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Police
Crime Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFT
Chief
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Crime Alert for period ending October 31,
2008 Altercations/Disorderly Conduct: Assaults: Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement: Auto/Vehicle Thefts: 5000 block of Livernois – Attempt Vehicle Theft – 10/17
– Approximately 01:22 hours: Unknown
suspects attempted to steal a 1999 Dodge Dakota Pickup Truck. The culprit
punched out the door lock and also the ignition lock, but was unsuccessful at
taking this vehicle. Missing from this
vehicle was an I-pod and headphones valued at $ 300.00. Kirks Blvd. – Attempt Vehicle Theft – between
10/16-10/17 – 19:30-06:38 hours: Unknown attempted to steal a 2008 Jeep
Liberty. The culprit gained entry
through unlocked door and damaged the steering column attempting to steal
this vehicle. Meadowbrook Dr. – Attempt Vehicle Theft – Between
10/16-10/17 – 23:00-06:00 hours: Unknown gained entry by defeating the
passenger side door lock. The ignition
cylinder had been removed allowing the ignition to be turned without the
key. It appears that the culprit was
unable to take this vehicle due to a dead battery. Church Hill St. – 10/16-10/17
– 20:30-08:00 hours: Taken was a 2000
4-dr Chrysler Cirrus purple in color. This vehicle was parked on the driveway
of complainant’s home. No suspects at
this time. Houghten St. – 10/17 –
between 12:01-06:00 hours: Taken was a
2002 Dodge Ram Pick up Truck. This
vehicle was parked on the driveway of complaint’s home. No suspects at this time. Breaking and Entries: 770 Coachman Apartments – B&E
Storage Locker – Between 10/1-10/23: Unknown broke into complainant’s storage
locker in the basement of this apartment complex and took boxes of misc.
papers and bills. Crash Investigations: 2785 W.
Maple Rd. near Axtell: A female driving a van west bound on Maple
Rd. crossed left of center going off the roadway shearing off a fire hydrant
and a telephone pole. It has not been determined as to the causation of this
accident, but possibly the driver fell asleep at the wheel. There were minor injuries to the passengers
who were transported to Beaumont Hospital as a precautionary measure. Maple Road was closed to all traffic as a
40,000 volt electric line was arcing for over an hour until a substation
could be shut down. Maple road was
closed for several hours for this crash investigation. Credit,
Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Domestics/Family Troubles: Troy Officers responded to eight 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: Home
Invasions: Mayapple Dr. – Attempt Home Invasion
– 10/25 – Between 01:00-15:00 hours: Unknown removed a grate and broke the window
of the egress window located on the southwest side of the house. Entry was not gained. Dryden Rd. – Attempt Home Invasion –
10/25 – Between 01:00 – 05:00 hours: Unknown removed a wrought iron gate and
screen that covered the basement window.
Entry was not gained. No
suspects at this time. 5000 block of Rochester Rd. – 10/26
- Between 14:00 – 17:10 hours: Entry
was gained by prying open the rear door.
Taken was a jewelry box containing various pieces of jewelry. Larcenies: 500 West 14 Mile Rd. – Macy’s – 10/17
– 16:30 hours: While using the fitting
room at Macy’s, Complainant’s purse was taken by an unknown female. Contents of purse included multiple
identifications, multiple credit cards, cell phone, and $80.00 cash. Larcenies from Autos: Kirts
Blvd. – 10/17 – between 07:00-18:30 hours: Unknown gained entry into a 2003 Chrysler
Sebring 4-door by breaking the lock on the driver’s door. Taken was a GPS Navigational System valued
at approximately $300.00. 3603 Livernois – St. Mark Church – 10/19
– 11:01 hours: Unknown gained entry
into a 2008 Honda Odyssey by smashing out the passenger window. Taken was complainant’s purse containing
her driver’s license, credit card, and $135.00 in cash. Longfellow dr. – Between 10/9-10/10
– between 20:00-12:00 hours: Unknown
gained entry through unlocked door.
Taken was a Roadmate 1412 GPS unit valued at $200.00. 412 West 14 Mile Rd. – Oakland Mall
– 10/17 – Between 09:00-09:30 hours: Unknown took the center wheel caps from
complainant’s 2007 GMC Envoy valued at approximately $150.00. Reilly
Ct. – Between 10/23-10/24 – 20:00-08:15 hours: Unknown entered unlocked Ford Explorer that
was parked on the driveway. Taken from
the center console was a zip lock baggy full of miscellaneous change approximately
$40.00, and 12 CDs. Hartshorn
St. – Between 10/23-10/24 – 18:45-07:45 hours: Unknown entered unlocked 2006 Buick
Rendezvous that was parked on the driveway.
Taken was a Swiss Army Backpack Style Laptop Case. 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: Troy Officers responded to 2 incidents
involving individuals experiencing emotional/psychological difficulties and
assisted w/transport to the hospital for evaluation/commitment. Special Events Information: 2008
14th Annual Troy Police VFW Post ##4037 Sponsored Food & Gift Drive!! With the holiday season just around the corner our
annual food/gift drive is in the process of soliciting assistance throughout
the Troy business, government and residential community in collecting
food/gifts, financial donations and adopting families in Troy who require
assistance. Recent economic troubles have hit
everyone in our area, but with disproportionate impact to those already
experiencing economic hardships. Our well-organized
groups of dedicated and caring Troy volunteers ensure that collected Food/Gift
contributions are given directly to those persons needing assistance. Again
we call upon our community volunteers to keep this annual program running smoothly. This is my fourth year coordinating the food/gift
drive along with Charlie Solis of the VFW and I look forward to assisting you
in this worthwhile program. Please
contact me with your point of contact person, any ideas, family adoption
requests and coordination concerns. P.O.
Andy Breidenich – Troy Police Department (248)524-3464 a.breidenich@troymi.gov Miscellaneous Information: Members
of the Troy Police Traffic Safety Unit will be extra diligent in their
efforts protecting our “Trick or Treaters” this Friday Halloween night. Officers will be out in force, and again
this year will be handing out Glow Sticks
to help illuminate our children. Glow
sticks will also be available at the front desk of the Police Department, but
only one will be given to each child.
Case
Updates: Arrest Summary: In addition to those outlined above,
the following arrests were also made during the period: Operate While Intoxicated (O.W.I.) –
9 Retail Frauds – 7 Warrant Arrests – 13 DWLS - 4 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to the below link for community events
for the coming October 31st – November 7th
week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ ____________________________________ UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE CITY OF TROY IN NOVEMBER
November 1: Teen
Video Game Tournament, Library, 12-2:30 pm. Come hang out and play in a Super
Smash Brawl Tournament. Bring your own
controller if you prefer. We will also
have DDR and Guitar Hero. Registration
is requested. FREE. November 1: Homelife Tour & Buttermaking, Museum, 1-2:15
pm. Compare living in the log cabin
(1830s), Caswell house (1860s), and Parsonage (1910s). A buttermaking
opportunity with tasty samples follows. Participants must have completed second grade. Must register by
Oct. 28. Fee: $5. November 1: Speed
Cup Stacking, Library, 2 pm. Do you
have the skills it takes to win in the sport of cup stacking? Come find out through this event. Ages 8+.
Registration is requested.
FREE. November 1:
National Novel Writing Month (NANOWRIMO), Library, 3-5 pm. Every year hundreds of thousands of people
around the world take on the ultimate writing challenge; write a novel, from
start to finish, in just thirty days.
Join us every Saturday in November for “Write-ins” to help you meet this
challenge. No registration. FREE.
November 1:
Halloween Afterglow, Community Center Indoor Pool, 6:30-8:30 pm. Join us for games, fun, and bring your
camera to get a picture with the staff in costume. Registration is requested. Fee: $10.
November 2:
International Art of Adoptions, Library, 2 pm. In recognition of National Adoption Month,
please join us for a viewing of “ADOPTumentary,” a University of Michigan
Adopted Koreans Association presentation followed by a panel discussion. No registration. FREE.
November 2: Chess,
Library, 2-5 pm. Tom Manion presents a
session of supervised chess competition.
Ages 7+. Registration is
requested. FREE. November 3: Town
Hall Discussions, Museum, 2-3:30 pm.
Many of today’s current issues have been addressed in the past. Join us for spirited and respectful
discussion involving “image versus issues” for this month’s meeting. Phone registration is required. FREE.
November 4: Write @
TPL, Library, 12:30-2:30 pm. Express your creativity in a supportive
environment at TPL’s annual poetry
writing workshop, created and facilitated by Mary Ann Wehler. The group meets every Tuesday through Nov.
18. Registration is requested. FREE. November 5: Booked
for Lunch, Library, 12-1 pm. Bring
your thoughts to share plus your beverage and lunch as we discuss “Hungry Tide: a Novel” by Amitav
Ghosh. Drop-ins welcome; no
registration required. FREE. November 5: Life
Readers Adult Book Discussion, Library, 7-8:30 pm. Share your ideas, thoughts, and feelings on
“Probable Cause” by Theresa
Schwegel. No registration. FREE.
November 6: Teen
Advisory Board (TAB) Meetings: Volunteer!, Library, 3:30-5:30 pm. TAB is the
Library Teen Advisory Board that helps plan teen programs and purchase items
for the Teen Resource Center. While serving, earn volunteer credits and
qualify for recommendation letters for college and scholarships. Ages: 13-17.
FREE. November 6: Writing
Grant Proposals for Non-Profit Organizations, Library, 7-8:30 pm. This first session of this two-part series
will explore locating and contacting foundations, as well as using online and
print resources. Registration is
requested. FREE. November 7:
Playtime at the Library, Library, 10:15-noon.
Come and chat with other parents while the children make a craft and
play. All ages. No registration. FREE.
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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
Ø If you would like to have the security of your residence
or business inspected please contact the Troy Police Crime Prevention Officer
at 248-524-3464! 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. 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 Replace the ½” Screws
securing your strike plate covers with 3” screws to secure the door into the
frame of the home. 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. ______________________________________
Upcoming programs at the: Stage
Nature Center 6685
Coolidge Highway Troy,
Mi 48098 248-524-3567 http://www.troymi.gov/ParksRec/ NatureCenter/SpecialPrograms/ __________________________________
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 Standards for Alcohol Use ____________________________________________
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