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Police
Crime Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFT
Chief
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Crime Alert for period ending July 4th
2008 Altercations/Disorderly Conduct: Assaults: Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement: Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Oakland Plaza, 350 John R, 6/27, 1900-1920 hrs. ’04 Chrysler Concord stolen from lot. Oakland Mall, 412 Fourteen Mile, 6/30, 1800 hrs. Plain clothes officers noticed a white ’93 Mazda 626
cruising up and down the parking aisles around the mall lot, passing numerous
empty parking spaces, and then leave the area. At one point officers observed the front
seat passenger removing several layers of clothing he had on. A query on the plate revealed the car was
reported stolen out of Detroit. It was
stopped. The 40-year-old male driver
from Detroit had no valid license and had a parole absconder warrant stemming
from original charges of larceny and fleeing police. Three Nike shirts and three pair of Nike
tennis shoes were recovered from inside the car. The driver later admitted stealing the
items, but stated he could not remember from which store inside the mall, as
he had been inside several. Officers
suspect the clothing is from JC Penney and are following-up. The driver stated he wasn’t supposed to
have the car that day, but claimed he got the keys from a friend and planned
on returning it eventually. He was arrested on the warrants and for
possession of the stolen car. His
37-year-old male passenger from Detroit had a parole absconder warrant
stemming from original charges of unarmed robbery and controlled substances,
as well as another outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction. He was
arrested. A driver’s license in the
name of a 40-year-old female from Troy was found in the trunk. She was contacted and advised her wallet
was stolen in June and her credit cards had been used to make several
fraudulent purchases. While
processing the driver in lock-up, one of her credit cards was recovered from
his wallet. He stated numerous people
have been in the car over the past several days. He stated he found the card in the car and
put it in his wallet for “show.” An
additional charge of retaining the stolen credit card will be sought against
him, as well. Another credit card in
the name of a female from Detroit was recovered in the glove box of the vehicle;
however officers were unable to make contact with her to determine its
status. Bally’s Total Fitness, 203 W. Big Beaver, 6/30,
1040-1130 hrs. Complainant stated he placed his clothing in an
unsecured locker in the locker room while he worked out. When he returned he noticed his car keys
missing from his pants pocket. When he
checked the lot, he discovered his ’06 Ford Mustang convertible gone. Breaking and Entries: Damian’s
Auto, 2888 E. Maple, 6/27, 0000-0800 hrs. Unsuccessful
attempt to gain entry by breaking window on front overhead door. Complainant indicated there was a blood
trail from the broken window leading away from the building and ending in a
parking lot at a neighboring business. Crash Investigations: Square Lake near Livernois, 6/28,
0213 hrs. Officers responded to a report of a
single vehicle crash and located a green Mercury Sable on the lawn on the
north side of Square Lake east of Livernois. The Sable had front and rear
damage, with the rear window shattered and both front seat air bags deployed. Witnesses stated a male wearing a black
T-shirt fled from the scene. Officers
responded to the 31-year-old male registered owner’s residence in Troy and
observed a vehicle pull into the drive.
The passenger was the registered owner of the Sable. He stated he left the crash scene because
he didn’t have a cell phone, so walked to his friend’s house to get a ride
home. He stated the Sable hydroplaned
and spun around several times while eastbound on Square Lake. He stated he thought he hit a tree. He stated he was not injured. He smelled strongly of intoxicants and
admitted drinking before the crash. He
failed sobriety tests and was arrested.
He blew 0.12 on a breath test.
An open flask containing Gatorade and alcohol was recovered from his
car for which he was also charged. Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and
other Fraud: Complainant
discovered two fraudulent purchases at locations in Troy for a total of
$1192.92 using her debit card. Upon
checking for her card, she discovered it was missing. Domestics/Family Troubles: Troy Officers responded to one
incident involving a family trouble/domestic dispute where investigation
revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal
enforcement action was taken. Drugs/Narcotics: Adams
and Binbrooke, 6/30, 1730 hrs. Officer
stopped a blue ’94 Buick Century that was reportedly driving
erratically. The 20-year-old female
driver was determined not impaired; however she provided a driver’s license
that turned out to be her sister’s.
When her real identity was determined, her license was found to be
suspended. She was arrested. A plastic baggie containing clonazepam and
carisoprodol was recovered from the front seat that she stated were
hers. She stated she did not have a
prescription for them. Officers
learned the first was a schedule four narcotic. A small baggie of marijuana was recovered
from her pocket while being processed in the jail. She was charged with “Possession of the Controlled
Substance without a Prescription,” “Possession of Marijuana,” “Hindering Police,”
and “Driving on a Suspended License.”
Her 22-year-old passenger from Waterford was released at the
scene. Her two year old son was
transported to the station where he was turned over to his father. Her sister was contacted and advised of the
fraudulent use of her driver’s license. Drunk/Intoxicated
Driving Incidents of Interest: Embezzlements: Macy’s,
Somerset Collection, 2750 W. Big Beaver, 6/21-6/29 LPO (Loss
Prevention Officers) came to the station to initiate an embezzlement investigation
report against an 18-year-old male employee from Southfield. He was observed stealing several clothing
items on the 21st and 28th, as well as processing a
fraudulent refund on the 29th.
Total value of theft/fraud is $1200.00. When interviewed by LPO’s, he admitted the
thefts/fraud, and indicated he would be willing to make restitution. Prosecution is pending. Home
Invasions: Larcenies: Panda
Express, Oakland Mall, 412 W. 14 Mile, 6/27, 1600 hrs. Complainant
stated he set his Rogers and Holland bag that contained a $1700.00 white gold
diamond ring he just purchased on the counter while getting his food and
attending to his children. He forgot
it as he walked away, but almost immediately realizing his mistake, returned to
find it gone. A witness stated two females in line behind him took the
bag. They were described as B/F, late
20’s, heavy set, one was pushing a stroller with a baby, and one had a pony
tail. Entertainment
Publishing, 1414 E. Maple, 6/27, 0930-0950 hrs. Complainant
left her wallet on the reception desk while she momentarily walked away to
get some food. When she returned, it
was gone. While contacting her credit
card companies she was advised that one of her cards had been used to make a
fraudulent purchase at a gas station in Troy. BCBG,
Somerset Collection, 2800 W. Big Beaver, 6/28, 1800-1810 hrs. Complainant
stated someone stole her Louis Vuitton purse from the changing room while she
stepped out for a moment to look in a mirror.
A witness reported observing a B/F, approximately 30-years-old, 5’-1,”
120 pounds, wearing a white shirt and blue jeans walking away with
complainant’s purse. When complainant
contacted her credit card companies, she learned one had been used to make a
fraudulent purchase at a store outside of Troy. Gordon,
6/10-6/28 Complainant
stated a large “Coke” bottle full of change was stolen from just inside the
front door of his residence. He stated
he had two cleaning crews inside his residence during the period the money
came up missing. Troy
ENT, 4600 Investment, 6/26-6/30 Two
laptops stolen from desks in locked office suite with no sign of forced
entry. Beaumont
Ambulatory Services, 100 E. Big Beaver, 6/27-6/30 Four
laptops stolen from desks in offices with no sign of forced entry. Rockwell,
1849 W. Maple, 6/30, 0830-0915 hrs. Credit
cards, social security card, and driver license stolen from a purse in a
second floor office. Complaint
contacted her credit card companies and was advised 18 fraudulent purchases
for fuel using two of the cards had been made. She was not yet able to find out how much
or where. Larcenies from Autos: Parking
Lot, 1900 block of Axtel, 6/28, 1800-2015 hrs. ’08
Saturn Aura had door handle pried in unsuccessful attempt to gain entry. L.A. Fitness,
710 E. Big Beaver, 6/26, 1400-1445 hrs. Driver’s
side rear window smashed out of ’07 Saturn Vue parked in lot and purse
stolen. Malicious
Destruction of Property: Minors and Alcohol: Police
Station, 500 W. Big Beaver, 6/29, 0930 hrs. A 20-year-old
male from Sterling Heights appeared for a court ordered PBT (Preliminary
Breath Test) and blew 0.03. He
admitted drinking the night before. He
was issued a citation for MIP (Minor in Possession) and released to his mother
who had driven him. Jaycee Park,
1775 E. Long Lake, 6/29, 0305 hrs. Officers
responded to a report of a fight. Upon
arrival they were only able to locate one individual. He was less than cooperative, but indicated
he was in a fight at the park, but everyone else involved had already
left. His speech was slurred and he
smelled of intoxicants. He refused to
identify himself, however a witness was eventually located with whose help it
was determined the subject was an 18-year-old from Troy. Officers unsuccessfully attempted to obtain
his cooperation in leaving the park and being transported home. He was arrested. He eventually blew 0.18 on a PBT and was
cited for MIP and hindering/obstructing police. Eastport,
6/28, 0350 hrs. Officers
responded to a report of a party with drunken minors, parents out of town and
the party out of hand. As officers
arrived, they observed a Saturn Ion pulling away from the house and stopped
it. The occupants indicated the
17-year-old male who resides at the house hosted a “keg party.” All admitted they had been drinking at the
party. The 25-year-old driver from
Clinton Township failed sobriety tests and was arrested for drunk
driving. He blew 0.15 on a breath
test. His 19-year-old female passenger
from Clinton Twp. blew 0.19 on a PBT and was cited and released for MIP. The 17-year-old male passenger from Troy
blew 0.19 on a PBT, was cited for MIP, and was released to his mother. A 19-year-old male from Troy, a 17-year-old
female from Novi, and a 26-year-old male from Sterling Heights were questioned
as they left the residence on foot.
All admitted having been drinking at the party and indicated it was
hosted by the 17-year-old resident.
The 19-year-old blew 0.06 on a PBT; the 18-year-old blew 0.15 on a
PBT. They were cited for MIP and
released at the scene. The 26-year-old
called a cab for transportation home.
The house was dark and quiet.
Officers could observe beer cans and empty ice bags strewn around the
yard. Beer cans and plastic cups were
visible inside the house, as well.
They received no response at the door.
A witness was located that indicated underage drinking/partying has
been going on at the house for the last couple nights. On 6/29 officers followed up at the
residence, spoke with the 17-year-old’s mother and grandparents whom had just
arrived back from an out of town trip and briefed them on the incident. They contacted the 17-year-old via cell
phone, but he refused to return home.
They brought him to the station later that night where he was cited
and released for “Furnishing a Location for Illegal Purposes” and “Furnishing
Alcohol to Minors.” Neighbor
Troubles: Peace
Officer/Civil: Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: One
threats report taken. One
threatening telephone call report taken. One
harassment report taken. One
harassing telephone call report taken. One PPO
violation report taken. Retail Fraud: Macy’s,
Oakland Mall, 500 W. 14 Mile, 6/30, 2124 hrs. LPO’s
contacted plain clothes officers that were working in the area and advised a
suspected grab and run retail fraud crew was inside the
store. LPO’s observed two females
removing tags from merchandise and stacking it near the west exit doors. Plain clothes officers began watching the
west doors. One of the suspects, later identified as a 24-year-old female
from St. Clair Shores exited the store, approached and started up a blue
Chevy Silverado pickup that was parked in the first space just outside the
doors. Two other females exited the
store and got into the vehicle, one carrying a small child. The driver/suspect then exited the truck
and ran back into the store. She
pulled a large white Macy’s shopping bag out of her purse and handed it to
the second suspect who had remained inside.
The second suspect, who was later identified as an 18-year-old female
from Detroit, held it open while the first loaded it up with the merchandise
they had stacked near the doors. Once
the bag was loaded, both ran out of the store, with the first carrying the
bag of stolen merchandise. The second
suspect jumped into the back of the pickup, while the first got behind the
wheel. Two marked units and a plain
clothes officer in a plain car attempted to stop/block the pick up using a
boxing maneuver. The pickup made an
unsuccessful attempt to flee, striking one of the marked units and the plain
car in the process, however it was brought to a stop and the occupants
secured without further incident.
There were no injuries. The
driver still had the bag of stolen merchandise from Macy’s on her lap when
stopped. $946.00 of miscellaneous
stolen clothing was recovered from the bag.
A pair of scissors and a magnetic security ink tag remover were
recovered from her purse. She was charged with “Fleeing and Eluding Police,” “Retail
Fraud,” and “Driving on a Suspended License.”
Her accomplice was arrested and charged with “Retail Fraud.” Several garbage bags full of new clothing with
the price tags still attached, mostly from Old Navy, were recovered from
inside the truck. Officers
following-up to ascertain which Old Navy store they might be from and if they
are stolen. The two other adult females and child were released from the
scene. Robberies: Suspicious Incidents: Industrial area, Heide, Oliver,
Thunderbird, 6/30, 1500 hrs. Officer observed a Chevy pickup with
a large open trailer driving behind several businesses in the area. The trailer contained several spools of copper
wire and copper mesh scraps. The
vehicle was stopped. Initially the
19-year-old male driver from Royal Oak claimed he worked in the area. When pressed, he admitted he did not, but
explained he was buying scrap from companies to sell. He claimed the copper in the trailer was
all purchased from a business in the Van Dyke and 19 Mile Road area in
Sterling Hgts. He had no
receipts. Officers noticed the ten
spools of copper were shrink wrapped and appeared un-opened. An attempt to contact the businesses listed
on the spools to check their status was unsuccessful. His 31-year-old male passenger from Toledo
had an outstanding warrant out of Troy for which he was arrested. The driver and his other passenger, an
18-year-old male from Sterling Heights were released pending further
investigation. Traffic
Altercations: Vandalism: Weapons
Offenses: Welfare Checks: Kohl’s
Lot, 500 John R, 6/28, 0240 hrs. Oakland
Mall Security advised they were in the Kohl’s lot with a male who was trying
to find a family member that had gone shopping at Kohl’s. He found her car in the lot. He explained due to medical problems
associated with Rx drug use, she sometimes passed out. He was concerned she may be passed out
inside the store. A business rep was
contacted and the store searched with negative results. Troy dispatch contacted her cell phone
company and they indicated her cell phone was in the area of Dequindre and 11
Mile. Dispatch noted that St. Joe’s
Oakland Hospital was nearby. They
contacted the hospital and confirmed the subject was there. The complainant was directed to the
hospital. Special
Events Information: Miscellaneous Information: Wendelton, 6/26, 1200 hrs. Complainant reported noticing a Weimaraner dog being left chained/tied to a
tree in the yard day and night at a residence on the street. Complainant did not believe anyone has
resided permanently at the residence for approximately the last 30 days. Complainant reported two different females
were stopping by the residence about twice a week. Complainant reported the dog has become
tangled in the chain several times over the past several days. Complainant has gone over to untangle it,
as well as provide it food and water.
An Animal Control Officer went to the house and located the dog
chained to a tree with two empty bowls in the yard and no shelter. The dog appeared less than one year of age,
was thin with its ribs showing. The
dog was taken to the station. The
Animal Control Officer was eventually able to make contact with the 21-year-old
female owner from Troy and had her respond to the station. Upon arrival, she claimed she cares for the
dog on a regular basis and stated she does live at the residence in question;
however they are preparing to move.
She stated she was away for only a couple hours running errands and
left water for the dog, but it apparently knocked the jug over. She stated the dog is up to date on all vet
visits/medications. She was issued a
citation for “Animal Neglect” and released.
The dog was taken to the Oakland County Animal Shelter and a hold
placed on it pending further investigation.
Kirts, 6/27, 2000-2300 hrs. Several flower pots turned over, as
well as perennials pulled up from gardens around the condo complex. Case
Updates: Arrest Summary: In addition to those outlined above,
the following arrests were also made during the period: Domestic Assault: 2 Drunk Driving: 1 Retail Fraud: 1 Drove While License Suspended: 1 Warrants: 2 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to the below link for community
events for the coming 4th of July – July 11th Week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ _____________________________________________ UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE CITY OF TROY IN JULY
July
5: Family
Night, Aquatic Center, 5-7:30 pm. Families
will be admitted to the Aquatic Center for a discounted price. Rate: $8 (up to four family members). July
6: Shared
Inheritances: Iraqis-Chaldeans in Troy: Poetry & Book Reading by author
Weam Namou, Library, 2 pm. This
presentation will be followed by traditional music and the grand opening of
the art exhibition entitled “Layla .. an Iraqi Candle in the Night” by Amer
Hanna Fatuhi. Register. FREE. July
6: Chess,
Library, 2-5 pm. Tom Manion presents
another challenging chess program. Ages
7+. Registration begins June 20.
FREE. July
7: Lapsit
Story Time, Library, 10:15 or 11:15 am. Children and their caregivers are invited to listen to stories with
puppets, flannel board activities, music and playtime. Ages 12-23 months. Registration begins on June 27. FREE. July
7: Munch,
Lunch & Learn, Museum, noon. Come
hear a presentation about a piece of the Museum's collection and then enjoy
eating your brown bag lunch in the shade. Continues every Monday through
August 18. No registration. FREE. July
7: Anime
Club, Library, 1-2:30 pm. Students
who enjoy Anime and Manga are invited to watch Anime, discuss Manga, play
games and eat snacks. Ages: 13-17.
No registration. FREE. July 7: Last day to register to vote to be eligible
for the August 5 Primary Election.
Register at the City Clerk’s Office or any Secretary of State office. July
7: Fear
Factor, Library, 7-8:30 pm. What
grosses you out? Have you ever tasted unusual foods? Test your “Fear Factor”
while winning prizes. Ages: 13-17.
No registration. FREE. July
8: Video
Game Day, Library, 11 am-12:30 pm. Have fun at a GameCube Super Smash tournament! You’ll need your own
controller and DS to compete! Ages 9-13.
Registration begins June 27. FREE. July
8: Tales
on Tuesdays, Museum, 11:30 am. Children
are invited to listen to a special book under the Story Tree! This is a
perfect opportunity to plan a picnic lunch! Continues every Tuesday through
August 19. Ages 3-9. No registration. FREE. July
8: Check
Out New Video Games!, Library, 1-4 pm. Now is
your chance to show off how good you are at DDR, Guitar Hero and Nintendo
Wii. Stop by to play games and hang out with your friends. Snacks and
beverages provided. Ages: 13-17.
No registration. 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:
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