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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 January 19, 2007
Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement: Troy Beaumont ER, 44201 Dequindre. Officers responded to two different reports of assault victims seeking treatment for injuries. Investigation revealed both occurred in other jurisdictions, which were contacted, and the cases turned over to them. Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Business Lot, 1650 Research, 1/16, 0815-1802 hrs. A ’06 Dodge Caravan had door locks punched and ignition lock pried
out. Business Lot, 1775 Research, 1/16, 1155-1715 hrs. A ’98 Plymouth Grand Voyager was stolen from lot. Apartment Complex Lot, 900 block of John R, 1/16, 1400-1930 hrs. A ’07 Jeep Liberty had the driver’s side door lock pried and steering
column broken/damaged. Glouchester, 1/17, 2020-2220 hrs. A ’02 Dodge Intrepid stolen from lot. Breaking and Entries: Atlas Market, 36949
Dequindre, 1/17, 0135 hrs. Officers
responding to an alarm discovered front door glass smashed out, however no
entry was gained and nothing taken. Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Complainant reported
she purchased a quilting machine on an Internet buy/sell website for
$6016.98. She paid with a
cashier’s check, which was received and deposited by the seller, however
complainant never received her merchandise. The site is investigating. Chase Bank ATM, 1735 E.
Big Beaver, 5/1/06 FM Financial Credit
Union representative reported subject opened an account and then deposited a
check for $2990.00 into the Chase Bank ATM machine in Troy. A withdrawal against the deposit was
then made at the same ATM machine.
The check eventually came back “account closed.” When credit union contacted subject,
he claimed he never got his ATM card and denied making the deposit and
withdrawal. The complainant
reported similar incidents involving subject’s account at locations outside
of Troy, as well. Complainant reported
someone used complainant’s debit account number to make a fraudulent phone
purchase at a store in California. Acacia and Piedmont,
1/17, 2249 hrs. Officer observed a ’97
Dodge Stratus cruising the lots in an industrial subdivision after hours, and
stopping behind closed businesses.
A query of the license plate indicated the registered owner had an
outstanding felony warrant from another jurisdiction. The officer stopped the vehicle after
it left the area. The
41-year-old male driver from Rochester Hills stated he was traveling home
from Eastpointe and initially denied making any stops. When the officer pointed out that he
observed him in the industrial area, he claimed he was just driving through
to check it out. He was arrested
for the warrant. He was found in
possession of a credit card in someone else’s name. The suspect claimed the card belonged to his boss and he
had permission to have/use it. A
call to the cardholder revealed the card was given to the suspect to return
an item purchased at a store.
The suspect was supposed to have turned the card back in. The owner stated he was contacted by
his credit card company regarding several suspicious purchases that the owner
determined were fraudulent/made without permission. The owner advised the suspect did not have permission to
be in possession of the card, nor was he authorized to make purchases with
it. Complainant reported
subject purchased $6000.00 worth of flight tickets through their website with
a check that bounced; complainant has been unable to collect the money
owed. Subject’s address is out
of Texas. Complainant came to
station to report someone stole his grandmother’s car in October of 2005 and
his wallet was inside at the time of the theft. Since then, someone has used his license on several
occasions, including during a traffic stop in Troy for expired license plates
last October. Investigation
determined the owner of the car that was stopped by the Troy officer is a
23-year-old male from Troy whose license is suspended and has several
warrants out for his arrest. Target, 1301 Coolidge,
1/17, 1215 hrs. LPO’s (Loss Prevention
Officers) reported a female subject attempted to make a purchase with a check
that the computer rejected. The
transaction was refused and the subject left. Follow-up with the bank indicated the check was counterfeit. Domestics/Family Troubles: Complainant reported
her ex-boyfriend who is a co-worker took her laptop in for repairs. Apparently he signed it in under his
name. When she contacted the
repair service to check on its status to try and get it back, she discovered
he already picked it up. Troy Officers responded
to three incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where
investigation revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no
formal enforcement action taken/required. Drugs/Narcotics: Farmer Jack’s Lot, 3125
John R, 1/12, 2317 hrs. Officers investigated a
suspicious occupied vehicle parked in the lot and discovered one of the
occupants, a 26 year old male from Sterling Heights in possession of a small
amount of marijuana. He was
ticketed and released at the scene. Drury Inn Lot, 575 E.
Big beaver, 1/14, 0522 hrs. Officers investigated a
suspicious occupied vehicle parked in the lot and discovered one of the
occupants, a 24 year old male from Detroit, in possession of a small amount
of marijuana. He was ticketed
and released at the scene. Lovington and Dequindre,
1/13, 0030 hrs. Officers stopped a car
for speeding and discovered the driver, a 17-year-old male from Troy in
possession of a small amount of marijuana. He was ticketed and released at the scene. Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest: S/B I-75 near Crooks,
1/12, 1950 hrs. Complainant reported
his car struck from behind by a red Honda CR-V which was not stopping and
that he was following.
Responding officers located the suspect vehicle and stopped it south
of Rochester. The 36-year-old
female driver admitted striking complainant’s car, but claimed she was unable
to get over to the shoulder to stop due to traffic. (Crash occurred 5 miles north of location officers located
her still driving.) Officers
detected a strong odor of intoxicants on her breath, her speech was slurred
and she was unsteady on her feet.
She claimed she “only had one beer three hours earlier.” She failed sobriety tests and was arrested. She blew 0.19 on a breath test and
was charged as a “second offense drunk driver,” as well as for “Failing to
Stop and ID at the Crash.” Embezzlements: Consumer Testing, 350
E. 14 Mile, 12/26-12-27 Complainant discovered
several company checks cleared that were out of order, as well as automatic
withdrawals on the company’s bank statement for bills that were not the
companies. Five suspicious
transactions discovered in total for approximately $1100.00. Macy’s, 500 W. 14 Mile,
12/8-12/19 LPO’s discovered a
30-year-old female employee from Detroit was processing fraudulent return
transactions at her register. A
total of six transactions involving $1511.00 were detected. Suspect issued herself vouchers or
gift cards on four occasions. On two others, a friend of the suspect brought
two coats from the sales floor to suspect’s register for which suspect
processed fraudulent refunds and issued the 37 year old female from Westland
gift cards. Larcenies: Squire Ct., 1/10-1/11,
2200-0800 hrs. An 18-foot flatbed
trailer with a New Holland Skidster and two fork attachments were stolen. Chuck E. Cheese, 740
John R, 1/13, 1830-1911 hrs. Complainant reported
her purse was stolen from the booth she and her family had been sitting
in. She stated there was a
group of youths in the booth that abutted hers. She called her cell-phone that was inside the purse, and
someone answered but immediately hung up. She was able to determine from the cell company that the
phone had been used to make one call to a 248 area code number, and five
others to 313 area code numbers. Hamman, 1/1-1/16 Air-conditioning unit
stolen after complainant moved out.
Theft discovered when complainant stopped by to check on house. Henry Ford, 1/12-1/15 Complainant discovered
one of three deposits for approximately $1400.00 missing from on-site safe. Silverstone, 12/6-12/21 Complainant reported
two personal checks stolen from his checkbook. Thefts discovered when complainant received bank statement
which indicated checking account was over-drawn. Troy Beaumont Hospital,
44201 Dequindre, 1/8, 1000-1200 hrs. Complainant stated she
left her purse unattended on the nightstand in her husband’s room while she
and he walked the hallway. After
she left the hospital, she discovered $200.00 in cash missing from her
wallet. JE Myles, 31 Executive,
1/1/06-1/1/07 Complainant contacted
police to report a series of missing/stolen items over the last 12
months. Items taken/missing
include cash, credit card, shop power tools, digital camera, brass and
aluminum. Several thousand
dollars worth of valves, pumps, and motors were not accounted for in an
inventory. Complainant indicates
some of these shortages may be due to a record keeping issue rather than a
theft, but cannot rule thievery out. Big Boy, 200 W. Maple,
12/30, 2000 hrs. Manager reported
subject tricked a waitress into giving him $50.00. He made a carryout purchase of a cup coffee for $1.58,
which he paid with a $50.00 bill and 58 cents. When she returned the $49.00 change, he told her he didn’t
want to break the $50.00 bill after all and asked for it back. While continuing to engage her in
conversation about the change and transaction, he combined the $49.00 change
she had returned to him with the original $50.00 bill he had convinced her to
give him back, and asked her if he could just give her the $100.00 total in
exchange for a $100.00 bill. She
took the money and gave him a $100.00 bill from the register. He left ahead $50.00. Suspect: W/M, 30’s, short wavy black hair, medium build,
unshaven/stubble. We have obtained a
video of this quick-change scam that clearly shows the suspect/transaction Office, 901 Wilshire,
1/15-1/16, 1700-1300 hrs. Complainant’s old work
computer tower that he placed under/next to desk after he purchased it from
his employer was stolen. Entertainment
Publications, 1414 E. Maple, 1/17, 1600-1840 hrs. Purse stolen from
office. Complainant learned from
credit card company that a fraudulent ATM withdrawal was attempted at a gas
station in Detroit after the theft. Larcenies from Autos: Troy Library, 510 W.
Big Beaver, 1/14, 1100 hrs. A 48-year-old female
complainant from Troy reported she parked her car in front of the library and
walked up to the drop box to return a book and CD. She left her 7-year-old
son inside the car while doing so.
She stated as she was walking back, she observed a white SUV that had
been parked near the front door driving away. When she arrived at her car, she discovered her purse was
gone. Her son advised that a
dark skinned male, with white hair and a mustache, 6-2, heavy set, wearing a
green shirt opened the door, took the purse and then left in a silver-grey
vehicle, possibly the same light colored SUV she saw driving away. When her husband checked on the
credit cards, he discovered one of her cards had already been fraudulently
used at a gas station and a store. Office Lot, 215 E. Big
Beaver, 1/9, 1400 hrs. Purse stolen from ’06
Chevy parked in lot. Shopping Plaza Lot,
1237 Coolidge, 1/12, 1100-1300 hrs. Passenger side cargo
door lock punched on utility service van and duffle bag stolen from inside
while technician was servicing a nearby ATM machine. Business Lot, 1755
Maplelawn, 1/13 Tires and wheels stolen
from ’04 Cadillac parked in lot. Malicious Destruction of Property: Boyd, 1/11, 2137 hrs. Complainant reported
observing a male subject with a dark hooded sweatshirt spray painting the
side of garage in the neighborhood.
Suspect fled to awaiting white Dodge Neon, which drove off as suspect
entered. Axtell, 1/12-1/13,
2100-0900 hrs. Rear window of ’01
Chevy Silverado pickup cap broken out. Construction Site, Amberwood,
1/12, 1600-1630 hrs. Three windows of house
under construction shot/damaged with pellets/pellet guns. Two males on bikes were observed in
the vicinity of the home prior to the damage being discovered. Apartment Complex
Clubhouse, Coachman, 1/15-1/16, 1800-0730 hrs. Complainant indicated
the walls of the clubhouse were spray painted with “No Heat” and “No Rent” sayings in several
areas. No sign of forced entry. Tenants have a passkey. Complainant was aware of only one
heating issue in the complex and indicated it had been repaired. Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: Two harassing phone
calls reports taken. Two threatening phone
call reports taken. One threatening e-mail
report taken. One threat from a
co-worker report taken. Retail Fraud: Sak’s, 2901 W. Big
Beaver, 1/13, 1816 hrs. LPO’s reported
observing a B/M, between 20-30 years old, wearing a gold Car-hart jacket,
white shirt, and jeans, conceal a bottle of cologne valued at $67.50 and exit
without paying. He was last seen
entering a white older model Ford Crown Victoria with tinted windows that was
waiting outside the Coolidge exit doors next to the curb. Burberry Store and
Gucci Store, Somerset, 2801 W. Big beaver, 1/6 1000-1335 hrs Complainant reported
discovering 8 handbags missing/stolen from the shelves near the front of the
Burberry Store. Total value
approximately $10,000.00. While
taking the report, complainant directed officers to the Gucci Store for a
similar incident.
Representatives there indicated four handbags had been stolen earlier
that same day from displays. Total value $2770.00. Suspicious Incidents: Bingham, 1/10, 0300
hrs. Complainant reported a
noise was heard outside his residence at 0300 hrs. In the morning, complainant noticed garage pedestrian door
slightly ajar. No entry gained
and door had items stacked up against it such that it could not be fully
opened. Carter and Virgilia,
1/16, 0735 hrs. An 11-year-old male
told his mother when he returned home from school in the afternoon that while
he was standing at the school bus stop that morning, a dark blue or brown
mid-sized SUV was driving by. He
stated it stopped, backed up, and the male driver who was the lone occupant
of the vehicle started talking to him, asking him if he was cold. When the youth replied that he was,
the male asked him to get into the car to warm up, to which the youth replied
“No.” The male asked him two
more times, to which the youth responded “No” each time. A second youth approached the stop
while the male was still talking to the first youth and reported hearing the
driver talking to the original youth about a power outage. The driver pulled away as the
second youth arrived at the stop.
The driver never exited the car and he made no threats. He is described as a W/M, approximately
50 years old, balding with white or gray hair, spoke with a “cowboy” or
southern accent. Neither youth
recognized the car or driver. Carter, 1/16, overnight Approximately 200
plastic knives and forks stuck into the ground around bushes, trees, flowerbeds,
and lawn of residence. Welfare Checks: Group Home, Beach,
1/13, 1422 hrs. Officers responded to a
report that a 32-year-old female resident was breaking objects in the
home. She had calmed when
officers arrived who assisted with transport to the hospital for evaluation. Troy Officers responded
to one incident involving an individual experiencing
emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted w/transport to the hospital
for evaluation/commitment. Miscellaneous Information: Troy Coalition’s
Annual Incredible Kids Nominations Open Each year, the Troy
Community Coalition partners with Campfire U.S.A. to recognize incredible
young people in the community.
Nominations are currently open for this year’s program. Please see attachment for additional
details. Teen
Suicide Seminar for Parents and Teens
The Jason Foundation in
conjunction with Troy Youth Assistance will host a seminar for parents and
students in Grades 6-12 on teen suicide at the Troy School Services Building
on Thursday, January 25th from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Please see attachment for details. 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. See attachment for on-line survey information being conducted
by the Troy Community Coalition on prevention strategies in Troy. Arrest Summary: In addition to those
outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period: Drunk Driving: 7 (One was a third offense-felony arrest.) Retail Fraud: 10 Reckless Driving: 1 No Operator’s
License/Drove w/License Suspended: 6 Warrants: 7 Domestic Assault: 1 (Male suspect initially fled scene
on foot; K-9 track located him hiding nearby.) |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to the below
link for community events for the coming January 19th – January 26
Week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ COMMUNITY KALEIDOSCOPE PROMISES AN
AFTERNOON OF FAMILY FUN!
the Troy Community Center
on January 28
(TROY, MI) - Come on in out of the cold for the 11th
Annual Community Kaleidoscope, Sunday, January 28. This popular winter community
gathering will run from 12-4 pm at the Troy Community Center. There is no admission fee for
the event. Many engaging activities are featured for the
entire family, including live entertainment by the Troy Country Fiddlers,
ethnic dancing, indoor sports and swimming, music by DJ David B, and a
community resource expo. Food
will be available at a nominal charge. “This is a great event to help fend off those
winter blahs,” Cindy Stewart, City of Troy Community Affairs Director,
said. “There is literally a
‘kaleidoscope of fun’ planned to help folks get better acquainted with Troy’s
facilities, programs and services.
“Take a swim in the Community Center’s indoor
pool with waterslides. Play
basketball in the state-of-the-art gym.
Check out the free group fitness classes in Swiss Ball (10:30-11:30
am) and Cycle & Sculpt (11:30 am -12:30 pm). Go bowling (compliments of Troy Lanes) and enjoy other
activities such as face painting, story telling, Legos®, Mancala, Bingo and
games. See special
demonstrations by the Troy Museum. Don't miss the chance to meet the Police Canines at
1 p.m. and Sparky and Faith the Fire Dogs at 2 p.m.,” Stewart said. _________________________ 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. Vandalism Prevention
The best way to protect yourself from this crime, or from being held
financially responsible for the acts of your kids, is to know where your
children are, what they are doing, and whom their friends are. Kids are very tech-savvy, and use the
latest means to communicate. We
have had numerous cases where middle and high-school aged kids have made
clandestine plans using their home computer and instant-messaging programs
(AIM, Yahoo Messenger, etc.) to communicate with their friends, unbeknownst
to their parents (no phones ringing in the middle of the night.) They sneak out of the house and meet
up to go and commit all sorts of crimes. This is not only illegal, but it is very dangerous. ·
Talk with your kids and encourage
them to tell you about any problems with other kids. ·
Monitor your child’s instant
messages. ·
Don’t put computers with Internet
access in their bedrooms. ·
Lock the doors to the house and set
alarms when you go to bed. ·
Make a habit of checking on the
kids, no matter what age, in the middle of the night, just to make sure they
are where they are supposed to be (especially when hosting sleepovers.) Let them know that you are checking. ·
Check your vehicles for new damage
or signs of being involved in vandalism - Mud on tires or wheel-wells,
baseball bats with gouges or glass in them, egg cartons, knives or other
sharp objects that are out of place in a car, cans of spray paint or shaving
cream (yes shaving cream and eggs damage paint.) If you
suspect that your kids have been out vandalizing property, or committing any
other crimes, you can contact the Police Department Juvenile Unit, or Troy
Youth Assistance for advice. Juvenile Unit – 248-524-3451 Youth
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