stop
it, it fled. It eventually left
Troy and entered Clawson, where it was stopped after striking a Clawson
unit. The driver, an 18-year-old
male from Detroit, and the front seat passenger, a 17-year-old male from Oak
Park, attempted to flee on foot, however were caught and arrested. The rear seat passengers, an
18-year-old male from Detroit and 15-year-old male from Oak Park, were
identified as the retail fraud suspects and were arrested at the scene of the
stop. Juvenile court petitions
were filed against the 15 year old and he was released to his mother at the
station. General Nutrition Center,
1361 Coolidge, 10/9, 1500 hrs. On 10/11 complainant came
to the station to report two young males, between 18 and 25 years came into
his store on the 10th.
He was not present, but stated his clerk advised him that each subject
picked up a $99.00 bottle of supplements, concealed the bottle, and attempted
to leave without paying. The
clerk ran after them and recovered one of the bottles from one of the
suspects. Apparently the other
suspect kept going and was last seen driving away in a red Pontiac Grand AM,
loud exhaust, no plate, leaving his associate behind. Dots, 330 John R, 10/11,
1830 hrs. Complainant reported three
females exited the store as she returned to the sales floor from the back
room. One of the females had
something hanging out of her purse.
Complainant found some sales tags on the floor near where she had last
seen the subjects standing. She observed all three enter a blue VW
Jetta. She stated as she exited
the store to obtain the plate, the Jetta backed all the way down the parking
aisle so as to keep the front of the car facing her direction and not display
the plate. One of the sales tags
on the floor was to a $16.00 pair of jeans. One pair of jeans was found missing from the rack. Robberies: Macy’s, 500 W. 14 Mile,
10/10, 1809 hrs. Complainant/clerk stated
suspect approached her at the watch display counter and asked to see two
watches, which were valued at $4145.00 in total. He indicated he wanted to purchase them, and removed a
beat up checkbook without a cover from his pocket. He placed a piece of paper over it and appeared to be
writing. He showed her the piece
of paper, which indicated he had a gun, and demanded she hand the watches
over. She immediately retreated
to the nearby office still carrying the watches; he exited in the opposite
direction. Suspect: B/M, mid 30’s, 5-4, medium build,
black hat with a red star on it, waist length black leather jacket, faded
black jeans, dark shoes, clean shaven, wearing reading glasses. Suspicious Incidents: John R near Long Lake,
10/10, 1730 hrs. Officers dispatched on a
report of the male driver of a ’97 black Ford using a hammer to smash out his
vehicle windows while driving.
Officer located and stopped the 21-year-old male driver from Waterford
who explained his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend attacked him and his vehicle in
Detroit, smashing out the windows with a hammer, as well as striking him in
the arm with it. He stated as he
was driving, the shards of glass were falling on him, so he was using the
hammer to clear the remnants of glass out of the frames. His license was found to be suspended
and he was arrested. DPD
contacted and advised of his allegations; he was referred there for the
earlier alleged incident. 14 Mile and John R, 10/10,
1345 hrs. Officers responded to the
area after Oakland Mall Security Officers reported observing a male subject
in the mall dressed like a female.
The subject reportedly was wearing a short skirt with no underwear
such that while walking through the mall, his buttock was exposed. He was last seen walking east on 14
Mile. A Madison Hgts. Officer
observed him in the gas station at 14 and John R in Troy. Troy Officers responded there and
made similar observations as those reported by Mall Security. The 22-year-old male from Detroit was
arrested for “Indecent Exposure.” He initially provided false identification
to the officers. His true
identity was determined during booking when his fingerprints were queried. Several outstanding arrest warrants
from another jurisdiction were located against him. He was also charged with “Hindering Officers by Providing
False ID.” Troy Athens High School,
Wattles and John R, 10/10, 1012 hrs. A staff member located a note in one of the boy’s restrooms indicating the school would blow up on Wednesday, October 11th. The school was searched and nothing suspicious was located. Another search was conducted Wednesday morning; again nothing suspicious was located. Additional police presence around and inside the school was implemented Tuesday, Tuesday night, and will be evident throughout the day on Wednesday. Additional safety and security precautions were also implemented. The investigation continues in an effort to identify the responsible person or persons. As the investigation develops, and in cooperation with the school district, additional security precautions, as well as police department response and level of presence will continue to be re-evaluated to insure a safe and secure environment. School remained in session throughout Tuesday and will be in session on Wednesday. Creek Bend, 10/10, 1200
hrs. Complainant noticed her
wallet missing from her purse on 10/11.
She stated she went for a walk on the evening of 10/10 and left her
attached garage door up/open, as well as the pedestrian door leading from the
garage into the house unlocked.
The purse was just inside the pedestrian door in the kitchen. She suspects someone entered the
residence and stole her wallet while she was on the walk. Welfare Checks: Troy officers responded to
a residence to check the welfare of a subject who had not been heard from by
complainant in a couple of days and found a suicide note and the subject
deceased. Investigation
continues. Troy officers responded to
a person in the area of Coolidge and Maple apparently intoxicated and
transported the 53-year-old male to the hospital for detox. Troy Officers responded to
two incidents involving individuals experiencing emotional/psychological
difficulties and assisted with transport to the hospital for evaluation/commitment. Special Events Information: Save
the Date: The Internet from a Different Perspective
November 9, 2006 from
7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Troy Police and Fire Training Center located at John R
and Long Lake. This community
forum will provide parents with the essential tools to understand, monitor,
and supervise their children’s use of the Internet. This program is co-sponsored by the Troy Police
Department, Troy Community Coalition, Perspectives Counseling Centers, and
Troy Youth Assistance. There is
no charge. Reservations may be
arranged by contacting Leah at Perspectives: 248-244-8644.
The meeting will feature a panel of professionals including a
pediatrician, psychologist, parenting expert, and police. Presentations will include discussion
on the health and psychological risks of the Internet, safety proofing your
computer, live demonstrations, hands on tools to make parents computer savvy,
and a raffle for free software.
All are welcome to attend, including members of the media interested
in covering this event. Arrest Summary: In addition to those
outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period: Drunk Driving: 5 Retail Fraud: 7 Drove While License
Suspended: 3 Warrants: 7 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to the below
link for community events for the coming October 13th – 20th Week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ Other upcoming Events:
ID
Theft & Shredding your documents! Saturday
October 14 from 11:00AM – 2:00PM Oakland
Mall at the Northwest entrance near “Steve & Barry’s” Secure Eco Shred and Troy Police will be on hand to present
information on ID theft and to shred your personal paperwork in a
truck-mounted shredder.
Walmart
Child Safety day Walmart on Maple E/O Coolidge in Troy Saturday October 14 from 11:00AM – 12:30PM A Troy Police
Officer will be doing child fingerprinting and handing out child safety
information
Child
Fingerprinting and Safety information Suburban
Hummer in the Troy Motor Mall Saturday October 14 from 12:30PM – 1:00PM |
||
|
TROY RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES: Do you want to receive future Troy Police Crime Alert
Emails? Email your name, address,
contact telephone number, and email address
to: |
|||
