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Police
Crime Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFT
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Crime Alert for period ending April 4, 2008 Altercations/Disorderly Conduct: Assaults: Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement: Auto/Vehicle Thefts: N/B I-75 near Crooks, 3/27, 2006 hrs. Officer ran the plate of a ’03 Dodge Intrepid after
observing a traffic violation. The
vehicle came back stolen out of Detroit.
The car was stopped. There was
steering column damage visible. The
22-year-old male from Pontiac claimed he “bought the car from a friend of his
cousin’s in Detroit for $1200.00.” He
stated the “seller showed him a registration and insurance certificate.” The
driver had no title. There was a key
in the ignition, but it was suspected it may have worked due to the damaged
steering column. The driver’s license
was suspended and he had several warrants for his arrest from other jurisdictions.
He was arrested. Oakland Mall, 412 W. 14 Mile, 3/27, 1900-2015 hrs. An 18-year-old female complainant from Troy reported
she came to the American Fun Center at the mall with some friends and set her
car key/key fob next to a video game and placed her coat over them. When she went to leave, she picked up her
coat and discovered the car keys gone.
When she went outside to the lot, she discovered her ’03 Ford Mustang
gone. Her wallet, $30.00 in cash, and
an iPod were inside the car. Bailey’s, 1965 W. Maple, 3/29-3/30, 1430-1300 hrs. Complainant claimed his ’01 Audi A8 was at one of the
dealerships in the Motor Mall at Maple and Maplelawn for repairs. When the repairs were completed, he stated
he “didn’t want to leave the vehicle in the dealership lot so he picked it up
and left it in the shopping plaza lot across Maple.” When he returned later for it, he claimed
it was gone. A check on the plate
revealed it was queried by the Arson Unit in Detroit. Complainant told the Troy investigating
officer he “needed to sell the car due to his father being unemployed.” Investigation continues. Woodside Trail, 3/28-3/29, 2230-0630 hrs. ’01 Dodge Ram reported stolen from apartment complex
car port. While the officer was taking
the report, a resident from a nearby street called to report an unoccupied
Dodge Ram was left still running on his front lawn. Officers went there and confirmed it was
the complainant’s vehicle. The door
lock and steering column were punched. Woodside Trail, 3/28, 0734 hrs. Complainant stated he started his ’96 Toyota Avalon and
left it running to warm up in the apartment complex lot. When he came back out, it was gone. Coachman, 3/26-3/27, 1700-2300 hrs. ’98 Acura Integra parked in apartment complex lot had
steering column cracked open in an unsuccessful attempt to steal it. Breaking and Entries: Sheffield Café; 3250 W. Big Beaver,
3/28-3/31; 1630-0750Hrs. Entry via rear door pried open with $130.00
taken from cash box and $250.00 taken from register/ATM also attacked but
entry was not gained into safe of ATM.
Vending machine in building also broken into with undetermined amount
of cash and coins taken. 5250 Corporate; 3/21; 1542Hrs. Window pried off and alarm activated
which scared off perpetrator. Incident
captured on video. Suspect: B/M.
Suspect vehicle: dark red mini van.
Crash
Investigations: Credit,
Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Domestics/Family Troubles: Troy Officers responded to four
incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where investigation
revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal
enforcement action was taken. Drugs/Narcotics: Drunk/Intoxicated
Driving Incidents of Interest: Embezzlements: Kohl’s, 1265 Coolidge, 3/26 and 3/27 LPO (Loss Prevention Officer) reported
after detecting shortages from cash drawers associated with a 44-year-old
female cashier from Royal Oak, they began an investigation. On 3/26 they observed the subject conceal a
$50.00 bill in her pocket from one cash register, and then two $100.00 bills
from another cash register. On 3/27
they observed her pocket a $100.00 bill handed to her from a customer during
a cash sale she was ringing up.
Responding officers identified the suspect and released her pending
prosecution. Macy’s,
Oakland Mall, 500 W. 14 Mile, 3/28, 1215 hrs. LPO
observed a 48-year-old female employee while inside a stock room place seven
items of miscellaneous clothing with a total value of $310.40 into her
purse. LPO stopped her as she exited
the store without paying. She
apparently admitted to stealing approximately $3900.00 worth of additional
store merchandise prior to this theft.
She was arrested. Home Invasions: Breeze
Hill, 3/28-3/29, 1900-1445 hrs. Complainant
reported she and her husband left at approximately 1900 hrs. on 3/28. She stated she noticed three males and one
female, in their mid to late teens, standing
approximately 25 feet from the porch as they left. When they returned at 2200 hrs. they did
not notice anything out of order. She
stated they didn’t hear anything unusual throughout the night, however the
next day noticed the screen on the window leading into the basement from a
window well had been damaged and removed from the frame. There were muddy footprints on the window
where someone made an unsuccessful attempt to kick the window in. Investigating officers noticed the screen
on the basement window in the window well at the condo next to complainant’s
was removed and the window open.
Officers checked the condo and noted the basement had laundry
detergent spilled on the walls and floors and the basement walls were written
all over. Officers discovered a third
basement window screen in a window well removed from another nearby condo,
but it did not appear entry was made. Breeze Hill, 3/28-3/29, Unknown-0130
hrs. Complainant discovered the kitchen
window on her condo broken out. No
entry was made. Brentwood, 3/28, 1930-2245 hrs. Complainant reported when he
returned home to his condo he noticed the basement grate leading down into
the basement window well had been removed.
When he checked, he noticed the window open. Officers checked the residence with
complainant and nothing appeared missing; it is possible suspects did not
enter. (Same condo complex as above incidents.) Larcenies: Troy
Community Center, 3179 Livernois, 3/26, 1845-2115 hrs. Complainant
reported she left her iPod on the bleachers in the gym while she played
volleyball. When she returned, it was
gone. The investigation revealed a
subject was observed on video taking it.
He was recognized as a 14-year-old male from Troy by witnesses. When officers went to his house to question
him about it, he initially denied taking it.
When it was pointed out he was captured on video stealing it, he
produced the iPod from his pants pocket and turned it over to the
officers. His father who was present
was cooperative with investigating officers.
The iPod was returned to the complainant; unknown if there will be charges
yet. International
Academy of Design, 1850 Research, 3/28, 1315-1600 hrs. Complainant
reported she left her purse under her coat in a room while she attended a
fashion show. When she returned, the
purse was gone. Golfsmith,
288 John R, 3/30, 1200-1619 hrs. Complainant
left his wallet in his coat pocket which was hanging behind the counter while
he worked. He discovered his wallet
missing and a fraudulent purchase against one of his credit cards. Walsh
College, 3838 LIvernois, 3/28-3/31. Digital picture frame taken from
desk 700 W 14 Mile, 4/2; 1800-1830Hrs. 2008 Dodge license plate taken Larcenies from Autos: Oakland
Mall, 412 W. 14 Mile, 3/28, 1200-1500 hrs. ’97
Pontiac Grand Am parked in lot entered and in-dash stereo stolen with no sign
of forced entry. Office
Building, 755 W. Big Beaver, 3/25, 1030-1730 hrs. ’08
Nissan Pathfinder parked in lot had satellite radio, sunglasses, portable DVD
player, cosmetics, and a wallet stolen from it with no sign of forced entry. Chuck E.
Cheese, 740 John R, 3/27, 1800-2100 hrs. Driver’s
door lock punched on a ’06 Chevy parked in lot. Interior of vehicle ransacked and a cell
phone was stolen. Chuck E.
Cheese, 740 John R, 3/27, 1915-2100 hrs. Door
lock punched on ’98 Chevy parked in lot.
Interior of vehicle ransacked, though nothing appears missing. Malicious Destruction of Property: Troy
High School, 4777 Northfield Parkway, 3/29-3/30, 2359-0745 hrs. Obscene
language and depiction of a lewd act painted on the north side of the
building. Clayton,
3/25-3/28, 2000-1400 hrs. ’06
Chevy Trailblazer backed in drive had rear window shot/cracked with a
pellet/BB gun. Cheswick,
3/29, 0000-0615 hrs. ’07
Chrysler mini van parked in drive had rear window broken with a rock. Kristin,
3/28-3/29, 2330-0700 hrs. ’07 Ford
Fusion parked in street had front windshield smashed and roof damaged by a
rock. Newgate,
3/28-3/29, 2300-0600 hrs. ’07 Ford
Fusion parked in drive had a rock thrown through the rear window. 900
block of John R, 3/28-3/29, 2200-1030 hrs. ’98
Chevy parked in apartment complex lot keyed along passenger side. KDS
Controls, 307 Robbins, 3/28, 0700-0800 hrs. ’03 Olds
Alero parked in lot had all four tires punctured and front driver’s side
window smashed. Minors
and Alcohol: Neighbor
Troubles: Peace
Officer/Civil: Phone
Calls/Harassment/Threats: Retail Fraud: Sun Glass Hut, Somerset Collection,
2800 W. Big Beaver, 3/27, 2015 hrs. Manager reported a W/M,
approximately 21-years-old was observed picking up a pair of $310.00 Prada
sunglasses and walking out without paying. Burberry Store, Somerset Collection,
2801 W. Big Beaver, 3/15, 1529 hrs. Manager reported discovering four
handbags and a scarf stolen with a total value of $5785.00. Victoria’s Secret, Oakland Mall, 412
W. 14 Mile, 3/30, 1715 hrs. Store manager reported observing two females
and a male enter the store he recognized as matching the description of a
retail fraud crew that had been victimizing area Victoria’s Secret
stores. The group approached a bank of
drawers that contained women’s underwear.
The male was observed stooping down behind the drawers as the females
attempted to shield him from view. The
manager was able to observe him removing handfuls of women’s underwear from
the drawers and stuffing them into a large white shopping bag. The manager yelled at the male to “stop”
and tried to approach him, but the two females took up positions between the
male suspect and the manager, blocking his access to him. They proceeded to physically block his
attempts to grab the shopping bag full of merchandise with their bodies. One of the females had a black plastic
shopping bag in her hand. As the manager
made another attempt to grab the shopping bag full of underwear, she again
tried to block his access to it. As
she did, he was able to grab the plastic bag from her. Both females continued to block his efforts
to take possession of the bag of underwear, yelling at him in Spanish as he
did. All three eventually fled the
store, leaving the shopping bag full of underwear behind. The manager was able to catch and detain
the female from whom he grabbed the black plastic shopping bag. It contained
25 Victoria’s Secret lip gloss tubes with a total value of $175.00. 170 pair
of underwear valued at $1380.00 were recovered from the original shopping
bag. The female was arrested. She
provided a Puerto Rican ID card that appears fraudulent. A search for the other suspects proved
negative. Express, Oakland Mall, 330 W. 14
Mile, 3/29, 2010-2030 hrs. Manager reported 171 shirts with an
approximate value of $4700.00 were discovered stolen from two display tables
inside the store. Witness information
revealed a 2005-2006 white Yukon or Tahoe and a dark colored, older model
SUV, possibly a Ford, were observed in the parking lot with three Hispanic
females and two Hispanic males moving several bags stuffed with merchandise
from one vehicle to the other. The
bags were described as older Victoria’s Secret bags and white shopping bags. Additional information was obtained by investigating
officers wherein a Hispanic male was observed exiting the Express store
between 2010 and 2030 hrs. carrying a white shopping bag full of
merchandise. He exited the mall via
the main south entrance. Shortly
thereafter, a second Hispanic male exited the Express store with a large
white shopping bag full of merchandise followed by two Hispanic females. All three also exited the mall via the main
south entrance. Limited, Oakland Mall, 412 W. 14
Mile, 3/29, 1926-1936 hrs. Manager reported discovering 51
shirts with an approximate value of $2524.00 stolen from a display. Robberies: Chase
Bank, 2155 W. Big Beaver; A B/M approached the teller and
presented a note stating “Give me all the money or I start shooting”/Suspect obtained
approximately $2200.00 in cash/Suspect fled on foot/ Suspect: B/M, early 20’s, 6’2”, 215 lbs, with
Goatee and mustache. Chili’s,
Oakland Mall, 402 W. 14 Mile, 3/29, 0028 hrs. A 26-year-old
female from Waterford reported that while walking from the restaurant to her
car in the lot she was approached by a male who inquired if the restaurant
was closed. She told him it was, at
which point she stated he “grabbed her and demanded she give him her purse.” She stated she “tried to hold onto her
purse with both hands and during the ensuing struggle fell to the ground with
the suspect landing on top of her.”
She stated the “suspect punched her and continued demanding she
release her purse to him.” She stated
she “attempted to dial 911 on her cell,” at which point the suspect got up
and yelled “Go! Go! Go!” to the driver of a small white older 93-94 vehicle
parked nearby. The driver of the
vehicle drove toward them and the suspect got into the passenger side
door. The vehicle was last seen
leaving the area E/B toward John R.
The victim ran back inside the restaurant. The suspect did not get her purse. Suspect:
W/M, early 20’s, 6’-0,” thin, clean shaven with a long face, wearing a
black and white bandana on his head, a white hooded pullover, and blue jeans.
A composite sketch is attached. It should
be noted that although there is no evidence the male suspected of driving the
get away car in the Troy purse snatch incident re-printed below (*) from
3/21, he is still out. Troy and other
jurisdictions have warrants for his arrest related to other cases than the
purse snatch. Troy has submitted a
warrant request for Fleeing and Eluding Police in this case. His photo is also attached Composite
of suspect in Chili’s case:
*Aldi
Foods, 2976 E. Big Beaver, 3/21, 0957 hrs. A 53-year-old
female complainant from Warren reported she was approached while sitting in
her car by a female subject who claimed she had locked her keys in her car
and asked if she could use complainant’s cell phone to get help. As complainant pushed in the number the
subject provided, the suspect reached into complainant’s open passenger side
window and snatched her purse.
Complainant yelled to a passerby in the lot that the suspect just
stole her purse. The passerby followed
the suspect vehicle, a green ’98 Ford Explorer, and provided the license
plate information to Troy dispatch via cell phone. Responding officers located it near Sparta
and Big Beaver. It was being driven by
a male. The Explorer fled and escaped
as they approached/attempted to stop it.
Investigators identified the driver as a 27-year-old male from
Birmingham and the female that took the purse as a 27-year-old from Port
Huron. Madison Hgts. PD contacted Troy
PD on 3/24 advising they located and stopped the suspect vehicle in the area
of Concord and 14 Mile. The female was
driving and was arrested. The male
managed to escape on foot. Suspected
get away driver in above/Troy case:
Christopher Alexander Leon, W/M, 27 years old
Suspicious
Incidents: Traffic
Altercations: Vandalism: Weapons
Offenses: Welfare Checks: 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: See attachments for Troy Coalition
Special Events. Miscellaneous
Information: Case
Updates: Arrest Summary: In addition to those outlined above,
the following arrests were also made during the period: Domestic Assault: 3 Drunk Driving: 5 Retail Fraud: 4 Drove While License Suspended: 4 Warrants: 4 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to the below link for community
events for the coming April 4th - 11th Week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ Happy 3rd
birthday Erin! . UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE CITY OF TROY IN APRIL
April
5: Science in Seconds, Library, 2 pm.
Enjoy cool, hands-on science experiments.
Registration begins March 21. Ages 7 and up. Free. April
5: National Scrapbook Day, Community
Center, 9 am-9 pm. Twelve hours of
scrapbook fun! You will have five-feet
of table space, use of a tool table and die-cut machine. Includes a light breakfast, lunch, dinner,
and snacks. Register: Fee: $40.
April
5: Scout It Out, Nature Center, 9-11
am or 12-2 pm. Webelos can complete
their “Naturalist” badge. Register. Minimum numbers required by March 29. Fee:
$7. April
5 or 12: Princess Party, Community
Center, 12:30-2 pm. Join us for a
magical adventure as we play royalty with lots of princess fun and
games. Register. Ages 3-5.
Fee: $10. April
6: The Art and Architecture of Italy,
Library, 3:30 pm. Michael Farrell
continues his Sunday afternoon series as he explores the work of Raphael. Register. Free. April
8: Book Discussion Group, Library,
7-8:30 pm. Adult book discussion group
– “Water for Elephants” by Sara Gruen.
Register at 248.524.3542. Free. April
10: Step Into Spring Party, 12:30-2
pm. Game, literature, songs, art and
finger plays will all revolve around the changes spring brings. Register.
Ages 3-5. Fee: $10.
April
10: International Story Time, Library,
7 pm. Drop in to hear traditional children’s stories told in Hindi. Free. _____________________
The Troy Police Department offers the
following free
talks/seminars:
* Work place safety * Alcohol abuse and
prevention * Safety with Strangers * Home Security Audit * Personal Security * Got Caught (Shoplifting talk
for teens) * Choose Wisely (Right choices for
teens) * Home alone (home
personal safety for teens and children) * Drug and drug
paraphernalia talk for adults and also teens * Identity Theft * Internet Safety for
adults and also teens * Harassing and
Bullying Prevention for children * Retail Fraud Prevention * In addition, if you or your organization has a program/
discussion idea or need that a police officer can deliver please call! For more
information or to schedule an officer to present a program please call: (248) 524-3464 or
e-mail the crime alert at:
____________________________________ Crime Prevention Tips
Ø If you would like to have the security of your residence
or business inspected please contact the Troy Police Crime Prevention Officer
at 248-524-3464! Harassment and Stalking
If you are being
threatened, stalked or harassed by someone, consider obtaining a Personal
Protection Order. For more
information, click here. If you have a Personal
Protection Order against someone, do not contact him or her in violation of
the terms of your own order, it may make the order unenforceable. If someone violates a
Personal Protection Order that you have, contact the Police immediately. If the Officers arrive and the person is
still there, they may be able to take immediate enforcement action. If you are receiving
harassing, threatening, or annoying telephone calls, you should make a police
report. After making a report, the SBC
Annoyance Call Bureau will initiate an investigation. They will require a case number, the dates
and approximate times of the calls, and some contact information from
you. It is a good idea to begin
keeping a log of these calls as soon as they begin. Larcenies from Autos / Car Theft
Things that can be done to combat auto theft and larcenies from autos
include: Ø Installing a car alarm. | ||
