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Police Crime
Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFTChief of
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Crime
Alert for period ending October 27, 2006 Assaults: Business,
Industrial Row, 10/22, 0131 hrs. Officers
responded to a report of a fight in progress and discovered a large Halloween
party with several hundred people in attendance. There were tents set up in the back parking lot and a live
band was playing in the back of the business. A male with a bloody nose stated an unknown subject jumped
him. Other attendees stated the
suspect fled on foot. Officers were
unable to locate him. Many
partygoers were wearing wristbands.
The owner stated the party was for employees and denied charging for
the alcohol. He agreed to shut
the party down for the night. Breaking and Entries: Mini U Storage, 262 East
Maple, 4/20-10/18 Complainant stated that
when he went to his storage unit he discovered someone else’s lock secured to
the door. When he had it removed
and checked the contents, he discovered his television, DVD, recliner,
and mountain bike missing. He
stated he was current on his payments and management advised him they had not
entered the unit. Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: USA Credit Union, 363 W.
Big Beaver, 10/24, 1345 hrs. Complainant discovered a
counterfeit $100.00 as part of a deposit a customer was making. Customer told officers she had the
bill for months and didn’t recall where she got it. Complainant discovered her
ex-husband was using her personal information to open up credit accounts,
including one for a car loan.
She was able to get them all closed with no losses. Macy’s, 500 W. 14 Mile,
10/25, 1700 hrs. Troy Retail Liaison
Officer observed a group of three males select and try-on shoes. When they approached the cashier, one
of the group, a 27-year-old male from Detroit, presented a credit card to pay
for all three pairs for a total of $445.20. As the cashier reached for the credit card, the subject
took it back and presented a different card, which when entered into the
system was rejected. The subject
took the card back, and all three quickly exited. The Troy Officer stopped them as they exited the store,
and investigation revealed the credit card used in the purchase attempt was
counterfeit. Upon
checking the magnetic strip through a card reader, the strip showed a
different credit card, cardholder name, and account number than embossed on
the front. The issuing bank
listed on the front of the card was in Hong Kong. Further investigation revealed $23,000.00 worth of
fraudulent charges on it. The
suspect was arrested. Two
additional credit cards were confiscated from the suspect. Their status remains under
investigation. His 28 and
41-year-old male associates, both from Detroit, were released. Complainant reported her
credit card, which was stolen in Detroit, was fraudulently used to make three
purchases totaling approximately $750.00 at a store in Troy. Domestics/Family Troubles: Complainant reported an
associate observed what looked like complainant’s ex-boyfriend’s vehicle at
their place of work. Complainant
has a PPO prohibiting him from showing up at her place of business. Troy Officers responded to
two incidents involving family trouble/domestic disputes where investigations
revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal
enforcement action taken/required. Drugs/Narcotics: Big Beaver and I-75,
10/25, 2336 hrs. Officers stopped a ’91
Plymouth Acclaim after observing it driving without headlights. Upon approaching, they could smell
burning marijuana coming from the car. The 18-year-old male driver from Troy indicated he
smoked two joints that day. His
16-year-old passenger from Clarkston indicated he placed the baggie of
marijuana in the glove box.
Approximately 4 grams of marijuana was found therein. He was arrested, transported to the
station; juvenile petitions initiated against him, and turned over to his
mother. The driver failed
sobriety tests and was arrested for “Driving Under the Influence of Drugs.” A blood test was obtained and
toxicology tests are pending. Embezzlements: JC Penney, 700 W. 14 Mile,
9/8-10/19 LPO (Loss Prevention
Officer) filed an embezzlement report involving his investigation of a
19-year-old female employee from Detroit. LPO determined suspect took an approximate total of
$1900.00 in cash from her cash drawer on several dates in various increments
during the time period involved.
Suspect admitted thefts, indicating she took the money for a friend
who was experiencing hard times and intended to pay the money back. She was
terminated with prosecution pending. Gadzook’s, 412 W. 14 Mile,
10/7, 1300 hrs. LPO
reported that on 10/14 he became aware the bank deposit for 10/7 had not been
made. LPO gathered evidence
indicating the 24-year-old female Assistant Manager from Detroit was
responsible. She admitted the
theft, and indicated she gave some of the $1872.73 she stole to a 26-year-old
former female employee from Warren.
Investigation continues. Home Invasions: Herbmoor, 10/20, 0850-1200
hrs. Entry gained by entering
rear unlocked Florida room door, and then breaking window pain out of
pedestrian door leading into the house which allowed access to locking
mechanism on door. Master
bedroom ransacked, and approximately $4000.00 worth of miscellaneous jewelry
stolen. Clearview, 10/22,
1100-1730 hrs. Pedestrian door pried to
gain entry. Two locked dresser
drawers pried open. Several
thousand dollars worth of jewelry was stolen from dresser and closet. Wattles, 10/23, 1500 hrs. Pedestrian door forced open and
house ransacked. Several jewelry
containers gone through. Unknown if anything was taken. The investigation identified a
40-year-old male from Ferndale as a possible suspect. The investigation continues. Adams, 10/25, 0930-2200
hrs. Complainant
found drawers and closet in her bedroom gone through and a bag containing
several thousand dollars/business deposit missing. There was no sign of forced entry and all the
doors/windows were found locked.
She apparently gave an individual whom she stated she has a
longstanding and trusting relationship with a key several months ago in order
to allow him to do some painting for her. He and several workers accomplished the painting without
incident. She stated she didn’t
retrieve the key after the job was completed; she does not believe he is a
suspect. Larcenies: Scott Specialty Gasses,
1290 Combermere, 10/13-10/15 12 empty aluminum cylinder
tanks worth approximately $300.00 stolen from fenced rear lot. No signs of
force on fence and/or gates. Speedway Gas Station,
10/22, 2220 hrs. Complainant stated he left
his cell on the seat of his car while he went inside to pay for gas. When he returned the phone was
gone. He recognized two females
from school parked in a car near his before he went inside. They were gone when he returned and
he suspects they may have something to do with his cell being stolen. Office, 888 W. Big Beaver,
10/18-10/19, 1730-1300 hrs. Complaint stated her
debit/ATM card was stolen from on top of her desk overnight. When she checked her account, she
discovered a fraudulent computer purchase made against the card for
$1100.00. The computer company
was able to cancel the order prior to shipment; it was to be delivered to an
address in the Dominican Republic. Pearl, 9/22-9/23 Complainant came to the
station on 10/20 to report suspicions that a 42-year-old female associate
from Troy who was assisting him care for his wife while his wife was ill is
suspected of taking his wife’s purse and wedding ring. He stated the subject was at the residence
on 9/22 and 9/23 when the items were discovered missing. He waited to make
the report because he first wanted to confront the subject. He stated he was unable to contact
her until 10/20. Subject denied
responsibility for the thefts, however he did locate and spoke to another
party who observed subject wearing complainant’s wife’s ring after the theft. Melcombe Circle,
10/21-10/22, 2200-1000 hrs. Complainant stated a
shopping bag containing approximately $800.00 of newly purchased men’s
clothing was missing from the bedroom in her apartment. She stated she had not locked her
apartment door before going to sleep, and the exterior entrance to the
building was unlocked. She
stated a female associate was supposed to stop by the apartment that night,
but she went to bed prior to hearing from her. When she woke the next morning, she discovered a couple
calls from her friend overnight.
She suspects the friend may have stopped by and entered the apartment
while she was asleep. She
further suspects her friend’s boyfriend may have been with her and taken the
clothes, as they are the same size that he wears. Century, 10/24, 2200 hrs. Complaint reported his
daughter’s bike was stolen several weeks ago. He learned that a 15-year-old male from Troy was
bragging at school that he had stolen the bike. Officers met him at the suspect’s apartment and spoke to
his mother who stated she was aware of a bike in the basement. She stated her son told her a friend
had given it to him. The bike
was found partially dissembled with some parts missing. Complainant took possession of
it. The suspect’s mother stated
he had not returned home after school, and had been advised by the school
that he missed several classes that day. Officers offered, but she did not wish to make a missing
report, agreeing she would re-contact the department if he failed to return
home. Office, 3001 W. Big
Beaver, 10/23-10/24, 1900-0810 hrs. Laptop stolen from
desk. No sign of force; suite
door appeared to have been unlocked. Walden, 10/23-10/24,
2000-0730 hrs. Air-blown Halloween decoration
stolen from front yard. Emerald Lake, 10/13-10/23 Complainant stated she
discovered several thousand dollars worth of jewelry missing from her
residence. She stated her
21-year-old son who lives with his father, her ex-husband, may have allowed
him into her house. When she
checked a pawnshop, she found a number of her missing items there, as well as
additional items she hadn’t yet discovered missing. Her ex-husband apparently brought them in and sold them to
the pawnshop. Investigation
continues. Kingdom Hall, 380 W.
Wattles, 110/22, 1500 hrs. Complainant stated she
left a bag containing personal items and other documents on a shelf and found
it gone when she returned to pick it up. On 10/25 she stated a male appeared at her residence and
gave her the bag. He did not
tell her how he got it. The
papers and receipts were missing. Larcenies from Autos: Business Lot, 500 Robbins,
10/21, 1330-1446 hrs. Passenger side door window
smashed out of Buick Rendezvous parked in lot; wallet and cell phone stolen
from center console. When
complainant contacted credit card companies to cancel the cards, he was
advised an unsuccessful fraudulent attempt was made against one of his cards
at a gas station in Oak Park; another was successful at another gas station
apparently against another card in Detroit. Golfview, 10/21, 0300-1000
hrs. A ’06 Cadillac DTS and ’06
Pontiac Grand Prix parked in lot had all four wheels/tires stolen. Both left on blocks. K-Mart, 100 E. Maple,
10/21, 2300 hrs. Complainant stated she
left her change purse, which contained her credit card behind. She stated she was contacted the
following morning from a fraud investigator from her bank informing her about
fraudulent purchases made against her card. Speedway Gas Station, 2980
John R, 10/22, 1524 hrs. Complainant stated she
paid for a purchase with her credit card and apparently left it behind on the
counter. When she went back to
retrieve it, it was gone. She
cancelled the card and at time of writing no fraud has occurred. Malicious Destruction of Property: River’s Edge and Oak
River, 10/21, 0000-1100 hrs. Three mailboxes damaged,
one on River’s Edge, two on Oak River. Office Lot, 1201
Stephenson, 10/20-10/21, 2030-0700 hrs. A ’06 Chevy Trailblazer
parked in lot found with scratches in hood. Possibly instrument used was a key. Michele Drive, 110/21,
1830-2300 hrs. Complainant stated political signs posted in his front yard Michele Drive, 110/21,
1830-2300 hrs. Complainant stated
political signs posted in his front yard were damaged/tampered with. Another resident on the street
reported the same problem. The
signs were representing Republican candidates DeVos, Bouchard, and
Pappageorge. The candidates’
names were cut out and replaced with white plain paper inserts containing
written-in messages. A sampling
of the replacement messages includes:
“I’m a stupid Republican,” “Republicans Suck!” “I’m greedy,” “I (heart
symbol) love oil and $,” “Vote for Granholm,” “You only get one vote, don’t
vote Republican,” among a few others.
Complainant stated this is the fourth such incident involving his
signs. In the three others, the
signs have either been stolen or damaged. Minors and Alcohol: Forsyth, 10/20, 2315 hrs. Officers responded to a
report of a suspicious Dodge Intrepid parked on the grass in front of a
vacant house. Upon arrival
officers located two 17-year-old males from Troy at the car. An open bottle of rum was observed
inside the vehicle. Both males
smelled of intoxicants. They
blew .04 and .05 on PBT’s (Preliminary Breath Test) respectively. They were issued “Minors in
Possession” tickets and transported home and turned over to parents. Driver’s
mother advised of the vehicle’s location so it could be picked up. Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: Complainant reported
receiving phone threats from a relative with substance abuse problems. PPO
(Personal Protection Order) procedures explained. Complainant reported an
ex-husband is calling her residence in violation of a PPO. Suspicious Incidents: Troy High School,
Northfield Parkway and Long Lake, 10/23, 1030 hrs. A student discovered a
message scrawled on the stall in one of the women’s bathrooms. It was poorly written but seems to
reference the U.S. being bombed today (10/23). The message also contained a reference to Troy High. The police and administrative staff
began investigating the situation and regular sweeps/searches were made of
the school. Nothing suspicious
was located. Investigators do not believe the threat is credible, however
additional police presence around and inside the school was 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
Monday, and will be in session on Tuesday. Whisper Way, 10/21, 1830
hrs. Complainant reported her
6-year-old son informed her that while rollerblading home, a W/M,
approximately 40 years old, with possibly a pimply face driving a white
4-door vehicle drove up and asked him if he could take his picture. The youth believes the subject took
his photo. The subject then
drove away. The subject did not
exit the vehicle or try to entice the youth to get inside. Officers checked the area for the
vehicle with negative results. Birchwood, 10/24, 2232
hrs. Complainant stated he
heard some car doors shut outside. When he looked, he observed a blue
mini-van and a light blue/teal colored vehicle parked in front of his
residence and it appeared three subjects were out on foot. Shortly thereafter, his roommate left
and went to the store. After the
roommate drove off, complainant stated the subjects he had seen outside came
to the rear door of his residence and started rattling the door, attempting
to open it. He yelled and they
ran, entering the mini-van and the other car, and both left in tandem. Responding officers located and
stopped the blue ’89 Plymouth Reliant on Rochester near Maple, and the blue
’06 Chrysler Town and Country mini-van on Rochester near Hendrickson. A 19-year-old male driver from
Roseville occupied the Reliant.
He was dressed all in black and indicated he never had a driver’s
license. He was arrested. The mini-van was driven by a
16-year-old male from Sterling Heights and occupied by a 16-year-old female
from Roseville, a 16-year-old male from Sterling Heights, and a 15-year-old
male from Sterling Heights. The driver had never acquired a driver’s license. He was arrested, transported to the
station where juvenile petitions were initiated against him, and he was
released to his parent. The
subjects provided conflicting accounts as to whether or not they were ever on
Birchwood, where they were coming from, who might have been out of the
vehicles, and what they were doing.
One subject claimed he had nothing to do with “it.” The investigation
eventually developed information suggesting the group went out driving around
Sterling Heights and Troy looking for a place to break into. The three juvenile passengers from
the mini-van were transported to the station and turned over to their
parents. LaSalle Bank, 390 W. 14
Mile, 10/25, 1438 hrs. Complainant reported
observing two females drive an elderly male in a black Cadillac, possibly an
STS. They parked what appeared
to be an unusual distance away from the outside ATM machine. The female passenger accompanied the
elderly male to the ATM machine where a transaction was attempted and
apparently denied, as the female proceeded to accompany him inside the
bank. They approached
complainant/teller where the female questioned her about how to obtain a cash
advance against a credit card.
Complainant stated the male appeared disoriented and confused, and the
female was doing all the talking.
Complainant advised them they were unable to process credit card cash
advances at that time due to technical problems, and they left. Complainant contacted the PD
concerned about a possible fraud.
Officers checked the area, but were unable to locate the
vehicle/subjects. Investigation
revealed the ATM transaction was in fact denied and the transaction was an
attempt against a credit card for $800.00. Troy PD alerted other area departments of the incident in
the event it was a pigeon drop or other criminal activity/fraud. Subject who was with male: B/F, between 16 and 24 years, 5-8,
red pants, black leather waist length jacket, bad teeth. Driver: B/F.
Male: W/M, elderly, gray
suit, tie, overcoat. Troy High School,
Northfield Parkway and Long Lake, 12/25, 1200 hrs. A student found a message
referencing a bomb going off on November 1st. The message was found faintly
inscribed on the wall of a stall in a men’s restroom. It did not reference Troy High. At this time investigators do not
believe it is credible.
Heightened security procedures and police presence continue at the
school and will remain in place as indicated. Traffic Altercations: Parking Lot, 5607 New
King, 10/20, 0915 hrs. Complainant stated while
driving to work this morning he tried to change lanes on the freeway to exit
at Crooks. He stated that
although he had done nothing wrong, one of the vehicles he “was trying to get
in front of” followed him into the lot of his business. He stated the driver didn’t confront
him, but drove around to the other side of the business. When he returned to his vehicle an
hour later, he discovered one of the tires had been slashed. Subject described as a W/M, with a
big black beard. Vehicle was a
silver Ford Taurus with a rear spoiler and mag wheels. Welfare Checks: Officers responded to a
report of an unresponsive 20-year-old female at a residence. Her boyfriend stated he woke first in
the morning and noticed she hadn’t yet gotten up for work, so he tried to
wake her. He was unable to wake
her; waited a half-hour; and tried again. When he was unable, he called 911. He reported finding a straw and
several crumpled up pieces of paper in the bathroom. He denied taking drugs with her or
watching her take drugs, but indicated he suspected she took Oxycontin after
he went to bed. EMS was able to
provide treatment such that she regained consciousness. She was transported to the hospital. Investigation revealed she
might have taken heroin that she got from another associate. Troy Officers responded to
four incidents involving individuals experiencing emotional/psychological
difficulties and assisted with transport to the hospital for
evaluation/commitment. Miscellaneous Information: Office, 5225 Crooks,
10/17, 1020 hrs. Officers responded to a
report that several employees were reporting itchy eyes, sneezing, and
coughing stemming from a pesticide that had been applied outside the
building. The building manager
stated he applied a small amount of a powdered ant and insect killer to
control an insect infestation.
The area was then vacuumed to clean up the dead bugs. Neither the manager nor person who
did the vacuuming experienced any affects. The manager stated they have used the same powder in the
past w/out problems. It appears
the vacuuming may have agitated a small amount of the powder. Five employees in all reported
symptoms and were sent to the hospital as a precaution. The Troy Fire Department responded
and determined there was no need for a hazardous materials response. The area was cordoned off while an
environmentalist from the company responded to complete the assessment and
cleanup. Special Events Information: The Internet from a Different Perspective
This community forum
will be held 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 program 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.
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.
Reservations may be arranged by contacting Leah at Perspectives: 248-244-8644. Officer Andy Breidenich at the Troy
Police Department is also available for additional information at
248-524-3464. November Troy
Community Coalition Meeting Next Week
The monthly Troy
Coalition meeting will be held at the Troy Police and Fire Training Center,
which is located on the east side of John R just south of Long Lake, will be
held Thursday, November 2nd at 7:00 p.m. This month’s meeting will feature a special presentation
of the video, “DUI – Dead in Five Seconds.” All members of the community and media are invited to attend. For more information, please contact
the Coalition at 248-823-5088 Troy Police Auction
to be Held Saturday, November 4th The annual auction of
recovered, unclaimed, and other property that has come into the possession of
the police department that we have been unable to locate or return to owners
will be held on Saturday,
November 4th at the Troy Police Station, located at 500 W. Big
Beaver. Viewing will occur
between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
The auction will begin at 9:00 a.m. Purchases can be made with cash or
personal checks with valid identification. Arrest Summary: In addition to those
outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period: Domestic Assault: 1 Drunk Driving: 2 (One incident involved a 20 year old male from Troy who
blew .13 on a breath test.) Drove While License
Suspended: 6 Retail Fraud: 7 Reckless Driving: 1 Warrants: 4 Driver’s
License Never Acquired: 1 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to the below
link for community events for the coming October 27th – November 3rd Week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ The Internet from a Different Perspective
Adult’s only presentation! 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 from Best Buy! All are welcome to attend, including
members of the media interested in covering this event.
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______________________ Crime Prevention Tips
Vandalism Prevention
The best way to
protect yourself from this crime, or from being held financially responsible
for the acts of your kids, is to know where your children are, what they are
doing, and whom their friends are.
Kids are very tech-savvy, and use the latest means to communicate. We have had numerous cases where
middle and high-school aged kids have made clandestine plans using their home
computer and instant-messaging programs (AIM, Yahoo Messenger, etc.) to
communicate with their friends, unbeknownst to their parents (no phones
ringing in the middle of the night.)
They sneak out of the house and meet up to go and commit all sorts of
crimes. This is not only
illegal, but it is very dangerous.
·
Talk with your kids and encourage them to tell you about
any problems with other kids. ·
Monitor your child’s instant messages. ·
Don’t put computers with Internet access in their
bedrooms. ·
Lock the doors to the house and set alarms when you go
to bed. ·
Make a habit of checking on the kids, no matter what
age, in the middle of the night, just to make sure they are where they are supposed
to be (especially when hosting sleepovers.) Let them know that you are checking. ·
Check your vehicles for new damage or signs of being
involved in vandalism - Mud on tires or wheel-wells, baseball bats with
gouges or glass in them, egg cartons, knives or other sharp objects that are
out of place in a car, cans of spray paint or shaving cream (yes shaving
cream and eggs damage
paint.) If you suspect that your
kids have been out vandalizing property, or committing any other crimes, you
can contact the Police Department Juvenile Unit, or Troy Youth Assistance for
advice. Juvenile Unit – 248-524-3451 Youth
Assistance - 248-823-5095 Larceny Ø
Always keep
control of all your property. Ø
Your
belongings are not safe while you are playing sports or at work unless you
have them properly locked or are in possession of them. Ø
Thieves wait
for the right time and will take property quickly. Ø
Unfortunately
you cannot always trust co-workers or other business associates. Ø
Do not rely
on others to watch your belongings.
If they fail, you will be the victim, not them. Ø
Be cautious
of who you allow into your home. If you invite guests that you really do not
know into your home you are inviting trouble. 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. |
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