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Police
Crime Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFT
Chief
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Crime Alert for period ending April 11,
2008 Altercations/Disorderly Conduct: Assaults: Villa Park, 4/8, 1830 hrs. Complainant reported her 15-year-old son was assaulted
while playing basketball at the apartment complex basketball court with several
of his associates.
The responsible parties were gone when officers arrived. The details were sketchy as to what
provoked the assault; however it appears a 14-year-old female from Troy was
under the impression a teenage male that was part of the group playing
basketball made some remarks about her she didn’t like. She reportedly called a 15-year-old male
associate who came to the scene to confront the male. He was driven there by two 18-year-old
males from Rochester Hills. The
subject he was looking for fled the basketball area when he and his
associates arrived. Complainant’s son
ended up being confronted, punched and kicked instead. Bystanders apparently intervened and broke
the altercation up. The teenaged
female believed responsible for arranging the confrontation arrived at the
scene after officers arrived. She was
uncooperative, refusing to answer their questions. Her mother was summoned, briefed on the
situation, and her daughter was turned over to her. Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement: Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Acura of Troy, 1828 Maplelawn, 3/27-3/31, 1315-1500
hrs. ’08 Acura TL stolen from lot with vehicle keys
discovered missing from manager’s office. Julian, 4/1-4/2, 2000-0800 hrs. Complainant parked his ’07 Chevy Trailblazer in his
garage and left the keys in the vehicle the evening of 4/1. He stated the garage door may have been
left open. He discovered the vehicle
stolen. A complainant on Renshaw
contacted the PD at 0300 hrs. on 4/2 reporting a vehicle abandoned on her
front lawn. It turned out to be the
stolen Trailblazer. Oakland Mall, 412 W. 14 Mile, 4/3, 1700-2200 hrs. ’98 Plymouth Neon stolen from lot north of JC Penney’s. Drury Inn, 575 W. Big Beaver, 4/6-4/7, 1700-0700 hrs. ’88 Chevy C-150 pickup stolen from rear lot. Dorre, 4/804/9, 2000-0700 hrs. ’92 Dodge Spirit entered and ignition damaged in an
unsuccessful attempt to steal it. Oakland Mall, 412 W. 14 Mile, 4/9, 1500-2115 hrs. ’06 Jeep Liberty had rear passenger side door vent
window smashed out and the steering column damaged in an unsuccessful attempt
to steal it. Oakland Mall, 4/9, 1830-1930 hrs. ’99 Dodge Stratus stolen from lot. The vehicle was apparently stolen and used
in the larceny at Elias Diamonds listed under the Retail Fraud category below. Breaking and Entries: Oak
Hill, 3/30-4/3 Patio
entered and a wicker chair stolen.
Entry appears to have been made by removing a screen. Troy
High School, 4777 Northfield Parkway, 4/6, 0141 hrs. Officers
responding to a burglar alarm were checking the inside of the school when
they observed two males running from the auditorium and into a hallway. Officers were able to detain them. They advised they had “entered the school
through a set of doors they found unlocked.”
They stated they “were drinking beer on the stage.” Officers located several opened and
unopened beers on the stage. Both
denied stealing anything from the school.
The 24 and 25-year-old males from Troy were arrested for “Unlawful
Entry.” A third male was observed
running from the school as another officer pulled up. He was identified as a 25-year-old male
associate of the two who were arrested inside. Officers proceeded to his residence in Troy
where he was observed running through backyards in the area. He was apprehended in the driveway as he
ran toward his residence. He told
officers “he and his friends were originally drinking on the football field,
but had entered the auditorium when one of them discovered an exterior door
unlocked.” Great
Lakes Gas, 5250 Corporate, 3/21, 1542 hrs. Complainant
reported subject attempted to pry open a rear door with a screwdriver, but
was unsuccessful. He proceeded to the
main entrance where he was successful in prying open the double glass doors. Once inside the building, the alarm sounded
and the subject immediately exited.
Several still photos from the surveillance system have been obtained
and are attached. The subject is a
B/M, 6’-0,” short hair, facial hair, wearing a black varsity jacket with
white trim and a logo on the back of the jacket which reads: “Sedgwick & Cedar MTC.” Investigators are interested in identifying
and interviewing this subject regarding his actions at the building. He was driving a dark red or maroon mini
van. (*) A similar incident (reprinted
below from a prior crime sheet) occurred in the same general area during the
same general time frame. Unknown if
the incidents are related. *Office
Building, 5455 Corporate, 3/21-3/24, 1530-0700 hrs. Unsuccessful
attempts made to pry the doors on two office suites, a third was successful
and a lap top computer was stolen. Crash
Investigations: Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and
other Fraud: Kona
Grill, 30 E. Big Beaver, 4/4, 1400 hrs. Waiter
discovered a counterfeit $20.00 bill when cashing out for the evening. One
non-sufficient check report taken wherein suspect ignored complainant’s
requests to make the $96.00 check good. Complainant
reported someone used her debit card account number to make $70.62 in
fraudulent purchases. Complainant
reported someone used her debit card number to make two fraudulent purchases
at stores in Troy for $674.12. Suburban
Hummer, 1810 Maplelawn, 6/14/07 Complainant
reported that on 6/14/07 a subject claiming to be a 47-year-old female from
Eastpointe purchased a ’05 Land Rover LR3.
On 10/1/07, complainant learned from the lending bank that the vehicle
had been fraudulently purchased, possibly by the daughter of the person whose
identity had been compromised. Complainant reported the vehicle was recovered
last week from a salvage auction in Moline, Michigan. Complainant
reported being contacted by a collection agency regarding an unpaid credit
account in the amount of $1774.00. He
discovered someone used his personal information to open a fraudulent
account. Complainant
reported five payroll checks from their facility in Chesterfield were
duplicated/counterfeited and cashed at banks in Detroit. They were made out to and endorsed under
the name of a 46-year-old male from Hazel Park. Total losses: $3191.00, however none of the
fraud appears to have occurred in Troy. Lens
Crafters, Oakland Mall, 506 W. 14 Mile, 4/6, 1211 hrs. Complainant
reported three males entered the store together and one presented an on-line
credit account approval in the name of a 42-year-old male from Detroit. The subject attempted to purchase a
$1600.00 pair of Cartier frames using the account and a Michigan Driver’s
License as ID. Complainant noticed the
license did not appear legitimate. The
purchase was declined and the online credit account approval
confiscated. The subject and his
associates left. A query on the
account application revealed it was fraudulent and the person named actually
lived in Arizona. Domestics/Family Troubles: Troy Officers responded to seven
incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where investigation
revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal
enforcement action was taken. Complainant reported her 19-year-old
son and his girlfriend were arguing inside the house. Officers discerned there was no assault,
however the 19-year-old male from Troy had been drinking and blew 0.19 on a
PBT (Preliminary Breath Test), and had warrants for his arrest from other
jurisdictions. He was cited for “MIP”
(Minor in Possession) and arrested on the outstanding warrants. Drugs/Narcotics: Drunk/Intoxicated
Driving Incidents of Interest: Embezzlements: Macy’s, Somerset Collection, 2750 W.
Big Beaver, 3/1-3/22 LPO came to the station to initiate
an embezzlement investigation against a 49-year-old female employee from
Detroit after she was observed steeling miscellaneous items from the sales
floor on three separate occasions. Total value:
$250.00. Kongsberg
Automotive, 700 Stephenson, 1/4 -4/4 Complainant
reported discovering a former 35-year-old female employee from Detroit that
was a payroll processor was manually overriding her overtime rates and
increasing them above what she was authorized. Approximately $1700.00 in embezzlement is
involved. She was terminated and
prosecution is pending. Home Invasions: Brentwood,
4/4-4/6 Basement
window well screen cut in an apparent unsuccessful attempt to force entry
into the condo. 2000
block of John R, 4/9-4/10, 1830-0710 hrs. Entry
gained into apartment apparently via an unlocked window. Several items were moved/out of place, but
nothing appears to have been stolen. Larcenies: Quill
Creek, 4/4-4/5, 1700-1800 hrs. Two
bikes stolen from an open garage. Sears,
Oakland Mall, 300 W. 14 Mile, 4/5, 0930 hrs. LPO’s
observed a 27-year-old contract maintenance worker from Detroit remove two
watches from a display and conceal them on his person. He was stopped after he left without
paying. He admitted stealing
approximately $150.00 in other merchandise while working at the store over
the last month. He was arrested. Embassy
Suits, 850 Tower, 4/9, 1853 hrs. Complainant
reported he had several pieces of furniture including three couches near the
rear loading dock area that he sold after renovating several guest
rooms. The couches had signs attached
reading “Do Not Take.” Complaint
reported a subject pulled up next to the dock area and removed two cushions
from one of the couches and placed them in his Ford Explorer. Complainant stated he “told the subject
that the hotel owned the couches and asked him to put the cushions back.”
Complainant stated the subject told him to, “Get lost.” Complainant advised the subject he was
calling the police and the subject replied, “Go ahead.” and then sped off. A responding officer located and stopped the
Explorer. The male driver admitted
taking the cushions, but stated they were near the dumpsters. His 41-year-old female passenger from
Detroit confirmed hearing the complainant tell the driver “not to take the
property because the hotel owned it.”
Officers queried the driver and found his license was suspended. The 39-year-old male driver from Detroit
was arrested for “Driving on a Suspended License” and “Larceny under
$200.00.” Larcenies from Autos: Athens
High School, 4333 John R, 4/2, 0700-1430 hrs. Unlocked
’94 Dodge Spirit entered and stereo face plate stolen. Office
Lot, 575 W. Big Beaver, 4/1-4/2, 2000-1200 hrs. ’08
Chevy Impala had front passenger side window smashed out and GPS system
stolen. Julian,
4/1, 2200-2359 hrs. ’03
Pontiac Grand Prix and two ’08 Dodge Caravans parked in drive entered and
gone through. All apparently left
unlocked as there were no signs of forced entry. Garage door opener from Grand Prix used to
open and enter garage with nothing missing.
Opener found broken on a table inside garage. Two tins of mints stolen from one of the
vans. Telegration,
3250 W. Big Beaver, 4/2, 0930-1800 hrs. Unlocked
’05 Chevy Impala parked in lot entered and cell phone charger and garage door
opener stolen. Chuck E.
Cheese, 740 John R, 4/6, 1830-2030 hrs. ’05 Ford
Focus parked in lot had driver’s side window smashed out and portable GPS
system stolen. Bally’s,
203 E. Big Beaver, 4/6, 1400-1600 hrs. ’07 Jeep
Liberty and ’03 Saturn Ion parked in lot had driver’s side door locks punched
and purses stolen. A suspicious white
car occupied by a male was seen “cruising the lot” by a witness. Lifetime
Fitness, 4700 Investment, 4/4, 1245 hrs. ’00
Dodge Dakota parked in lot had front passenger side window smashed out and a
cell phone stolen. HMS,
2170 E. Big Beaver, 4/3, 0530-1500 hrs. ’98
Chevy Venture van parked in lot had catalytic converter stolen. Zion
Church, 3668 Livernois, 4/6, 1800-2100 hrs. ’01
Buick Century parked in lot with window open had purse stolen. Complainant reported she forgot the purse
and went back to the car to get it, the purse was gone. Wacon,
4/6-4/7, 1930-0030 hrs. Complainant
reported parking her ’03 Honda Odyssey in the street and leaving her purse
under the center console. She received
a call from her credit card company in the morning regarding suspicious
purchases overnight. When she went to
her car to check for the purse, it was gone. Frankton,
4/6-4/7, 1500-0617 hrs. Chevy
Impala parked in drive had tires and wheels stolen. Denise,
4/9-4/10, 2100-1300 hrs. Unlocked
’92 Buick Park Avenue entered, rummaged, and a cell phone charger
stolen. Bottles of soda that were
inside the car were opened and poured all over the interior. Denise,
4/10, 0100-0840 hrs. ’05
Chevy Trailblazer parked in drive entered and passenger side airbag
stolen. Complainant stated the vehicle
was locked. Unknown on how entry was
gained. Both doors were found ajar, however
no obvious sign of forced entry. Shirley,
4/10, 0230-0630 hrs. ’08 Ford
Escape parked in drive entered and wallet stolen. No sign of forced entry and complainant stated
the vehicle was locked. Malicious
Destruction of Property: Minors and Alcohol: Rochester and Rochester Ct., 4/5,
0045 hrs. Officers observed a green Dodge Ram pickup
cruising the lots of the Red Roof and Holiday Inns. She queried the plate and discovered it not
properly registered to the vehicle.
Upon stopping it, she detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from
inside the car. All three occupants
admitted drinking. A partially consumed
bottle of Vodka was recovered. The
16-year-old driver from Sterling Hgts. blew 0.05 on a PBT. He had no license in his possession. He was transported to the station where
juvenile petitions were initiated against him for “MIP” and “Driving without a
License.” He was turned over to his
mother there. The 18 and 19-year-old
male passengers from Troy blew 0.12 and 0.11 on PBT’s respectfully. They were cited for “MIP” and driven home. Neighbor
Troubles: Peace
Officer/Civil: Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: One
harassing mail report taken. Retail Fraud: Nordstrom, Somerset Collection, 2800
W. Big Beaver, 3/29, 1733 hrs. LPO reported observing a B/F,
approximately 20-years-old, conceal $374.00 worth of fashion jewelry. She left without paying and escaped before
LPO was able to detain her.
Elias Diamonds, Oakland Mall, 484 W.
14 Mile, 4/9, 1950-1959 hrs. Officer on patrol in the mall lot
observed two males exit the main mall entrance and run through the lot with one
screaming at the other, “Go! Go! Go!”
They entered a Dodge Stratus and sped through the lot toward 14
Mile. When the officer attempted to
stop the vehicle - it fled. The
officer discontinued his effort to stop the Stratus as it entered S/B I-75
from W/B 14 Mile. Shortly thereafter,
Troy Dispatch received a report of a grab and run of a diamond ring from
Elias Diamonds inside the mall involving the two subjects that were observed
fleeing in the Stratus. Investigation
revealed a B/M, 25-30 years old, 6’-3,” thin, wearing an orange jacket, white
hat, and dark blue jeans entered the store and asked to see some diamond
rings. He eventually asked to see a 2
CT solitaire ring. After taking possession
of it, he took off running with it. He
apparently met up with the second male outside the store. Both ran out of the mall and got into the
Dodge Stratus. The second subject was
driving. He is described as a B/M,
25-30 years old, medium build, wearing a gray sweatshirt. The vehicle they fled in turned out to be
stolen from the lot. See 08-12523
under the Auto Theft category above.
Diamond ring valued at several thousand dollars. (No video or photos available as of this
writing.) Robberies: BP Gas
Station, 2989 Crooks, 4/6, 0955 hrs. Officers
responded to a report of a robbery in progress with additional information
indicated the victim had fled to a nearby restaurant. Officers located the 49-year-old male
complainant from Sterling Hgts. and quickly confirmed there was no
robbery. The subject explained that “on
Saturday he and his friend went to a drug house in Detroit where they bought
and used cocaine.” Apparently they ran
up a tab they could not pay so he willingly turned over the keys to his ’07
Chevy pickup to subjects at the residence in question. He stated “he willingly got into another
vehicle with his new acquaintances with the understanding they would drive
him to Somerset Collection where he would use his credit card to make some
purchases in exchange for paying down his debt and ultimately get his truck
back.” He stated the “mall was closed
when they arrived.” He stated as “they
arrived at the gas station, he ran from the car and dialed 911 on his cell
reporting a robbery in progress at the gas station.” He stated he “didn’t know what else to do
and he was convinced he was in danger.”
The maroon colored Chevy Suburban he was in which was occupied by a
B/F and B/M drove off when he fled.
His probation office was notified regarding the circumstances of the
contact. He was released. Suspicious Incidents: Falmouth, 4/4, 1208 hrs. Complainant stated she heard loud
knocking at her front door. When she
looked out she observed a W/M, early 20’s, with a black hooded sweatshirt
whom she didn’t recognize. She stated
he appeared to look into the window and tried the doorknob. He eventually left and was last seen
driving off in a silver vehicle, possibly a Volvo. Lovell, 4/8, 0000-0650 hrs. Complainant reported someone put 49
solar powered lawn lamps on an empty lot on the street. One had the number “1257” attached. There were several styles, some broken, copper
colored and silver in color. Woodgate, 4/7, 1045 hrs. Complainant heard knocking at her
door and when she looked out, she did not recognize the people outside so didn’t
open the door. Several minutes later,
she observed a black two door vehicle parked in front of her house occupied with
what she believed were the same individuals who had been knocking at her
door. Occupants described as a W/M and B/F passengers with no description on
the driver. Vehicle was gone when
officers arrived in the area. Traffic
Altercations: Vandalism: Weapons
Offenses: Welfare Checks: Troy Officers responded to one
incident involving an individual experiencing emotional/psychological
difficulties and assisted with transport to the hospital for
evaluation/commitment. Officers located an intoxicated
54-year-old male near Big Beaver and Dequindre who required transport to the
hospital for detox. Special
Events Information: Miscellaneous Information: TJ Max, 350 John R, 4/5, 2120 hrs. Officers responded to a report of an
“Indecent Exposure.” Upon arrival they
spoke to the complainant who advised she was in the store with her 11-year-old
daughter and her daughter’s 11-year-old girlfriend when the girls pointed out
a male they stated “exposed himself to them.”
The girls told officers while “they were looking in a mirror they
observed the male’s reflection behind them.”
He had “his shirt pulled up, his pants pulled low on his hips, and was
exposing himself.” Officers located
the 34-year-old male from Detroit. He
was apparently working in the store for a contract floor cleaner. He was arrested for “Indecent Exposure,” and
he had a warrant from another jurisdiction for a similar offense. Vernmoor, 4/3-4/5, 0000-115 hrs. Complainant reported an above ground
pool in the yard of a residence to his south ruptured and flooded his
yard. The property where the pool is
located is reportedly bank owned.
Complainant’s yard sustained some washout, as well as deposits of silt
and sand on his patio and drive. Case
Updates: Arrest Summary: In addition to those outlined above,
the following arrests were also made during the period: Drunk Driving: 5 Driving Under the Influence of
Drugs: 2 Drover While License Suspended: 7 Possession of Marijuana: 1 Retail Fraud: 13 Warrants: 11 Disorderly Conduct: 1 Domestic Assault: 1 Assault and Battery: 1 (Group
home residence after assaulting a caretaker.) Possession
of Brass Knuckles: 1 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to the below link for community
events for the coming April 11th – 18th Week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ ____________________________________ UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE CITY OF TROY IN APRIL
April
12: Museum Tour & Candlemaking,
Museum, 1-3 pm. Enjoy an
interpreter-led tour of Troy’s crown jewel and learn about Troy’s
heritage. Chance to dip souvenir
beeswax candles. Register. All ages.
Fee: $3. April
12: Ming the Magnificent, Library, 2
pm. Don’t miss this afternoon of tricks and illusions at Ming Louie’s magic
show. Tickets available at the Library
starting March 28. Ages 3 and up. Free. April 12: Family Night,
Community Center, 5-8 pm. The gym and
pool are open with family activities available, including basket at 8’ goals,
parachutes, inflatable castle and more.
Members, free. Non-members, $5
per two people (adult and child). April
12: Intro to Lifeguarding Class -- In
Water, Community Center, 5-8 pm.
Practice and learn some of the techniques Lifeguards use when
performing saves. Register. Ages 11-15.
Fee: $12. April
12: Parents Night Out, Community
Center, 5:30-9:30 pm. While mom and
dad have an evening out, children are invited to a “kids only” party at the
Troy Community Center with pizza, crafts, swimming and gym time; April’s
theme: Opening Day. Register. Ages 7-12.
Fee: $15. April
13: Sunday Concert at the Library, 3
pm. Ursula Walker/Buddy Budson
Ensemble return to the Library. Walker
is a quintessential jazz song stylist and Budson is an incomparable pianist,
composer, educator and arranger. No registration; open seating to the room’s
capacity. Free. April
14: Sylvan Glen & Sanctuary Lake
Golf Courses open for the 2008 season.
Call 248.619.7600 for information and reservations. April
16: Wednesday Evening Lecture Series,
The Polar Bear Regiment, Museum, 7:30 pm. Historian and author Dr. Roger
Crownover, Chair of Madonna University’s History Department, speaks about the
incredible World War I 31st Infantry and its Troy connection. $5
at the door; free for Troy Historical Society members. April
17: Community Blood Drive, Community
Center, 9 am-3 pm and First Presbyterian Church of Troy, 4329 Livernois, 2-8
pm. Drop in to donate blood or call
248.524.1147 for appointments. April
17: All About Science, Library, 10:15
am or 11:15 am. Participants will enrich their understanding of dinosaurs and
fossils and make fossil replicas to take home. Register starting April 4. Ages 3-5.
Free. April
17: Career Workshop for Teens,
Library, 6:30-8:30 pm. Jennifer
Llewellyn from Michigan Works! Troy will help you identify your skills, build
a resume, dress for success, and ace your job interview. Register.
Free. April | ||
