Police Crime Alert

Community Services Section

CHARLES T. CRAFT

Chief of Police

500 West Big Beaver Rd.  Troy, Michigan 48084 (248) 680-7224

TroyPDCrimeAlert@troymi.gov

 

                                                                                                                               

 

Crime Alert for period ending July 20, 2007

 

Layout has changed just for this week­ due to vacations scheduled and reliance on a different source internally for the crime information – Sorry for the inconvenience and layout problems!

 

South Boulevard between Crooks Road and Livernois will be closed from approximately July 20 through July 23.  The closure is part of the RCOC's (Road Commission of Oakland County) Crooks Road reconstruction project.

 

LARCENY FROM AUTO

                                                                                                  

Hartshorn                                  7/14-7-15             1200-1000         1999 Ford Expedition/Unlocked/Purse

 

                                                                                                                                                           

Coachman                                7/15                    0200-1100         1998 Chevrolet Blazer/Window smash/Stereo

 

Tower (Attempt)                        7/13                    0700-1000           1998 Ford Mustang/Door lock pried/Nothing

 

E. Square Lake                         7/14                    1130                   Miscellaneous landscaping equipment taken from

                                                                                                     the bed of a pick-up truck

South Blvd                                7/14                    1220-1600           2007 Chrysler 330C/Window smash/Purse

 

Rochester                                 7/14-7/15             2300-0530           1990 Dodge Daytona/Unlocked/Stereo

 

Stephenson                              7/18                    0130                    1992 Jeep Cherokee/Catalytic converter/                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

 

Orpington                                 7/16-7/17             2300-0600            2006 GMC Pick-up/Unlocked/Laptop computer

 

Avalon Dr.                                7/17-7/18             2300-0730            1995 Ford Thunderbird/Unlocked/Miscellaneous

                                                                                                      tools, cassette tapes & flashlight

 

Renshaw                                  7/18-7/19             2330-0745            2000 Dodge Caravan/Unlocked/Computer

                                                                                                       1993 Saab/Unlocked/I-pod

 

Pasadena                                 7/17                   0420-0425              2005 Buick Rendevous/Window smash/Purse

                                                                                                        1996 Buick Regal/Unlocked/Nothing taken

                                                                                                        1991 Toronado/Unlocked/Nothing taken

 

John R                                      7/18                   0700-0710              2002 Toyota/Unlocked/Purse

 

 

LARCENIES

 

Livernois                                  7/15                     1200-1630             Business sign taken from front of building

 

 

Coachman                               7/13                     1215                     Miscellaneous landscaping equipment taken from 

                                                                                                       trailer/Possible suspect vehicle: Red Dodge

                                                                                                       Stratus driven by a W/M

 

John R                                     7/18                     1015-1115            Pair of glasses taken from locker

 

 

Coolidge                                  7/19                     1530-1540              Miscellaneous tools left attended on sidewalk

                                                                                                        taken by a well dress B/M 35-40 Y.O.A. who

                                                                                                        fled in a newer model green Pontiac

                                                                                                                                   

 

BUSINESS B&E’S

 

None                                   

 

HOME INVASIONS

 

Wrenwood (Attempt)                  7/16                             1449              Attempt entry via side door/Resident heard

                                                                                                          screen door open and saw doorknob turning/

                                                                                                          Resident did not observe anyone at door or

                                                                                                          fleeing when he looked outside to investigate

 

Summerfield                              7/17                     0800-2130              Entry via front door pry/Bedroom ransacked/

                                                                                                          Unknown what or anything was taken    

 

 

B&E STORAGE SHED, OR CONSTRUCTION SITE

None                                                                                                                                        

 

ROBBERIES

 

2750 W. Big Beaver                    7/16                              1435              2 Gucci watches taken from the hand of

                                                                                                           a sales person by B/M who fled the store on

                                                                                                           foot/Suspect: B/M, 22 Y.O.A., 6’2”, thin build,                                                                                                              with an afro pulled into a ponytail

 

STOLEN VEHICLES

 

Charter                                       7/13                     1230-1250              1997 Dodge Caravan/Recovered at 2950

                                                                                                             Rochester

 

Rochester                                 7/13                       1200-1315               1998 Dodge Caravan (BHU6170)

 

 

W. Maple                                  7/13-7/14                 1830-0800              2002 Ford Mustang (No plate)

 

 

Truffle                                         7/16-7/17                2000-0700              2004 Chevrolet Cargo van (BLQ-7290)

 

 

Elliot                                           7/14-7/15                2000-0700              1996 Pontiac Bonneville (WDK-466)

 

 

Harmony (R & C)                         7/17                               1800              1997 Cadillac Eldorado stolen out of Detroit

                                                                                                             recovered by officers responding to a

                                                                                                             suspicious auto run/

 

MALICOUS DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY

 

Houghten                                    7/12-7/13            2200-1000                Driver’s side door on a 2002 Chevrolet

 

                                                                                                            Avalanche damaged by pellet

 

Emerald Lake Dr                         7/12-7/13            2330-0800                Rear window shattered on a 2004 Ford

                                                                                                            Expedition

 

 

Cedar Crest                                 7/15                   1402                         Door wall glass shattered by a BB/

 

Cambria                                      7/13                  1615-1930                  Rear window shattered on a 1994 Ford van

  

 

1176 Woodside                           7/15-7/16            2030-0700                  Rear window shattered on a 2006 Jeep 

                                                                                                             Commander & a 2005 Nissan Altima/Several

                                                                                                             body panels also dented

 

Forge                                          7/15-7/16            2000-0700                 Exterior school walls spray painted with

                                                                                                             Graffiti

     

W. Long Lake                             7/13                   0800-1300                 Passenger side window cut open on a 2007

                                                                                                             Jeep

 

Woodside                                   7/18-7/19            1900-1200                 Windshield on damaged by a stone on 1995

                                                                                                             Dodge Caravan/Unknown area juveniles                                                                                                                                                                                         suspected

 

Camilla                                       7/18-7/19            2200-1300              Windshield shattered on a 1997 Dodge Ram

                                                  

 

 

 

 

Special Events Information:

 

 

You’re invited to help us kick off

 

 

Target

In partnership with:

Troy Police Department

Troy Fire Department

And the City of Troy

Are hosting this Crime/Fire Prevention night!

 

 

Tuesday, August 7, 2007

6pm to 8pm

 

Location: Rear of Troy City Hall

500 Big Beaver

Troy, MI 48084

 

All Troy area residents are welcome!

 

Events and activities

Hot Dogs and Pop

“Faith” the Fire Dog!

Safety Printing

Fire Trucks

Troy Police bike patrol and K-9

Games and Activities for kids

 

 

 

 

Events & Programs

 

Please click or go to the below link for community events for the coming July 20th  - July 27th 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.

 

It’s that time of year again…the annual

Food Fight Along Big Beaver & Beyond.

 

The 13th Annual Food Fight On Big Beaver & Beyond runs July 16-27.

 

Please bring non-perishable food and paper products and place in the barrels at the Library, Community Center, City Hall and Public Works.

 

Since its inception, this innovative food drive has collected more than 2.8 million pounds of food.  The food is distributed to over 70,000 people monthly through Gleaners Community Food Bank.

59% of southeastern Michigan’s hungry are children and seniors.

 

Residents and employees can bring their food to any of our 4 locations (City hall, Community Center, Library and Public Works).

Cash or checks should be sent over to the Community Affairs Dept

 

 

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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:

 

*   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:

 

TroyPDCrimeAlert@troymi.gov

 

 

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Self Defense Class for Women
Monday, August 13, 5:30-7 p.m.
Troy Sports Center, 1819 E. Big Beaver (west of John R)
$15 per person/$25 for two registering together
RSVP to 248-641-8151 or theteam@troychamber.com.

Be preparedclass 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
a rose,
a hose,
clothes,
or someone to clean your carpets,
the Troy Chamber of Commerce probably has a member to help you! Visit the Business Directory anytime at:     www.troychamber.com

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.

theteam@troychamber.com

 

Choose Troy ,” a Troy Chamber-sponsored program, encourages residents to think about doing business
in Troy by choosing products and/or services provided by Chamber member businesses.

Click here for more information

 

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Crime Prevention Tips

 

Larcenies from Autos / Car Theft

 

Things that can be done to combat auto theft and larcenies from autos include:

 

Ø       Installing a car alarm.