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Police
Crime Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFT
Chief
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Crime Alert for period ending January 25,
2008 Altercations/Disorderly Conduct: Assaults: Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement: Auto/Vehicle Thefts: Oakland Mall lot; 1/20; 1100-1330Hrs. 1997 Mercury Villager stolen by unknown means. Charter Dr.; 1/23-1/24; 2100-1215Hrs. 2007 Jeep Liberty had window broken and damage to
steering column, however nothing taken from the vehicle. Breaking and Entries: Sylvanwood;
1/15-1/22; 0000-1745Hrs. Unlocked
shed in yard entered with miter saw and extension lights taken. The items were recovered in a neighbor’s
yard. Colony;
1/13-1/18; 000-1745Hrs. Door
lock on storage cage pried open with a Boom box radio and Bose speakers
taken. Crash
Investigations:
Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other
Fraud: Complainant
reported someone obtained and used her social security number to open
fraudulent credit accounts in her name.
Domestics/Family Troubles: Troy Officers responded to two
incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where investigation
revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal
enforcement action was taken. Drugs/Narcotics: Drunk/Intoxicated
Driving Incidents of Interest: Embezzlements: Business representative came to the
station to initiate an embezzlement investigation against a 56-year-old
female former bookkeeper from Florida suspected of fraudulently writing
business checks out to herself and then depositing them into her own bank
account. They were issued/cashed using
the business signature stamp. Several
thousand dollars embezzled. Home Invasions: Kettle;
1/13-1/19. Unknown
means of entry with miscellaneous tools taken from garage. Hearthside;
1/18-1/19; 1130-0400Hrs. Front
door forced open shattering door frame, however nothing apparently taken at
time of writing. Windsor;
1/19; 0008Hrs. Attempted
entry via rear window pane that was shattered. Trevino,
1/23, 0700-1430 hrs. Upon
arriving home, complainant observed garage door open, gate ajar and
footprints in the snow leading to rear of house. Complainant called PD. Responding officers found pedestrian door
leading from garage into house open.
Interior of home ransacked with several rooms entered and gone
through. From wet tire tracks in
middle of garage floor, it appears suspects parked a vehicle inside the
garage. Entry made by breaking a
basement window. Jewelry, leather
jackets and tools stolen. Larcenies: Office,
1950 E. Wattles, 1/18, 1245-1315 hrs. Wallet
stolen from purse left under reception desk. Lexington,
1/17, 2100 hrs. IPod
stolen from residence by 15-year-old male from Troy who was visiting
homeowner’s family son. Apparently he
was observed trying to conceal it in his jacket while present and when
confronted put it back. After he left,
the Ipod was discovered missing. 1366
Rankin; 12/14; 1300Hrs. Complainant
from a business reports that the suspect - a “regular customer” came into the
business in December to pay an outstanding bill. After making the payment, the suspect
placed another order for which he signed for.
The suspect also placed a second order that he did not sign for and
both orders were loaded on his truck.
Suspect has not made payments on either order up until current January
date and was given a period of time in December to pay. Complainant has repeatedly driven by
suspect’s home and discovered that he was moving/moved. Larcenies from Autos: Sylvanwood,
1/15-1/20 1700-1715Hrs. Unlocked
utility trailer parked in driveway entered and nothing taken. Sylvanwood,
1/16-1/17 1730-1000Hrs. 1992
Pontiac Grand Prix left unlocked and keys and sunglasses taken. Malicious Destruction of Property: Bristol;
1/18; 0005Hrs. Front
picture window shattered with a glass bottle.
Unknown suspects. Forest
Trail; 1/19; 0005-0645Hrs. Window
shattered on a 2008 Dodge Charger. 1639 E.
14 Mile; 1/20; 1915-2230Hrs. Two
windows shattered on a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am parked unoccupied. Minors
and Alcohol: Neighbor
Troubles: Peace Officer/Civil: Complainant
came to the station to report entering into a business deal with
subject. She issued him a $5000.00
check which he cashed. The deal fell
through and complainant states she has been unable to get her money back. Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats: Two telephone threats report taken. Retail Fraud: Neiman Marcus, Somerset Collection,
2705 W. Big Beaver, 1/21, 1230 hrs. LPO’s (Loss Prevention Officers) recognized
a female subject enter the store that had stolen $1570.00 Gucci handbag from
the store on 1/19/08. LPO’s watched as
the 34-year-old female from Pontiac went directly to the Hermes Department,
selected a $2025.00 Hermes purse and immediately left the store without
paying for it. When she observed LPO’s
approaching in the parking lot, she attempted to flee on foot, however was taken
into custody. Responding Troy officers
placed her under arrest, recovered an 8.5 gram baggie of marijuana and 9mm
round from her person, a wire cutters from inside her car and a 9mm carbine
rifle in the trunk. The rifle had one
round in the chamber, however the attached magazine was empty. Investigation continues. JCPenney; Oakland Mall; 1/24;
1330Hrs. Two subjects were arrested for
taking seven bottles of perfume/cologne with a total value of $401.50. Neiman Marcus; Somerset Collection;
1/24; 1705Hrs. LPO’s observed female suspect select
and conceal two shirts and walk out of the store without paying for
them. She was detained and
arrested. The shirts were recovered. Rite-Aid; John R and Wattles; 1/24;
2000Hrs. Store manager observed suspect select
a box of “Clearasil Ultra” acne cream from the shelf, take the tube out of
the box and then conceal it in his jacket.
The manager detained the suspect until officers arrived and arrested
him. Robberies: Suspicious Incidents: Garry and Milverton, 1/18, 1045 hrs. Officers responded to the area on a
report of a suspicious blue Plymouth Voyager van near a school bus stop. The vehicle was reportedly parked on the
south side of Garry facing Alexander Street.
It was occupied by a W/M in his 50’s with long dark curly hair. He made no attempt to speak to any kids,
nor did he approach or follow any of them, but reportedly appeared to be
watching them in the passenger side view mirror. The van was gone when officers arrived in
the area. Traffic Altercations: Big Beaver and John R, 1/19, 2306
hrs. Officers responded to the area on a
report that a white Dodge Ram was being chased by a purple Blazer. Officers arrived and observed the vehicles
driving recklessly at high speeds, and in and around slower moving vehicles
as reported. Officers activated
emergency equipment and the Blazer stopped, however the Ram kept going. The Ram was proceeding W/B on Big Beaver
east of John R when it cut into the gas station lot on the N/E corner of the
intersection and skidded, nearly loosing control. Officers cut off its escape routes as it
appeared to be attempting to negotiate through the lot back toward Big
Beaver. It stopped in the lot as the
patrol units converged in to box it.
The 16-year-old male driver from Warren explained he “was at the Troy
Sports Center at John R and Big Beaver when a couple of hockey players
accused him of putting chili and silly string on one of their cars.” He denied knowledge of the prank, but stated,
“he and his three female friends, two of whom were 15 from Warren and the
third 15 from Sterling Heights, fled in his car when one of the hockey
players began chasing them.” The girls
admitted to officers that they had in fact put chili and silly string on one
of the player’s car as a prank. That
individual, a 17-year-old male from Troy eventually showed up at the scene in
his burgundy Grand Prix. There was no
permanent damage done to his car. The
16-year-old driver of the Dodge Ram was transported to the station where
juvenile petitions for “Reckless Driving” were initiated against him and he
was turned over to his mother. The
driver of the Blazer, a 17-year-old male from Troy was warned and released at
the scene. He was apparently a friend of the Grand Prix driver and was
pursuing the Ram after witnessing the prank.
The three females were driven home. Vandalism: Weapons
Offenses: Welfare Checks: Troy Officers responded to 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: Possession of Medication without a
Prescription (Vicodin): 1 Drunk Driving: 5
(One of which was an 18-year-old female from Clinton Twp. who blew
0.20 on a breath test.) Drove While License Suspended; 1 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to the below link for community
events for the coming January 25th – February 1st Week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ . UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE CITY OF TROY IN JANUARY-FEBRUARY
January
25: Technology Club, Library, 4:15 - 5:15 pm. Explore educational fun on the Internet. Ages 9+ welcome. No registration required. FREE. January
25: Winter Bus Trip: An
Elegant Day in Detroit,
Troy Museum, 11 am - 5:15 pm. Enjoy a trip
to the Detroit Institute of Arts and The Whitney restaurant! Trip includes a
luncheon and a docent-led tour of the DIA, followed by time to browse the
“Best of the Best” and “Julie Mehretu” exhibits and gift shop. Registration required. $65 per person. January
26: Video Game Day, Library, 2 pm. Loads
of excitement for gamers with a GameCube Super Smash tournament! Ages 9+
welcome. Registration required. FREE. January
27: Chinese New Year, Library, 2 pm. Celebrate
the Chinese New Year with the library. This event is in collaboration with
Lyuan Sum, Troy School of Music and Chinese art organizations. No registration required. FREE. January
27: Homework/Parenting
Survival Guide,
Library, 2 pm. Huntington Learning Center covers skills to assist
children with homework. Grades 3-12 welcome with parents. Registration required. FREE. January
27: Cool Tales - Parent
n' Tot,
Stage Nature Center, 3 - 4:30
pm. Through stories, activities,
and a hike, we will discover how and where some of our Michigan wildlife
spend the winter. Ages 3-6 welcome and must be accompanied by adult. Dress
for the weather! Registration required.
$9 per
child. January
27: Community
Kaleidoscope,
Troy Community Center, noon - 4
pm. This winter festival gives
families a chance to shake off the seasonal cabin fever with activities
including: Community Resources Expo, Bingo, Children’s Games, Entertainment,
Basketball, Swimming, Demonstrations by the Museum, and Storytelling. No registration required. FREE. January
30: Money Talk - Open
Q&A Forum,
Library, 7 - 8:45 pm. Talk financials with Rick Bloom of Bloom Asset
Management, Inc. The firm is ranked 14th on Crain's Detroit Business 2006
list of Largest Money Managers. Registration
required. FREE. January
30: Preschool
Expo, Community Center, 6 - 8 pm. Come learn about and peruse potential preschools
for your children in the Troy area. FREE. January
31: Resume Writing, Library, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Learn how to write an effective resume that outlines your skills and
experiences. Registration required.
FREE. January
31: Thursday Teas at
Two, Troy Museum, 2 - 3 pm. Sip a cup of tea while enjoying a slice of history.
Barb Gulley will present the history of tea. You will also learn about
tea-drinking customs and etiquette. A question and answer session will
follow. No registration required.
$4 per
person. _______________________________
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:
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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 | ||||
