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Police Crime
Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFTChief of
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Crime
Alert for period ending October 19, 2007 Altercations/Disorderly Conduct: Assaults: Rosebrook and Highbury, 10/14, 0110 hrs. Officers responded to a report of a suspicious light colored Ford
Taurus wherein the complainant reportedly chased it down and confronted its
driver. Upon arrival, a
42-year-old male from Madison Heights claimed he was driving through the
neighborhood putting flyers for his business into newspaper boxes. He stated after turning around, the
driver of an F-150 pickup tried to ram him. He stated the driver of the pickup jumped out and pointed
a handgun at him, ordered him “out of his car,” and ordered him “to put his
hands on the roof or he would shoot him.” The driver of the Taurus proceeded to call police. The 49-year-old from Troy who was
driving the pickup stated he observed the Taurus drive by and throw objects
at his house. After observing
the Taurus drive by two more times, he called police. As it drove by again, he got into his
pickup and began following it in an attempt to get its license plate
number. He stated the “Taurus
turned around abruptly in a drive and pulled up next to his driver’s
door.” He stated he “pulled
forward to block it, when the driver of the Taurus jumped out, approached his
door, and began pulling on the handle, trying to open it.” He stated at that point he “pulled
his handgun, for which he has a CCW permit, and ordered the other driver to
get back in his car and wait for police,” as he had also called. Apparently the Troy resident has been
the victim of recent threats and vandalism at his residence. The handgun was confiscated by
officers pending further investigation. Both subjects are considering whether or not to
pursue charges. Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement: Fedora, 10/18, 1627 hrs. Troy PD responded with Troy Fire on a report of black smoking coming
from the second floor of the residence.
A 31-year-old female informed responding personnel that when she
“arrived home, she discovered heavy black smoke in the stairway leading up to
the second floor.” It appears a
candle and/or incense may have been left burning in a second floor room,
which caused the fire. No
injuries and it was extinguished by the FD. Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Troy Beaumont Hospital, 44201 Dequindre, 10/13, 1445 hrs. ’95 green Pontiac Transport van stolen from lot. A suspicious tan or silver vehicle
was seen next to the stolen van before it was stolen. That same vehicle was seen speeding
out of the lot right after the theft.
The suspicious vehicle was missing its rear hubcaps on both sides. Petsmart Lot, 734 E. Big beaver, 10/13, 1400-2100 hrs. ’06 Chevy Cobalt stolen from lot. Big Beaver near Rochester, 10/11-10/12, 1915-0920 hrs. ’04 Chrysler Seabring stolen from apartment complex lot. Glouchester,
10/9-10/10, 2100-0700 hrs. Ignition cylinder on
’08 Chrysler Town and Country van removed. Steering column damaged, as well in failed attempt to
steal it. Breaking and
Entries: Crash
Investigations: Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Doctor’s Office, Maple,
10/5 Doctor came to the
station to report receiving a faxed Rx confirmation from a local
pharmacy. He confirmed it was
fraudulent. MBM Computer systems,
375 Robbins, 9/28 and 10/4 Credit card company
contacted the business and advised that two credit card purchases for ink
cartridges totaling approximately $8000.00 and shipped to a location in Bath,
MI were fraudulent. Franklin Covey, 26 W.
Square Lake, 10/12, 1435 hrs. Complainant reported a
female entered the store and attempted to make a $200.00 purchase with a
credit card. When the card was
scanned, the computer indicated there was a hold on it. When informed, the subject stated
she’s been having problems with the card, grabbed it and left. Complainant reported
receiving a message from a doctor’s office advising her she missed her first
appointment. When she contacted
them, they advised someone claimed to be her, and using her personal
information made the appointment. Charley’s Crab, 5498
Crooks, 10/14, 2224 hrs. Complainant reported
two middle-aged W/M’s used what turned out to be six stolen $50.00 gift
certificates to pay for a $291.24 bill.
Complainant reported the checks were stolen from another restaurant in
another city. The subjects
mentioned receiving them from a friend when they paid their bill. Neiman Marcus, 2705 W.
Big Beaver, 9/8, 1905 hrs. LPO stated a subject
made a $1542.50 purchase with a computer generated check that turned out to
be counterfeited against a real account number. That account holder’s bank confirmed the account was
compromised and the check was counterfeit. LPO’s (Loss Prevention Officers) investigation revealed
the suspect is a 34-year-old female from Southfield. Neiman Marcus, 2705 W.
Big Beaver, 10/12 and 10/14 LPO reported a male
subject made $2500.00 worth of purchases with AMEX traveler’s checks that
turned out to be counterfeited.
The LPO was contacted by another Neiman Marcus store in the Chicago
area and advised an individual showed up at their store trying to return an
Armani jacket from the fraudulent purchase at the Troy store. The return was rejected, the jacket
confiscated, and the local PD arrested the subject on outstanding warrant for
fraud/forgery. The suspect is believed
to be a 26-year-old male from Detroit. In addition to the
above, two credit fraud reports were also taken. Domestics/Family Troubles: Troy Officers responded
to five incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where
investigations revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no
formal enforcement action was taken. Drugs/Narcotics: Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest: N/B I-75 near Crooks,
10/12, 2319 hrs. A Mercedes Benz passed
the patrol unit on N/B I-75 near Crooks at a high rate of speed. The officer was able to catch up and
stop it on the exit ramp for Adams.
Dispatch received a report from a cell phone caller estimating the
vehicle was traveling over 100 mph.
Upon speaking with the 23-year-old male driver from Troy, the officer
detected a strong odor of intoxicants.
The driver stated he “had 4-5 beers.” When asked how fast he thought he was going, the driver
stated he “might have been traveling up to 110 mph.” He failed sobriety tests and was
arrested. He blew 0.14 on a
breath test. Maple and Coolidge,
10/17, 2244 hrs. Officers responded to a
report of a hit and run crash.
Witness information indicated the responsible vehicle was a red Dodge
Stratus with heavy front-end damage and leaking engine fluids. A resident on Westwood called to
report hearing a crash outside her residence. Officers proceeded to that subdivision and found the red
Dodge Stratus smoking and stalled out on Van Courtland. It apparently hit a parked car on
Westwood after the original crash at Maple and Coolidge. The driver of the Stratus was a
27-year-old from Royal Oak. His
two friends were at the crash scene with him. They were a 24-year-old male from Hazel Park and a
25-year-old male from Troy. They
indicated the “driver of the Stratus called them, advised he had been in a
crash and asked them to pick him up.”
They stated they “tried to get him to leave with them when they left
the bar they were all at earlier in the evening.” He smelled strongly of
intoxicants, failed sobriety tests, and was arrested. He blew 0.18 on a breath test. Embezzlements: Home Invasions: Muer, 8/1-10/9 Home under renovation entered and microwave, hood
fan, and hammer-drill stolen. Larcenies: Turner Construction, 1409
Allen Drive, 10/14, 1629 hrs. A 41-year-old male from
Royal Oak reported observing a ’89 red Chevy pickup cruising behind closed
businesses on Rankin. It
eventually emerged with a Turner Construction trailer attached. The pickup and trailer went south on
Stephenson. The complainant
contacted Royal Oak PD and they along with Madison Heights PD located the
vehicle and stopped it. Troy officers contacted a company representative who
confirmed, “no one had permission to be in possession of the company’s
trailer.” Troy officers took the
46-year-old male from Mt. Clemens who was the lone occupant/driver of the
pickup into custody. A window
punch tool and two broken padlocks were recovered from inside the pickup. Somerset Blvd.,
10/1-10/12 Trek mountain bike
stolen from apartment basement storage area. Access apparently gained by removing the hinge pin on the
storage unit door. Home Goods Store, 600
John R, 10/13, 1400 hrs. Complainant reported
she walked away from her cart to chase down her 18-month-old daughter who was
running around the store. When
she went to check out, she noticed her purse was missing from the cart. When
she contacted her credit card companies she discovered numerous fraudulent
purchases at stores in several other cities. $1200.00 in fraud thus far. Avalon, 10/16-10/17,
2330-0630 hrs. 84 Ford Crown Victoria
parked in street had gasoline siphoned out. Hotel, 2550 Troy
Center, 10/15, 0700-2055 hrs. Complainant states she
left a bag containing jewelry in a dresser drawer in her room and when she
returned it was gone. It
contained several rings valued in total at approximately $1500.00. Axtell, 10/15-10/16,
0730-1515 hrs. Locked apartment
basement storage cage pried open and Mountain bike stolen. Medical Office, 2999 E.
Big Beaver, 10/12-10/15 Digital heart monitor
unit stolen with no forced entry into the office. Business, 528 Robbins,
10/7-10/16 Building is being
remodeled and 21-gallons of paint, 12-cases of ceiling tile and 2-boxes of
ceiling grids stolen. Golfview, 10/13-10/15 Two bikes stolen from
apartment basement storage locker with combination lock found unlocked,
hanging on door. Marcus, 10/10-10/12,
1200-0900 hrs. 4’x4’ “God Bless Our Troops” sign stolen
from front lawn of residence. Somerton and E. Long Lake,
9/7-10/12 City water meter stolen
from its box on the homeowner’s association common property. Larcenies from Autos: Shopping Plaza Lot, 91
E. Long Lake, 10/14, 0730-1438 hrs. ’98 Toyota 4 Runner
parked behind the plaza had passenger side window smashed out with a
landscape rock that was found inside.
Complainant’s purse stolen. Little Caesar’s Lot,
4973 Livernois, 10/14, 1057-1346 hrs. Unlocked ’00 Pontiac
Sunfire parked in lot entered and case of CD’s and pair of sunglasses stolen. Capri, 10/17, 0000-700
hrs. ’07 Dodge Durango
parked in drive had rear driver’s side window smashed out and a leather
carrying case gone through, but nothing taken. Valley View,
10/16-10/17, 2230-0730 hrs. Chrysler Town and Country
van parked in drive had front passenger side window smashed out and iPod
stolen. Valley View, 10/16-10/17, 1830-0745 hrs. ’02 Ford Escape parked
in drive had passenger side door window smashed out and laptop stolen. Tall Oaks, 10/16-10/17,
2200-0640 hrs. ’98 GMS Suburban parked
in drive had rear passenger side door window on driver’s side smashed out and
briefcase stolen. Business, 1185
Combermere, 10/14-10/15, 0000-1036 hrs. Passenger side window
smashed out of company’s work van that was parked in lot and power tools
stolen. Suburban Hummer, 1755
W. Maple, 10/7-10/9, 2000-1800 hrs. ’06 Hummer in for
repairs entered and 200 CD’s stolen with no forced entry. Post Office Facility,
164 Indusco Ct., 10/18, 0730-1630 hrs. ’99 Pontiac Montana van
and ’01 Chevy Ventura van had catalytic converters cut off/stolen while
parked in lot. Malicious Destruction of Property: Hartshorn, 10/13,
1330-1630 hrs. ’06 Jeep Cherokee
parked in drive keyed. Rochester and Villa
Park, 10/14, 0150 hrs. Complainant reported
that while driving N/B on Rochester by an apartment complex on the east side
of the street, a B/M dressed in dark clothing ran out from the complex and
threw a hand full of rocks at her vehicle. The windshield sustained a small crack and the hood was
scratched in two spots.
Responding officers checked the complex however the subject was not
located. Minors and Alcohol: Van Courtland, 10/12,
2335 hrs. Officers responding to
a noise complaint at a residence located two males and two females. The females, both 18 from Birmingham
and Livonia respectively had been drinking and were issued MIP (Minors in
Possession) tickets. The males
had not been drinking. Neighbor Troubles: Peace Officer/Civil: Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: Four harassing
telephone call reports taken. Two threatening
telephone call reports taken. One harassment report
taken. Retail Fraud: Charlotte Russe, 450 W.
14 Mile, 10/12, 1618-1650 hrs. Complainant reported 60
corsets were missing/stolen from a display table. Value approximately $1770.00. Investigation revealed a W/F, approximately
30-years-old, 5’-8,” slender, short/straight hair was observed entering the
store on two separate occasions with an empty shopping bag and then exiting
the mall with the bag full. Saks Fifth Avenue, 2901
W. Big Beaver, 10/12, 1939 hrs. LPO reported a B/F
approximately 18-years-old was observed in the shoe department try on a pair
of $410.00 Gucci shoes, return them to the box, and then conceal the
box/shoes in an empty Sak’s shopping bag she was carrying. She exited the store without paying
and was approached by the LPO.
The suspect handed the bag over and then took off running. She was last seen entering a dark
colored vehicle that was traveling westbound on Big Beaver. Macy’s, 500 W. 14 Mile,
10/13, 1349 hrs. LPO’s reported a male
and female entered the store and selected two shirts and two pair of
jeans. The male was carrying an
Oakland Mall shopping bag that appeared to have minimal merchandise in it. The male entered the fitting room
with the merchandise and the bag.
The female gave him another pair of jeans while he was inside. When he exited, he was carrying only
one pair of jeans. His bag was
considerably fuller than when he went in. A check of the fitting room revealed nothing left
behind. The subjects exited the
store with out paying. When
LPO’s confronted the male, the female immediately walked away. The male fled after the LPO’s took
possession of the bag. The
stolen merchandise was recovered from inside the bag. The male left a cell
phone behind when he fled. It
registers to a 50-year-old male from Oak Park. Suspects:
B/M, approximately 20, 5’-11,” 155, wearing a tan jogging suit; B/F,
approximately 20, 5’-5,” 150, wearing a silk scarf around her head and a red
jacket. Kroger, 3125 John R,
10/16, 0825 hrs. Store representative
reported a male subject entered the store, loaded up a shopping cart full of
merchandise, and then pushed it out without paying. As the suspect was loading the items into a blue ’06 Ford
F-150 pickup, the complainant asked to see his receipt. The suspect hurriedly entered the car
and sped away. He got away with
about $50.00 worth of feminine products, paper products and a
cheesecake. The remaining
merchandise was recovered. The
truck registers to a female from Roseville. Suspect: W/M,
38 years, 5’-10,” 130, short straight blond hair, light blue work shirt, and
dark blue docker pants. 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. Robberies: Suspicious Incidents: Barclay and Renee,
10/15, 0705 hrs. 11-year-old male from Troy
reported that while walking near the intersection on Renee and Barclay he saw
a newer white work van driving on Renee and then turn onto Barclay. The youth stated a W/M got out of the
passenger side of the van and started to jog towards him. The youth stated the male yelled,
“Hey kid, come here.” The youth
stated he turned and ran to his friend’s house on Barclay. He stated when he got to the front
porch he saw the subject get back into the van and the vehicle drove off
northbound on Randall. The area
was checked with negative results for the vehicle. Vehicle: Newer or very clean, white windowless work van
with rounded headlights.
Subject: W/M, 35 years,
175, white tank top, blue jeans, tan construction boots,
black gloves and some sort of bandana on his head. Office Lot, 1870
Technology, 1012/, 0246 hrs. Security personnel
reported observing a ’00 Ford Taurus enter the lot and back into a parking
space. Two males got out and began looking at parked cars. (The business had a car attacked two weeks
earlier in the lot where its rims and tires were stolen.) The two subjects eventually climbed a
barbed wire fence at the lot line and entered the Elder Ford parking lot. They were observed looking at
vehicles parked in that lot, possibly using flashlights. They eventually returned to their
vehicle and drove off.
Responding Troy officers located and stopped it as it entered the
Oakland Mall parking lot. There
were four males inside, 19, 22, and 24 from Detroit; and a 24 year old from
Port Huron. The occupants gave
different accounts as to what they were doing. The driver stated they “were dropping someone off at an
area business, but didn’t know the name of the business or the person he
dropped off.” Another claimed
they “originally entered the lot so he could urinate.” Another stated they “were just
driving around and didn’t know why they entered the lot.” One claimed a “fifth subject was
still out on foot in the Elder Ford lot,” however responding officers could
not locate him. There was no sign of any cars tampered with where the
subjects had been observed and no contraband was located inside their
vehicle. They were released. Alexander, 9/30-10/14 Complainant discovered
bathroom window screen on residence cut with no entry. Prescott, 10/13-10/18 Complainants reported
finding one of their patio chairs up against the house under the bathroom
window and a five gallon plastic bucket upside down under their bedroom
window. No sign of entry
attempts. Traffic
Altercations: Vandalism: Weapons Offenses: Welfare Checks: Troy Officers responded
to four incidents involving individuals experiencing emotional/psychological
difficulties and assisted w/transport to the hospital for
evaluation/commitment. Miscellaneous Information: Complainant reported
after moving from one residence to another he could not find his 9 mm
Springfield Arms pistol. He was
last aware of the gun when he had it in his car, which was parked in a drive
on Somerton in Troy on 8/31. He
suspects that it may have been accidentally thrown away while packing,
unpacking and throwing things away during the move. Big Beaver and I-75,
10/15, 0157 hrs. Officer
observed a white Mazda Millenia driving about 10 mph in the W/B lanes of Big
Beaver near I-75. The vehicle was
weaving as it drove along. After
it entered a turn around lane to go east, the officer attempted to stop
it. It kept going and eventually
went through a red signal at the N/B I-75 exit ramp from I-75 to E/B Big
Beaver. The vehicle varied its
speeds as it drove, but as it continued around 5 mph, other officers were
able to surround and guide it to a stop near Rochester. The 25-year-old male
driver stated he “currently resides in Detroit, has been in the U.S. from
Jamaica for three years and never obtained a driver’s license.” He stated he “was unsure if he needed
to stop for the police car, but felt it was what he needed to do when he kept
seeing more of them.” He was
arrested for “Driving without a License” and “Disobeying a Police Officer’s
Signal.” He was ticketed for
“Careless Driving,” as well. Atlas and Eva, 10/15,
1730 hrs. Troy Animal Control
Officer was dispatched to Troy Beaumont Hospital ER on a report of an adult
female from Troy seeking treatment for injuries sustained in a dog bite/attack. The victim advised the officer she
was on the sidewalk near Atlas and Eva passing out election information when
she heard dogs barking from inside a fenced yard. As she walked by, she stated three dogs charged the gate,
broke through it and began attacking her. She was knocked to the ground and began screaming. She stated the “47-year-old female
resident/owner of the dogs came out, pulled them off of her and asked her
what she had done.” She stated
the owner “offered to call an ambulance,” but she did not think her injuries
were that severe, so declined the offer and walked home. When she got home, she discovered she
had in fact sustained serious bite injuries to her arm. Her husband drove her
to the hospital. In the meantime, the dogs’ owner did report the incident to
police. When the Animal Control
Officer spoke to the dogs’ owner she stated when “she heard the dogs barking,
she thought neighborhood kids were teasing them” so yelled outside, “Stay away
from the dogs!” When she heard
the victim screaming, she stated she “immediately ran out.” She stated the “victim was just
getting up.” She claimed the
dogs had already returned to her yard on their own when she approached the
victim. She pointed out how she
installed a chain and padlock on the gate in question after the
incident. Based on the victim’s
account of which of the three dogs bit her, the Animal Control Officer took
two of three dogs into custody.
They were both males with one a Boxer/lab mix and the other was a
Boxer mix. The third dog was
left with the owner. The owner was issued a city ordinance violation for
“Harboring Vicious Dogs.” It appears one of the males was involved in an
attack on another dog earlier in the year. In that case, it appears that dog ran out of the yard while
being bathed. He attacked two
dogs that were being walked down the street. He had one of the dogs by the neck and a neighbor had to
pull them apart. The person
walking them was knocked down but was not injured. Special Events Information: Halloween Glow Stick
Motorcycle Patrol
Traffic Safety Officers
will be riding motorcycles in subdivisions on Halloween to provide extra
attention, as well as increase motorists’ awareness of the presence of “Trick
or Treaters.” As a visual
reminder of pedestrian traffic in the neighborhoods, Motorcycle Unit officers
will be distributing glow sticks to kids in the neighborhoods Halloween
night. Kids and parents should
be on the lookout for police motorcycles decorated with the glow sticks that
night and patrolling neighborhoods with their emergency lights
activated. Parents who want to
get a head start on this safety effort can pick up glow sticks at the Police
Department front desk on October 30th and 31st. Case Updates: Arrest Summary: In addition to those outlined
above, the following arrests were also made during the period: Drunk Driving: 8 Drove While License
Suspended: 12 Retail Fraud: 10 Warrants: 6 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to
the below link for community events for the coming October 19th
– 26th Week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ . UPCOMING
EVENTS FOR THE CITY OF TROY IN OCTOBER
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. October 20: Croptoberfest
2007,
Troy Community Center, 8:30 am-8:30 pm. Join us for a marathon 12 hours of scrapbooking
fun run by a team of local Creative Memories Consultants! You will see a “Cornucopia” of new
products, lessons, games and raffle prizes. Lunch, snacks and dinner are provided. Fee: $40. October 20: Reading the Woods, Stage Nature Center,
9:30-11:30am. Join us for
some intriguing and fun discussions in this book club of nature
writings. It’s easy to
participate: just read each month’s selection and then meet up with the group
at the SNC for a lively morning discussion of the book’s ideas, themes, and
style. Register. Fee: $3. October 20: Hands-On Lumberjack Day, Museum, 10 am-12:15
pm. Webelo Scouts – go back in time to a lumber camp and laugh along with
Sheepshank Sam’s tall tales as you learn all about Northern Michigan. Dress for the weather. Bring a picnic
lunch if you’d like and eat outside after the program. Lumber-camp cookies
will be provided. Register before Oct. 12. Fee: $10, $2 optional museum patch; Leaders and chaperones
are free. October 20: Family
Story Time, Library, 11:15 am. Drop in for spooky Halloween tales
told by guest presenter Linda Day.
No registration required.
FREE. October 20: Teen Read
Week: Laugh Out Loud @ Your
Library, Library, 2-3 pm. The sound of laughter is universal
and it will be at Troy Public Library with an Open Mike “Make Me Laugh”
contest. All the usual rules about positive comments apply with plenty of
room for fun. Register
individually or as a group online (www.libcoop.net/troy) or call
248.524.3542. FREE. October 20: Halloween
Scavenger Hunt, Troy Community Center Indoor Pool, 6-8
pm. At the
Halloween swim party, help us gather pumpkins! There will be lets of fun, games, gifts for children and
open swim for family at the end.
Parents are free and must accompany children into the water. Pre-registration is required. Kids 12 and under are welcome. Fee: $10. October 21: Homework/Parenting Survival Guide, Library, 2 pm. Huntington Learning Center covers
skills to assist children with homework. Register starting Oct. 12. Grades 3-12 & parents. FREE. October 24: International Story Time, Library, 1:30 pm. Drop in for stories in Chinese. No registration required. All ages. FREE. October 24: Cooking Up
a Family Cookbook, Library, 7-8:30 pm. Planning a
family reunion? Stumped for a unique holiday family gift? This presentation
will cover the basics of how to produce a keepsake cookbook. Register. FREE. October 25: Way of the Storyteller, Library, 10:15 am-12:15 pm. Freelance journalist and author Iris Lee Underwood mentors class members during this six-week workshop on crafting personal memoirs – slices of life honoring experience flavored with unique culture. Register. 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:
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Click here for more information 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. Alcohol / Drugs
Be responsible, if you drink, DO NOT DRIVE! If you serve alcohol, make sure
that your guests make it home safely. Don’t serve alcohol to
underaged 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 other 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. Detecting Counterfeit Money
All U.S. notes
have security features on them to make them recognizable as authentic
currency. In the past few years, The U. S. has been designing even more easy
to identify, and more difficult to counterfeit. Some of these identifier
features are: ·
A watermark identical to the portrait of the president’s
face is visible from both sides against a light. ·
Color shifting ink on the number in the lower right
corner on the front of the note. ·
Micro printing on the oval ornamentation portrait
framing around the president’s face on the front of the note; “The United
States of America” is printed on it’s lower edge. ·
Fine line printing patterns behind the portrait and
building picture on the note are difficult to replicate. | ||
