Police Crime Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFT Chief of Police 500 West Big Beaver Rd. Troy, Michigan 48084 (248) 680-7224 TroyPDCrimeAlert@troymi.gov
Crime Alert for period ending February 1, 2008 Altercations/Disorderly Conduct: Assaults: Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement: Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Beacon Hill (attempt); 1/18-1/26; 1100-1330 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass/Door, lock and ignition attacked. Villa Park; 1/30; 0700-0710 2005 Ford Focus taken from the lot. Breaking and Entries: Crash Investigations: Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Complainant/company representative reported receiving a call from a female from Chicago. The caller stated she received four $850.00 money orders from a male subject representing he was an employee of a company doing business under the same name as that of the complainant’s. The caller stated she was directed to cash the money orders, keep a portion for herself and then wire the remainder in cash to the male subject. She apparently had the money orders checked at the post office and discovered they were counterfeit. She went on-line and found the name of the company the male subject provided and obtained the listing in Troy. Complainant advised her they had no employee by that name. Several days later, complainant reported receiving a letter that contained two money orders from a female in Reno addressed to the same name of the individual the person above stated she was dealing with. The letter advised she did not want any further contact from the company. Complainant stated their company did not send out any money orders, and they have no employee by the name being used in the fraud. Complainant reported discovering $9784.53 fraudulent transferred out of her banking account via an on-line transaction. 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: Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest: Embezzlements: Home Invasions: Somerset, 1/3-1/30 Reportedly locked apartment entered by unknown means with no sign of forced entry. Jewelry stolen from closet and dresser. Colleen; 1/25-1/27; 1930-1930 Entry via rear door wall being pried. Jewelry and cash taken. Creston; 1/29; 1845-2005 Entry via front door being pried with various coins and money taken. Stirling; 1/29; 1830-1930 Entry via open garage with purse taken from unlocked vehicle parked in garage. Larcenies: Troy Library, 1/5, 1600-1700 hrs. Credit card stolen from purse while complainant left it briefly unattended. Apparently as she walked back to the desk she left it on, she observed a young male who appeared to be going through it. She didn’t report the incident, however when she obtained her credit card statement she discovered the card was later used to make fraudulent purchases totaling $515.50 at locations in Dearborn. Troy High, 4777 Northfield Parkway, 1/11, 1100-1330 hrs. Laptop stolen from classroom. 2971 W. Maple; 1/19; 1400-1830 Unattended credit card taken from sales counter. 44201 Dequindre; 1/26; 1230-1530 2 credit cards taken from unattended purse. 101 W. Big Beaver; 1/30; 1500 Wallets taken from 2 unattended purses. Possible suspect: B/F, 30 Y.O.A., 5’11.” 2869 Troy Center; 1/29-1/30; 800-1700 27” flat panel TV taken from wall of laundry room. Larcenies from Autos: 301 W. Big Beaver; 1/28; 1930-2100 2007 Jeep Patriot had its window smashed and laptop computer taken. 30 E. Big Beaver; 1/28; 1650-2200 2007 Saturn Vue had its window smashed and purse left inside was taken. 911 Wilshire; 1/29; 0900-1500 2002 Pontiac Montana’s catalytic converter cut off and taken. 3620 Rochester; 1/29; 0900-1530 1999 Pontiac Montana’s catalytic converter cut off and taken. Golfview & Coolidge; 1/29; 0740-1730 1999 Pontiac Montana’s catalytic converter cut off and taken. Malicious Destruction of Property: Minors and Alcohol: Neighbor Troubles: Peace Officer/Civil: Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: Retail Fraud: Robberies: Suspicious Incidents: Traffic Altercations: Vandalism: Weapons Offenses: Welfare Checks: Special Events Information: Miscellaneous Information: Case Updates: Arrest Summary: In addition to those outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period: Drove Under the Influence of Marijuana and Child Endangerment: 1 Underage Drinking and Driving: 1 (18-year-old male from Huntington Woods blew .05 on a breath test.) Retail Fraud: 2		Events & Programs Please click or go to the below link for community events for the coming^– February 1^st – 8^th Week! http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ . UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE CITY OF TROY IN FEBRUARY February 1: Technology Club, Library, 4:15-5:15 pm. Explore educational fun on the Internet. Registration required. Ages 9+. FREE. February 2: Discover the Birds of Winter!, Nature Center, 9-10:30 am. An outdoor hike to search for and learn more about birds of winter and how to bring them to your bird feeder. Enjoy a hot beverage and snack after the hike. Register. Age 12-adult. $4. February 2: MRPA Hoops Challenge Basketball Skills Competition, Troy High School, 10-11:30 am. A shooting skills competition played by one player. Separate divisions for boys and girls. Winners from the Troy competition have an opportunity to advance. Pre-registration required at Parks & Rec. FREE. February 2: Wild and Wonderful Animal Art!, Nature Center, 10-11:30 am. Celebrate Groundhog Day by learning to create your own wild and wacky animal art taught by award-winning artist Lori Taylor. Register. Ages 6-12. $15. February 2: Chinese New Year Celebration, Troy Public Library, 2 pm. A celebration featuring traditional dancing, authentic Chinese instruments and a craft. Registration begins January 19. Ages 3+. FREE. February 5: State of the City Address, Troy Community Center, 11:30 pm- 1 pm. Mayor Louise Schilling will speak at 12:30 pm, following lunch. Tickets are available from the Chamber of Commerce: 248.641.8151 or theteam@troychamber.com. $26 Chamber members/$36 non-members. (FREE for residents who come at 12:30 pm for the speech portion only.) February 5 & 12: Create Your Own Free Website, Two-Part Series, Library, 6:30-8:30 pm. Create your own website using a free online design source. Registration required. Prerequisite: Yahoo email address. FREE. February 7: Research Paper Techniques, Library, 7 pm. Learn the proper steps to write a successful research paper. Registration starts Jan. 25. Grades 4+. FREE. February 7 & 14: Selling on eBay, Two-Part Series, Library, 1:30-3:30 pm. This introductory course will help you get started selling items on the eBay online auction site. Registration required. Recommended to have experience buying on eBay. FREE. February 8: Kiwanis Little Bit of Country – Whole Lot of Fun Gala, Petruzzello’s Banquet Hall, 6:30 pm. Fun, food, live and silent auctions. Call 248.879.1111. Tickets: $125. _______________________________ Upcoming programs at the: Stage Nature Center 6685 Coolidge Highway Troy, Mi 48098 248-524-3567 The Little Acorns Come grow with us in nature. Explore the sights, smells, and sounds of winter with a young child. Children will experience nature with their senses through various activities in the out-of-doors. This program will take place completely outside, except in the event of extreme inclement weather. Bring children in backpacks, strollers with large wheels, sturdy enough for a wood chipped trail or sleds for snow. This program is designed for children age 1-4 and their adult parent/caregiver. The adult partner is free and must accompany the child throughout the program. Minimum registration numbers are required by February 7. Location: Stage Nature Center .. Fee: $4 Activity Age Day Time Date 317051A 1-4 Thu 10-11am Feb 14 Wildlife Sign Investigators Reading Wildlife Tracks and Signs Are you looking for an exciting winter break activity for your child or a new lesson for your home schooler? Join us as we discover what wildlife signs are and how to find “evidence” of animal activity. Learn to identify an animal from its track, find out if it was walking or running, looking for or eating food, finding shelter, or setting up a territory. After a brief indoor talk, we will head outside to observe signs of animals’ activities to learn more about their winter survival. Please dress for the weather. This program will be held with or without snow. Minimum registration numbers are required by February 13. Location: Stage Nature Center .. Fee: $3 Activity Grade Day Time.. Date 317848A 1-5 Wed 10-11:30am Feb 20 ___________________________ 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. Community Standards for Alcohol Use Our Goal: #4 Clear Community Policies and Norms Our Standards: All community members who use alcohol follow low risk guidelines in keeping with the policies and norms established in Troy. Our Community Pledge 5. We will expect our community leaders and community members to model low risk drinking themselves and support effective services, policies and practices that promote a healthy lifestyle and reduce the negative consequences of alcohol use. 6. We will expect our community leaders and all of our members to set clear standards and policies on alcohol use in Troy. 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: TroyPDCrimeAlert@troymi.gov ___________________________________ Michigan Department of Human Services Family to Family is coming to Troy Family to Family is an MDHS initiative in Oakland County designed to improve child welfare practices. A key component to this new approach includes Team Decision Making (TDM) which means that decisions regarding safety and child placement will be made by a team of individuals. Teams are comprised of MDHS-Oakland staff, the family, children (when age appropriate), and other service organizations that may provide services to the family when specific needs are identified, such as substance abuse and domestic violence. Also included in the Team approach are community representatives. Community representatives are volunteers from the family’s community that can bring to the team a community perspective and local resources as well as assist the family in understanding the agency’s concerns while brainstorming new ideas and service options. At the core of Family to Family are four guiding principles: (1) A child’s safety is paramount; (2) Children belong in families; (3) Families need strong communities; and (4) Public child-welfare systems need partnerships with the community and with other systems to achieve strong outcomes for children. Community representatives from the Troy area are needed and training will be provided. A one time 3 ½ hour Community representative training will be held on February 21, 2008, at 9:00am at the Troy Community Center. You do not have to be a professional to become a community representative. You only need a passion for volunteering and helping children and families from the community in which you work, or live. To learn more about Family to Family, or to how to become a community representative please contact the Michigan Department of Human Services, Acting Coordinator, Jacinda Richards at (248) 975-4876. ___________________________________ Whether you need a rose, a hose, clothes, or someone to clean your carpets, the Troy Chamber of Commerce probably has a member to help you! Visit the Business Directory anytime at: www.troychamber.com Click here to view the Troy Chamber's new eNewsletter geared toward residents. Included you will find everything from discount offers on pizzas to gym memberships and upcoming events presented by Troy Chamber member businesses. To sign-up to receive it automatically on a bi-monthly basis, please e-mail: deb@troychamber.com or call 248.641.1606. theteam@troychamber.com “Choose Troy ,” a Troy Chamber-sponsored program, encourages residents to think about doing business in Troy by choosing products and/or services provided by Chamber member businesses. Click here for more information Crime Prevention Tips General If you witness a crime: Ø get involved Ø call the police It is easier to catch a criminal if we are called right away, while they are still in the area. Home Invasion / B&E Always secure your doors and windows. Ø Garages and door walls are targets for thieves. Ø Always ensure your garage door and pedestrian doors are secured. Ø Do not leave garage door remote controls in cars not parked in the garage. Ø Use 1 ½’’ dowel rod in the track of all sliding glass windows and doors to help prevent them from opening. Ø It has been proven time and time again that the proper use and application of physical security will stop a would-be burglar. Ø Burglary alarms are only as reliable as the person setting them. If you have an alarm, make sure that every resident or employee knows how to activate and deactivate it, as well as the security code. 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: ·