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Crime Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFT
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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.
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.
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 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to the below link for community
events for the coming February 22nd - 29th Week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ . UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE CITY OF TROY IN
FEBRUARY
February 23: Scout It Out/Brownies –
Watching Wildlife, Nature Center, 9-11 am or 12-2 pm. Brownies can complete their
nature-related badge. Register. $7. February 23: Flag Making, Library, 2
pm. Construct a flag to celebrate Presidents’ Day and Mexican Flag Day.
Registration will open Feb. 8. Ages 5+. FREE. February 24: Bulgarian Art Day, Troy Public Library, 2 pm. Celebrate Bulgarian Art Day with presentations and
performances organized by Troy pianist Angelina Pashmakova. FREE. February 24: Adult Co-ed Dodgeball Tournament, Troy Community Center. Gather
up your friends and test your dodgeball skills. Ages 18 and up. Fee: $99 per team. February 25: Spring Story Time Groups
Registration, Library, 9 am. Six-week
youth story time sessions to run March 3-April 12. Register online, by phone 248.524.3541 or
at the Youth Desk. FREE. February 26 & 28: Build Your Own
Blog, Two-Part Series, Library, 6:30-8:30 pm. Create a personal blog with
free software with templates for creating attractive layouts. Register.
Intermediate computer skills required. FREE.
February 28: Thursday Teas at Two, Troy Museum, 2-3 pm. Sip a cup of tea while enjoying a slice of history.
Take a hands-on lesson with a veteran crocheter; participants may bring their
own yarn and crochet hook. No
registration required. Cost to purchase supplies is $5 per person. February
29: Technology Club, Library, 4:15-5:15 pm. Explore educational fun on the
Internet. Registration required. Ages 9+. FREE. February 29: Mulvihill Cup Charity
Hockey Game, Troy Sports Center, 7 pm. The Troy Police Hockey Club hits the
ice against the Red Wings Alumni in this fundraiser for the Troy Police &
Fire Benevolent Association. Includes
silent auction. Call 248.524.1147 for
more info. Tickets $10. February 29: Ridgedale Players
present Two by Two (thru 3/16).
Call 248.988.7049. _____________________
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
Larceny:
Ø Always keep control of
all your property. Ø Your belongings are not safe while you are playing sports or at work
unless you have them properly locked or are in possession of them. Ø Thieves wait for the
right time and will take property quickly. Ø Unfortunately you cannot
always trust co-workers or other business associates. Ø Do not rely on others to
watch your belongings. If they fail,
you will be the victim, not them. Ø Be cautious of who you
allow into your home. If you invite guests that you really do not know into
your home you are inviting trouble. Fraud Prevention:
Ø Remember that nothing
that is worth anything is free. Ø If someone that you do
not know offers to do you a favor, they probably have an ulterior motive. Ø Never give any personal
information out to an unknown source over the phone or Internet. (If someone asks for personal information, ask to speak to his or her
supervisor and inform him or her you will be calling the Police to make a
fraud report.) No reputable business will call you
or email you for this information!!! Ø If you receive a phone
call or email telling you that you have won something that you did not apply
for, it is more than likely a fraud. Ø No legitimate
organization will ask for any money or a Credit Card number in order to claim
a prize Ø Protect yourself against
identity theft by shredding all documents and safe guarding your account
numbers, social security numbers and credit card numbers. Ø Always maintain your
credit cards and secure the credit card numbers. Ø If you suspect that you
have been the victim of credit fraud, call your credit card company and have
them run a query of your charges. Ø Never give your
bank account numbers over the phone. Especially if unsolicited! Identity theft
continues to be the fastest growing crime in the world, and the city of Troy
is no exception. We continually get reports of identity theft and fraud on a
regular basis. While it may not be
totally avoidable, detecting the early signs of identity theft is one of the
best ways to avoid extensive losses and damage to your credit history. If your wallet/purse etc.
gets stolen, cancel all stolen credit and ATM cards immediately. Checking your credit
history regularly is a great way to keep appraised on the status of your
credit. Here are three sources
for checking your credit history: (The titles are links to
the webpages) 1-800-525-6282 1-888-397-3742 1-800-680-7289 Larcenies from Autos / Car Theft:
Things that can be done to combat auto theft and larcenies from autos
include: Ø Installing a car alarm. Ø Using steering-wheel
locking applications like the club etc. Ø Applications of a hidden
kill switch to the ignition system. Ø Park in a well lit well
traveled area if possible. Ø Always maintain security
of vehicle keys. Ø Do not leave
anything of value in your vehicle in plain view. Ø Always lock your vehicle
doors. Ø Never leave a vehicle
unattended while running. Ø There is a trend of
things being stolen from vehicles in the parking lots of fitness centers and
fun centers. While going to these places, be extra careful to remove all
items of value and secure your vehicle. ___________________________________ CELEBRATE A
PIRATES ADVENTURE AT THE
NATIONAL CITY TASTE OF TROY
March 2, 2008
Event to Benefit Boys & Girls Club of Troy
(TROY, MI) – Winter
seems to be the longest season so why not think ahead to A Pirates Adventure
at the National City Taste of Troy to benefit the Boys & Girls
Club of Troy on Sunday, March 2 from 1-4 pm at the San Marino Club,
1685 E. Big Beaver Road. Advance
tickets sell for $40 each. They can be
ordered by calling the Boys & Girls Club of Troy at 248.689.1687. Tickets can also be purchased at the door
for $50. “Thanks to the San Marino Club,
attendees will enjoy all the trappings of a great pirate-themed adventure,”
said Steve Toth, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of
Troy. “Think Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of
rum, eye patches, hooks, peg legs and lots of mouth-watering food prepared by
Troy’s finest restaurants. What could
be more fun than savoring delicious cuisine, enjoying great entertainment, a
live auction, a silent auction, and a raffle—while raising money for a great cause—the
Boys & Girls Club. Proceeds from
the event will enable the organization to continue providing a safe place for
1000 youth to interact, learn, grow and develop into contributing members of
this community.” Pirate Adventure lovers will enjoy
the fare from over 30 showcased restaurants and food establishments,
including: Achatz Handmade Pie
Company, Atrium Grill Embassy Suites, Bangkok Bistro, Brio’s, Charley’s Crab
of Troy, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Coffee Connection, Cold Stone Creamery,
Cookies by Design, DeSoto at the Troy Hilton, Edible Arrangements, Grand
Traverse Pies, Kim’s Restaurant, Kona Grill, Maggiano’s Little Italy,
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood, Morton’s the Steakhouse, Mountain Jack’s
Steakhouse, Mr. B’s Troy, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Papa Vino’s Italian
Kitchen, Picano’s Ristorante Italiano, Priya Indian Cuisine, Pudge’s Place,
Qdoba Mexican Grill, Ridley’s Bakery Café, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Shield’s
of Troy, Shula’s Steakhouse, Somerset Inn-Crumpets Restaurant, TGI Friday’s
Troy, The Melting Pot, TOPZ Healthier Burger Grill, Whole Foods Market. In addition to mouth-watering food
sampling, attendees can bid on celebrity-signed aprons, gift baskets, spa,
hotel and restaurant gift certificates in the silent auction, enjoy music and
be a part of the live auction with WDIV TV 4 Meteorologist Andrew
Humphrey. You can also enter a raffle
with terrific door prizes, including airfare and a 3 Day Caribbean
Cruise. Each ticket purchased to the
event includes one entry into the trip drawing. Participating restaurants will also
compete for awards including Critics’ Choice and People’s Choice. The Boys & Girls Club of Troy at 3670 John R, is a non-profit youth development organization that provides educational and recreational activities, in addition to counseling programs to more than 1000 children, ages 6 to 18, in Macomb and Oakland counties. The Club’s positive environment enables members to become responsible, self-reliant, caring adults. Thanks to National City as the Taste of Troy 2008 Naming Sponsor. For more information, tickets or
sponsorship opportunities, contact the Boys & Girls Club of Troy at
248.689.1687. _______________________________
Upcoming programs at the: Stage
Nature Center 6685
Coolidge Highway Troy,
Mi 48098 248-524-3567 Maple Syrup Time You’ll
know winter is coming to an end when you hear maple sap dripping into buckets
at the Stage Nature Center. Each year,
warming days and freezing nights in March start the flow of sap in the trees. Our
program starts with a short introduction to maple syruping indoors, and then
we’ll hike the trails to see how sap is collected. Afterwards, we’ll stop in the sugar shed
and see the wood-stoked sap evaporator in action. The tour finishes with syrup tasting over
warm mini-pancakes! Check out
Cattail Cove, our nature shop, after the tour. Browse through a wide variety of great
items for both kids and adults - including yummy maple syrup and maple sugar
candy. All proceeds help to support
the Stage Nature Center and its educational programs. Please note:
March 1 and March 8 are for individual and family sign ups only, no scout
groups please. March
15 is for scout groups and their leaders only. Register by calling the SNC at 248.524.3567. Programs start every half hour between 9 am
and 3:30 pm. Walk-ins are welcome on
the day of the program on a space available basis only. Fees
are payable at the door on the day of the program. Location: Stage
Nature Center Fee: $3 at the door Age Day Time Date 4-Adult Sat 9
am - 3:30 pm .. Mar 1 4-Adult Sat 9
am - 3:30 pm .. Mar 8 Scouts Sat 9 am - 3:30 pm Mar 15 ___________________________
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 ___________________________________
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