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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 22, 2008

 

 

 

Altercations/Disorderly Conduct:

 

Assaults:

 

Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement:

 

Auto/Vehicle Thefts:

Breaking and Entries:

 

Future Products, 885 Rochester, 2/19. 0240 hrs.

Officers responding to a burglar alarm found an office window smashed out and a computer stolen from a desk just inside the window.

 

Crash Investigations:

 

Big Beaver and Rochester, 2/15, 1856 hrs.

Officers responded to a three car property damage crash wherein the at-fault driver struck a car from behind which pushed it into the car stopped in front of it.  The at-fault vehicle, a black Saab, fled the scene after the crash.  Witnesses directed officers to a parking lot behind a nearby building where they located the Saab with heavy front end damage.  The 53-year-old female driver from Walled Lake smelled strongly of intoxicants, had slurred speech and advised she had “one drink at a retirement party.”  When asked about the damage to her vehicle, she stated, “Someone stopped suddenly in front of her.”  She had trouble maintaining her balance and had to hold on to her car for support.  She failed sobriety tests and was arrested.  She blew 0.20 on a breath test.  In addition to drunk driving, she was charged with “Failing to Stop and ID” at the scene of the crash.

 

Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud:

 

Complainant reported her credit cards were stolen from her wallet in Clawson.  A fraudulent purchase was attempted against one of the cards for $345.36 at a store in Troy.  The transaction was not approved and the sale rejected.

 

A 77-year-old male from Troy reported he received a call from a male claiming he was with a collection company trying to collect a debt owed on a townhouse. Complainant does not own a townhouse and caller insisted calls would continue until the matter was settled.  Caller stated if complainant supplied his date of birth and last four digits of his social security number, the matter might be cleared up.  Complainant provided the information.  Caller responded that complainant was not the right person and terminated the call with no losses as of yet.

 

A 76-year-old complainant from Troy reported receiving a call at 2200 hrs. on 2/13 from a subject claiming to be from “Fraud Co. of New York.”  The caller asked if he was interested in recovering $1900.00 that belonged to him and was seeking information about his accounts in order to assist with that recovery.  Complainant knew of no property in need of “recovery” so declined the offer at which time the caller used profanities at him and hung up.  He stated he received a similar call 2-3 weeks ago and both callers had similar accents. No losses.

 

Comerica Bank, 1495 Crooks, 12/17-12/23

Bank rep came to the station to report ATM deposits of several checks made by a subject using the name of a 37-year-old male from Troy into a checking account that came back “non-sufficient funds.”  He had apparently opened two new accounts at other financial institutions and wrote the checks against those accounts, deposited them into his Comerica accounts and then made $2188.84 in cash withdrawals against them.  He ignored bank attempts to contact him and make the checks good.

 

Stuart Weitzman, 2801 W. Big beaver, Somerset Collection, 2/13, 2025 hrs.

Complainant stated a subject who provided identification in the name of a 35-year-old male from Santa Monica, CA purchased a $453.68 Croc Budha leather handbag with what turned out to be a counterfeit $500.00 Visa Traveler’s Check.

 

Hooters, Big Beaver and Rochester, 2/17, 1906 hrs.

A 22-year-old male complainant from Troy reported that while in the restaurant he was approached by a male subject representing he was selling “raffle tickets for his son’s hockey team.”  The complainant purchased one for $5.00.  When he arrived home, he noticed a web address on the ticket for www.maha.org.  When he went to the site, he discovered a warning about an unknown subject selling fraudulent raffle tickets and his apparently was one of them.  Suspect:  W/M, approximately 35, 5’-5,” medium build, clean shaven and wearing a beige sweater.

 

Complainant reported a fraudulent purchase for $724.32 was made on-line using his credit account number.

 

Complainant noticed a fraudulent $847.98 debit while reviewing his checking account on-line for a purchase at Macy’s.  He contacted his bank and cancelled the card.  He contacted Macy’s and was advised the purchase was phoned in and had not yet been picked up.  The purchase was voided with no losses.

 

Neiman Marcus, Somerset Collection, 2705 W. Big Beaver, 10/10-10/11/07

LPO (Loss Prevention Officer) reported two checks issued in the name of a 41-year-old male from Ypsilanti all came back counterfeit.  It appears the account numbers were altered.

 

Domestics/Family Troubles:

 

Troy Officers responded to three incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where investigation revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal enforcement action was taken.

 

Complainants reported they leased (in their name) and paid for a vehicle for their currently estranged adult daughter two years ago.  She failed to return the car on the due date to the dealer, so they picked it up from her work place to return themselves.  It had sustained damage and the mileage was over the leased limit.  They were in a business lot making arrangements to turn it in when the daughter showed up with at least one associate.  She pushed her mother, removed her effects from the car, locked the car and took the keys, before departing.  Complainants were able to get the car transported and turned in to the dealer without further incident.

 

Drugs/Narcotics:

 

Quill Creek and Norton, 2/21, 2100 hrs.

Officers responded to a noise complaint and located a red ’98 Ford Escort parked in the middle of the street with the radio blasting.  It was occupied by an 18-year-old male from Rochester Hills who was driving, a 16-year-old female from Troy and 17-year-old male from Troy, who were passengers.  They had all been drinking.  The driver blew 0.13 on a PBT(Preliminary Breath Test).  The male passenger stated he “just had a sip” and blew below enforcement levels on a PBT.  The female passenger blew 0.11 on a PBT.  A baggie of marijuana was found under the front seat.  The investigation revealed it belonged to the driver.  He was cited for MIP (Minor in Possession) and possession of marijuana and driven home.  The male passenger was also driven home. The female was transported to the station where juvenile petitions were initiated against her for MIP and she was turned over to her parents.

 

Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest:

 

S/B I-75 near Crooks, 2/17, 0027 hrs.

Officers responded to a report that a white ’00 Pontiac Sunfire was tailgating a semi-truck.

Officers located it and queried the plate which provided a response that the car was stolen.  Additional units assisted and the Sunfire was stopped.  The 36-year-old male driver from Flint smelled strongly of intoxicants and had slurred speech.  His license was found to be suspended.  A 12 pack of beer was found on the front seat with some full bottles remaining, while others were empty.  He refused to take a PBT (Preliminary Breath Test) and was arrested.  At the station he refused to take a breath test so a search warrant for his blood was obtained with toxicology pending.  This was a third/subsequent drunk driving offense, therefore he was charged with felony drunk driving, possession of a stolen car, and driving on a suspended license.

 

Embezzlements:

 

Entech, 363 W. Big Beaver, 1/13-2/3

 

Company representative reported a 30-year-old male employee that was temporarily assigned to a client in another city misrepresented his time on time cards and forged an authorizing supervisor’s signature resulting in his being overpaid by approximately $3000.00.  Investigation on-going.

 

Macy’s, 500 W. 14 Mile, Oakland Mall, 2/16

LPO’s reported observing a 23-year-old male employee from Detroit ring up three pair of shoes for a total of $757.90 at his register using a credit account that was not his on 2/16/08.  After processing the fraudulent charge, he processed a return transaction for the three pair of shoes and credited the amount to a gift card which he in turn kept.  He then rang up four more pair of shoes against the same credit account number for a total of $1017.60.  He conducted another fraudulent refund using another pair of shoes valued at $296.79.  He was later observed handing a bag containing the four pair of shoes from the second transaction above to a male subject whom he met up with inside the store. That subject left the store with the stolen merchandise.  The subject was in the company of another male at the time.  LPO’s observed the employee meet up with the two males in the parking lot after he left work for the day.  On 2/21 LPO’s observed him conduct two fraudulent transactions using a different credit account number than the one he used on 2/16, however like the first it did not belong to him.  Each $1038.80 transaction was for four pair of shoes.  The same male to whom he had given the stolen shoes on 2/16 entered the store.  The employee handed him a bag containing the shoes from one of the two transactions.  LPO’s stopped the subject as he exited with the stolen shoes.  The 33-year-old male from Detroit stated the “employee called him and told him to come to the store to pick up the shoes.”   The suspect confirmed this was “the second occasion he had done so.”  Officers were able to contact the legitimate owner of the credit account used on the first occasion above.  The owner confirmed no one had permission to use the account.  Both subjects were arrested.

 

Home Invasions:

 

Anvil, 2/11-2/14, 2251-1930 hrs.

House being renovated broken into by breaking out a kitchen window at the rear.  Toolbox, drill, welcome mat and wooden shoe shelf stolen.

 

Creston, 1/24-2/16

Front door of residence pried open with nothing missing.

 

Winthrop, 2/16, 1730-2050 hrs.

Entry appears to have been gained by forcing/prying open the outside pedestrian door on the attached garage.  The pedestrian door leading into the house from the garage was left unlocked.  A bedroom closet was gone through.  Several rolls of quarters, change from a change jar and a small amount of currency from a lock box was stolen.

 

Larcenies:

 

BDO Seidman, 755 W. Big Beaver, 8/10-8/11/07

Lap top stolen from the desk of an employee.

 

Aramark, 999 W. Big Beaver, Kelly Services Cafeteria, 2/12-2/14/08

Complainant stated he placed the bank deposit in a sealed plastic deposit bag and into the safe.  He later discovered the bag gone.  No sign of forced entry to the safe.

 

Lifestyle Lift, 101 W. Big Beaver, 1/30, 1500 hrs.

Two female complainants reported their wallets stolen from their respective purses.  The purses were stored in a closed shelf inside a work area at the business.  One of the females reported seeing a tall B/F, dressed all in black and wearing glasses in a rear hallway of the business that she did not recognize as an employee.  One of the complainants learned her credit card was fraudulently used to obtain an $1800.00 cash advance.  Officers learned a B/F, dressed all in black, and wearing glasses attempted to use a credit card belonging to the other complaint to obtain an $1100.00 cash advance that was rejected at a Troy bank branch.  The same female made a second attempt at the same branch for $900.00 which was also rejected.  Attached is a photo of the suspect attempting to fraudulently use that card at the bank in question.  The photos of the suspect not only match the description of the suspicious person seen in the office, but also in the incident that occurred on January 28th at Entertainment Publications that is reprinted below from last week’s Crime Alert. Given the similarities, the incident at REI listed below may also be related.

 

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Entertainment Publications, 1414 E. Maple, 1/28, 0830-1400 hrs.

Complainant left her purse inside her desk drawer.  When she returned to it to get some money, she noticed her wallet was missing.  She went home to verify she had not left it behind; she had not.  When she started contacting her credit card companies she discovered a $19,000.00 fraudulent purchase at a jewelry store in Troy around 1400 hrs., a $900.00 fraudulent purchase at a department store in Troy, as well as a fraudulent purchase at a gas station in Troy.  She went to her Troy bank branch and discovered a fraudulent $3850.00 withdrawal had been made from her checking account by a female subject at the teller window.  The suspect presented a forged withdrawal slip in complainant’s name/under complainant’s signature, and according to the teller an ID in the complainant’s name, as well.  A photograph of the suspect making the fraudulent withdrawal was obtained and is attached.

 

Uttering and Publishing Suspect 001

 

REI, 766 E. Big Beaver, 2/15, 0900-1400 hrs.

Complainant reported someone stole her wallet from her purse which was stored in a cupboard in a break room.  She discovered fraudulent purchases at a gas station in Pontiac and Waterford using the credit cards that had been in her wallet.  (Similar to above two incidents.)

 

Renee, 2/17, 1140 hrs.

Complainant reported discovering $1200.00 missing from a pair of his pants that had been in his bedroom.  Apparently while the complainant was away, his son confronted his daughter’s ex-boyfriend inside the house.

 

Marshall’s, 2029 W. Maple, 2/10, 1530 hrs.

A 39-year-old female from Rochester Hills reported that while she was shopping she was approached by a female who picked up a purse off the floor and asked her if it was hers.  Complainant told subject it wasn’t.  The subject asked another female standing nearby if it was hers, she stated it wasn’t.  The three females then looked inside the purse and found a wallet containing cash, but no ID.  They then discussed what they should do.  The first subject suggested that they turn it in to her boss at Wal-Mart, which is located next door.  She said if they filled out a form and no one claimed the purse in 6 days, they could split the money.  Complainant stated she initially refused, as she thought it was illegal, however the first subject claimed her husband was a police officer, made a cell phone call, claimed she spoke to him and he confirmed it was OK.  She left Marshall’s with the purse, stating she was going to Wal-Mart.  She returned shortly thereafter and convinced the complainant they had to leave a deposit of money with the purse.  Complainant drove the two suspects to a branch of her bank on Big Beaver and withdrew $8000.00 while the suspects waited outside in her car.  She drove them back to Wal-Mart.  The first suspect provided complainant a name, claiming it was her boss, and told complainant she needed to go inside and speak with the “boss.”  Complainant went inside and was informed there was no such person working there.  When she returned to her car the suspects and her $8000.00 were gone.  Suspect#1:  B/F, tall, in her 30’s, missing two front teeth on her lower jaw, curly black hair, blue jeans, khaki coat, and sunglasses.  Suspect #2:  B/F, heavyset, approximately 30-years-old, black hair pulled back in a pony-tail, black sweater, and black pants.

 

Driveway behind shopping plaza, 734 E. Big Beaver, 2/20, 1610 hrs.

Complainant reported while outside talking on her cell phone, she noticed a 95/96 beige Pontiac Grand AM pull up behind the stores.  The male driver got out with a hacksaw and started sawing a pipe that contained a copper valve.  When he noticed the complainant, he said, “Sh_t!” ran back to the car and drove off.  There was another male in the passenger side of the Grand AM.  Suspect:  W/M, late teens to 20, 6’-0,” 200 lbs., bald, wearing a gray fleece jacket, gray shirt, and blue jeans.

 

Clark Gas Station, 6915 Rochester, 2/20, 0244 hrs.

Off duty PO observed a male subject tossing jugs of windshield wiper fluid that was outside on a display rack into the truck of his Cadillac and then drive off.   Uniformed officers located the Cadillac on Rochester Road and stopped it.  The 44-year-old driver from Rochester Hills claimed he “stopped at the gas station to work on his radiator.”  When asked if there was anything in his trunk, he claimed “there wasn’t.”  When it was opened, there were 11 gallons of windshield wiper fluid inside.  The gas station attendant was contacted and confirmed it had not been purchased.  The suspect was arrested.

 

Office Building, 1050 Wilshire, 2/20, 0830-1200 hrs.

Complainant left her purse in her desk drawer.  Later in the day she was contacted by her credit company reporting a suspicious purchase.  When she checked, she discovered her wallet was missing from the purse.  One fraudulent purchase for $251.00 was made and further attempts were denied.

 

Dental Office, 755 W. Big Beaver, 2/14, 1330 hrs.

Complainant came to the station to report his dentist placed his coat in another exam room while seeing him.  He stated he had four pens inside the pocket of his coat.  He stated the pocket was buttoned closed and the pens were not visible.  He later found them missing.  Total value:  $1195.00.

 

Lifetime Fitness, 4700 Investment, 2/19, 1700-1900 hrs.

Complainant stated he hung his coat on a rack and when he went to leave, the coat was missing.

 

Larcenies from Autos:

 

Coachman, 2/12-2/13, 2200-080 hrs.

Catalytic converters stolen from ’02, and ’04 Honda Accords parked in the apartment complex lot.

 

Coachman, 2/13-2/14, 1500-1700 hrs.

Catalytic converter stolen from a ’00 Honda Accord parked in apartment complex lot.

 

Skate World, 2825 E. Maple, 2/20, 2100-2230 hrs.

Passenger side window smashed out of a ’99 Ford Taurus parked in the lot and a purse stolen.

 

Berkshire, 2/17-2/18, 1830-0700 hrs.

’01 Mazda Protégé had rear driver’s side window pried out with nothing reported missing.

 

Delphi, 5825 Delphi, 2/18, 1310-1700 hrs.

Catalytic converter stolen from a ’05 Chevy Venture parked in lot.

 

Suburban Cadillac, 1810 Maplelawn, unknown timeframe

Navigation system stolen from a ’08 Escalade parked in lot.

 

Wal-Mart Lot, 2001 W. Maple, 2/19, 1651 hrs.

Ford Edge parked in lot had passenger side window smashed out and a laptop case and Magellan GPS unit stolen. A witness reported hearing the sound of smashing glass from the direction of the Edge as she walked toward the store.  The witness reported seeing an older, white 4 door vehicle, possibly a Pontiac Bonneville, parked at an odd angle near the Edge.  She observed a male subject walk away from the Edge and enter the Bonneville.  He was last seen speeding through the lot in a southeast direction.  The laptop case contained paperwork and a cell phone, but no computer.  It appears the window was smashed during a pry attempt.  Suspect:  B/M, early 30’s, 5’-10” to 5’-11,” medium build, clean shaven, black sweatshirt with some kind of writing on it and a black knit cap.

 

Office Depot Lot, 871 E. Big Beaver, 2/19, 2000-2020 hrs.

Front passenger side window smashed out of a ’01 Mazda and a Tom Tom GPS unit stolen. 

 

Lovington, 2/15-2/18, 1530-1345 hrs.

Catalytic converter stolen from ’00 Chevy Cavalier parked in drive.

 

Business, 2245 Stephenson, 2/18, 0830-1830 hrs.

Catalytic converter stolen from ’96 Olds Silhouette mini-van parked in lot.

 

Malicious Destruction of Property:

 

Tucker, 2/16-2/17, 1900-1120 hrs.

Right rear window of a Ford broken out possibly by a pellet gun.

 

TGI Friday’s, 591 W. Big Beaver, 2/15, 1945 hrs.

A 40-year-old female from Royal Oak stated she was waiting for a parking spot with her blinker on.  When the vehicle that was there pulled out, she pulled in, got out, and started walking toward the restaurant.  She stated while so-doing a male in a blue pickup rolled down his window and delivered some obscenities her way.  She stated she entered the restaurant, but kept an eye on the truck as it drove to the rear of the lot.  She then observed the male walk by her ’08 Dodge Avenger. She stated it appeared his hand was extended toward or onto the side of her car as he walked by.  She saw keys in his hand.  Suspicious, she went out to check and discovered her car had been keyed along the driver’s side door and front bumper area.  She called police.  The 47-year-old male from Royal Oak stated the “Avenger took the parking spot he was waiting for.”  He stated he “rolled down his window and swore at the driver of the Avenger.”  He stated she “swore back and a couple more verbal exchanges ensued, at which point he found another spot and then joined his family inside the restaurant.”  He denied keying her car.  Officers noted that he parked his pickup in another lot such that there was no reason for him to be walking by the complainant’s car to enter the restaurant.  He was issued an appearance ticket for malicious destruction of property and released at the scene.

 

Office Lot, 3001 W. Big Beaver, 2/20, 1100-1600 hrs.

Complainant came to the station and reported he parked his ’02 GMC pickup next to a ’96 Pontiac Bonneville that was taking up two spaces.  When he returned, he noticed his driver’s side door had been kicked in.  The Bonneville was gone.  He stated he had taken pictures of the Bonneville as he had a feeling something might happen as his car was parked next to the Bonneville “rather closely.”  The plate on the Bonneville registers to a 54-year-old male from West Bloomfield.

 

Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois, 2/18-2/19, 1700-0800 hrs.

Someone spray painted graffiti on a bathroom stall wall and complainant stated this is the fourth incident this year.

 

Medical Office, 38865 Dequindre, 2/15-2/18

Complainant reported someone spray painted the name “DUECE” several times on a brick wall on the edge of the parking lot.

 

Minors and Alcohol:

 

Neighbor Troubles:

 

Peace Officer/Civil:

 

Hartland, 2/11, 1530 hrs.

Complainant reported her son heard the sound of breaking glass and discovered the family room window broken.  He looked out and observed the neighbor retrieving his soccer ball that had apparently just struck the window.  Complainant stated when her husband tried to speak with the neighbor about the damage, she told him “he wasn’t responsible, because her son was 17-years-old.”

 

Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats:

 

Complainant reported receiving an e-mail wherein the author claimed he was hired to kill her, however during his “investigation” determined she was “innocent.”  It went on to say if she sent $15,000.00 her life would be spared, and supplied an e-mail address to which she was directed to reply.  The investigating officer located an e-mail scam warning on the FBI web site which is similar in content to this e-mail.  It is called “Hit Man Threat.”

 

Retail Fraud:

 

Pet Smart, 734 E. Big Beaver, 2/12-2/13

Display case forced open and 13 electronic dog collars with a total value of $2729.87 stolen.  Incident discovered after the fact.

 

Speedway, 2980 John R, 2/17, 1500 hrs.

Complainant apparently discovered after the fact 4-5 packs of Smoker’s Choice cigarettes and 2 boxes of Black and Mild cigars stolen.  Complainant reported the suspect is a W/M, 45-50-years-old, brown hair, mustache, several layers of shirts, and a black coat.  He is believed responsible for several similar thefts in the recent past and was last seen walking south along John R.

 

Macy’s, Oakland Mall, 500 W. 14 Mile, 2/18, 2017 hrs.

LPO (Loss Prevention Officer) reported observing two female subjects enter the Junior Department selecting various items of merchandise.  One handed the merchandise that she selected to the second, whom also selected various items of merchandise.  Eventually, one of the suspects removed a plastic garbage bag from her coat and stuffed the items into it while the second suspect stood by.  The second suspect left the store, followed shortly thereafter by the first who carried the bag full of stolen items out with out paying.  The LPO was unable to locate them after they left the store.  Total stolen:  $806.00.  Suspect #1:  B/F, in her 30’s, heavy set, wearing white sweat pants, a dark jacket and a dark hat.  Suspect #2:   B/F in her 30’s, medium build, wearing a dark colored jacket and dark pants.

 

Border’s, Oakland Mall, 460 W. 14 Mile, 2/21, 1149-1218 hrs.

Store manager reported a male and female stole 20-25 DVD’s from the store with a total value of $375.00.   She reported that the female entered the store and made several trips to the DVD area where she selected several DVD’s each time and then carried them to, and stacked them on a table near the south exit.  A male then entered the store, met up with the female and both walked over to the table where she had stacked the DVD’s.  They picked up the DVD’s and apparently went out of view momentarily.  Both then began walking together through the store with the male carrying a full shopping bag.  The female grabbed a book from the cooking section and both proceeded to walk out the exit.  When the alarms sounded, the female came back in holding up the book as if indicating she accidently set the alarms off with it.  She returned it to the cooking section and left.  The DVD’s were missing.    Suspects:  B/F, heavy set, 5’-6,” matted down black hair, black parka with fur trimmed hood and black pants.  Suspect #2:  B/M, thin-medium build, 5’-8” to 5’-11,” dark oversized jacket with printing on it, faded jeans, and a black nylon skull cap.

 

Wal-Mart, 2001 W. Maple, 2/19, 1300 hrs.

Locked display case in the electronics department had a glass pane shattered and an iPod stolen. An employee apparently heard the glass shattering and when checking observed a male subject standing next to the case who apologized, stating he “broke it accidently.”  It wasn’t until after the subject walked away that the iPod was discovered stolen.  Suspect:  W/M, possibly   Middle Eastern, 30-32-years-old, 6’-2,” 190, short black hair.

 

Robberies:

 

Suspicious Incidents:

 

Rivers Edge, 2/13-2/14, 2330-0600 hrs.

Footprints found in the snow leading up to ground level windows and door around residence.  Complainant stated the footprints weren’t there the day before.  No sign of break-in attempt.

 

CVS, 2963 E. Big Beaver, 2/14, 2109 hrs.

Complainant reported observing a female subject in the store loading up a shopping cart with merchandise.  She was recognized from retail frauds at the store in the past.  She had a small child with her.  As officers arrived in the lot, they observed a gray Ford Taurus parked in the fire lane just outside the door with its hazards on.  It was occupied by a female driver.  Complainant reported observing the female receive a cell phone call at about the same time.  She began replacing the items on the shelves.  The child exited and got into the Taurus.  The female driver went into the store leaving the child inside the running car.  The original female subject paid for the remaining merchandise in her cart and then she and the other female exited and got into the car.  Officers spoke to them.  The 28-year-old female driver from Southfield claimed she “just met the passenger two days earlier.”  She stated the passenger “asked her to drive her to CVS to buy some presents.”  The passenger, a 24-year-old female from Sterling Hgts. denied committing any retail frauds at the store and claimed she “was purchasing gifts for her husband.”  Officers indicated it was apparent she was high on medication and had her evaluated by EMS.  Her 7-year-old daughter was turned over to an uncle whom officers contacted and had report to the scene.  The driver was cited for parking in the fire lane and leaving a running vehicle unattended.

 

Vermont, 2/18, 1630 hrs.

’02 Pontiac Grand AM was found running, unoccupied, and stuck in the mud up to its axels in the back yard of a residence.  It registers to a 36-year-old male from Chesterfield Twp.  He was later contacted and explained “his mother and he were trying to turn around and mistakenly thought the concrete drive extended further into the yard when they became stuck in the mud.”

 

Traffic Altercations:

 

Oakland mall Lot, 412 W. 14 Mile, 2/17, 1600 hrs.

A 44-year-old female complainant from Grand Blanc reported that while walking down a parking aisle near the main entrance to the mall with her family, a white vehicle pulled up behind them and sounded its horn so it could pass.  Complainant stated as they were moving out of the way, the vehicle accelerated and brushed the back of her shirt as it went by.  She stated it drove away at a high rate of speed.  The plate registered to a ’09 Dodge Charger to a 31-year-old female from Detroit.

 

Vandalism:

 

Weapons Offenses:

 

Welfare Checks:

 

Troy Officers responded to four incidents involving individuals experiencing emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted with transport to the hospital for evaluation/commitment.

 

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 While License Suspended: 12 

Domestic Assault:  1

Possession of Crack Cocaine:  1 (While investigating a suspicious person; small amount found in his possession.)

Drunk Driving:  7 (One involved a 42-year-old male from Hazel Park charged with felony drunk driving as a result of a third/subsequent arrest.)

Retail Fraud 7

Trespassing:  1 (Ex-employee who returned to property after being placed on notice not to via registered mail.)

Warrants:  7

 

 

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