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Police Crime
Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFTChief of
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Crime Alert for period
ending June 8, 2007 Please
note: All City of Troy email
suffixes have changed to @troymi.gov Please update any contact information you have by
removing any references to the old suffix @ci.troy.mi.us and replacing it
with @troymi.gov Altercations/Disorderly Conduct: Assaults: Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement: Tamarack, 6/1, 1800 hrs. Bloomfield Twp. Police Department contacted Troy PD and indicated they
received word that an unknown person had received burns at a bonfire that
occurred at a residence in Troy.
Officers responded to that address and spoke to a 21-year-old male
resident who stated there were several people at his residence Sunday
night/Monday morning May 28th at 0100 hrs for a bonfire. He stated when the fire started to go
out, he used a gas can to reignite it and the gas can blew up, catching parts
of his clothing on fire, as well as those of a 17-year-old male from Sterling
Heights. The flames also spread
to the grass. He stated he was
able to extinguish the fire on himself by rolling on the ground and then put
out the flames on the grass with a hose. He stated his friend could not get the fire on his clothes
out, pulled his clothes off and ran into the house. Several others in attendance apparently assisted the
17-year-old into the shower. He
was then taken to Troy Beaumont Hospital. It appears he was transferred to U of M Hospital for
treatment. He was released on
May 31st. Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Oakland Mall Lot, 412 W. 14 Mile, 5/31, 1540 hrs. ’07 Pontiac Grand Prix parked in lot with windows partially opened was
entered. The in-dash stereo
system was stolen and damage to steering column indicated a failed attempt to
steal the car. Breaking and Entries: Target Offices, 5445
Corporate, 5/31, 0045 hrs. Officers responded to
an activated burglar alarm and discovered a broken office window. Four laptops were stolen from
offices. Crash Investigations: N/B I-75 exit ramp to W/B
14 Mile, 6/3, 2254 hrs. Officers responded to a
report of a ’92 Ford Crown Victoria in the ditch. A 17-year-old female driver and a 4-year-old male
passenger, both from Detroit, occupied the vehicle. The driver had apparently requested police not be called
when a concerned citizen stopped to render aid. She told the investigating officer that she “didn’t have a
driver’s license and never had obtained one.” She stated she was “babysitting for her nephew and was
enroute to pick up a friend from work in the area of Livernois and Maple when
she slid off the exit ramp and into the ditch.” No damage and no injuries. She was arrested
for “Driving without a License/Never Applied for/Obtained” and her mother and
brother were summoned to the scene and picked up the child. Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Complainant reported
being contacted by a bank attempting to confirm/authorize a transfer from a
credit card account that was opened in her name the day before. The transfer amount was for $15,000.00. Complainant reported never opening
the account in question. Grainger, 289 Robbins,
5/8, 1509 hrs. Complainant reported a
46-year-old male from Sterling Heights claiming he was an employee of an
Auburn Hills business placed an order for $682.75 worth of copper wire and
cable. He represented the
purchase was for the Auburn Hills company in question. The suspect left with the order. When complainant billed the company
in question, he was advised the suspect no longer works for them and hasn’t since
January of 2002. Complainant reported
discovering unauthorized purchases on a credit card account. Complainant reported
being contacted by a bank in Chicago regarding a male subject attempting to
cash a check against her account for $1500.00. Complainant confirmed with the bank she never
authorized/wrote the check. It
appears it was counterfeited against her real account. A 33-year-old male
complainant from Troy advised he listed a car for sale on an Internet
site. He received an e-mail from
a subject representing he was an auto broker from England and had a client
who wanted to buy the car. The
client wanted to have the car shipped to his son in Canada. Complainant agreed to a price of
$12,290.00, but received a check for $18,990.00 from the broker. The broker explained the check was a
business refund check from his client that he had signed over to complainant
to use for the purchase. He was
to deduct the price of the car from it, and then wire the $6700.00 balance in
cash via Western Union back to his client, which it appears he did. He then received notice from the
broker advising his client no longer wanted to buy the car as a result of
being in a severe life-threatening car crash. He asked the complainant to wire the remaining balance minus
$2290.00 as compensation to complainant for the inconvenience of the deal
falling through, back to his client via Western Union, which apparently he
did. He then discovered he had a
negative balance in his bank account, and when he checked with his bank was
advised the original check was counterfeit/did not clear and his account
funds were frozen to cover it.
Complainant was able to keep his car, however was short of petrol
funds. Domestics/Family Troubles: On 5/27/07 at 0330 hrs.
Officers responded to a report of a possible drunk driver on Rochester Road
North of Big Beaver. Upon
arrival, officers located a vehicle stopped partially over the curb and
partially in the roadway. The
19-year-old female driver from Troy indicated she was “driving home from a
club in Detroit when her 25-year-old boyfriend from Shelby Twp. became angry
over her attempt to break up
with him.” He began “kicking out
her windshield and broke her rearview
and passenger side view mirrors.” When she tried to pull off into a parking lot, “he grabbed
her around the neck and ordered her to keep driving or he would throw her in
the passenger seat and drive himself.”
As she continued to drive, he directed her to “stop crying, or he’d
pull the emergency brake,” which he eventually did. That caused her to lose control. The car jumped the curb and came to a stop. He took her keys and fled on
foot. Officers transported her
home and while emerging from her house, observed the suspect on foot in the
vicinity. He immediately entered
a blue Toyota Prius, which was parked nearby. When officers tried to stop him using lights and sirens,
he fled and escaped. Officers
located his car abandoned in the area and attempted to conduct a K-9 track
with negative results. His
driver’s license was found to be suspended, as well. On 6/4/07, plain-clothes officers
from Troy PD located the suspect in Rochester Hills. He was a passenger in a
Cadillac. When they approached
the Cadillac, the suspect fled on foot.
He was caught and detained.
He initially resisted officers’ attempts to control him, however was
eventually secured and arrested.
Charges pending for “Domestic Assault, Malicious Destruction of
Property, Fleeing and Eluding Police, Driving on a Suspended Driver’s License,
and Resisting Arrest.” Troy Officers responded to six incidents
involving family troubles/domestic disputes where investigation revealed no
assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal enforcement action
taken/required. Drugs/Narcotics: Eckford and Rochester,
6/1, 2120 hrs. Officers stopped a ’92
Chevy S-10 for a traffic violation.
Officers discovered 4 grams of marijuana in the glove box for which
the 22-year-old male driver from Macomb Township was cited and released at
the scene. Square Lake and
Coolidge, 6/5, 0100 hrs. Officers stopped a
vehicle after initially observing it driving in a nearby subdivision without
headlights. Upon approaching the
car, officers could smell a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the
vehicle. The 19-year-old male
driver and his 18-year-old male passenger, both from Troy, were both found in
possession of a small amount of marijuana and marijuana pipes for which they
were cited and released at the scene. Big Beaver near John R,
6/4, 1957 hrs. Officer stopped a red
Toyota for speeding. Officers
discovered a baggie containing 7 grams of marijuana in the glove box. The 22-year-old male driver/lone
occupant from Sterling Heights was arrested. Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest: Shelly and Sylvia, 6/2,
1915 hrs. Officers responded to
two calls on a green Grand Prix driving through the Troy Mobile Home Park
erratically, at high speeds, and nearly causing a head-on crash with another
vehicle. Officers located it on
Elaine. When the driver observed
the police cars turn around and head his way, he accelerated and attempted to
flee. The Officers activated
lights and sirens in an attempt to get him to stop. He miss-navigated a turn, left the roadway and struck the
corner of a trailer causing some damage to the trailer and his car. He tried to accelerate between two
trailers to escape, but could not get through and was blocked in and stopped
by responding officers. He
sustained no injuries. The
48-year-old driver from Clawson was slurring his speech and his balance was
poor. He smelled strongly of
intoxicants. He was
arrested. He was uncooperative
in the jail during booking. A
search warrant was obtained for his blood. His license is suspended. It appears he has 10 prior alcohol
and driving related convictions going back to 1975. He is on parole for “Manslaughter with a Motor Vehicle
from 1991.” Charges are pending
toxicology results, meanwhile a parole detainer has been placed on him and he
remains in the custody of the Michigan Department of Corrections. The vehicle belonged to a female
associate from Hazel Park. When
she was contacted, she stated she knew the suspect had her car and that he
had no license, in fact mentioned she thought he might have been arrested
earlier in the day somewhere for driving on a suspended license. Charges are pending against her for
allowing an unlicensed driver to drive her car. John R and Long Lake,
6/3, 0041 hrs. Officer observed a
green ’94 Dodge Intrepid stopped at the green signal on W/B Long Lake at John
R. As the officer walked up to
the driver’s side, he observed the female driver passed out behind the
wheel. The engine was running,
however the gear was in park.
The driver was initially unresponsive, but the officer was eventually
able to wake the 26-year-old female driver from Detroit. He could smell a strong odor of
intoxicants emanating from inside the car. Her 6-year-old son was sitting in the front seat; her
2-year-old daughter was in back. The driver thought she was in Clinton
Township, and stated she was on her way home from her sister’s house. She
failed sobriety tests and refused to take a PBT. She was arrested. She blew 0.14 on a breath test. She was charged with “Drunk Driving
and Child Endangerment.” Her
sister was called to the scene and took custody of the children. Child Protective Services also
advised. Embezzlements: Sears, 300 W. 14 Mile,
5/31, 1515 hrs. LPO (Loss Prevention
Officer) reported discovering several shortages involving the cash register worked
by a 24-year-old male employee from Detroit over the recent past. On the 31st, LPO observed
the employee steal $70.00 from the register he was working at. He was arrested. He admitted to “stealing
approximately $200.00 in total over the recent past, because he was short on
funds.” Foot Locker, 412 W. 14
Mile, 5/24, 2100 hrs. LPO reported coming to
the store to investigate a missing bank deposit. While interviewing a 17-year-old male employee from
Detroit, the 17-year-old admitted “taking it because he needed the
money.” Apparently he asked the
manager if “he wanted him to drop the deposit into the store’s safe when they
were closing on 5/24.” The
manager told him to go ahead and do so.
Rather than dropping into the safe, he kept and left with it. He was released pending prosecution. Target, 1301 Coolidge,
5/24, 2111-2118 hrs. LPO came to the station
to report observing a 22-year-old female cashier from Royal Oak process a
sale wherein the customer paid with a $50.00 bill. In addition to the change for the sale, the cashier also
gave the customer $200.00 from the till. A few minutes later, the same customer returned to the
same cashier’s register, paid for a small purchase with a $10.00 bill, and along
with the change, received another $200.00 from the till. Home Invasions: Cypress, 5/31,
1600-2230 hrs. Entry made via rear
sliding door and apparently lock was not working. Bedrooms rummaged, an LCD flat screen TV was stolen
from a cabinet. A Playstation
game system, an iPod, some change and some jewelry were also stolen. Beach, 6/5, 2345-1430
hrs. Unsuccessful entry
attempt made by prying front entrance door of residence. Larcenies: T-Mobile Kiosk, Oakland
Mall, 412 W. 14 Mile, 6/1-6/2, 2100-1000 hrs. Two cabinets pried open
and 17 cell phones with a total value of $4300.00 stolen. Market Max America,
4086 Rochester, 5/17-5/31 Desktop computer stolen
from an office used for storage; no sign of forced entry. Big Boy, 2995 E. Long
Lake, 5/26-5/31 Bank deposit from 5/24 missing
from the safe. No sign of forced
entry into restaurant or safe. Shopping Plaza Lot,
2965 E. Big Beaver, 6/5, 1815 hrs. A 71-year-old female
complainant from Sterling Heights reported she left her purse in her shopping
cart while she placed her purchases in the trunk of her vehicle. When done, she discovered her purse
was gone. Larcenies from Autos: Office Lot, 1700 Stutz,
6/2, 1315-1335 hrs. ’03 Land Rover had
driver’s side window smashed out and purse stolen. At approximately 1500 hrs. the same day, complainant
contacted reporting officer and advised an unknown party advising her that
her purse had been found on a street in Detroit minus cash and credit cards
had contacted her. Wisconsin, 6/1,
overnight Complainant stated she
parked her Durango in the drive the night before and forgot to lock it. This morning she discovered a bag of
groceries and a yard sprayer missing. Hale, 5/21-5/23 Unlocked Buick
Rendezvous parked in drive entered and laptop, camera and calculator stolen. Athens High School Lot,
4333 John R, 5/31, 0900-1430 hrs. Passenger window broken
out of car parked in lot and approximately $60.00 in cash stolen from a
wallet that was in the center console. Ida, 6/4-6/5, 1600-0600
hrs. Complainant reported he
left his Pontiac Bonneville unlocked and parked in the street. The next
morning he found that it had been entered and ransacked. He ended up locating a Michigan ID
card in the console that belonged to a 39-year-old male from Troy who resides
in the same area. Officers
proceeded to that address and the subject claimed he lost his ID last
Saturday and had no idea where he last had it. He denied being inside the car in question. The next four
entries occurred in the same general area of the city: (South of Square Lake,
North of Long Lake, east of Beach, west of Coolidge) Spring Brook, 6/5,
0030-0900 hrs. At one residence, the
driver’s side front window was smashed out on a ’01 Pontiac Grand Prix and an
iPod and GPS system stolen. At
another address on the same street, the right rear passenger side window was
smashed out of a ’05 Jeep Liberty and a digital camera and wallet were
stolen. Tall Oaks,
Woodfield 6/4-6/5, 2200-0700
hrs. Passenger side door
window smashed out of a ’05 Dodge Dakota parked in drive with nothing
missing. Two other vehicles at
different locations on the same street were also attacked. A ’07 Jeep Laredo parked in a drive
had the passenger side window smashed out and an iPod stolen. Another ’07 Jeep Laredo parked in the
street had the driver’s side door window smashed out and an iPod stolen. A ’06 Mercury Mariner parked in a
drive on Woodfield, which is a street in the same vicinity, had the driver’s
side rear window smashed out and a purse stolen. Connolly, 6/4-6/5,
2300-1945 hrs. ’02 Chevy Avalanche parked
in drive had front passenger side front window smashed out with nothing
missing. Cheltenham, 6/5,
0100-0600 hrs. Jeep Grand Cherokee had
rear passenger side window broken out; no entry/nothing missing. Malicious Destruction of Property: Costello School, Hamman
and Eleanor, 5/31-6/1, 2200-0700 hrs. Steel rod thrown
through classroom glass window. Revere, 6/1-6/2,
2300-0700 hrs. Complainant discovered
several small pinholes going around approximately half the pool about two
feet off of the ground with the holes were causing water to leak out of the
pool. Morse School, 475
Cherry, 6/1-6/4 Three windows on
portable classrooms were smashed out with rocks and no entry. Office/Business Lot,
1475 E. Big beaver, 6/5, 1800-2345 hrs. ’00 Ford Taurus parked
in lot had two front tires deflated, right front wheel well dented, and
passenger side keyed. Minors and Alcohol: Beacon Hill, 6/2, 0320
hrs. Officers responded to a
noise complaint/possible pool party at the apartment complex pool. Upon arrival, officers located three
males and a female in the pool area. A 20-year-old male and 19-year-old
female, both from Troy, had been drinking and blew 0.05 and 0.04 on PBT’s
(Preliminary Breath Test) respectively.
Both were cited and released for “MIP (Minor in Possession) at the
scene. The other two males, both
19 from Troy had not been drinking.
A management representative arrived and advised the group the pool
closes at 2200 hrs. Coral, 6/2, 0030 hrs. Complainant reported an
unknown vehicle parked in the drive of their residence. Upon arrival, officers located a
black GMC Envoy in the drive occupied by three males who appeared to be
trying to duck out of sight.
There was an odor of intoxicants emanating from inside the car. None of the occupants provided a
plausible explanation as to what they were doing in the drive. Officers were in the area
investigating a loud party complainant at a nearby location and suspected the
trio saw the police cars and parked in the drive in question because they had
been drinking and didn’t want to be stopped/detected. The 16-year-old male passenger from
Troy blew 0.11 on a PBT. He was
transported to the station where juvenile petitions for “MIP” were initiated
against him and he was turned over to his father. The 17-year-old male driver from Troy had not been
drinking. The other 18-year-old
male passenger from Troy blew 0.06 on a PBT. He was cited for “MIP” and released at the scene. Rockfield, 6/5, 2233
hrs. Officers responded to a
report of a suspicious occupied Chevy Malibu parked on the street. Upon arrival, officers located it and
discovered the two male occupants were in possession of open beer. The 19-year-old male driver from Troy
blew 0.06 on a PBT; his 19-year-old male passenger from Troy blew 0.11 on a
PBT. Both were cited for “MIP”
and “Possession of Open Intoxicants in a Motor Vehicle.” Both were transported home. Several pills were found in the
passenger’s possession. He
stated “some of the pills were sleeping pills.” They appear to be Ambien. He stated the others were “supposed to rid his body of
marijuana prior to drug tests.”
He stated he got all the pills from a friend. They were confiscated. Neighbor Troubles: Complainant reported
trying to install a privacy fence along property line. Apparently neighbor is against it and
survey stakes have been pulled out twice. Peace Officer/Civil: Complainant reported he
delivered his ’60 Cadillac DeVille to a business in Troy two years ago for
restoration. He stated over
that time frame he would periodically pay the business representative, whom
he only knew by first name, as work was being accomplished. He stated he has paid in excess of
$17,000.00 thus far. He stated
that he went to the business on April 1 of this year, and discovered it had
moved with no forwarding information.
He stated numerous calls to the business went unanswered. He has since been unable to
locate/recover his car or locate a business representative. Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: One harassing telephone call being received at
complainant’s business taken. One threats report taken. One threatening telephone call report taken. Retail Fraud: Farmer Jack’s, 3125
John R, 6/3, 1630 hrs. Complainant reported a
male and female entered the store, took a box of Crest Whitestrips and a
package of Dr. Scholl’s Freeze Away Wart remover from the shelf and presented
it at the customer service desk for a cash refund. When the refund was refused, they exited the store with
the stolen items and were last seen driving off in a red GMC Safari van. Total stolen is approximately
$67.00. Suspects: W/F, approximately 30 years, 5’-3,”
long brown hair, thin, dark clothing; W/M, approximately 30 years, 6’-0,”
180, blond hair, white T-shirt, and khaki shorts. Kohl’s, 500 John R,
6/5, 1400 hrs. Manager reported two
male suspects stole perfume/cologne, fled the store, and were running south
on John R. Troy plain-clothes
officers responded to the scene and located both suspects in separate areas
of the Oakland Mall parking lot across the street, still out on foot. Arrested were a 57-year-old male and
49 year old male, both who stated they were homeless. At the time he was stopped, the
57-year-old was in possession of a shopping bag with 11 boxes of stolen
cologne/perfume with a total value of $537.00. His associate was reportedly observed assisting him
conceal the stolen merchandise while inside the store. Nino Salvajjio, 6835
Rochester Road, 6/5, 1645 hrs. Manager reported two
male suspects entered the store and loaded several items of seafood into a
shopping cart while in the Seafood Department. The 50-year-old male from Pontiac proceeded to push the
cart through the store, passing the cash registers without paying and into
the parking lot. When a manager
approached him and requested to see a receipt, he claimed a relative had the
receipt. The second suspect, a
46-year-old male from Pontiac, approached, told the manager the merchandise
was paid for and took the cart from the first subject. He pushed it up to a parked ’97 Chevy
Cavalier and transferred the merchandise into the car. He entered the driver’s seat, with
the other suspect entering the passenger seat, and the car drove off. Management indicated 4 boxes of king
crab legs, 4 bags of raw shrimp, and 3 bags of hot chicken wings were stolen,
for a total value of $266.89. A
witness provided a license plate and Troy plain-clothes officers proceeded to
the address of the registered owner in Pontiac. They observed the suspect vehicle driving in the area
still occupied by the two suspects and stopped it. Some of the stolen food was still in the back seat. The 50-year-old male passenger who
was observed pushing the cart out of the store and passing the cash stations
without paying was arrested for “Retail Fraud.” The driver was arrested for driving on a “Suspended
Driver’s License,” as well as outstanding arrest warrants. Two boxes of king crab legs, two bags
of shrimp, and one bag of hot wings with Nino Salvajjio price tags affixed
were recovered from the suspect vehicle with the remainder of the stolen food
unaccounted for. Kroger, 31 E. Long
Lake, 6/5, 2125 hrs. Store representative
reported observing a male exit through the entrance doors with two cases of
beer under his arms. When the
store representative challenged the suspect as to whether or not he paid for
the beer, the suspect ignored the challenge and quickly walked away. A witness recognized the suspect as a
Troy High student and identified him as an 18-year-old male from Troy using a
Troy High yearbook. A store manager confirmed the beer had not been paid for
total value $42.94. A computer
search revealed the suspect drove a white ’94 Ford Taurus station wagon. Shortly thereafter, the investigating
officer noticed the suspect vehicle heading north on Livernois and stopped it
near South Boulevard. The
18-year-old male suspect was the lone occupant/driver. He smelled of intoxicants. He denied being at Kroger’s, claiming
he “was at his friend’s house in Rochester Hills all day.” When the officer advised him he was
being placed under arrest for stealing the beer, he stated he was on
probation and couldn’t go to jail.
He tried to run off. The
officer caught him after a brief foot chase. Two cans of cold beer were recovered from under the front
driver’s seat, along with marijuana paraphernalia and marijuana seeds. Suspect was given a breath test at
the jail and found to have a 0.04 blood alcohol level. Suspect charged with “Retail Fraud”
for the beer, “Underage Drinking and Driving,” and “Hindering and Obstructing
a Police Officer.” Robberies: Suspicious
Incidents: Traffic Altercations: E/B South Boulevard at
Dequindre, 6/2, 1305 hrs. A 21-year-old female
complainant from Sterling Heights stated she and her friend were in her ’03
Buick LeSabre stopped at the red signal waiting to make a right turn. She did not feel traffic was
sufficiently clear to make the turn so waited. The female driver of a blue ’98 Honda Civic behind her
started sounding her horn in an apparent attempt to get her to turn. Complainant stated the female driver
proceeded to pull forward and deliberately bumped into the rear of her
vehicle. The suspect backed up
and then drove around complainant, proceeding south on Dequindre. There was no damage sustained by
complainant’s vehicle. The
suspect is believed to be a 25-year-old female from Shelby Twp. Vandalism: Weapons Offenses: Welfare Checks: Officers responded to a
report of a 23-year-old male asleep on the grass in front of a local
hotel. He required hospital
transport for detox. Troy Officers responded
to two incidents involving individuals experiencing
emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted w/transport to the hospital
for evaluation/commitment. Special Events
Information: Miscellaneous
Information: Case Updates: Arrest Summary: In addition to those
outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period: Drunk Driving: 5 Driving Under the
Influence of Rx Medications (Vicodin):
1 (One of the retail fraud cases above
involved a 16-year-old female and a 38-year-old female, both from St. Clair
Shores. The 16 year old was also
found in possession of marijuana, for which she was also charged. The 23 year old was also found in
possession of Vicodin without an Rx for which she was also charged.) Retail Fraud: 7 Drove While License
Suspended: 9 Warrants: 9 Domestic Assault: 2 PPO Violation: 1 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to the below
link for community events for the coming June 8th – June 15th Week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/
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 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:
______________________________ 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. Ø Using steering-wheel locking applications
like the club etc. Ø Applications of a hidden kill switch to
the ignition system. Ø Park in a well lit well traveled area if
possible. Ø Always maintain security of vehicle keys.
Ø Do not leave anything of value
in your vehicle in plain view. Ø Always lock your vehicle doors. Ø Never leave a vehicle unattended while
running. Ø
There is
a trend of things being stolen from vehicles in the parking lots of fitness
centers and fun centers. While going to these places, be extra careful to
remove all items of value and secure your vehicle. 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. 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. “Travelers” or Door-to-Door Scam Prevention 1.
If a person comes to your home offering to do an
inspection of some type or tells you a repair is needed, refuse the offer! It is most likely a scam. 2.
Never let anyone into your home that you did not
call. All utility workers
will have a picture ID. If they
do not or you have a doubt, even if they have some sort of picture ID, refuse
to let them in. In most cases,
utility workers will not have to enter your home to do repairs. 3.
Never exit your home for anyone you do not know
that wants you to “see what the problem is outside the home.” They are probably having you exit so
an associate can enter the home to steal from you. 4.
“Travelers” use work type trucks/vans often with
magnetic signs and out of state plates on them. 5.
Will work/scam in an area for a short time but with
multiple target homes – usually targeting seniors! 6.
Never agree to make change for someone. This is a popular scam used to find
out where you keep your money. 7.
Never agree to purchase left over materials from a
contractor. This is a scam. If an offer sounds to good to be
true, it is. 8.
When answering the door, make sure the storm door is
locked and do not open it unless you recognize the person. “Travelers” will frequently walk in
as soon as you open the door and begin their distraction techniques. 9.
Keep your doors locked – Even when you are out in the
yard working. 10.
If you have any doubts call the Troy Police
Department immediately at “911.”
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