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Police Crime
Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFTChief of
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Crime
Alert for period ending August 10, 2007 Altercations/Disorderly Conduct: Assaults: Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement: Woods behind Leonard Elementary School, 4401Tallman, 8/3, 1005 hrs. Officers responded with Troy Fire Dept. on a report that a makeshift
tree house constructed in a tree in the woods behind the school was on
fire. It was extinguished. Initial investigation indicates it
may have been deliberately set.
Complainant stated when he noticed the smoke; he also noticed two
13-14 year-old males and a 12-year-old female leaving the school parking lot
on bikes. It is not known if
those subjects were involved in the fire. Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Sears, 300 W. 14 Mile, 8/4, 1558-1610 hrs. ’03 Dodge Caravan dropped off for service by owner. Several minutes later an employee
observed the vehicle being driven off by an unknown B/M, approximately
30-years-old, 5’-9,” 160, corn rolls. Breaking and Entries: Baker Middle School,
1291 Torpey, 8/1-8/2, 1515-0710 hrs. School entered by
unknown means and four 37” LCD TV’s, two desk top computers, five video
projectors, three 32” LCD TV’s, one 26” LCD TV, twelve computer signal
amplifiers, a computer server, and assorted electronics tools in a pouch were
stolen from the Technology Room.
Complainant stated he checked the exterior doors of the school when he
left and all were secured on 8/1.
There were no signs of forced entry. A review of school door records indicated the Media Room
exterior door was opened and closed at 2245 hrs. and then opened again at
2345 hrs. and closed at 0200 hrs.
School video cameras picked up two subjects inside the school near the
south main entrance around 2208 hrs.
They were also recorded in various parts of the school, including the
Media Room. Suspects: W/M, approximately 20 years, brown
hair, medium build, light blue shirt.
Suspect #2 is described similarly except he was wearing a dark shirt. There was no sensitive data stored on
the computers that were stolen. Great American
Mortgage, 888 W. Big Beaver, 8/3, 1730-2100 hrs. Entry gained into
locked office suite possibly through the ceiling, as a Security Officer
discovered a ceiling tile pulled down inside the suite. Manager responded and advised nothing
appeared missing. He advised
several individuals’ employment with the company was ended last week. He changed the locks and relocated
the computers/files. Suspect
possibly ex-employee seeking computer files. Bangkok Café, 5377
Crooks, 8/4-8/5, 2200-1900 hrs. Rear door pried to gain entry, cash stolen from
cash register and a charity bin. Crash
Investigations: Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Complainant discovered
one of her checks was used to make a fraudulent purchase for $159.95. Complainant received
notice from a collection agency regarding an unpaid cell phone bill in the
amount of $219.95 opened in her name and billed to a location in Detroit with
which she is not familiar.
Complainant stated she never opened the account. TCF Bank, 2138 E. Big
Beaver, 8/3, 0800 hrs. Complainant stated he
performed a drive-up ATM transaction and inadvertently left his card. He discovered the discrepancy before
leaving the lot and returned to find a female at the ATM. He stated he asked her if she found
his card and she replied no, grabbed a card out of the ATM and quickly drove
away. When he reported the
incident with the bank, he was advised a $200.00 withdrawal was made using
his card at the ATM which was time stamped one minute after he completed his
transaction. The plate on the
car the female was driving registers to a 46-year-old female from Madison
Heights who matches the description of the subject he spoke to at the scene. Complainant reported
being contacted by his credit card company regarding a change in billing
address on his account to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He had not authorized the change. When he checked his other accounts,
he found similar changes had been made.
No reported losses as of yet. Domestics/Family Troubles: 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 was taken. Drugs/Narcotics: 7-11 Lot, 2891 Crooks,
8/4, 2020 hrs. Officers observed a
blue Pontiac Grand AM pull up and park adjacent to the store. Two males exited the car and entered
the store, while a female remained inside the car. The males exited separately. One appeared to have something in his waistband. Officers approached to investigate
and discovered 9 grams of marijuana in the trunk. One of the males, an 18-year-old, stated he “put the marijuana
in the car the day before after taking it from his girlfriend.” He was cited and released at the
scene for “Possession of Marijuana.”
The 21-year-old male from Royal Oak provided a receipt for an alcohol
purchase. The female was
identified as 18-years-old. The
21-year-old was advised not to provide the alcohol to his associates and
released. Big Beaver and
Rochester, 8/4, 0133 hrs. Officers stopped a
black Buick in response to cell phone callers reporting it was driving erratically. The 21-year-old female driver/lone
occupant from Troy was arrested for “Drunk Driving.” She blew .10 on a breath test. After her arrest, a small packet of
heroin was located inside her purse, which she claimed was “not hers/she was
holding onto for a friend.” An
empty Rx bottle of Oxycontin was also found in her purse in the name of a
male whom she claimed was “another friend.” It had been issued on 7/11/07 and originally contained 120
pills. Drunk/Intoxicated
Driving Incidents of Interest: Embezzlements: Taco Bell, 3268
Rochester, 8/4-8/5, 2000-0345 hrs. Manager reported the
24-year-old male from Troy assigned to the drive through window advised he
“had to use the restroom.” When
he didn’t come back to his station, they checked for him and found he was gone. When the manager checked his cash
drawer, she discovered approximately $900.00 missing. Investigation continues. Mobil Gas Station, 1881
E. 14 Mile, 6/1-7/31 Manager reported
discovering approximately $600.00 in fraudulent refunds and $4530.00 in voided/stolen
lottery tickets that he suspects a former 19-year-old male clerk from Troy as
being responsible for.
Apparently the suspect worked with an older female who approved all
the transactions in her capacity as shift manager at the time. When the manager confronted him, the
male admitted stealing from the business and the female claimed no knowledge
of the fraudulent transactions. Residence Inn, 2600
Livernois, 6/22 Manager reported being
contacted by a customer who indicated when he checked in he provided a
traveler’s check, as well as a credit card as security. When he checked out, he provided
additional traveler’s checks to pay the $600.00 bill and directed the credit
card not be charged. He later
discovered his credit account was in fact charged, and contacted the manger
to complain. The manager
investigated and discovered the checks were cashed under the name/signature
of the clerk who processed the checkout. When confronted by management, the 25-year-old female
clerk from Detroit denied knowledge/involvement. Shortly thereafter she quit. Home Invasions: Larcenies: East Lake Restaurant,
5087 Rochester, 7/26-8/2 Aluminum exhaust fan
valued at $1871.77 stolen from roof of restaurant. It was installed on 7/23 and cleaned on 7/26 by different
contractors. The hole in the
roof where the fan had been was covered with foam insulation weighted down
with an old electrical box.
Restaurant was closed during this period for remodeling. Pier One Imports, 388
John R, 8/5, 1210 hrs. Complainant reported
noticing a B/M, approximately 20-years-old, 5’-9,” 180, wearing a dark shirt,
jeans and dark baseball hat loitering around the office. He quickly fled the store. When she checked, she discovered her
purse missing from the office. Larcenies from Autos: Camp Ticonderoga, 5501
Rochester, 8/2, 1630-2040 hrs. ’07 Ford F-150 pickup
parked in lot had passenger’s side window smashed out and briefcase stolen. Congress, 7/26-7/30,
2300-0900 hrs. ’07 Chrysler Jeep
parked in street with windows partially down had wallet stolen from front
dashboard. Credit card from
wallet was used to make fraudulent purchases in another jurisdiction. Shagbark, 8/4,
0030-0900 hrs. ’00 Ford Focus parked
in drive had right rear vent window smashed out and a purse removed from inside. Complaint stated there was nothing
inside the purse and it was discarded by the suspects on the rear deck lid of
the car. A locked ’97 Chevy
Cavalier parked in the street in front of the same residence was entered via
a partially open window, rifled, and a small amount of change stolen. Malicious Destruction of Property: Evangel Baptist Church,
2900 Lovington, 7/29-8/1, 2300-0600 hrs. Church marquee
spray-painted. Century, 8/3-8/4,
2130-1130 hrs. ’02 Chrysler Seabring had
front windshield smashed. Shopping Plaza, N/W
corner of Crooks and South Boulevard, 8/3 Complainant reported
the rear brick wall has be repeatedly spray painted with graffiti. Minors and Alcohol: Stratford, 8/3, 0107
Hrs. Officer stopped to
investigate a parked occupied vehicle that was not running. When he approached he made contact
with an 18-year-old male from Warren and a 19-year-old female from Troy. Both had been drinking. 10 full beers and an open bottle of
Vodka were recovered from inside the car, as was a marijuana pipe. The pipe belonged to the male, for
which he was cited and released.
(Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia.) The alcohol belonged to the
female, for which she was cited and released. Officers responded to a
report of a fight in progress in an apartment complex parking lot that turned
out to be a verbal argument between a 20-year-old male from Troy and his
20-year-old girlfriend from Howell.
Both had been drinking.
The male blew 0.17 on a PBT (Preliminary Breath Test); the female blew
0.15. Both were cited for MIP
(Minor in Possession) and released. Berwyck and Winchester,
8/4, 0440 hrs. Officers located an
occupied white ’95 Mercury parked, not running on a residential street. The 18-year-old male from
Rochester stated he “had been at a party in the area and was trying to locate
a friend.” He blew 0.13 on a
PBT, was cited for MIP, and released. Neighbor Troubles: Peace Officer/Civil: Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: Three threats reports taken. Retail Fraud: Macy’s, 500 W. 14 Mile,
8/5, 1107 hrs. LPO’s (Loss Prevention
Officer) reported observing two suspects enter the shoe department carrying
plastic shopping bags. When they
left the department, both bags were noticeably full. No purchases had been made and both
left the store. When LPO’s tried
to detain/investigate suspect #1 who exited first, he dropped the bag and ran
out of the mall. When they
approached the second suspect as he exited and tried to detain him, he
resisted, broke free and ran out of the mall, leaving his jacket behind which
the LPO had been holding in the attempt to prevent his escape. He was last seen entering a green ’98
Chevy Malibu being driven by the first suspect. It was last seen fleeing the lot onto John R, and then
west on 14 Mile. LPO’s recovered two pair of Timberland Men’s boots valued at
$145.00 each from the first suspect’s bag. The second suspect’s bag was also recovered with two
right-footed Timberland boots inside valued at $65.00 each. The plate on the vehicle registers to
a 19-year-old male from Detroit.
Suspect #1: B/M,
approximately 19, 5’-11,” 140, wearing long baggy jean shorts, black jacket,
black baseball hat with two flags white letters and a white brim, red shirt
under the jacket, white socks and dark colored shoes. Suspect #2: B/M, approximately 20, 5’-9,” 160,
wearing long baggy jean shorts, no shirt, boxers under the shorts, dark
shoes. Robberies: Suspicious Incidents: Rochester and Rochester
Court, 8/2, 2323 hrs. Officer stopped a red Honda
Civic driven by a 56-year-old male for a traffic violation. When the officer walked up, she noted
the driver had his short pants pulled down. He was wearing gray boxers under his shorts, which were
partially undone. When asked
about his clothing arrangement, he claimed he “was hot.” He first indicated
he “was coming from Meijer’s.”
He later indicated he “was coming from Borders,” but claimed he “just
stayed in the lot, as he realized he didn’t have his driver’s license.” He stated he “was staying with a
friend in a nearby apartment complex, however he didn’t know the address of
the friend.” He did not have a
driver’s license and had a warrant from another jurisdiction, for which he
was arrested. A wallet was
located inside the car with a social security card in another male’s
name. The subject claimed he
“found it at Border’s and intended to go back and return it.” Another wallet was found in the back
seat with $600.00 in it, which he claimed, “was all the money he had
left.” He later claimed he “got
it from collecting bottles.” A
BB gun was located in a paper bag in the trunk that had the orange tip taped
over with black electrical tape.
Other area departments alerted regarding contact with the suspect in
this incident for possible contacts with him. Subject is a W/M, 6’-0,” 175, gray balding hair, blue
eyes. W. Wattles, 8/4, 0440
hrs. Complaint reported an
unknown subject yelling/screaming and pounding on the front door of his
residence. Officers arrived and
located a 20-year-old male from Troy wearing a red shirt, boxer shorts and no
shoes pounding on the garage doors.
He was highly intoxicated and yelling, “there are people dying in the
house.” He initially identified
himself as “John Doe.” He
provided no explanation as to what he was doing at the address. His clothes and wallet were found on
the back porch. The garage door
sustained a small amount of damage.
Subject was arrested. Mobil Gas Station, 25
E. 14 Mile, 8/3, 2009 hrs. Complainant discovered
a 4-inch pipe with caps on both ends on top of one of the trashcans in the
lot. It resembled a pipe bomb and MSP Bomb Squad was summoned. They were able to open it and
discovered a ripped up plastic bag, rolling paper, and a marijuana roach
inside. Investigation revealed
that at approximately 1929 hrs. a burgundy Intrepid pulled up which was
occupied by three subjects. The
front seat passenger, a W/M, 30-35 years old, crew cut, wearing brown
clothing, exited the vehicle with an unknown object in his hand. He threw the object in the garbage
can where the “pipe” was found as he walked towards the gas station. Traffic
Altercations: Vandalism: Weapons Offenses: Welfare Checks: Officers responded to a
possible heroin overdose at a residence and located a 51-year-old male
unresponsive. There was a spoon,
needle, and packet of heroin next to him. He eventually became responsive, was transported to the
hospital, treated and later released.
He was then arrested for an outstanding warrant from Troy. Additional charge for “Possession of Heroin”
pending. Troy Officers responded
to one incident involving an individual experiencing emotional/psychological
difficulties and assisted with transport to the hospital for
evaluation/commitment.
Special Events
Information: Miscellaneous Information: Avalon and Cedar Crest,
8/4, 2314 hrs. Officers responded to a
report that a resident had observed a black ’92 Chevy Blazer with several
subjects inside driving slowly along the street without lights. The complainant observed one of the occupants
exit the vehicle, approach his mailbox and reach inside. He confronted the subject, who
ran. While trying to catch him,
he slipped in the street, at which point the Blazer drove directly at
him. He got up and caught the
male in a backyard. When
officers arrived, the complainant was still trying to hold onto the
17-year-old male from Troy.
Initially the subject physically and verbally resisted officers’
attempts to detain him. He
eventually advised officers “he and his friends thought it would be “neat” to
put a firework inside a mailbox and blow it up.” A firework was recovered from inside his pocket. He was arrested. Two other subjects who had been with
him were located on foot in a nearby park. They may be charged with being in
the park after hours. Case Updates: Arrest Summary: In addition to those
outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period: Domestic Assault: 1 Drunk Driving: 10 Driving Under the
Influence of Rx Medications: 1 Retail Fraud: 4 Drove While License
Suspended: 5 Warrants: 5 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to
the below link for community events for the coming August 10th – 17th Week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ Chase the Traffic Blues Away and Stay in Troy for
“Jazz on the Corridor”
(TROY, MI) - The
Columbia Center at 101 W. Big Beaver will be the backdrop for some fabulous
music on select Thursdays this summer.
Stay after work, grab a bite to eat and listen to music from 6-8
pm. Bring lawn chairs or
blankets and relax with friends as cool jazz, R&B, swing, and classic
sounds fill the air. Food will
be available from Gateway Deli.
The musical lineup is: August 16: One Beat Back Orchestra This premier Detroit Big Band formed
in 1991 as a high-energy band playing for the love of “Swing Music.” With vocals, brass, reeds and a
swinging rhythm section they play favorite classics like Frank Sinatra, Count
Basie, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman. For more information, please call the
Community Affairs Department at 248.524.1147. ___________________________
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. ________________________________ “It’s Fore the Kids” Boys & Girls Club Golf Outing
The
Boys & Girls Club of Troy host their 31st Annual Golf Outing
on August 31st Annual Golf Outing on August 20 at the Oakhurst
Country Club in Clarkston. The
outing includes time on the driving range, 18 holes of golf, lunch, cocktail
reception, dinner, silent auction, and awards banquet. Tickets to just the dinner are also
available. Call 248.689.1687 to
register and help the Boys & Girls Club.
The Troy Police Department offers the
following free talks/seminars:
* Work place safety * Alcohol abuse and prevention * Safety with Strangers * Home Security Audit * 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:
________________________________ Self Defense Class for Women Be prepared—class starts promptly at
5:30 p.m. Bring your daughter (over 16, please) or a girlfriend and attend this
informational, hands-on presentation. Just in time for heading back to
college, this is a great class for students! The class will be instructed by
John Parks of Anshinkan Aikido Dojo. John will teach simple, yet effective
techniques. Dress comfortably.
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.
“Choose Troy ,” a Troy Chamber-sponsored
program, encourages residents to think about doing business
Click here for more information _______________________________ Crime Prevention Tips
Alcohol / Drugs
Be responsible, if you drink, DO NOT DRIVE! If you serve alcohol, make
sure that your guests make it home safely. Don’t serve alcohol to
underaged children We all must
share the roads, don’t risk the lives of others or yourself. It is not a good idea to mix Alcohol
with other activities like boating or swimming. If you drink, do it in moderation and don’t drive or put
yourself and other at risk. ˇ
DO NOT
use illegal drugs ˇ
DO NOT
drive and endanger the lives of everyone if you have consumed alcohol or
drugs. ˇ
If you
are under 21 years of age, IT IS ILLEGAL to consume or possess alcohol. If
you have any information on illegal drug activity call our tip line at
248-524-0777. Retail Fraud
All store personnel should be trained on the store
policy that deals with retail fraud (shoplifting) and how the company wants
them to respond. Store personnel should have the phone numbers to call
readily available if they suspect retail fraud or any other crime. A lone employee should not try to apprehend retail
fraud suspects themselves. Call
your Mall Security or the Troy Police Dispatch Center at 248-524-3477 for
in-progress crimes or assistance apprehending fleeing criminal suspects. Surveillance
video has shown that cameras that are obvious to criminals are a good
deterrent to crime. Criminals
can be seen trying to hide from the camera, or dropping the merchandise they
tried to steal when they spotted the camera. The Troy Police offers training to store personnel on
theft prevention and detection, fraud, and other retail-related crimes. Contact the Retail Liaison at
248-524-3464 for more information. Suspicious Incidents / people
If it appears that someone is up to no-good, they
probably are. Call the Police
immediately. We are trained to
investigate suspicious circumstances and determine if criminal activity is
afoot. The best security system that you can have is a “Nosy
Neighbor.” Encourage your
neighbors to be “Nosy,” especially if there is strange activity around your
property. Return the favor by
keeping a watchful eye on their property and reporting it immediately. This is the basis for the
Neighborhood Watch program. If someone or something seems “suspicious” to you or
makes you feel uncomfortable, there is probably good reason for it. Don’t get into the habit of
second-guessing your intuition and instinct. Sexual predators
are usually progressive, starting out with public exposure and leading to
more risky and dangerous behaviors. You can check the state of Michigan
registered sex offenders list at www.mipsor.state.mi.us for offenders that live in your
area. ______________________________
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.
“Choose Troy ,” a Troy Chamber-sponsored
program, encourages residents to think about doing business
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