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Police Crime
Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFTChief of
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West Big troypdcrimealert@ci.troy.mi.us |
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Crime Alert for period ending April 6, 2007 Altercations/Disorderly Conduct:
Assaults: Villa park, 3/30, 2120 hrs. Officers responded to a report that “someone had been hit with a
hammer during the course of an assault.” Officers learned that a 14-year-old and 16-year-old female
became involved in a fight during which the 16-year-old struck the
14-year-old with a hammer.
Apparently there was some sort of friction between the females
stemming from a verbal exchange on 3/29. On today’s date, the 14-year-old and a male acquaintance
reportedly drove by the 16-year-old and advised they were going to “get more
people and fight her.” The
16-year-old stated she was told by a third party the “14-year-old was
planning on using a lock as a weapon,” so she brought a hammer from her house
as protection. The 16-year-old
advised the 14-year-old eventually showed up, a physical altercation occurred
during which the 14-year-old threw the first punch and she retaliated by
“hitting her with the hammer.”
The 14-year-old claimed a “verbal altercation between the two became
physical, with the 16-year-old punching her first.” When she retaliated, she stated the “16-year-old hit her
with the hammer.” The
14-year-old was transported to the hospital for evaluation. The 16-year-old was arrested,
juvenile petitions initiated against her and she was turned over to her
mother at the station. Post Office, 2351 Bellingham, 3/31, 2200 hrs. A 35-year-old female from Pontiac came to the station on 4/1 to report
that on 3/31 words were exchanged between she and a 40-year-old female
co-worker. She stated the other
female threw some mail in her face during the verbal exchange. She stated when she picked it up and
threw it back at the other female, the other female punched her twice in the
face, at which point a supervisor intervened and stopped the incident. 1000 block of Rochester Road, 4/2, 0445 hrs. At 1708 hrs. on 4/2, a 19-year-old male from Troy telephoned the PD
from a gas station to report that earlier that morning he had been
“threatened with a pair of knives by a 27-year-old male roommate.” The victim indicated he had moved
into the apartment with a female acquaintance and her husband about a week
ago. The male became angry with
him and demanded he move out.
During the course of that argument, the suspect reportedly “backed the
complainant into a corner of the apartment while threatening him with the
knives.” The 23-year-old female roommate was awakened during the altercation
and intervened between the two, such that the complainant was able to safely
exit the apartment. Complainant
waited until the next morning to return after the suspect left, however the
suspect returned while he was there and again demanded the complainant leave,
which he did. He wandered around
for a while and then called police to report the incident. The 27-year-old male was arrested for
the assault, as well as several outstanding warrants from other jurisdictions. Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement: Troy Beaumont ER, 44201
Dequindre Officers responded to
three separate incidents where victims of assaults were seeking treatment for
injuries. Investigations
revealed all incidents occurred in other jurisdictions. Appropriate agencies contacted and
cases turned over to them. Auto/Vehicle Thefts:
Breaking and Entries: The Collision Shop, 1835 E. 14 Mile,
4/2, 2338 hrs. Officers
responding to a burglar alarm found a plastic window on an overhead door
kicked in at the rear of the building.
The front office was ransacked.
The owner responded and indicated a cash drawer was missing from the
reception desk that contained a small amount of currency. A toolbox was missing from the rear
of the shop. American Home Mortgage,
1339 Coolidge, 4/2-4/3, 2200-0800 hrs. Hinge
on a rear door broken to gain entry.
A pair of sunglasses and a small amount of cash stolen. Crash
Investigations: Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Game Stop, 420 W. 14
Mile, 3/29, 2340 hrs. Manager reported on
3/30 that a $500.00 travelers check that was used during the course of a
purchase on 3/29 turned out to be counterfeit. The cashier stated the purchase was for several video
games totaling $222.54. The suspect received cash change in the amount of
$263.79. Suspect: B/M, approximately 30-years-old,
5’-9,” medium build, business casual type outfit. Complainant stated she
left her purse in an exam room during an eye-exam while she was taken to
another exam room on 3/29. On
3/30 she discovered her credit card and $50.00 missing from her wallet, which
was inside the purse. She
suspects they may have been taken while she was out of the room. When she contacted her bank she was
advised one fraudulent charge occurred in a store in Southfield. Complainant discovered
a fraudulent credit account opened in his name with a computer company. Complainant discovered
his credit card missing. When
the bank was contacted, fraudulent charges were discovered. Complainant reported a
box of personal checks never arrived in the mail as ordered. When he followed up with his bank he
discovered at least one check from the missing lot was processed at a bank in
Illinois that had been passed at a party store in that area. Chase Bank, 260 John R,
4/2, 1115 hrs. Complainant reported
subject came in attempting to cash a payroll check in the amount of
$1493.73. He provided a Michigan
Identification card, and an ID card from the business listed on the check -
all in the name of a 21-year-old male from Detroit. The photo on the ID card matched the subject. The teller noticed the signature and
date lines were not properly lined up with the rest of the check’s data. When
she tried to verify the check via computer it came back “counterfeit.” During that time the suspect exited
the premises, leaving the check, MI ID and work ID behind. Suspect: B/M, 21 years, 5’-11,” clean-shaven. Another male subject may have driven
him to the bank in a tan vehicle. Complainant reported
his credit card account number was fraudulently used to make an on-line
purchase out of Florida for $336.42.
Complainant was able to get the purchase cancelled and his account
credited. Domestics/Family Troubles: Officers responded to a
report of a domestic assault where male suspect had already left. Investigation continues. Troy Officers responded
to five incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where
investigations revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no
formal enforcement action taken/required. Drugs/Narcotics: Cherry and Hartshorn,
3/30, 0127 hrs. Officer observed a
Mercury Cougar parked left wheel to curb wherein the occupants appeared to be
“smoking a marijuana fatty.”
When the officer made contact with the 22-year-old male driver from
Brighton Twp., he could smell burning marijuana coming from inside the
car. The driver denied smoking
marijuana, claiming he had been smoking a cigarette. The driver had ashes on his lips and
tongue. He claimed he “freaked”
when he saw the officer and started “eating the ashes from his fatty.” A small amount of marijuana was
observed on the driver’s seat where he had been sitting. He was cited for “Possession of
Marijuana” and released at the scene. Troy PD Jail, 3/31,
2200 hrs. While a 29-year-old
male from Pontiac was being booked after being arrested on outstanding Troy
warrants for driving on a suspended license and possession of narcotics
paraphernalia, a baggie containing a small amount of marijuana was discovered
rolled up in his pant leg cuff for which he was also charged. Rochester and South
Boulevard, 4/3, 0105 hrs. Officers stopped a
northbound blue Lexus SUV for speeding and weaving. Prior to the stop and as it entered a construction area;
it struck one of the construction barrels. The driver’s side view mirror was ripped off, hanging from
the mount. Upon making contact
with the 58-year-old male driver from Shelby Twp., officers could smell a
strong odor of intoxicants coming from his person. He stated he was coming from “downtown Detroit thought he
was at Rochester Road and I-75, and was trying to get home.” He stated the “mirror broke when he
hit the construction barrel.” He
stated he had “two beers at the Tiger game, and a glass of wine at the casino
after the game.” He failed sobriety
tests and was arrested.
He blew 0.13 on a breath test.
After his arrest, officers located a small amount of marijuana in an
envelope in a black bag in the rear of his vehicle, as well as a marijuana
pipe, rolling papers and a bottle of Crown Royal that was about ¼ full. Along with drunk driving, the subject
was also charged with “Possession of Marijuana.” W. Maple near Blaney,
4/3, 0057 hrs. Officer observed a
black ’03 Honda Accord in the lot of Shield’s Pizza with the lights off and
the driver slumped over the wheel.
As the officer turned around to investigate, he observed the vehicle
W/B on Maple with the lights off.
The driver pulled into a business lot, drove to the rear of the
business, stopped and opened the driver’s side door. As the officer walked up to the car,
the driver had the door open and was slumped forward. The driver smelled strongly of
intoxicants, his speech was so slurred he was blabbering and he was
unresponsive to questions at times.
He claimed he was “not drunk and was almost home.” (His address is in St. Clair
Shores.) He had damage to all
four corners of his car. He was
unable to complete verbal sobriety tests. He was arrested.
He blew 0.28 on a breath test. Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest: John R and South
Boulevard, 4/3, 0241 hrs. Officer observed a gold
’01 GMC Sierra pickup going northbound in the southbound lanes of John R near
Square Lake. The vehicle was
stopped near South Boulevard.
The 38-year-old male driver from Rochester Hills stated he had “one
beer.” His words were slurred
such that it was difficult to understand what he was saying. He failed sobriety tests and nearly
falling down at one point. He
refused to take a PBT (Preliminary Breath Test) and was arrested. Approximately 27 grams of marijuana
were confiscated from inside his truck.
He refused to take a breath test so a search warrant was obtained for
his blood with toxicology results pending. He is expected to be charged with “Second offense Drunk
Driving,” as well as “Possession of Marijuana.” S/B I-75 near
Rochester, 4/3, 1752 hrs. Cell caller reported a
“possible drunk driver in a silver ’02 Chevy Trailblazer.” Officers located it and observed it
weaving as it drove along. It
was stopped. The 43-year-old
male driver from Flint was very unsteady. He was emotional, cried and fell to the ground. He stated he had “two 22-ounce
beers,” one of which was open and which he had been drinking prior to the
stop. His speech was slurred; he failed verbal sobriety tests and claimed he
was too upset to perform physical tests. He was arrested.
He blew 0.29 on a breath test.
Officers located a purse and contents on the rear floor in the name of
a 51-year-old female from Flint, who was also the registered owner of the
car. She was contacted and
explained the driver was her boyfriend.
She stated he took her purse and vehicle the day before. He told her he was “going to buy
beer” and never returned. She
stated there was $800.00 in her purse when he took it and there was $716.00
left upon arrest. Embezzlements: Home Invasions: Prentis, 3/27,
0815-2015 hrs. Complainant reported
observing the lock damaged on a rear window and the window ajar. She later discovered her jewelry
missing from her jewelry box. Thales, 3/24-3/30 Complainant reported
finding pieces of broken wood on his dining room floor by the door wall. The lock on the door wall was broken
and there were pry marks on the wood outside the door wall. No entry gained - there was a piece
of wood in the tracks, which prevented the door wall from opening. Ardmore, 3/30-3/31,
1630-2130 hrs. Entry gained while
homeowners were away, by unlocking the outside pedestrian garage door and
inside pedestrian door leading from garage into home, apparently by using
keys for the doors that had been hidden outside the house and inside the
garage, respectively. There was no sign of force entry and the home was found
locked when homeowners returned.
Jewelry missing from a jewelry box that was on top of a dresser in one
of the bedrooms and miscellaneous change missing from a desk drawer. It appears the “hidden” keys were
returned to their hiding places. Rutgers, 3/31,
1440-1730 hrs. When complainants
returned home, they noticed rear patio screen door was pushed open. The glass patio door was forced open
however a security device in the door prevented entry into the home. Complainants then noticed the back
kitchen window was broken out. A
garden cart was moved and placed under the window. The screen from that window was found damaged and on the
ground next to the house.
Officers observed pry marks on the exterior garage pedestrian door
however entry was not gained. A
pile of items on top of an upstairs bedroom dresser had been gone through,
including several boxes containing jewelry, however complainants were not
sure what was missing at time of report. Harmony, 4/2, 0900-1545
hrs. Complainant returned
home to find rear pedestrian door leading from outside into garage kicked
in. Entry into home gained via
unlocked pedestrian door leading from inside garage into home. Front face of a second
level dresser drawer broken off and cash stolen. Change stolen from a piggy bank in the study. Cash stolen from a jewelry box that
was on a nightstand. No jewelry
taken in this incident. Larcenies: Cobra Manufacturing,
1097 Badder Street, 3/30-3/31, 1500-0900 hrs. Complainant reported
the lock and chain were removed/cut from the south and west gate of the
facility. Over 4000 pounds of
metal including angle iron, tubing, stainless steel plates and a 6-foot
I-beam removed from the yard. Saks, 2901 W. Big
Beaver, 3/31, 1832 hrs. Complainant stated she
left her shopping bags unattended for a moment while preparing to get a
makeover. The sales clerk
brought them to her chair and when complainant went to leave, she noticed one
of the bags containing miscellaneous cosmetics valued at approximately
$240.00 was missing.
Investigation revealed it was stolen by a W/M, approximately 30-year-
old, heavy set, brown hair, 5’-5,” wearing light jeans, a short sleeve green
shirt, cream hat and carrying a flat bag. Autumn, 3/30-3/31,
2200-1300 hrs. A 17-year-old female
complainant stated that during a party she held the night before, her younger
brother’s Play Station Portable, Grand Theft Auto game and his Motorola black
razor cell phone were stolen.
Her friend’s wallet was stolen, as were several rolls of dimes and
quarters from complainant’s car that was parked in the garage. She suspects three males that were in
attendance because she discovered her brother’s bike and her cell phone
charger in the bed of the truck they arrived in. She recovered those items and asked one of the three if
she could look inside the cab of the truck. He replied “no.”
Investigation continues. Troy Community Center,
3179 Livernois, 4/3, 1930-2015 hrs. Complainant stated he
left his fleece jacket containing a set of keys on a coat rack in the fitness
room. When he went to leave, it
was gone. Troy Community Center,
3179 Livernois, 4/3, 1730 hrs. An 18-year-old male
from Troy reported he left his wallet in his coat under the seats along the
sidelines while he played basketball.
When he returned his wallet was missing. He was advised by two youths that he should check a trash
can down the hall. He did and
found his wallet minus $15-$20 in cash.
The responding officer spoke to a group made up of a12, 13, and
15-year-old males from Troy. One
of them apparently stole the wallet and then they divided the cash. Some of the cash had already been
spent. What was left was returned
to the complainant. He didn’t
wish to prosecute. BP Gas Station, 1980 E.
Maple, 4/1, 1826 hrs. Complainant reported a
4-door Volvo driven by a W/F, 30-35 years old drove off without paying for
$34.00 worth of gas. Larcenies from Autos: Business Lot, 373
Minnesota, 4/1, 1600-2300 hrs. Driver’s side window of
delivery truck (’98 Chevy van.) smashed out and $150.00 in miscellaneous food
items stolen from rear of van.
Complainant reported observing a suspicious W/M, 25-27 years old in
the lot sleeping in a red Oldsmobile type vehicle when he pulled into the lot
and parked his van. Forge, 4/1-4/2,
2330-0515 hrs. Unlocked ’94 Jeep
Cherokee parked in drive had rear hatch opened and an MP3 player, two thumb
drives, a digital camera and a gift card stolen from a backpack located
inside. Complainant heard a car
with a loud muffler slowly driving down the street around 0515 hrs. When she looked out she observed the
rear hatch of the Jeep open. She
went out and closed it. The
items were discovered stolen in the morning. Troy Marriott, 200 W.
Big Beaver, 4/3, 1500-1800 hrs. Blue maintenance pickup
had rear window smashed out to gain entry. A remote control device that controls the plow was
missing. A set of keys was found
jammed into the ignition in a possible attempt to steal it. Parking Lot, 6600
Rochester, 4/2, 2000-2300 hrs. Unlocked ’93 Olds
Cutlass entered and $500.00 that had been in the pocket of a pair of pants
was missing, as was a cell phone.
Five new shirts and a pair of shorts were missing from the front seat. Malicious Destruction of Property: Riverchase, 3/13-3/30 Telephone and cable
boxes broken on side of residence.
Sprinkler coupler broken and some of the sprinkler pipes were bent as
if someone had kicked them. Carter, 4/1, 0225 hrs. Complainant reported
observing a male shatter the front windshield of his Econoline van with a
baseball bat that was parked in the drive. The subject fled eastbound on Carter in a dark colored
(red or black) Ford Mustang. Suspect: W/M, approximately 40-years-old, heavy
set and beard. Minors and Alcohol: Shelby Drive, 3/30,
2330 hrs. Officers responded to a
loud party complaint. Numerous
beer cans and alcohol bottles scattered throughout the kitchen were visible
when officers looked through a window, as were several subjects running
through the residence. Officers
were eventually granted access.
One male subject was detained as he tried to escape out a side window of
the home. Inside, officers
observed several rooms with bottles, cans, and cups containing alcoholic
beverages. 12 individuals were
cited for MIP (Minor in Possession) with blood alcohol levels on PBT’s
ranging from 0.05 to 0.16. Three
17-year-old males, five 18-year-old males, two 17-year-old females and two
18-year-old females were among the 12 cited. Seven subjects were from Troy, three were from
Florida, one was from Birmingham, and one was from Orion Twp. Arrangements for rides home were made
for those who did not reside there. Troy Police Station,
4/1, 1045 hrs. A 19-year-old female
from Troy was cited for MIP when she showed up at the walk-up desk to take a
mandatory PBT in conjunction with the Oakland County Alcohol Probation
Program and blew 0.02. Neighbor Troubles: Peace Officer/Civil: Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: One obscene telephone call report taken involving an
ex-boyfriend. The suspect’s
father was contacted and assured the investigating officer there would be no
more contact. Two harassment reports taken. One threats report taken. Retail Fraud: TX Maxx, 350 John R,
3/14, 1815 hrs. On 3/30, LPO (Loss
Prevention Officer) filed a report indicating that on 3/14 a subject later
identified as a 16-year-old female from Royal Oak was observed concealing
items in a shopping bag. When
she exited without paying, she was detained and $49.96 in stolen socks and
Capri pants was recovered. The
juvenile was able to flee out of an emergency exit and escaped, however she
was identified. Juvenile
prosecution pending. Abercrombie and Fitch,
2800 W. Big beaver, 3/30, 1802 hrs. Complainant reported 42
T-shirts stolen from a display table near the front of the store. Investigation revealed a male and
female entered the store wearing Bluetooth earpieces. Another male subject was observed
standing just outside the store at the time possibly giving the two subjects
inside the store directions via the earpieces. The male produced a bag and selected several shirts from
the table, while the female paced watching for store employees. She eventually joined the male in
selecting items. When they
walked out the store the alarm went off however there was no employee’s close
enough to stop them before they fled the area. Total stolen:
$1659.00. Suspects: Hispanic appearing male, 35-40 years
old, wearing a denim jacket and light button-up shirt; possible Hispanic
female, 35-40 years old, 5’-8,” medium build, dark clothing. Macy’s, 2750 W. Big
Beaver, 4/3, 1810 hrs. LPO’s reported
observing a subject in the store suspected of stealing in the past. He was observed selecting several
items of clothing. He entered
the fitting rooms. When he
exited he was carrying only some of the items he carried in. He made a second trip, and again
exited carrying only some of the items he carried in. LPO’s checked the fitting room and
could not locate the missing items until a stool located therein was
inspected. When it was, the
missing items were found stuffed inside the hollow cavity. The subject left the store and was
last seen driving out of the parking structure in a white Chevy Monte
Carlo. Several minutes later the
subject re-entered the store carrying a white Macy’s shopping bag. He selected another item and entered
the fitting room. When he exited
the stool was checked and the items were found missing. When the suspect exited the store carrying
the shopping bag, LPO’s approached him.
He dropped the bag and tried to flee, however he was taken into
custody. Several
stolen Ralph Lauren clothing items were recovered from the bag. Total value: $412.50. A wire cutter was also recovered from the shopping
bag. Responding Troy officers
arrested the 31-year-old male suspect from Warren. Gucci Store, 2800 W.
Big Beaver, 4/3, 1641 hrs. Complainant reported
two males entered the store and began wandering around looking at
purses. Shortly thereafter, two
females entered along with a female child pushing a stroller with an infant
inside. It appeared the two
females engaged the sales clerks in an attempt to draw attention away from
the two males. The two males
eventually selected handbags and placed them into a white shopping bag. One of the males exited carrying the
bag, which appeared to be full.
The other remained inside and along with the two females continued to
talk with store employees. In
checking the display after the suspects left, it was discovered that two
handbags were missing valued at $4390.00 and $3450.00 respectively. A similar incident apparently
occurred on 3/31 involving four handbags with a total value of $6630.00. Suspects: #1-carrying bag: B/M, approximately 35 years, 6’-2,”
225-250, grey suit; #2 B/M, approximately 30 years, 6’-2,” 190, white button
shirt and blue jeans. Robberies: Suspicious
Incidents: Traffic
Altercations: Vandalism: Weapons Offenses: Welfare Checks: Troy Officers responded
to three incidents involving individuals experiencing
emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted with transport to the
hospital for evaluation/commitment.
Special Events Information: Two exceptional
programs for parents of older teens being offered by the Troy Community
Coalition, Troy Youth Assistance, and Troy Families for Safe Homes. The first program will look at legal
issues to consider once a child turns 18. Two attorneys from Miller-Canfield in Troy will be on hand
to lead this discussion on Thursday, April 26. The second program will take place on Thursday, May 17 and
look at college from the eyes of campus police. The guest speaker is Ann Arbor Chief Barnett Jones. Please
see attachments on both programs.
The Troy Coalition may be contacted at 248-823-5088. April
Troy Coalition Meeting this Thursday
The Troy Community
Coalition for the Prevention of Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Abuse will host
its monthly meeting this Thursday, April 5th at the Troy Police
And Fire Training Center at 7:00 p.m. which is located on the east side of
John R just south of Long Lake.
This month’s guest speaker is renowned artist, Dominic Pangborn. All are invited. Please call the Coalition for
additional information at 248-823-5088
Miscellaneous
Information: Case Updates: Arrest Summary: In addition to those
outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period: Domestic Assault: 2 Drunk Driving: 6 Retail Fraud: 5 Drove While License
Suspended: 12 Warrants: 6 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to the below
link for community events for the coming April 6th – April 13th
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 We
urge you to join us for one of our many exciting upcoming community events. Spring Break Troy Style April 9-14 For High School & Middle School students Thousands
of Troy students will be on Spring Break. But, not everyone is going to Ft.
Lauderdale or Cancun. If you’re staying in Michigan, a group of Troy
organizations makes sure you will find lots of great activities, deals and
discounts at local businesses. “The Troy
Community Coalition wants middle and high school students and parents to know
that there are plenty of things to do right here in town during Spring Break
time,” says Ann Comiskey, Executive Director of the Coalition. Take
advantage of discounts using your school ID at: • Troy
Community Center $3 Daily Rec passes (or $10/wk.) includes open swim, fitness
room, basketball, open gym. Teen Room free (3179 Livernois)* • Troy Lanes and
Bowl One Discount (1950 E. Square Lake or 1639 E. 14 Mile) • Chipotle - Eat
for free this week! (3129 Crooks) • Laser Quest -
$2 off (31401 John R) • Troy Sports
Center -$1 off skating pass (1819 E. Big Beaver) • Subway (5082
Rochester Road) • 7-11 (2891
Crooks and 5020 John R) • McDonald’s
(4819 Rochester Road) • Pro Car Wash
(half off car wash, 3785 Rochester Road) • Corner Coffee
(4977 Livernois) Fun
activities just for you: • Life
Time Fitness offers their Rock Wall and DDR, Mon.-Fri.,
12-4 pm, $10 (4700 Investment Dr.)* • Boys &
Girls Club of Troy gives you a one-day free pass, Mon.-Fri., 10 am-4 pm. Air hockey, video games, pool table,
computers, movies, gym (3670 John R) • Open Dodge ball
at the Community Center, Mon. & Fri., 1-4
pm, $3 • 2nd Annual
Laser Quest Overnighter, Sat. 11:30 pm-6 am. Laser
Quest games, snacks, breakfast, $30* • Euchre
Tournament, Thurs. 8-10 pm.
Free, winners receive prizes (Big Beaver United Methodist Church, 3753 John R) • Troy Public
Library Craft Day, Sat. 12-5:30 pm.
Free, come make stuff out of duct tape, beads, learn to knit,
scrapbook and more (510 W. Big Beaver) • Golf Camp, Mon.
& Tues. or Wed. & Thurs., $45 through Parks & Rec (Sanctuary
Lake, 1450 E. South Blvd.) • Skate Park will
be open daily from dawn to dusk, free (located
in the Community Center’s north parking lot) *
These events require a form signed by a parent/guardian, forms can be
found at www.troycoalition.com offers full schedule
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: ______________________________
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
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. 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 ______________________________ Whether you need Click here to view the Troy Chamber's new
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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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