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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 March 16, 2007 Altercations/Disorderly Conduct: Troy Beaumont Hospital, 44201 Dequindre, 3/13, 2200 hrs. Officers responded to a reported trouble with a 39-year-old male from
Pontiac who was apparently intent on spending the night in a hospital bed
with his girlfriend who was a patient.
He was advised he could not sleep in the patient’s bed by nursing
staff and that if he wished to nap, he would have to use the lounge. He was also advised visiting hours
were over and directed to leave.
Both protested with the patient threatening to check herself out if he
wasn’t permitted to stay. He
eventually became loud, threatening and disruptive to the point that he had
to be escorted out of the hospital by security and warned not to return or he
would be charged with trespassing. Assaults: International School of Design, 1850 Research, 2/28, 2018 hrs. Officers responded to a report of a fight in progress. Investigation revealed a 22-year-old
female student from Sterling Heights apparently got into an argument with the
54-year-old male instructor over her late arrival for class that disrupted a
presentation in progress by another student. The argument occurred outside the classroom in the hallway
and apparently escalated with each claiming the other pushed the other during
the exchange. Highbury and Rosebrook, 3/9, 1530 hrs. Parents brought 12-year-old son into station to report another
12-year-old male slapped him while riding a school bus home that
afternoon. The other youth
reportedly took complainant’s hat and glasses. When complainant reached for his glasses he was slapped in
the face by the other youth. He
did recover his glasses but they were damaged/twisted. Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement: Troy Beaumont Hospital ER, 44201 Dequindre, 3/10 Officers responded on report of a subject seeking treatment for an
assault. Investigation revealed
the incident occurred in another jurisdiction. That agency was contacted, briefed and the case turned
over to them. Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Red Roof Inn lot, 2350 Rochester, 3/2-3/9 A ’96 Olds Silhouette minivan had the driver’s door lock punched out
with nothing missing.
Complainant stated he lives in the area and has been parking car there
for some time while he completes repairs on it, apparently with permission
from business. He stated he
suspects an associate who is aware he parks it there and with whom he had a
recent falling out. Business Lot, 2100 Stephenson, 3/9-3/10 Two-wheeled homemade utility trailer was stolen from the maintenance
garage. Oakland Mall Lot, 412 W. 14 Mile, 3/12, 1700-2100 hrs. A ’01 Dodge Intrepid was stolen from lot. Officers investigating the theft located a ’97 Chrysler
Cirrus parked nearby that was reported stolen out of Detroit. A toy gun was found under the front
driver’s side seat. Breaking and
Entries: Crash
Investigations: Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Complainant stated she
has not received her last two disability checks and suspects they were stolen
from apartment mailbox.
Insurance company investigating status of checks. Game Works, 420 W. 14
Mile, 3/9, 1608 hrs. Complainant reported
customer attempted to purchase a $599.99 Play Station 3 with a gift
card. Complainant noticed the
card account number on the receipt that printed out after it was swiped was
different than that embossed on the card. When he informed the subject he’d have to call to verify
the card’s authenticity the subject exited while leaving the card and
merchandise behind. No
loss. Suspect: B/M, approximately 29 years old, 6’-1,”
300 lbs.; was wearing gray shirt, black pants, cysts on face and left ear. Complainant stated a
female from Boardman, Ohio and a 51-year-old male from Clio, Michigan who
claimed they were siblings and wanted to borrow $11,000.00, contacted
him. The male represented he
invented a tornado warning process that could be worth as much as $300
million. Complainant stated he
signed some sort of “non-disclosure agreement” with the male so he could
examine the process, and was given an $11,000.00 note and a signed check for
the first payment toward re-payment of the $11,000.00 loan they were seeking
from him. The check was cut
under the name of a modeling/talent agency the female purportedly owned from
which she claimed she received 20% commission per placement from her
clients. Complainant was to make
the loan to the agency. It was
represented the commissions were to be the basis for repaying the loan. After doing some checking he
discovered some problems with their claims and did not proceed with
them. No loss. American Income Life
Insurance, 901 Tower, 3/8 Complainant reported a
20-year-old male ex-employee from St. Clair Shores had a personal check in
his possession made out to the company by a customer. Suspect inserted his name over the
company’s name on the payee line, changed the amount from $34.67 to $234.67
and deposited it into his own personal bank account. Somerset Pontiac, 1850
W. Maple, 9/1/2006 Customer paid for
$188.08 in repairs with a no-account check. Attempts to have the customer make good on the payment
have failed. An 80-year-old female
complainant from Troy reported receiving a phone call from a subject who stated
$3000.00 had been accidentally taken from her bank account and that he’d like
to return it to her. She told
him her son handles her accounts, and referred him there. No losses. Domestics/Family Troubles: Officers responded to a
report of a domestic assault wherein suspect was gone. Investigation continues. Troy Officers responded
to three incidents involving family trouble/domestic disputes where
investigations revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no
formal enforcement action taken/required. Drugs/Narcotics: John R and Big Beaver,
3/8, 0100 hrs. Officer on patrol
observed a light blue Buick Regal in the gas station lot that the officer
recognized as belonging to a subject with an arrest warrant. Officer observed the male exit the
station with his face partially covered get into the drive’s seat of the
vehicle. Upon the officer
approaching the Regal the 31-year-old male from Sterling Heights quickly
exited and tried to walk away. He was detained and arrested for the outstanding
warrant. He was found in
possession of a small amount of marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia for
which he was also charged. The
car and 28-year-old male passenger from St. Clair Shores were released at the
scene. Drunk/Intoxicated
Driving Incidents of Interest: Embezzlements Home Invasions: Larcenies: Charley’s Grilled Sub,
498 W. 14 Mile, 3/5, 2106 hrs. Manager reported
discovering the bank deposit was short approximately $300.00. St. Anastasia’s
Catholic Church, 4571 John R, 3/8, 1500 hrs. Complainant stated her
wallet was stolen from her purse, which was left in her office. She received a call at home later
from a male from Sterling Heights who located her wallet discarded on the
shoulder of Wattles Road between John R and Rochester while he was out
biking. She proceeded to his
house and recovered it. It was
missing the cash and credit cards.
She contacted her bank and cancelled the cards with no fraudulent
activity reported. Troy Library, 510 W.
Big Beaver, 3/8, 1330 hrs. Complainant stated a
male subject came to the library purporting to be a “community service
assignee” from Sterling Heights reporting for assignment. He claimed he worked one day the past
week. Although complainant could
not immediately find his name on the main community service list it is not
unusual for individuals going through court on minor issues assigned
community service to be referred to the library, so she allowed him to work
with her at her station. She
showed him how to ring up a sale and work the change machine. Complainant left the subject alone to
go to the restroom for a couple minutes. When she returned he asked and she gave him permission to
go to his car to retrieve a book.
He left and never came back.
The register was short $50.00 at the end of the day and she was
missing $20.00 from her wallet, which was inside her purse at the
workstation. Suspect: First name “Kyle’” W/M, 5’-9,” small
loop earring in each ear. Radio Shack, 412 W. 14
Mile, 3/5-3/9, 1055 hrs. Complainant reported a
$499.00 digital police scanner was discovered missing from the shelf. Athens High School,
4333 John R, 3/10, 1545-1630 hrs. Complainant stated her
purse was missing. It was later
found discarded in a stairwell, rifled through and minus $60.00 in cash. Maggiano’s Restaurant,
2089 W. Big Beaver, 3/10, 2000-2330 hrs. Complainant came to the
station on 3/11 to report that she had been at a private party and had
$575.00 cash in a zipper pocket of her purse, which she left unattended at
her table. She later discovered
the cash gone. Maggiano’s Restaurant,
2089 W. Big Beaver, 3/10, 2000-2300 hrs. Complainant came to the
station on 3/11 to report that he was at a private party. When he left he discovered his wallet
missing from his pants pocket.
He stated he never took it out while there. He stated he was bumped into several times during the
evening by someone who appeared to be a worker with the subject apologizing
for bumping into him. He
suspects he may have been pick-pocketed. He stated there was almost $3000.00 cash in the wallet. Protofab, 2835 Daley,
3/9-3/12,1700-0830 hrs. Wales “Strip-it” sheet
metal punch press stolen from outside the rear of the premises. Complainant stated it would take at
least three people to lift and remove the machine. Tacoma, 3/12 Complainant reported
she and her roommate went out for dinner. Her roommate had hired a baby sitter to watch her
(roommate’s) son while they were out.
Apparently the babysitter had a 12-year-old friend visit while they
were out. The next day
complainant discovered her
$300.00 sunglasses missing from the kitchen table. After speaking to the sitter and her
father, she made her way to the sitter’s friend’s residence. The youth turned over the sunglasses
and a $200.00 ring that she had also stolen which the complainant had not yet
discovered missing. When she
returned home and checked the rest of the house she discovered two items of
cosmetics also missing. Ottawa, 3/11, 0200-0600
hrs. Complainant reported
hosting a party for a male who is in the Army and scheduled to depart shortly
for Iraq. Complainant advised
there were approximately 50 people in attendance throughout the duration of
the event, some of whom she did not personally know but who were acquainted
with the young man. After the
party she discovered her cell phone, camera, Gameboy, XM radio and $120.00 in
cash missing from various places around the house. (The XM radio was stolen from complainant’s car, which was
parked in the garage. The
antenna line had been cut.) That Guy Store, 340 W.
14 Mile, 3/10, 0700-2000 hrs. Complainant reported
she placed her purse behind the counter while working. She discovered her wallet missing at
closing time. When she contacted
her credit card companies she was made aware of numerous attempts to use them
at unknown gas stations. Clark Gas, 6951
Rochester, 3/13, 1555 hrs. Complainant reported a
W/F, middle aged, blond hair and driving a Lexus or Infinity drove off
without paying for $23.06 worth of gas.
The plate registers to a car rental agency. Blackwell, 3/7-3/14 Three power saws stolen
from garage with no sign of forced entry. A pedestrian door may have been left unlocked affording
entry. Larcenies from Autos: Clearview, 2/24-2/26 ‘05 Chrysler Crossfire
had wheel caps stolen while parked in drive. Buzz Off Auto, 1752 E.
Maple, 3/13-3/14, 1830-0930 hrs. Unlocked trailer
entered and a toolbox was stolen.
Rear storage area entered with nothing stolen. An old van parked in the lot had a
window broken out and nothing missing/stolen. Malicious Destruction of Property: Premier Pools Lot, 3835
Rochester, 3/8-3/9, 1700-090 hrs. A ’84 Chevy van parked
in rear lot had passenger side window smashed out with nothing missing. Ancor Lot, 1911
Woodslee, 3/12, 0610-1500 hrs. ’98 Jeep Grand Cherokee
parked in lot keyed on hatch door. Minors and Alcohol: Neighbor Troubles: Peace Officer/Civil: Complainant came to the
station to report he loaned his car to his son so he could drive it to a work
release program. He got a call
from one of his son’s friends that his son loaned it to another subject, also
on work release who got arrested.
Complainant’s car was not recovered. Officer found no record that complainant’s son or
the individual who supposedly had the car was in custody anywhere, nor a
record that the car was impounded or queried by law enforcement. Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: One phone threat report
taken. Officer spoke to
responsible caller who agreed to cease further contacts. Walsh College, 3030
Livernois, 3/14, 1940 hrs. Telephone threat
against location received; premises checked/searched and nothing suspicious
found. Three harassment
reports taken. One threatening
telephone call report taken. One obscene telephone
call report taken. One harassing e-mail
report taken. Retail Fraud: Kohl’s, 500 John R,
3/8, 1456 hrs. LPO’s (Loss Prevention
Officer) reported observing two female subjects enter the store. One removed two toe rings from their
packaging and placed them on her finger. Both proceeded to the shoe department where each selected
a pair of Nike shoes, placed them on their feet and then placed their old
shoes in the empty shoeboxes.
They proceeded to shop, however the suspect who had taken the toe
rings, returned to the shoe department, selected a different pair of Nike’s,
removed the new pair from her feet and replaced them with the second new
pair. She proceeded to the
sunglass display, removed a pair, took the tags off and placed the glasses on
her shirt. Both left without
paying for the stolen merchandise and were taken into custody as they exited
the store by awaiting police officers.
Arrested was a 51-year-old female from Hazel Park (with the toe rings, shoes and sunglasses)
who was also found in possession of a Vicodin tablet without an Rx. Also arrested was a 26-year-old
female from Clinton Twp. Total
stolen/recovered: $265.00. Kohl’s, 1265 Coolidge,
3/9, 2010 hrs. LPO’s reported two
females entered the store, obtained a shopping cart and began selecting
numerous clothing, fashion jewelry and perfume items and placing the items
into the cart. They met up with
a third female and all three entered a fitting room area with the
merchandise. LPO could hear
plastic ripping and observed an empty perfume bottle drop into the cart. All three subjects exited the fitting
room. The suspects’ purses
were now bulging and the merchandise that they brought into the fitting room
was gone when they exited.
The three suspects exited the store without paying for the concealed
merchandise. When LPO approached
to detain them one of the suspects pushed the LPO. All three fled on foot entered a gray Chevy Impala and
escaped. Total stolen: $853.00. Suspects: 31
– B/F, mid-twenties, 5’8,” 180, black etched leather coat, blue jeans and
brown boots. #2 – B/F, mid-twenties,
5’-9,” 160, black coat with a fur-trimmed hood, carrying a large, beige
purse. #3 – B/F,
mid-twenties, 5’-6,” 170, cream coat.
(No video available as of yet.) Bath and Body Works,
412 W. 14 Mile, 3/14, 1410 hrs. Complainant reported
suspect entered the store and concealed $219.00 in merchandise in a gray
shopping bag. Complainant
approached suspect and asked if he could assist with his purchase. The suspect made verbal threats
against complainant and left with the stolen merchandise. Robberies: Suspicious Incidents: Brinston Park, 3/9,
1715 hrs. Father and 12-year-old
daughter came to station at 2300 hrs. The youth reported that while she and a
friend were playing in the park around 1715 hrs. they noticed a white car
with a rusty dent in the front parked in the lot. It was occupied by a W/M
wearing a white hooded sweatshirt.
She stated it appeared to them he was taking their photographs. The occupant did not speak to them,
approach them, and made no effort to summon them to his car. They walked in
the opposite direction toward the far end of the park looking for an
alternate exit that wouldn’t take them past the car. They couldn’t find a route and
returned to the area where they were previously and noticed the car was gone. Community Center, 3179
Livernois, 3/9, 2141 hrs. Complainant reported a
fire alarm was activated near the gym area. Complainant observed a group of juveniles in the area
laughing. A 14-year-old male
from Troy who was part of the group claimed he accidentally bumped the alarm
cover while getting a drink at the nearby drinking fountain. The cover of the alarm was
lifted/broken, which activated the system. Complainant pointed out it takes some force to remove the
cover. The youth’s father was
briefed on the incident and the youth was turned over to him. Streamview near
Colling, 3/12, 2000 hrs. Driver of a black newer
4-door vehicle stopped and asked some kids if they knew where Costello
Elementary School was located.
He was told they didn’t.
Apparently a father of one of the kids observed him speaking with the
group and approached to see what was going on. As he did, the driver told the kids “that’s OK,” and drove
off. The driver was described as
a W/M, about 40 years old, bald, athletic build, thin face, a raspy voice and
wearing dark colored clothing. A 16-year-old female
complainant from Troy and her father reported discovering an unauthorized
MYSPACE account created by an unknown person in the 16-year-old’s name that
contained sexually graphic statements about the 16-year-old. They were referred to the MYSPACE web
manager to have the incident investigated and the page removed. Super Clips, 4928 John
R, 3/13, 1847 hrs. In response to a prior complaint
from staff that a male was making harassing calls to the location an officer
was checking the business while on patrol. While so doing he observed a 51-year-old male from Troy
peering into one of the front windows from a position that appeared he was
trying to conceal himself from those inside. The business was open. When the subject saw the officer he entered his blue ’05
Dodge Durango and drove off. The
officer stopped him and questioned him about his actions at the salon. He claimed he was looking to see if
his stylist was working. He had
no explanation as to why he didn’t go inside and ask. He provided the name of the stylist
in question. When the officer
followed up at the business apparently the harassing caller had mentioned the
same stylist by name during one of his calls. Traffic
Altercations: Vandalism: Weapons Offenses: Welfare Checks: Officers responded to a
residence to assist relatives of the residence check on the welfare of a
59-year-old male whom they were unable to contact. Access was gained and the male was found in a bedroom
initially unresponsive, but eventually became communicative. A rifle was found in the kitchen with
an expended casing on the floor and a bullet hole in the ceiling. When asked why he shot a hole in the
ceiling he stated he did so by accident. Another bullet hole was observed in the floor of a second
floor bedroom, which was located above the garage. Upon checking the garage a
chair was observed with live rounds and a spent casing on the floor next to
it. Subject was not injured and
he was transported to the hospital for evaluation. Rifle and ammunition confiscated. Officers located an
intoxicated 45-year-old female who required transport to the hospital for
detox. Officers responded to a
report wherein complainant was outside his home claiming he could see someone
inside his residence. Officers
arrived checked residence and determined there was no one inside, nor was
there any unlawful entry.
Possible medical/psychological issues involved. Complainant reported
15-year-old daughter ran away which is a continuing problem. Entered as missing in computer
system. Complainant reported
54-year-old relative that lives with her and suffers medical problems was
last seen at a friend’s business in Detroit. Complainant’s last best information was that he was taken
to an unknown hospital after feeling ill. Complainant was unable to locate him after calling area
hospitals. He was entered as
missing/possibly endangered in computer system Group Home, Beech Rd.,
3/10, 1230 hrs. Officers responded to a
report that a 32-year-old female resident had broken a bathroom window after
becoming upset with staff over medical treatment. She cut her hand and was transported to the hospital for evaluation. Troy Officers responded
to two incidents involving individuals experiencing
emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted with transport to the
hospital for evaluation/commitment.
Special Events Information: The Selling of Addiction
The Troy Community
Coalition, Troy Youth Assistance, and Troy Families for Safe Homes are
co-sponsoring a lecture on how marketing alcohol and tobacco creates new
addicts. The featured presenter
is Doctor Donna Learmont who is a media literacy expert. The presentation will be on Thursday,
March 22, 2007 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Troy Community Center, which is
located on the west side of Livernois just north of Big Beaver. Register at: 248-823-5088. Miscellaneous
Information: Case Updates Arrest Summary: In addition to those
outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period: Drunk Driving: 12 Retail Fraud: 14 Drove While License
Suspended: 10 (One of which was a 21 year old male
from Royal Oak who was found in possession of a small amount of marijuana,
for which he was also charged.) Driving Under the
Influence of Drugs: 1 Warrants: 9 Domestic Assault: 2 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to the below
link for community events for the coming March 16th – March 23rd 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 We
urge you to join us for one of our many exciting upcoming community events. The Selling of Addiction “How marketing alcohol and tobacco creates new addicts” When: Thursday, March 22, 2007 - 7-9 p.m. FREE to first 40 people who register by calling: 248-823-5088 $5.00 at the door Where: Troy
Community Center
3179 Livernois Sponsored by the Troy Community Coalition, in partnership with
Troy Youth Assistance and Troy Families for SAFE HOMES
Troy Rotary Raffle is helping Troy People Concerned! Our big fundraiser is being held on April 22, 2007 at LaSalle Bank,
2600 W. Big Beaver from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and we are having a raffle
along with dinner to raise much-needed funds. To obtain raffle tickets go to: ______________________________
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
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. Alcohol / Drugs Be responsible! If you drink - DO NOT DRIVE! If you serve alcohol make sure
that your guests make it home safely. Do not serve alcohol to
under-aged children We all must share
the roads - don’t risk the lives of others or yourself. It is not a good idea to mix alcohol
with other activities like boating or swimming. If you drink do it in moderation and don’t drive or put
yourself and others at risk. ·
DO NOT use
illegal drugs ·
DO NOT drive
and endanger the lives of everyone if you have consumed alcohol or drugs. · If you are under 21 years of age, IT IS ILLEGAL to consume or possess alcohol. If
you have any information on illegal drug activity call our tip line at
248-524-0777. ______________________________ Whether you need Click here to view the Troy Chamber's new
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