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Police Crime
Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFTChief of
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Crime
Alert for period ending October 12, 2007 Altercations/Disorderly Conduct:
Assaults: Burtman, 10/7, 0230 hrs. Officers responded to a report of a fight in progress outside the
residence. Upon arrival, those
still present claimed no injuries and did not want to pursue charges against
one another. The 26-year-old
male resident advised that, “Officers assistance was not required.” The scene was calm so officers
left. Later, they were summoned
to Troy Beaumont ER where a 20-year-old male from Shelby Twp. was seeking
treatment for injuries he stated he sustained in the fight. He claimed an “unknown female hit him
in the head with a glass bottle at the party.” Group Home, Cameron Ct., 10/6, 1900 hrs. A 19-year-old female resident arrested after threatening and throwing
a chair at worker. Falcon Carpet Services, 10/5, 1341 hrs. A 46-year-old male complainant from Shelby Twp. reported a 28-year-old
male from Wayne arrived with a delivery. He was blocking some of their vans at the truck bay, so he
asked him to move. Apparently
the 28-year-old took offense to the request, a verbal exchange ensued which
deteriorated with the 28-year old punching the complainant. The 28-year-old claimed he “thought
the complainant was about to hit him, so he punched him first to defend
himself.” Complainant unsure about pursuing charges with no medical
attention/injuries indicated.
Suspect requested to leave.
His supervisor came to the location and picked up the truck. Troy Marriott, 200 W. Big Beaver, 10/7, 0249 hrs. Officers responded on a report of an assault and battery. Upon arrival, they were advised by
several female members of a bridal party that when they pulled up, a group of
four males began calling them “whores” and harassing them. Apparently the groom was also
confronted and eventually one of the group pushed him. In the officers’ presence,
Marriot Security advised the four subjects involved in the harassment that
they had to leave the property and if they returned they would be charged
with trespassing. The
29-year-old from Macomb Twp., 25-year-old from Sterling Heights, 34-year-old
from Harrison Twp., and 29-year-old from Sterling Heights were sent on their
way. When one of the officers
went outside, the 29-year-old from Macomb began arguing with him. The officer advised him that he was
required to leave and if he didn’t would face arrest for trespassing. The subject refused to leave and was
advised he was under arrest. The
suspect began shouting obscenities while being taken into custody and remained
uncooperative throughout the booking process. He was charged with trespassing and disorderly conduct. Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement: S/B I-75 near Coolidge, 10/6, 1330 hrs. PD and FD responded to a report of a car and grass fire. Upon arrival the fire was mostly
extinguished. The driver of a tow truck explained he was towing a van when a
tire on the van apparently went flat and caught on fire. He put the fire out, however it
spread onto the surrounding grass.
The FD arrived and finished the job. Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Marriott, 200 W. Big Beaver, 10/5, 1940-2115 hrs. ’99 Saturn stolen from lot. Troy Marriott, 200 W. Big Beaver, 10/8, 1940 hrs. Officer patrolling the parking structure noticed a Saturn parked on the
top ramp that was reported stolen on 10/5. He called the complainant who advised “when she reported
it stolen she thought she had parked it in the main parking lot just outside
the restaurant.” There was no
damage and it did not appear to have been moved/stolen. Breaking and
Entries:
Crash Investigations: Fatal Crash, Livernois
S/O Maple, 10/10, 1132 hrs. Troy and Clawson PD,
along with Clawson FD and alliance EMS responded to a report of a serious
crash involving three vehicles.
The investigation revealed a 30-year-old female from Hamtramck driving
a ’91 Pontiac Bonneville made a prohibited left turn from the Wendy’s
restaurant on the west side of Maple in Clawson attempting to proceed north
on Livernois. There are two “No
Left Turn” signs posted at the Wendy’s driveway in question. As the Bonneville proceeded into the
northbound left through lane of Livernois, it struck a ’98 Ford Escort that
was N/B in that lane driven by a 77-year-old female from Tawas, MI. The impact caused the Escort to veer
into the southbound lanes of Livernois where it was struck head-on in the S/B
right/curb lane by a Chrysler Pacifica driven by a ’57-year-old male from
Rochester Hills. The driver of
the Escort, Theresa Marie Beach, was transported to Royal Oak Beaumont
Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
She was not wearing a seatbelt, however the airbag in the Escort did
deploy. The driver of the
Pacifica was transported to Troy Beaumont Hospital with serious but non-life
threatening injuries. He was wearing
a seat belt and the airbag in the Pacifica did deploy. The driver of the Bonneville was not
injured. She was wearing a
seatbelt. Alcohol is not a
factor in the crash. Livernois
was closed in both directions for approximately two hours. No extrications were required. The investigation continues and when
completed will be presented to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office to be
reviewed for appropriate charges. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash and
has not been interviewed by a Troy investigator is requested to contact the
Troy Police Traffic Safety Unit at 248-524-3432. Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Gamestop, 420 W. 14
Mile, 10/4, 2013 hrs. Complainant reported a subject
attempted to make a $1000.00 purchase of a PS3 and xBox 360 using what turned
out to be a fraudulent gift card.
When the cashier ran the card through the system, he noticed the
account number on the card did not match the number on the computer. When complainant advised the subject
he was going to have to call the card in, the subject took it back and left
the store. Suspect: B/M,
19-years, 5’-10,” wearing a red shirt.
He was last seen driving off in a white ’96 Chrysler Cavalier that
registers to a female from Detroit. Complainant reported
receiving a call from someone claiming to be from her car company’s finance
company offering her the opportunity to re-new her car warranty with an
initial down payment of $1000.00 and $16.00 per month directly withdrawn from
her checking account. She
agreed, and provided her account information. After the call, she had second thoughts about its
legitimacy and contacted her dealership. She was advised the company does not use phone
solicitation to extend warranty programs on their cars. She contacted her bank and cancelled
the account with no losses. Complainant obtained a
credit report while in the process of re-mortgaging his home and discovered a
fraudulent credit account with an unpaid $250.00 balance open in his name. Complainant posted her
resume on an Internet web site.
She received an e-mail response from a company and was hired as a
“Junior Financial Agent.” She
was directed to open a joint bank account in her and the company’s name. She was advised the company would
make deposits into the account and then she would receive e-mail instructions
directing her where to transfer monies.
She noted several large deposits, one for $9000.00. She was directed to make transfers to
individuals she believes reside in Latvia, however she discovered the bank
closed the account. When she
contacted the bank she was advised the account was closed due to fraudulent
activities. She lost no money,
however the “company” has all of her personal information and she is
concerned about additional fraud. Company representative
came to the station to report a failed attempt to hack into the company’s
computers during the last two weekends.
Complainant indicated the hacking attempt may have originated in
China. Complainant reported
being issued a rebate check for $200.00 from a local retailer that was sent
to the wrong address. The check
was cashed at a local credit union.
Whoever cashed it, forged the complainant’s name as the endorser on
check. TCF Bank, 2138 E. Big
Beaver, 10/6, 0900 hrs. Complainant reported a
counterfeit company check was cashed at TCF Bank in Troy for $1781.32. The account numbers on the check were
authentic, however the check was not.
Complainant’s company is located in Taylor. The check was made out to and endorsed under the name of a
39-year-old female from Detroit. Complainant reported
someone used his credit card account number to make a fraudulent purchase for
$5150.00 at a store in Troy. The Bagel Factory, 4999
Crooks, 10/12/07 A check previously
stolen from the store was forged and cashed for $592.84 at a bank in
Troy. The payee/endorser was
listed as a 32-year-old male from Mt. Clemens. Complainant received a
letter indicating he “won a lottery.”
Enclosed was the usual check covering taxes for $4850.00 that he was
to deposit in his account, which he did. The toll free number he was provided to follow-up with for
additional directions ended up being disconnected when he called. He was later contacted by his bank
advising the check was counterfeit and they had closed his account. He lost no money however according to
him, needed a police report to convince the bank to re-open his account. Renshaw, 1/2002-10/2007 A 19-year-old female
from Troy came to the station to report that when she went to renew her
driver’s license she was advised her record indicated two prior suspensions,
an at-fault crash in Clinton Twp., and a hit and run crash involving a
vehicle registered to her in Oakland County. She was also advised a Lincoln was registered under her
name. She stated she was never
involved in any of these incidents, nor does she have any knowledge of a
Lincoln. Michigan Catholic
Credit Union, 255 E. Maple, 10/10, 1600 hrs. Complainant
reported a customer who came in and cashed a check for $600.00 was provided
with 6 $100.00 bills. Later the
same day, the customer’s father came to the bank and attempted to deposit a
$100.00 into his account. The
bill was a counterfeit $100.00 made up using a $5.00 bill. When asked where he got it, he
claimed he “got it from his son.”
He stated his son told him it was part of the monies he obtained from
the bank when he cashed the check earlier that day. The bank provided the subject a legitimate $100.00
bill. Complainant reported the
subjects are known, long-term dependable customers, and did not believe they
were involved in purposely passing the counterfeit bill. Domestics/Family Troubles: Troy Officers responded
to nine incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where
investigations revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no
formal enforcement action was taken.
Drugs/Narcotics: Big Beaver and
Dequindre, 10/10, 1350 hrs. A Troy officer driving
an unmarked car located a vehicle stuck in traffic on N/B I-75 near Rochester
that he was aware had fled earlier from another police department. He followed it until additional Troy
units got into position where they were able to surround and stop it without
incident at a red light on E/B Big Beaver at Dequindre. The 25-year-old female lone occupant
of the vehicle turned over several baggies of marijuana that she had
concealed in the front of her pants.
Additional baggies were recovered from her purse. She was arrested Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest: Rochester and Maple,
10/7, 0330 hrs. Officers located a ’08
Chevy Silverado Pickup stopped at the intersection. It did not proceed when the light turned green and
remained in place during the light’s cycle. Upon investigating, they found the 29-year-old male driver
from Royal Oak with his head on the steering wheel. He was directed to step out. He smelled strongly of intoxicants and was unsteady on his
feet. He didn’t know what street
he was on and he thought it was midnight. He stated he ”had 6 beers.” He stated he “was headed
home.” He failed sobriety tests,
blew 0.25 on a PBT (preliminary breath test) and was arrested. A 10-gram bag of marijuana was
located inside the glove compartment.
The suspect’s license was expired. He has three prior convictions for drunk driving. A search warrant for his blood was
obtained. In addition to
possession of marijuana, felony drunk driving charges are pending toxicology
results. Big Beaver near John R,
10/7, 0830 hrs. Officer observed a blue
Ford Focus driving 71 in a 45 mph zone.
The Focus was weaving as it proceeded along. The officer stopped it. The 21-year-old female driver from
Sterling Heights smelled strongly of intoxicants. There appeared to be vomit on the front passenger side
floor. She explained she “was at
a club in Detroit the night before.”
She stated her “last drink was around 0100 hrs.” She stated she “decided to sleep in
her car due to concerns over how much she had to drink.” She stated she “threw up on herself
and all over the inside of the car.”
She failed sobriety tests and was arrested. She blew 0.11 on a breath test. Big Beaver near Crooks,
10/8, 2300 hrs. Officers observed a tan
Ford Taurus traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of Big Beaver. Big Beaver is divided in that
area. The vehicle pulled into
and stopped in a turn-around lane after passing the police car. The 19-year-old female driver from
Trenton was crying and stated she “was lost.” She stated she “realized she was going the wrong way when
she saw the police car on the correct side of the roadway.” She stated she “worked at a
club in Detroit, had sat around after work for a while, and was trying to get
home.” She “denied
drinking.” She failed sobriety
tests and was arrested. A
3.5-gram baggie of marijuana was recovered from the front seat of the vehicle
for which she was also charged.
She blew 0.16 on a breath test. Big Beaver east of
I-75, 10/11, 2310 hrs. Officer observed a
black ’07 Pontiac G6 driving westbound in the eastbound lanes of Big Beaver
near Spencer Street. Big Beaver
is a divided highway in that area.
The vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and nearly crashed
head-on with a vehicle that was traveling eastbound. The eastbound vehicle took evasive
action and was able to avoid the crash.
The suspect vehicle continued west and was eventually stopped. The 32-year-old male driver from Troy
stated he “was coming from a restaurant in Clawson where he had one 22-ounce
beer.” He stated he “got lost
and made a wrong turn.” He
smelled of intoxicants and failed sobriety tests. He blew 0.19 on a PBT and was arrested. He would not consent to a breath test
so a search warrant was obtained for his blood. Toxicology is pending. Big Beaver and Crooks,
10/11, 0017 hrs. Officers responded to a
property damage crash wherein the driver of a Saturn SL2 reported being
stopped at the red light when the “driver of a Ford Focus crashed him into
from behind.” The 23-year-old
female from Birmingham who was driving the Focus claimed she “smashed into
the Saturn when the Saturn driver slammed on his brakes.” When asked to step out of her car,
she asked, “if she had to.” When
advised she did, she reluctantly exited, showed poor balance, slurred speech,
and smelled strongly of intoxicants.
She stated she “was coming from a restaurant in Troy where she had two
glasses of wine.” She became
verbally defiant in her responses to officers’ questions during their
investigation. While trying to
determine if she could participate in sobriety tests, the officer asked if
she had any physical problems.
She responded, “PMS.”
She failed the tests and was advised she was being placed under arrest
for drunk driving, at which point she became more verbally abusive towards
officers. She remained so in the
lock-up, but did take a breath test. She blew 0.13. Embezzlements: Nordstrom, 2850 W. Big
Beaver, 7/23-8/17 LPO (Loss Prevention
Officer) came to the station and initiated an embezzlement complaint against
a 41-year-old female employee from Birmingham for processing fraudulent
refunds/returns for cash and credit to her credit card account. Total approximately $440.00. Nordstrom, 2850 W. Big
Beaver, 8/2 LPO came to the station
and initiated an embezzlement complaint against a 58-year-old female employee
from Rochester for an $877.68 fraudulent return that she processed and then
credited onto a gift card. She
apparently used the gift card later that day to make a purchase Champs Sports, 412 W.
14 Mile, 10/10, 1830 hrs. Store manager reported
observing an 18-year-old male employee from Royal Oak assisting two male
customers. Complainant observed
the employee retrieve two pair of Nike shoes from the back room. Several minutes later he observed the
two customers walking out of the store.
One was carrying a store bag with the two pair of shoes inside. Apparently the complainant observed
no sales transaction conducted at the register so questioned the employee
about it. He claimed he
processed an even exchange for the shoes. Complainant checked the register records and found no such
transaction. When questioned
further, the employee admitted,
“providing the shoes to the two subjects for money he was to collect
later.” Prosecution pending. Home Invasions: Melcombe Circle,
9/30-10/6 Rear entry apartment door appeared to have been
kicked in to gain entry. A DVD
home theatre system, a computer, and a watch were stolen. Larcenies: Somerset Collection
Food Court, 2800 W. Big Beaver, 9/19, 1500 hrs. Complainant reported
she lost her wallet in the food court.
She later discovered the ATM card was used fraudulently in Detroit. Mathson Industries,
1845 Thunderbird, 10/4, 0955 hrs. Complainant reported a 45-year-old
male temporary employee from Detroit was observed stealing a box of brass
fittings and placing them in the bed of a pick-up truck. Officers stopped the vehicle as it
departed. The suspect was in the
passenger seat. The fittings
were recovered from the bed of the truck wrapped in the suspect’s
sweatshirt. A duffle bag was
also recovered from the bed of the truck that contained additional brass
fittings from the company.
Almost 40 pounds of stolen fittings were recovered with a total value
of $447.52. The suspect was
arrested. The 58-year-old male
from Warren who was driving the truck was released. Somerset, 10/5-10/7 Four bikes stolen from
apartment basement storage area.
All four had the chain locks cut off. Kirts, 9/14-10/5 Two bikes stolen from a
locked apartment basement storage area and it appears they were lifted over
the fencing. Athens High, 4333 John
R, 10/5, 2100 hrs. Officers responded to a
report that a female just stole a bike from the school. The 16-year-old female from Troy was
located on the bike riding south along John R and stopped. She stated she took the bike because
she didn’t feel like walking home.
She stated she planned on returning it on Monday. She was transported to the station
where juvenile petitions were initiated against her for larceny and she was
turned over to a parent. Whitehaven, 10/7,
1700-2359 hrs. Schwinn ATV mountain
bike stolen from open garage. Woodside, 10/8-10/9,
2100-1700 hrs. Purple Trek woman’s
mountain bike stolen from patio of townhouse. D.J. Conley Associates,
2694 Elliott, 10/5-10/8 Storage trailer parked
at rear of building had padlocks cut off and a pipe-threader and pipe vise
were stolen. Oakland Mall, 412 W. 14 Mile, 9/26 Complainant reported
someone stole her ID and credit card from her purse while at the mall. She reportedly set her purse down
several times while shopping. Larcenies from Autos: GMC Hybrid Division,
1870 Technology, 10/4, 2100-2300 hrs. Rims and tires stolen
from ’06 Dodge Durango that was parked in lot. Vehicle left on blocks. Kelly Services
Building, 999 W. Big Beaver, 10/4, 113o hrs. Complainant stated
while using the women’s restroom on the first floor, someone came in and
occupied the stall next to her.
When she left, she observed a male subject exit that stall. When she confronted him, he claimed
he entered by mistake and quickly departed. N/B I-75 N/O University, 10/4, 0530 hrs. Troy plain-clothes
officers observed a blue Dodge Ram pickup enter the lot of the Courtyard by
Marriott on Maple and Stephenson.
The officers were giving extra attention to the area after several
cars were recently broken into and GPS systems stolen while parked in hotel
lots. The lone male driver
exited after backing into a parking space. He walked through the parking lot looking inside parked
vehicles. He returned to his
truck and left. He proceeded to
the Red Roof Inn lot at Rochester and Stephenson and did the same thing. He continued to the Marriott on
Centerpoint in Pontiac where he parked, walked up to a vehicle, and smashed
the window out. He reached in
and stole the GPS system from inside.
The suspect returned to his vehicle and was stopped and arrested with
the assistance of a uniformed officer from Auburn Hills PD on N/B I-75 N/O
University. He was conveyed back
to the scene and turned over to Pontiac PD. A hammer was recovered from inside the driver’s side door
of his vehicle, as were several other GPS systems, a Radio Shack scanner, an
iPod with charger and FM tuner, a radar detector, a cell phone, a pair of
gloves, as well as several cords and charges. Hempstead, 10/2, 0237
hrs. Complainant discovered
his two unlocked vehicles, a Dodge and a GMC Yukon, parked in his drive had
been rifled through and his wallet stolen from the Dodge. He stated the “suspects were last
seen running east from his residence.”
While checking the area, officers discovered a Dodge van parked at a
residence along the same street with the window smashed out and the radio
missing. Officers located two
males near a porch at a nearby residence. They were dressed in dark clothing, were wet and one was
wearing gloves. They claimed
they lived nearby, but when asked could not provide a street name. A third male was found around the
corner of the same house. He was
also wet, wearing dark clothes and gloves. While the group was being questioned, one of the original
two fled on foot. The stolen car
radio from the Dodge van was recovered from one of the two remaining
subjects, a 21-year-old male from Detroit. The original complainant’s credit cards were recovered
from his person, as well. The
original complainant’s wallet was recovered from his associate, an
18-year-old male from Detroit, along with a case of CD’s, a change purse, and
a bottle of cologne. Officers
were contacted by another resident on Hempstead indicating the CD’s were
stolen from his unlocked Ford Taurus that was parked in his drive. A cell phone was located where the
third subject scaled a fence when he fled. He was identified as an 18-year-old male from Sterling
Heights from information contained in the cell phone. A resident called the PD some time
later to report finding that subject’s ID along with credit cards belonging
to the original complainant behind his shed. The 21-year-old male was charged with larceny from a motor
vehicle and retaining stolen credit cards. The 18-year-old male was charged with two counts of
receiving and concealing stolen property under $200.00. A warrant was issued
against the 18-year-old from Sterling Heights that escaped for retaining a
stolen credit card. Troy
investigators proceeded to his residence on 10/4/07 and arrested him. Hertford, 10/6-10/7,
2200-1521 hrs. Complainant stated his
GPS system and garage door opener were missing from inside his Chrysler Town
and Country van. He stated the
van was locked inside his closed garage. No sign of forced entry was observed on the garage or
vehicle. An owner’s manual from
a Mercury was found on the garage floor with the registration certificate
inside. The investigating officer
returned it to the owner’s address on Berwyck. She checked her vehicles and indicated nothing else was
missing. While the officer was
there, a neighbor stopped by and advised the officer his vehicle had been
gone through over night, but nothing was missing. Pitney Bowes, 1324
Rankin, 10/5-10/8 Catalytic converters
stolen from five GM vans parked in the lot. Wesley, 10/11, 0400
hrs. ’07 Cadillac parked in
drive found on blocks with wheels and tires stolen. Complainant stated she heard the chime go off on the
outside security motion light during the night, but thought it was an animal
so did not look outside. A jack
was recovered from under the attacked vehicle and it appears the vehicle may
have shifted while up on the jack during the theft, as it was stuck
underneath the car. Hearthside, 10/11,
0330-0630 hrs. ’07 Chrysler 300 parked
in drive found on blocks with tires and wheels stolen. Malicious Destruction of Property: Construction Site,
40000 block of Dequindre, 10/5-10/6, 1530-0700 hrs. Mini excavator had
front window smashed. Dequindre and English,
10/9, 2102 hrs. Obscenity spray-painted
on city sidewalk near cul-de-sac. Crooks, 10/8-10/9,
2130-1200 hrs. ’98 Subaru had
passenger side tires slashed while parked in apartment complex lot. Minors and Alcohol: Limestone, 10/6, 2324
hrs. Officers responded to a report of a suspicious
occupied vehicle. Investigation
revealed an 18-year-old female from Troy was hosting a Halloween party at her
residence. Alcohol was visible
inside the house, as well as on the back deck. The host’s father answered the
door. He summoned his daughter
and several of her associates came outside. He allowed officers inside to assist locating other
attendees when his daughter advised there were more inside. Several people were found
hiding in a second floor bedroom. Out of about 15 youths interviewed, four
were found to have been drinking and were cited and released for MIP (Minor
in Possession). They were all
from Troy as follows:
19-year-old male, two 17-year-old females, and an 18-year-old
female. The host’s father did
not appear to know there was any alcohol present. Neighbor Troubles: Peace Officer/Civil: Company representative
reported an ex-employee took a company laptop and was refusing to return
it. They are holding her last
paychecks until it is returned.
When the officer contacted the subject, she stated she “did not want
to work out an agreement over the dispute, indicating she was seeking other
options.” Phone
Calls/Harassment/Threats: Three threatening
telephone call reports taken. One harassment report
taken and three threats reports taken. Victoria’s Secret, 432
W. 144 Mile, 10/10, 2030 hrs. Complainant reported a
female subject came into the store that she recognized as a suspect in prior
retail frauds. The subject
presented two bottles of cologne, which she wanted a cash refund for. She had no receipts and was advised
she could only get a store credit.
The subject became agitated, swearing at the complainant, so the
complainant had another employee process the transaction to avoid further
confrontation. When the subject
left, she shouted an obscenity at the complainant and made threats to harm
her in the future. Complainant reported after
she left for a job interview, her mother received a call at home from someone
claiming to be from the potential employer asking for her. When her mother advised she already
left, the female caller hung up.
She later discovered a voice mail on her cell phone stating, “You will
fail.” When she arrived at the
interview, the panel advised her that someone called prior to her arrival
claiming to be her mother attempting to cancel the interview. Retail Fraud: 7-11, 5020 John R,
10/4, 0130 hrs. Complainant stated
subject entered the store and requested five cartons of cigarettes. After the clerk placed the cartons on
the counter, the subject requested a single pack. As the clerk retrieved the single pack, the suspect
grabbed the five cartons and fled the store to an awaiting vehicle, which
sped off east on Long Lake.
Suspect: W/M,
approximately 22, 5’-7,” 140, black hair, wearing a black sweatshirt with
white graphics and blue jeans. Katherine Lynn Salon,
2061 South Boulevard, 10/10, 1530 hrs. Complainant stated
after having her hair done, a subject looked through the hair care product
section of the store. While
paying for services rendered the complainant noticed a hair care product
concealed in her purse. When
complainant confronted her, she handed the product back. Complainant
discovered three additional products missing after the subject departed. The suspect is a 38-year-old female
from Bloomfield Hills. Hollywood Market, 2670
W. Big Beaver, 10/10, 1518 hrs. Complainant reported a
W/M, approximately 33-years, medium build, dark hair, mustache and goatee,
wearing a white shirt with horizontal dark stripes on it approached a cashier
and requested two cartons of cigarettes along with a single pack. The cashier bagged the purchase and
while she was ringing it up, the suspect grabbed the bag and fled the
store. He was last seen driving
off westbound on Maple in a smaller black Ford. Total stolen:
$207.59. Nordstrom Rack, 822 E.
Big Beaver, 10/10, 1140 hrs. Complainant reported a
B/M wearing a white hooded sweatshirt entered the store and left with four
purses without paying. Total
value: $729.88. Robberies: Fifth Third Bank Robbery October 11, 2007 At
approximately 10:15 a.m. Troy officers were summoned to the Fifth Third Bank
branch located at 3754 Rochester Road on a report of an armed robbery. The investigation revealed two black
male suspects entered the bank, with one carrying a handgun and the other
carrying a long gun. They
entered with their weapons fully displayed and announced a robbery. They confronted the manager and
ordered the vault opened. They
ordered persons inside the bank to the floor. One suspect jumped over the counter and entered the vault
filling what appeared to be a garbage bag with money, while the other suspect
stood watch. Both proceeded to
exit the bank where they entered a red Jeep Cherokee that was left running in
the lot near the door. They
exited the lot, turning east onto Bishop that leads into the nearby Raintree
Subdivision. While so-doing red
dye exploded in the bag of money.
The suspects proceeded to dump the red dye stained money out of the
car. They abandoned the vehicle
approximately a block away on Millay Street. Responding officers recovered the dye covered money spread
along Bishop Street. There were
significant red dye stains located inside the get away vehicle and on the
grass where the vehicle came to rest.
A Troy Police K-9 Unit attempted a track with negative results. It is believed the suspects either
parked another car along Millay Street, which they entered and fled the area
in after abandoning the Cherokee, or an accomplice or accomplices were
waiting for them in a second vehicle on Millay Street at the point where they
abandoned the Cherokee. An
awaiting or parked second car is consistent with the Police K-9 failing to
locate a foot track leading away from that immediate area. The Cherokee was stolen out of
Detroit. It is believed a
significant amount of the money stolen in the robbery was recovered. FBI agents who responded indicated
this incident is consistent with a similar series of bank robberies that have
occurred recently in southeast Michigan and northern Ohio. The suspects target the bank vault
rather than an individual teller window, arrive in a stolen vehicle, and dump
the stolen car in the immediate vicinity after making their initial
escape. They were both dressed
in white shirts, ties, khaki pants, baseball caps, and had bandanas pulled up
over their faces. No one was
injured in today’s incident; no shots were fired. Baker
Middle School is located in the same subdivision where the Cherokee was
abandoned. Troy officers
requested that school lock down during the initial investigation. Troy School District personnel locked
down three additional schools that are in the vicinity, although not the
immediate area of the incident as an additional safety precaution. Those were Wattles Elementary,
Barnard Elementary, and Morse Elementary. There was no evidence of any threat or danger in or around
Baker School or that the suspects were headed that way, however given the
nature of the incident, the lock down was requested by responding officers
until it was determined that the suspects were no longer in the area. It is
believed that like the recovered money and get away car, the suspects were
splashed with the bright colored red dye while attempting to make their get
away. Both their clothing and skin may have been stained. Anyone with any information
that might assist in this investigation is asked to contact the Troy Police
Department at 248-524-3477 or the Detroit Office of the FBI at
313-965-2323. There is a $20,000.00 reward being offered for information
leading to the identification and arrest of these suspects.
Suspicious Incidents: Lovington between
Dequindre and Minnesota, 10/6, 2100-0400 hrs. Complainant reported
that a W/M in his mid 20’s, 5’-9,” 180 possibly driving a silver Lumina has
been observed in the area trying doors, knocking on windows, and in
residents’ yards. Another
complainant on the same street reported seeing the subject as well. She stated she “received a phone call
on 10/5 at 0410 hrs. from a male who claimed he could see her inside her
home.” She suspects the call may
be related to the same subject.
The original complainant reported other neighbors have observed the
same subject in the area as well. Traffic
Altercations: Vandalism: Weapons Offenses: Welfare Checks: Special Events
Information: Miscellaneous Information: Finch, 10/6, 1010 hrs. Police personnel
responded to a report that two full sized Greyhounds attacked a 13-week-old
Chihuahua while it was playing in the front yard of the residence. The complainant reported when the two
large dogs ran up, one grabbed the puppy and ran down the street with it in
its mouth followed by the second greyhound. The complainant gave chase and eventually caught up. He struck the dog that had the puppy
with a chair he had armed himself with and the dog dropped the puppy. The puppy was transported by the
complainant’s wife to a vet and later died from its injuries. The dogs’ owner and his wife arrived
at the scene and explained the dogs got out of his yard accidentally. He stated they have never displayed
any harmful behavior in the past.
The dogs’ owner was cited and released for the dogs being at
large. The dog that attacked the
puppy was quarantined. N/B I-75 near Coolidge,
10/7, 0211 hrs. A black ’07 Pontiac passed
the patrol unit at a high rate of speed. The officer caught up and paced it at 110 mph. The officer stopped the vehicle. The 31-year-old male driver from
Davison was found to be driving with a revoked license for which he was
arrested. He stated he “wasn’t
sure how fast he was going, but indicated he was in a hurry.” Case Updates: Arrest Summary: In addition to those
outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period: Drove While License
Suspended: 9 Drunk Driving: 9, with one 34-year-old male from
Roseville arrested for third offense/felony drunk driving. Possession of
Marijuana: 1 Retail Fraud: 5 Domestic Assault: 1 Warrants: 8 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to
the below link for community events for the coming October 12th
– 19th Week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ . UPCOMING
EVENTS FOR THE CITY OF TROY IN OCTOBER
October 13: Pumpkin
Decorating, Library, 11:45 am, 1 or 3 pm. Design a jack-o-lantern
from our pumpkin and craft supplies.
Limited supplies.
Register beginning Sept. 28.
Ages 3+. FREE. October 13: Trains,
Planes, and Color: Fall Colors Train Ride, Museum, 12:30-5:15
pm. Join us for a great day trip, timed especially to enjoy fall’s
spectacular colors. We’ll travel
by bus to the Michigan Transit Museum then ride on a historical train to
Selfridge Military Air Museum and the Mount Clemens Railway Depot. Snacks
will be provided. Register at the Museum by Sept. 30. Fee: $22 per
person; 12 and under $10. October 13: Family Fun Museum Tour & Candle
Making, Museum, 1-3 pm. Visit Troy’s crown jewel and have a
great time learning about your community’s heritage during an interpreter-led
tour of the museum. Fascinating
facts and an optional hands-on opportunity to dip candles will make your
experience memorable. This is a great family or scout activity! Register at
the Museum by October 6. Fee: $3 per person for candle
dipping; tour is free. October 14: Noodle Day,
Troy Community Center Indoor Pool, 1- 4 pm. Come during
open swim for noodle day! There will be water games and noodles. Regular
entry fees apply. October 14: Sunday at
the Library with the Fine Arts: Michael Farrell, Library, 3:30 pm. Explore
Masaccio, one of the most important painters of the 15th century,
and the Florentine experiment as the Renaissance occurred in Italy. Register.
FREE. October 17: Troy Historical Society Evening Lecture Series,
History of Dance & Traditional Music in Michigan, Museum, 7:30 pm.
Explore three centuries of wonderful Michigan music with fiddle and dulcimer
led by Glen and Judy Morningstar. Fee: $5, free for Historical Society
members. October 18: Afternoons
with Fine Arts at the Library: La Follia, Library, 7 pm. Enjoy musical
entertainment from this Baroque ensemble concert, part of the Metro Detroit
American Romanian Festival. Register.
FREE. October 18: Evening
Family Story Time, Library, 7 pm. Come for dynamic stories, milk and cookies. No registration required. All ages. FREE. October 19: Technology Club, Library, 4:15-5:15 pm. Take a fresh look at the Internet with us. Register starting Oct. 5. Ages 9+. FREE. _______________________________
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: | ||
