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Police Crime
Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFTChief of
Police 500
West Big troypdcrimealert@ci.troy.mi.us |
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Crime Alert for period ending April 20, 2007 Altercations/Disorderly Conduct: Assaults: Troy Beaumont ER, 44201
Dequindre Officers responded to a report of a victim seeking treatment for
injuries sustained in an assault.
Investigation revealed the incident occurred in another jurisdiction,
which was contacted and the case turned over to them. Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement: Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Breaking and
Entries: Crash
Investigations: Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Target, 1301 Coolidge,
4/13, 1417 hrs. Complainant reported
suspect purchased a digital camera and memory card totaling $190.78 using
what turned out to be two counterfeit $100.00 bills. Suspect: Male, approximately 35-years-old, short, straight black hair,
goatee and mustache, blue trench coat, white shirt, faded blue jeans, black
shoes. Complainant discovered
a telephone account fraudulently opened in his name when he received a
collection notice for the overdue amount of $193.52. Account was billed to an address in
Southfield with which complainant stated he has no contact. Complainant discovered
a fraudulent charge of $73.34 against her credit card at a local store and
she suspects a family member. Complainants discovered
two unauthorized charges against debit account for a total of $55.85. It appears an associate of
complainant’s represented he was authorized to use the account, when in fact
he wasn’t. 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. Drugs/Narcotics: Drunk/Intoxicated
Driving Incidents of Interest: Embezzlements: T.J. Maxx, 350 John R,
4/13, 1220 hrs. LPO (Loss Prevention
Officer) reported observing a 21-year-old male employee from Detroit remove
sales tags from a pair of shorts and then conceal them under his shirt. Suspect entered the restroom, and
then exited. LPO’s detained him, and
discovered he was wearing the shorts under his clothing. Suspect terminated and released
pending further investigation. Home Invasions: Juniper Court,
4/12-4/13, 1930-2030 hrs. Garage door forced open
and refrigerator containing $700.00 worth of beer and wine stolen. Larcenies: Troy Mobile Home Villa
Office, 2100 Stephenson, 1/1/07-4/13/07 Complainant reports
someone has been siphoning gas from a company owned truck. When manager compared gas purchases
to mileage, he estimated approximately 200 gallons of gas in total may have
been siphoned from the truck. CVS, 1963 E. Big
Beaver, 4/15, 1400 hrs. Complainant stated she
noticed her wallet missing from her purse after she made a purchase. Investigation revealed she dropped
it, and a female in a wheel chair picked it up and placed it in her lap under
some merchandise. The suspect
completed her transaction and left the store with complainant’s wallet. Suspect: 65-year-old female with gray hair. First Baptist Church,
2601 John R, 4/14, 1739 hrs. Bookstore door lock
damaged to gain entry; small amount of cash stolen from cash drawer. Apparently there were several groups
using/inside the church during the period when the incident appears to have
occurred. Larcenies from Autos: Oakland Mall Lot, 412
W. 14 Mile, 4/14-4/15, 1300-0700 hrs. Driver’s side window
damaged to gain entry on a ’06 Jeep Cherokee and stereo, sub-woofer, iPod,
and PSP stolen. Shopping Plaza Lot, 31
E. Long Lake, 4/11, 0900-0925 hrs. Unlocked ’97 Dodge
pickup entered and lap top stolen. Malicious Destruction of Property: Skateworld Lot, 2888 E.
Maple, 4/14, 1930-2330 hrs. ’03 Chevy keyed along
both sides. Minors and Alcohol: Neighbor Troubles: Peace Officer/Civil: Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: Three phone threats reports taken. One harassing phone call report taken. One harassment report taken. Retail Fraud: Kohl’s, 1265 Coolidge,
4/15, 1500 hrs. LPO’s reported subject
entered the store, went to the shoe department, and put a new pair of Adidas
sneakers on. He placed his old
shoes in the shoebox, which he returned to the shelf. He exited the store. When LPO’s tried to detain him he
fled. Total: $49.99. Suspect:
W/M, black short hair, mustache, blue dress type shirt, with logo on
back, blue jeans, black T-shirt.
Robberies: Suspicious
Incidents: Traffic
Altercations: Vandalism: Weapons Offenses: Welfare Checks: Officers located a 74
old female under the influence of pills and alcohol and transported her to
the hospital for detox/evaluation. Officers located a
40-year-old male under the influence of alcohol who required transport to the
hospital for detox. Troy Officers responded
to one incident involving an individual experiencing
emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted w/transport to the hospital
for evaluation/commitment. Special Events Information: Workplace Violence
Protection Co-hosted
by: Strategic
Business Solutions Troy Police Department, Troy Chamber of Commerce,
John Bailey and Associates, Inc. RSVP to 248-641-8151 or
theteam@troychamber.com. Every type of business is vulnerable to violence, from retail businesses to law firms. Threats in the workplace can come, unexpectedly, in a variety of packages.
Workplace safety is the responsibility of employees and employers alike. Will you recognize the warning signs before an emergency? Are you prepared to respond quickly in the event of an emergency? Will you be reacting to a situation or event once it's happened or will you be ready with a contingency plan in place? To help you prepare, prevent and
plan, presentations will be given by experts from the Troy Police
Department; Human Resources; and
John Bailey & Assoc., Inc.
Miscellaneous Information: The national “Keep Kids Alive – Drive 25” program event is coming to
Troy on May 1st! Be
advised that our traffic safety unit will be in subdivisions on that day
enforcing the 25 Mile and hour speed limit!
Below is an explanation of the program and some
eye-opening statistics regarding residential speeding:
Your contact at Troy PD:
Case Updates: Arrest Summary: In addition to those
outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period: Domestic Assault: 1 Drunk Driving: 3 Possession of
Marijuana: 2 Retail
Fraud: 4
Drove While License
Suspended: 6 Warrants: 4 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to the below
link for community events for the coming April 20th – April 27th Week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/
The Troy Community Coalition is a
non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all
who live or work in Troy, by promoting a lifestyle free from the abuse of
alcohol and drugs. Please feel free to
contact any staff member
for additional information or contact our office at (248) 823-5088 Troy Community Coalition 4420
Livernois Rd. Troy, MI 48098
Troy Rotary Raffle is helping Troy People Concerned! TPC’s big fundraiser is being held on April 22, 2007 at LaSalle
Bank, 2600 W. Big Beaver from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and we are having a
raffle along with dinner to raise much-needed funds. To obtain raffle tickets go to: ______________________________
Locks of Love hair Drive at Oakland Mall in Troy
On Sunday, April 28, 2007,
the Troy Police Department will be
co-sponsoring a Locks of Love Hair Drive with radio station Smooth Jazz 98.7. The event will take place from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the
center court at Oakland Mall in Troy.
Representatives from Smooth Jazz will be on-site. Anyone wishing to donate must have 10 inches or more of
hair. No appointment is
necessary. Licensed stylists
will be on hand to cut and style anyone’s hair that donates. “Locks of Love” is an organization that supplies
hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children with health problems that
cause hair loss. Anyone who donates hair will receive a special gift
from the Troy Police Department.
There will be special activities for children during the event. It costs approximately $1200.00 to produce a hairpiece. It takes four to five 10-inch
ponytails to make a hairpiece.
Monetary donations will also be accepted at the event. For additional information, please contact Troy Police Officer Nickie Kaptur at 248-680-7223. ______________________________ The Troy Police Department offers the
following free talks/seminars:
* Alcohol abuse and prevention * Safety with Strangers * Home Security * Personal Security * Got Caught (Shoplifting talk for
teens) * Choose Wisely (Right choices for
teens) * Home alone (home personal safety for
teens and children) * Drug and drug paraphernalia talk for
adults and also teens * Identity Theft * Internet Safety for adults and also
teens * Harassing and Bullying Prevention for
children * Retail Fraud Prevention * In addition, if you or your
organization has a program/discussion idea or need that a police officer can
deliver please call! For more information or to
schedule an officer to present a program please call: (248) 524-3464 or e-mail the
crime alert at: troypdcrimealert@ci.troy.mi.us
______________________________ Crime Prevention Tips
“Traveler” or
Door-to-Door Scam Prevention 1. If a person comes to your home offering to do an inspection of some type or tells you a repair is needed, refuse the offer! It is most likely a scam. 2. Never let anyone into your home that you did not call. All utility workers will have a picture ID. If they do not or you have a doubt, even if they have some sort of picture ID, refuse to let them in. In most cases, utility workers will not have to enter your home to do repairs. 3. Never exit your home for anyone you do not know that wants you to “see what the problem is outside the home.” They are probably having you exit so an associate can enter the home to steal from you. 4. “Travelers” use work type trucks/vans often with magnetic signs and out of state plates on them. 5. Will work/scam in an area for a short time but with multiple target homes – usually targeting seniors! 6. Never agree to make change for someone. This is a popular scam used to find out where you keep your money. 7. Never agree to purchase left over materials from a contractor. This is a scam. If an offer sounds to good to be true, it is. 8. When answering the door, make sure the storm door is locked and do not open it unless you recognize the person. “Travelers” will frequently walk in as soon as you open the door and begin their distraction techniques. 9. Keep your doors locked – Even when you are out in the yard working. 10. If you have any doubts call the Troy Police Department immediately at “911.” 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. Detecting Counterfeit Money All U.S. notes
have security features on them to make them recognizable as authentic
currency. In the past few years, The U. S. has been designing even more easy
to identify, and more difficult to counterfeit. Some of these identifier
features are: ·
A watermark identical to the portrait of the president’s
face is visible from both sides against a light. ·
Color shifting ink on the number in the lower right
corner on the front of the note. ·
Micro printing on the oval ornamentation portrait
framing around the president’s face on the front of the note; “The United
States of America” is printed on it’s lower edge. ·
Fine line printing patterns behind the portrait and
building picture on the note are difficult to replicate. These and other
features will become easy to recognize with a little practice in handling
money. The most
economical tool to assist in this effort is purchasing a small black light
for use by all clerks, and left or installed for their use at the cash register.
For
further information, contact the Community Services Section of the Police
Department, and/or your local United States Secret Services Office. ______________________________ Whether you need Click here to view the Troy Chamber's new
eNewsletter geared toward residents. Included you will find everything from
discount offers on pizzas to gym memberships and upcoming events presented by
Troy Chamber member businesses. To sign-up to receive it automatically on a
bi-monthly basis, please e-mail: deb@troychamber.com or call 248.641.1606.
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