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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 February 2, 2007 Assaults: Troy Marriott, 200 W. Big Beaver, 1/28, 0100 hrs. Officers responded to a report of a fight in progress in the
lobby. Upon arrival all subjects
were separated and altercation was over. It appears two groups who were sitting at the bar in
Shula’s Steak House became involved in a verbal altercation. Two males in the group exchanged
words and began pushing one another.
No injuries and no charges sought. Suburban Olds lot, 1760 Maplelawn, 21, 1300 hrs. A 29-year-old male from Sterling Heights reported that as he drove
through the lot, he drove through a puddle and splashed a 34-year-old male
from Sterling Heights. A verbal
argument between the two ensued over the incident during which complainant
was punched in the face. Suspect
admitted punching complainant, but claimed he did so only after complainant
raised his fist at him during the argument as if he was preparing to punch
him. Unknown if either is
seeking charges. Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Lot in the 1000 block of Crooks, 1/30, 1040 hrs. Officer checking reported abandoned ’96 Ford Taurus discovered it was
reported stolen out of Detroit on 1/15.
The front driver’s side door lock was punched, as was the ignition. The owner’s purse was recovered in
the back seat as was another license plate registered to a third party. Crash Investigations: Big Beaver and John R,
1/30, 1230 hrs. Complainant called on
her cell to report a small blue truck had just struck the side of her Grand Cherokee
as it pulled out from a parking lot on the south side of the street and tried
to cross E/B Big Beaver traffic to enter a Michigan turn around lane. Complainant was traveling east on Big
Beaver in the thru lanes.
Complainant reported the vehicle did not stop after the crash and was
N/B on I-75 from Big Beaver.
Complainant eventually lost sight of the vehicle in traffic, however a
responding Troy officer located and stopped it on N/B I-75 near Adams. The ’98 Dodge Dakota pickup had
damage on the front driver’s side quarter panel consistent with striking
complainant’s vehicle at the front passenger side. The 52-year-old male driver from Clarkston claimed he
didn’t feel anything hit him, so he kept going. He was arrested for “Failing to Stop and Identify at the
Scene of the Crash.” Additional
citations were issued to him for not having mandatory insurance, expired
plates, and failure to use due car and caution. Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Complainant reported
receiving notices from two different credit card companies advising her of
new account information. She did
not open either account. Complainant reported
discovering two personal checks created/forged using his real account number
and cashed at a store in Troy totaling approximately $375.00. Complainant discovered similar
incidents involving forged personal checks under his account number passed in
other jurisdictions, as well. Complainant reported
someone is using her bank account numbers to make unauthorized withdrawals
on-line. Total fraud thus far is
approximately $664.00. Complainant reported
purse stolen in another jurisdiction with stolen credit card used to make a
fraudulent purchase at a gas station in Troy. Complainant discovered
several fraudulent accounts opened in complainant’s name. Subway, 20 E. Maple,
1/26, 1303 hrs. Manager reported
receiving a call from a customer reporting she charged a purchase on her
credit card and then forgot the card when she left. The customer advised the manager that when she called her
bank, she was advised two additional/fraudulent charges were made using her
card after she left. When the
manager investigated, she discovered her two employees, one a 22-year-old
female from Detroit, the other a 20-year-old female from Rochester had each
swiped the card at their respective registers for transactions of $35.02 and
$17.87, credited the register, and then removed and kept the cash in those
amounts. The manager also
discovered each had conducted cash transactions with other customers and kept
some of the cash rather than placing it in the register. (Total cash kept: $8.00 and $13.00 each.) When the officer interviewed the
suspects, each admitted the frauds but claimed the other taught them how to
do it. Both were released pending
further investigation. Complainant stated a
file containing some past tax records came up missing from her
residence. She recently
discovered an unauthorized credit account opened in her name but billed to an
address, possibly in Clinton or Harrison Twp. with which she is not familiar. Complainant reported
discovering two unauthorized credit card accounts opened in his name and
billed to an address in Detroit with which he is not familiar. Complainant lost credit
card and drivers license and has since discovered 5 fraudulent charges
against the card. Complainant reported
someone used a credit card fraudulently that had her account number inscribed
to make a $317.84 purchase at a store in Troy. Business representative
reported receiving an e-mail order wherein he could not confirm subject’s
full name or address, for a $1600.00 purchase with a credit account
number. When complainant checked
the account there was no indication that a second user was authorized on the
account, and the limited personal information the complainant was able to
obtain did not match that listed on the account so he refused the
purchase. The same subject
e-mailed later and provided a second account number. Again the information on that account
did not confirm a second authorized user and information complaint had from
the “customer” didn’t match-up, so again transaction was declined. The real account holders have not
been able to be reached as of this writing to determine the status of those accounts. Domestics/Family Troubles: Troy Officers responded
to three incidents involving family trouble/domestic disputes where
investigation revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no
formal enforcement action taken/required. In two other unrelated
incidents complainants came to the station to report being assaulted. One by an ex-boyfriend and the other
by a roommate. Both
investigations are continuing. Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest: Elmwood and Rochester,
1/25, 0129 hrs. Officer stopped a green
Ford Escort for traffic violations.
Upon approaching the car and the driver rolling down the window the
officer could smell the odor of burning marijuana. The 24-year-old male driver from Clawson handed out a
partially smoked marijuana cigarette and a baggie containing 4.6 grams of
marijuana in lieu of his license.
He was cited for “Possession of Marijuana.” His car was parked and he was given a ride home. Embezzlements: Claire’s, 412 W. 14
Mile, 12/7/06-1/3/07 Corporate LPO (Loss
Prevention Officer) contacted local store to report unusual amount of returns
at the Troy location. Manager
checked and discovered 57 returns without receipts processed by a 25-year-old
female cashier from Warren. The
cashier admitted the fraud totaling approximately $1100.00. She was released at the scene pending
further investigation. Larcenies: 721 Elmwood,
10/31/06-1/24/07 Utility trailer and
pick-up truck cap stolen from rear storage lot. Target, 1301 Coolidge,
1/24, 1638 hrs. LPO’s reported
observing a customer purchase a $50.00 gift card at a register. The customer forgot the card/left it
behind and the 18-year-old female cashier from Warren concealed the card and
was observed making a purchase for $3.88 at a different register later in the
day using the gift card in question.
She was released at the scene pending further investigation. Taco Bell, 3268
Rochester, 1200-1230 hrs. Complainant stated she
forgot her purse and when she went back it was missing. Basswood, 1/20-1/26 Open garage entered and
snow blower stolen. Dickson Allan, 2800
Livernois, 1/22 Complainant reported
30-year-old female temporary employee from Ferndale was issued a company
laptop, which she failed to return after leaving the company’s employ in
spite of numerous attempts to contact her and retrieve the equipment. Somerset, 1/29,
0100-1300 hrs. Complainant stated she
hung a bag of mail next to her mailbox in the apartment lobby and mail person
reported it was not there at pick-up time. Cleveland, 1/31, 1530-1700
hrs. Snow blower stolen from
open garage. Coolidge, 1/15-1/25 Complainant reported
his Rolex watch came up missing from his residence; contractors were on-site
and he has made contact with them on the matter as well. Area of Cold Stone
Creamery, 3137 Crooks, 1/31, 1500 hrs. Complainant stated he
dropped his wallet in or near the store. When he checked with his bank regarding his credit cards
he discovered two fraudulent attempts that did not go through at gas stations
in Madison Heights, a $217.00 fraudulent purchase made at a restaurant in
Harper Woods, and an unsuccessful purchase attempt made at an electronics
store in Richmond Virginia over the Internet. Larcenies from Autos: Parking Lot, 100 block
of Elmwood, 1/20-1/23 A ’06 Ford pickup had a
toolbox and bowling equipment stolen from the bed. Milverton, 1/28-1/29,
2100-0600 hrs. A ’05 Saab parked in
drive entered - radar detector and garage door opener stolen with no sign of
forced entry. Malicious Destruction of Property: Behr, 2716 Daley,
1/24-1/25, 1630-0900 hrs. Two tires on two
separate construction lifts slashed. Vendors Source, 1955
Stephenson, 1/31, 2230 hrs. Graffiti spray-painted
on rear of building and two trucks parked behind the business. Peace Officer/Civil: Complainant stated he
allowed an associate to borrow approximately $1000.00 worth of his power
tools, which subject is refusing to return. Incident appears to involve a business dispute, as
complainant indicated he gave subject an undated check for monies owed asking
him to wait to cash it until he has adequate funds with which to cover
it. It appears subject is
holding tools pending the check being covered by complainant. Complainant’s attorney
reported his client entered into negotiations with another party over the
purchase of that party’s Mercedes in September 2005. Client provided two separate $1000.00
dollar deposits. Somehow the
deal did not go through.
Complainant’s attorney states client has been unable to get his
deposit back. Officer contacted
“sellers” attorney who indicated they’d be willing to clear the case up. Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: There were three
threatening telephone call reports taken, one involved an ex-boyfriend. One harassment report
taken regarding ex-boyfriend following ex-girlfriend and new boyfriend and
possibly threatening them. He
was contacted and agreed to have no further contacts with them. Harassing/obscene phone
call report taken regarding complainant’s husband’s ex-wife. Officer called suspect who agreed to
cease further contacts. Complainant reported
ex-boyfriend calling and harassing her at work, as well as following and
threatening her. He would not
answer his phone when officer tried to contact him. Complaint reported
receiving harassing calls and text messages from ex-boyfriend. Two additional reports
taken in this category with one involving harassment, the other threats. One harassment
complainant taken involving neighborhood teens driving by and harassing
complainant while he is walking through the neighborhood. Suspicious Incidents: Executive and Elliott,
1/28, 1806 hrs. Officer observed a
white olds occupied by three subjects pickup a male who was out on foot in an
industrial subdivision. The
officer stopped the vehicle. The
15-year-old claimed he was on foot waiting to be picked up by the group to go
to the mall. He stated he had
been walking from an area subdivision.
The 18-year-old male driver from Troy was arrested for driving on a
“suspended license.” The 15-year-old
male that was on foot, as well as the 14-year-old male and 15-year-old female
passengers were conveyed from the scene to arrange for rides home. Golfsmith Store, 288
John R, 1/29, 1300 hrs. Manager flagged down an
officer on patrol and pointed out two males who had just been in the
store. He stated he recognized
them from prior retail frauds in his store. He stated subject later identified as a 43-year-old male
from Mt. Clemens distracted the sales person while the subject later
identified as a 44-year-old male from Mt. Clemens proceeded to the Ping area
of the store. The manager
observed him in possession of two Ping clubs and noticed the sensor alarm
tags had been removed. He
approached the suspect, demanded the clubs back and ordered them both to
leave. The officer located
interviewed, and identified the suspects in the lot. Both denied being involved in any
thefts. Both denied driving to
the location claiming a third party had dropped them off. They claimed they didn’t know where
he was. When the 44-year-old was
asked by the officer why he was sweating profusely in spite of it being 20
degrees outside, he claimed he was under a lot of stress. Both were released. The officer later found a silver ’86
Isuzu pup pickup parked behind the plaza that registered to the
43-year-old. A wire cutter was
recovered from the front seat.
Officer learned a golf shop in Royal Oak may have been victimized by
the same suspects last week. Kingsley, 1/26-1/29 Complainant reported
receiving W-2 in the mail, however noticed one of the tear-off ends was
missing. Complainant is
concerned over possible ID theft.
U.S. Post Office advised. John R, 2/1, 1730 hrs. An 83-year-old male
reported subject came to his front door soliciting to work on his chimney
(caulk it) and wanted to enter his home. Complainant declined the offer. Subject asked if he could borrow $20.00 to feed his
kids. Complainant gave him
$20.00 and the subject asked for another $20.00. Complainant terminated the conversation and the subject
left. Description: male, about 50 years old, 5-10, 200
lbs., short black hair. Vehicle: shiny black 2000 Mercury Sable. Complainant believed there was a
second subject in the car. Welfare Checks: Troy Officers responded
to seven incidents involving individuals experiencing
emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted with transport to the
hospital for evaluation/commitment. Complainant reported
her 20-year-old son was threatening suicide and ran out of the house. A responding uniformed officer observed
him outside the residence several houses away, but when the subject saw the
officer he fled through the neighborhood. The officer eventually caught up to him in a backyard and
while securing him, a 47-year-old male exited the residence via the rear door
wall. The officer asked the male
for the address so he could inform dispatch and other units of his location,
as he was alone. The male became
loud and argumentative, refusing to provide the address and demanding to know
why the officer was in his yard.
The male approached the officer, ignoring warnings to stay back and
eventually pushed the officer.
Upon the arrival of other officers homeowner was arrested and cited
for “Assault and Battery” and “Hindering/Obstructing a Police Officer.” The 20 year old was conveyed to the
hospital for evaluation without incident. There does not appear to be a connection (biologically or
psychologically between the 20-year-old and 47-year-old or the residences
involved. Complainant reported
14-year-old daughter ran away and she was entered into the computer system as
missing. Complainant reported he
was trying to pick-up his 15-year-old daughter from a friend’s
residence. She was apparently
dropped off after being at another residence in Troy. She arrived drunk and vomiting. Investigation indicated she drank 6
shots of Vodka before being dropped off. She blew .12 on a PBT. She was transported to the hospital for evaluation. Miscellaneous Information: Annual
Smoking Cessation Program coming in February
The Troy Community
Coalition has invited Dr. Arthur Weaver back to host this highly successful
seminar to help individuals quit smoking. The program is free.
It is made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of
Troy. It begins February 19th
at the Troy Community Center from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Please see attachment for details. Arrest Summary: In addition to those
outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period: Domestic Assault: 3 Drunk Driving: 7 Retail Fraud: 10 Drove While License
Suspended: 10 Warrants: 8 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to the below
link for community events for the coming February 2nd – February 9th Week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ State of the City LuncheonPresented by Huntington Bank Thursday, February 8, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois $30 Troy Chamber members/$40
Non-members (An additional $5 per person will be
charged on the day of the event. Space may be limited.) RSVP
to 248-641-8151 or theteam@troychamber.com _________________________
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. ________________________________ 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
General If you witness a crime: Ø
Get involved Ø
Call the police It is
easier to catch a criminal if we are called right away, while they are still
in the area. 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 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. ____________________________ 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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