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Police Crime
Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFTChief of
Police 500
West Big |
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Crime
Alert for period ending August 30, 2007 Altercations/Disorderly Conduct: Assaults: Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement: Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Suburban Ford, 1760 Maplelawn, 8/17-8/23 ’02 Ford Explorer stolen from lot. Michigan Air Products, 1185 Equity, 8/23, 0830-1830 hrs. ’06 Ford F-150 pickup stolen from lot. Oakland Mall, 412 W. 14 Mile, 8/23, 0915-1700 hrs. ’00 Dodge Intrepid stolen from lot north of Sears. Apartment Lot, 900 block of John R, 8/25, 1200-1433 hrs. ’90 Chrysler New Yorker found with door unlocked and ignition damaged. Apartment Lot, 900 block of John R, 8/25, 1245 hrs. A 29-year-old male complainant from Ypsilanti exited the building to
witness his mother’s ’99 Chrysler Concorde being driven away by an unknown
subject. He gave chase, trying
to smash the window to gain access and stop the suspect, however the suspect
managed to drive out of the lot.
Complainant tried to follow in his own vehicle and observed the
suspect crash into a brick wall on Grand Haven before reaching John R. The suspect then exited the vehicle
and fled on foot. Suspect: B/M, 20-years-old, short hair,
wearing dark jeans, white T-shirt, bright colored sneakers. The vehicle’s ignition was attacked. Breaking and
Entries: Crash
Investigations: Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Complainant discovered
an unauthorized withdrawal from his checking account for $334.62, which was
used to pay for a phone account in Dallas, TX. Upon doing some checking, he discovered his ex-wife’s
account was overdue by that amount.
When he confronted her, he learned she had his debit card and pin
number from before their divorce, which she used to conduct the
transaction. She stated she’d
return the money to his account if he gave her his new account number. He did not provide the new numbers. Complainant reported
discovering $177.96 fraudulently withdrawn from his bank account via the
Internet. The transaction
appears to have originated in the Netherlands. Oakland mall, 412 W. 14
Mile, 8/23, 1400 hrs. Complainant reported
she had her credit cards in her wallet when she left her residence to go
shopping. She stated she took
her wallet out of her purse and set it on the counter of the “My Photographer
Store” while she completed her purchase. She later discovered her three credit cards missing from
her wallet. She was contacted by
two of her three credit card companies regarding what turned out to be
fraudulent purchases on two of the cards that occurred at stores near the
mall in Troy. 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 was taken. Drugs/Narcotics: Maple and John R, 8/25,
0215 hrs. Officer stopped a black
Ford Mustang and learned the 23-year-old male driver from Detroit was driving
on a suspended license, and had two outstanding warrants from other jurisdictions. He was arrested. Two small baggies of marijuana were
found in his pants pocket, a blunt marijuana cigar was found under the
passenger seat. During booking
into the jail, an Ecstasy pill was found hidden in his sock, as was a Cialis
pill. Two
prescriptions written in another person’s name for Xanex were recovered from
his wallet. He claimed he
“didn’t know who the person named thereon was, but was holding the Rx’s for
his uncle.” They were written
from doctors’ offices in Southfield and Wayne. Drunk/Intoxicated
Driving Incidents of Interest: Embezzlements: Home Invasions: Pippin Ct., 8/22-8/23,
2130-0515 hrs. Attached garage entered
via unlocked pedestrian door and generator stolen. Estates, 8/22-8/26 Complainant discovered
a watch missing from a second floor jewelry box. He believes he may have left an exterior door unlocked
while away, as there were no signs of forced entry. Complainant suspects an ex-business associate with whom he
has experienced problems in the past. Larcenies: Probation Office, 1151
Crooks, 8/23, 1015 hrs. A 30-year-old female
from Commerce Township came in to meet with her Probation Officer. As she and her PO left the PO’s
office after their meeting, the subject stated she “forgot something in the office and
returned.” When the PO returned
to check why it was taking the subject so long, she observed the subject on
her knees under her desk where she keeps her purse. The PO discovered her credit card and $36.00 missing from
her purse. Upon further checking,
the PO found the missing cash under the desk where she had seen the subject
kneeling. The subject admitted,
“taking the cash” and also pointed out where she had tossed the credit card
on the floor when the PO walked back into the room. It was also recovered. The subject was arrested. BP Gas Station, 1980 E.
Maple, 8/25, 1830 hrs. Complainant stated he
had his laptop computer near the register when he went to the restroom. When he returned it was gone. Nicklaus, 8/25-8/26,
1730-1400 hrs. Red boy’s Mongoose bike
stolen from open garage. Thurber, 8/17, 1830
hrs. Complainant stated he
left his wallet and cell phone on the van that was parked in the drive. When he went back outside, both were
gone. Construction site, 1080
Coolidge, 8/25-8/27, 1330-0700 hrs. Trailer mounted power
generator stolen from the site. Larcenies from Autos: Business Lot, 505 E.
Elmwood, 8/23, 1530-1630 hrs. ’05 Chevy Cobalt parked
in lot had driver’s side window smashed out and a laptop computer bag stolen
with no laptop inside the bag. Business Lot, 1350 John
R, 8/25, 0000-2100 hrs. Exterior spare tire
stolen from ’07 Jeep Liberty parked in lot. Business Lot, 1845
Maxwell, 8/23-8/25, 1630-0900 hrs. Passenger door window
pried on ’01 Pontiac Sunfire parked in lot to access door locking mechanism
to gain entry. The interior of
the car was ransacked, as was the trunk, which was accessed by pulling down
the back seat. Nothing missing. The gas cap was also found off the
car; unknown if anything was poured into the gas tank. Malicious Destruction of Property: Melcombe Circle, 8/23,
0000-0800 hrs. ’02 Kia Sportage parked
in apartment complex lot had rear tire slashed and windshield wiper
bent. McDonald’s, 1200 Livernois, 8/25, 0300 hrs. Window on west side of
restaurant shattered with a rock. JD Power and
Associates, 5435 Corporate, 8/24, 0700-1630 hrs. ’07 Chrysler Pacifica
parked in lot was keyed along driver’s side. Office Lot, 1850
Research, 8/27, 1500-1645 hrs. Pontiac Sunfire parked
in lot was keyed along driver’s side. Minors and Alcohol: Apartment Complex Lot,
Crooks and Kirts, 8/24, 0310 hrs. Officer stopped to
investigate two male subjects out on foot in the lot. One fled, the other, who was a
22-year-old male from Royal Oak, explained he was “staying with an aunt at a
nearby apartment.” He stated “he
and she got into an argument, so he and his friend went for a walk.” The 19-year-old male from Troy who
ran off was located. He had been
drinking, blew 0.03 on a PBT (Preliminary Breath Test), and was cited for MIP
(Minor in Possession) and released. Neighbor Troubles: Peace Officer/Civil: Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: Three harassment
complaints taken and one harassing telephone call report taken. Retail Fraud: Kohl’s, 500 John R,
8/23, 1700 hrs. LPO’s (Loss Prevention
Officer) reported two female subjects placed 25 pair of jeans, 3 pair of
socks, and two belts in a shopping cart. The suspects proceeded to remove the sales tags (one used
her teeth and a scissors to do so) and placed the items in another shopping
cart. They pushed the cart
containing the stolen merchandise out of the store, however tags still
affixed to some of the stolen merchandise set off the alarm. One of the suspects commented, “No
one is searching my bag!” as the alarms sounded and they continued out of the
store, however Troy Officers who had been called by LPO’s were waiting
outside and took both suspects into custody. $857.78 in stolen merchandise was recovered. Arrested were two 14-year-old females
from Madison Heights. One was
turned over to her mother after juvenile petitions were initiated against
her. The other was found to be
an absconder from probation and was transported to Children’s Village after
juvenile petitions were initiated against her in this case. Express, 330 W. 14
Mile, 8/24, 1425-1445 hrs. Complainant reported
discovering 60 pair of pants missing from a display table in the Men’s
Department, and another 20 missing from a display table in the Women’s
Department. During the time of
the theft, complainant reported there was a Hispanic female in the store
asking associates to check the back room for sizes. She was described as approximately 30-years-old, medium
build, long brown straight hair, wearing a blue shirt, dark jeans and black
shoes. Additional information
indicated a Hispanic male, approximately 30-years of age, heavy set, wearing
a black baseball cap, gray/white horizontal striped shirt, blue jeans and
white shoes was seen exiting and re-entering the mall several times during
the same period. Each time he
exited, he was carrying a new shopping bag full of merchandise. He was seen in the company of a
Hispanic female and another Hispanic male, described as approximately
30-years of age, medium build, wearing a blue dress shirt, dark dress pants and
black shoes upon his final departure.
It is not known for sure if these individuals are related to the
actual theft however their actions were described as suspicious. Total loss: $4640.00. Robberies Suspicious Incidents: Villa Park, 8/25, 2300 hrs. A 20-year-old female
complainant stated she heard a noise outside her second floor townhouse
bedroom window and banged on it herself. She stated at that point she heard a lot of commotion
outside. When she looked out,
she observed a male running carrying a large aluminum ladder. Her father
checked the area right after the incident with negative results. The complainant stated she
heard similar noises the night before.
She stated she did not recognize the subject. Cambridge Crossing
Shopping Plaza, 2001 E. Maple, 8/24, 2300 hrs. Officers stopped to
investigate a suspicious occupied vehicle parked by itself in the center of
the lot. It was facing a nearby Bally’s where male and female patrons were
entering and exiting. The male
occupant tried to duck out of sight as the police car came into view. The 21-year-old male from Walled Lake
advised he was waiting for his girlfriend to get off of work at a nearby
restaurant. When asked to step
from the car, officers noted his belt was unbuckled and his pants button was
undone. He was not exposed. Further inquires revealed he
had some sort of battery powered sexual device hooked up to his person. An assortment of lubricants and
tissue were located inside his vehicle.
His story about his girlfriend checked out. He was warned and released. Beech Lane N/O Maple,
8/24, 2021 hrs. A 23-year-old male
complainant from Troy claimed he was scheduled “to be picked up by and hang
out with a 21-year-old male from Clinton Twp.” He stated when the car pulled up, he leaned into the
passenger side window and the front seat male passenger pulled him slightly
inside and tried to pull his wallet out of his back pants pocket. The complainant stated the
driver started driving S/B with him hanging partially in and partially out
the window. Complainant stated
he was able to free himself; nothing was taken and the car departed. There
was reportedly a third male in the back seat of the car. He claims there is no reason that he
is aware of for the incident.
There was some concern over the veracity of the victim’s account. The victim would not complete a
written statement of the incident. Comerica Bank ATM, 4999
Crooks, 8/27, 1938 hrs. Officers responded to a
complaint that a W/M, wearing cutoff jeans, a white shirt and cap was
observed squatting at the ATM machine, wearing a tool belt, and possibly
drilling on the front of the machine.
The caller stated he heard what sounded like drilling and contacted
the bank’s security department.
They advised there were no scheduled repairs at that location. When officers arrived, the subject
was gone. There was no apparent
damage. The subject drove off in
a red truck that was backed into a parking space. Security contacted Troy Dispatch later and advised the
subjects may have been trying to install a “skimming device,” which is a
device that can capture customers’ account information when the ATM is used. Traffic Altercations: Rochester and Wattles,
8/24, 2120 hrs. Officer stopped a black
Dodge Ram pickup after it was reported as being involved in a traffic
altercation and the driver made threats that he had a weapon. The 25-year-old male driver from Troy
claimed “he and the other driver engaged in a dispute over who had the right
of way upon exiting N/B I-75 at Rochester.” He claimed the “other driver threatened him with a gun.”
He stated he “followed the other driver into a shopping plaza lot and because
he felt threatened by the other driver, decided to confront him by arming
himself with a golf club. “ Apparently he exited his vehicle, approached and
tapped on the other driver’s window to get his attention. He stated he “drove away after this
confrontation.” He smelled of
intoxicants, failed sobriety tests and was arrested. He blew 0.11 on a breath test. The other driver, a 23-year-old male
from Rochester Hills gave a similar account of the altercation, however
indicated the “25-year-old threatened to shoot him during the exchange.” It appears he exited his vehicle at
one point to confront the 25-year-old while both were stopped at a traffic
signal. He was released at the
scene with no charges. Vandalism: Weapons Offenses: Welfare Checks: 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: Big Beaver/ I-75 near
Coolidge, 8/25, 2256 hrs. Officer stopped a
silver ’07 Honda Accord for speeding 106 mph in a posted 70 mph zone. The
22-year-old female driver from Nashville, TN stated she “was aware of her
speed and knew she was traveling 100 mph.” She was arrested for “Reckless Driving.” E. Maple, 8/24, 1956
hrs. Officers responded to a
report that a black lab puppy was tied to a closed garage door during Friday
night’s severe storms. The dog
was found as reported, soaked and without shelter. No one answered the door of the residence. The dog was taken to the station for
shelter after a note was left on the front door of the residence to that
effect. City ordinance violation
to owner pending for “Fail to Provide Shelter.” Case Updates: Arrest Summary: In addition to those
outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period: Drunk Driving: 8 Warrants: 2 Retail Fraud: 6 Drove While License
Suspended: 6 Domestic Assault: 2 Disorderly Conduct: 1 |
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