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Police Crime Alert

Community Services Section

Gary Mayer

Chief of Police

500 West Big Beaver Rd. Troy, Michigan 48084 (248) 680-7224

Crime Alert for period ending Aug 7^th, 2009

Altercations/Disorderly Conduct:

Diversified Staffing, 575 East Big Beaver Road, 07/30/09, 4:10 pm: Complainant reports disorderly conduct of former employee. Subject was advised of possible trespassing arrest if incident is repeated.

Troy Sports Center, 1819 East Big Beaver Road, 07/30/09, 7:40 pm: Complainant reports disorderly conduct of two hockey teams and their fans. Game was cancelled and no injuries were reported.

Troy Marriott, 200 West Big Beaver Road, 08/01/09, 11:20 pm: Complainant reports two wedding guests were arguing and one became belligerent with hotel security. He was escorted out of hotel and left the area in a taxi.

Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement:

Cliffside, 08/02/09, 9:45 am: Home invasion suspect was arrested at request of Oakland County Sheriff’s Department for incident in Oakland Township.

Auto/Vehicle Thefts:

2888 East Long Lake Road, 07/29/09-07/31/09, 7:00 pm-1:00 pm: Complainant reports black Saturn Aura stolen from parking lot.

Crooks Road, 08/02/09-08/03/09, 8:30 am-10:00 am: Complainant reports 2008 gray Pontiac G6 stolen from apartment building lot.

Breaking and Entries:

AZ Styles, 34777 Dequindre Road, 07/29/09-07/30/09, 9:00 pm-10:00 am: Complainant reports individual(s) gained entry by shattering glass of door on west side of building and unlocking deadbolt. Cash was missing from register. Acquaintance of complainant is possible suspect.

Community of Christ Church, 3830 Crooks Road, 08/01/09, 8:00 pm: Complainant reports door to pastor’s office damaged and window broken. Many electronic equipment items and a grand master key were missing.

Spectrum Graphic, 301 Park Street, 08/01/09, 12:50 am: Troy Officer on patrol observed a suspicious vehicle travelling eastbound on Park Street. The officer initiated surveillance and saw the vehicle back into driveway of a business. The officer heard the sound of breaking glass and saw a male running from the area. After a brief foot pursuit, the officer arrested the suspect. Upon checking the business, officers discovered a broken window with a rock nearby. It did not appear that the suspect entered the building. The suspect, a 38-year-old resident of Royal Oak, is an employee of the business.

A & F Water Heater, 444 West Maple Road, 07/31/09-08/01/09, 7:00 pm-7:00 am: Complainant reports freshly painted door jamb was damaged, but entry was not gained.

Corporate Appraisal Management, 1729 Rochester Road, 08/04/09, 3:30 am: Complainant reports a 6’, 200 pound male wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt entered the building after breaking a window on the west side. He exited the building a short time later carrying something and left the area in a dark colored General Motors or Ford extended cab pick-up truck. Business owner arrived and reported that a valuable antique tool was missing.

Troy Professional Pharmacy, 2891 East Maple Road, 08/05/09, 2:40 am: Officers responded to alarm and located a broken window on northeast side of building. Business owner confirmed that prescription medication was missing, including: Morphine, Focalin, Oxycodone, Hydromorphone, Meperidine, and Endocet. A customer new to the store is a possible suspect.

Crash Investigations:

Northbound I-75, north of Fourteen Mile Road, 08/01/09, 10:36 am: A brown conversion van in the center lane changed lanes in front of a 2006 Saturn Vue in left lane driven by a 20-year-old female resident of Royal Oak. It is uncertain if van made contact with Saturn. The Saturn rolled over the center guard rail and landed upside down in southbound lanes of I-75. Driver and her 19-year-old brother, also of Royal Oak, were wearing seatbelts and had to be extricated from vehicle by Troy Fire Department. Both victims were transported to local hospital by Alliance EMS for treatment of minor injuries. If anyone witnessed the accident or knows the driver of brown van, please call Troy Police at 248-524-3477.

Flower Hill, 07/26/09, 3:00 pm: Complainant reports 6 to 8-year-old male entered his father’s car and placed the vehicle in reverse. The vehicle backed across the street, across the median, leveled both light pole and tree, across neighbor’s lawn, and stopped in bushes just before hitting neighbor’s home. Child was not injured and there was no damage to neighbor’s home.

Southbound I-75, east of Adams, 08/05/09, 6:20 am: The empty trailer attached to a dump truck owned by A. S. I. of Pontiac tipped on its side on I-75, blocking the right and center lanes of the roadway. According the driver, a 43-year-old resident of North Branch, he was travelling southbound I-75 in the right lane at the posted speed limit of 60 MPH, when the trailer began to sway. He applied the brakes and the trailer tipped on its side and broke free from the truck. There were no injuries or other vehicles involved in the traffic crash. Southbound I-75 traffic was restricted to the left lane until approximately 8:20 am. The investigation continues. If you witnessed the traffic crash, the Police Department asks that you call 248-524-3477.

Credit, Check, Identity Theft, Other Fraud:

One E-Bay fraud

Domestic/Family Trouble:

Troy Officers responded to eight incidents involving domestic disputes or family troubles in which there was no reason for formal enforcement action.

Drunk/Intoxicated Incidents:

Square Lake & John R Roads, 08/01/09, 1:15 pm: Complainant reports bicyclist riding on roadway appeared to be intoxicated and fell off bike several times. Contact was made with 53-year-old white male resident of Troy who was transported to Troy Beaumont Hospital for stitches to close facial laceration.

Home Invasions:

Millstone, 07/28/09-07/29/09, 10:30 pm-7:00 am: Complainant reports unknown individual(s) entered home through unlocked door-wall and stole many items, including television, laptop computer, and cellular telephone.

Niles Street, 08/03/09, 8:30 am-06:10 pm: Complainant reports unknown person(s) entered residence through sliding door wall. Cash, credit cards, checkbook, laptop computer, and jewelry were reported missing. Neighbor reports white male, 6’0” 25-30 years of age, thin build, short blond hair, wearing blue jeans and white T-shirt in complainant’s backyard on 08/01/09.

Devonshire Drive, 07/27/09-07/28/09, 7:00 pm-8:30 am: Complainant reports unknown person(s) entered open attached garage and then entered unlocked vehicle. Laptop computer, PDA, and GPS unit were reported missing.

Coachman Drive, 08/02/09, 1:00 am: Complainant reports screen of ground floor bay window pulled away from the frame. Unusual noise was heard and complainant’s son reports two black males running from window, with a possible clothing description of blue shorts with yellow stripes and white shoes. Entry was not gained. Another resident of the complex reports that four or five black teenage males were in the basement storage area and on an apartment balcony on 07/30/09 at approximately 12:30 am.

Larcenies:

Redford Circle, 07/30/09, 11:00 pm-11:30 pm: Complainant reports laptop computer stolen from residence during party. Complainant suspects individuals who attended party who names were not known.

Bally’s Fitness, 0203 West Big Beaver Road, 8/02/09, 1:30 pm: Complainant reports wallet containing driver’s license, Social Security card, Bally membership card, debit and credit cards, pistol permit, vehicle insurance and registration, and $30 stolen from locker.

Lake Charnwood Boulevard, 08/02/09, 4:00 am: Complainant reports beer missing from garage refrigerator.

Oakland Mall, 412 West Fourteen Mile Road, 07/31/09, 8:00 pm: Complainant works in mall as custodian and reports purse stolen from cleaning cart. The purse contained Michigan driver’s license, debit cards, health insurance card, and vehicle insurance and registration. Suspects are two black females, 16-years-old. Purse was later recovered from Mall trash can. Listed items were missing.

Mini-Storage, 322 East Maple Road, 07/20/09, 6:15 pm: Complainant reports several boxes missing from storage unit. Family member is suspected.

Marathon Gas Station, 3410 Rochester Road, 07/23/09, 11:00 am: Complainant reports customer pumped 14 gallons of gasoline into 2009 white Mercedes Benz and left without providing payment.

Charter, 08/04/09, 3:00 pm: Witness reports four black male juveniles approached a 20” Razor BMX bicycle parked in front of a residence. One of the juveniles, a 13-year-old resident of Troy, rode away on the bike. Officers located the suspects and bike at Morse Elementary. They admitted to stealing and defacing the bicycle, and they were turned over to their parents.

Trevarrow Hardware, 97 West Long Lake Road, 08/04/09, 7:30 pm: An anonymous caller informed store employee that one of their shopping carts was abandoned in front of residence on Barclay. The 69-year-old male resident admitted to using the cart to transport purchased items to his home.

Larcenies from Autos:

Tree Knoll, 07/24/09-07/28/09, 6:00 pm: Complainant reports unlocked Oldsmobile Alero parked in driveway was entered and GPS system, compact discs, and Ipod accessories were stolen.

Woodcrest, 07/28/09-07/29/09, 10:00 pm-7:00 am: Complainant reports rear passenger window of 2007 Jeep Cherokee parked in driveway was shattered and purse was stolen.

Colony, 07/26/09-07/27/09, 9:00 pm-7:00 am: Complainant reports driver’s window of 1999 Honda Civic parked in front of residence was forced open and in-dash stereo unit was stolen.

Sandburg Drive, 07/29/09-07/30/09, 4:30 pm-5:45 pm: Complainant reports golf clubs and bag missing from unlocked 2002 GMC Envoy parked in driveway.

Troy Sports Center, 1819 East Big Beaver Road, 08/03/09, 11:30 am-2:00 pm: Complainant reports catalytic converter stolen from 1998 Chevrolet station wagon parked in lot.

Williams & Associates, 1000 John R, 08/03/09, 8:00 am-3:15 pm: Complainant reports catalytic converter stolen from 2001 Chevrolet Venture mini van parked in lot.

Quail Run, 07/23/09-07/24/09, 12:00 am-6:00 am: Complainant reports Tom-Tom GPS unit and Olympus camera stolen from unlocked 2010 Ford station wagon parked in driveway.

Farmbrook Drive, 08/03/09-08/04/09, 8:00 pm-8:30 am: Complainant reports laptop computer, digital camera, and two DVDs stolen from 2005 locked Mazda MPV parked in driveway.

Faircastle Drive, 08/03/09-08/04/09, 6:30 pm-5:30 pm: Complainant reports I-pod and backpack containing work tools stolen from his unlocked 1994 Buick parked in driveway.

Valleyview Drive, 08/04/09-08/05/09, 10:00 pm-6:00 am: Complainant reports cash stolen from wallet in unlocked 2008 Jeep Liberty parked in street. Mulch was deposited on seats and rear of the vehicle.

Aspinwall Street, 08/04/09-08/05/09, 9:00 pm-11:00 am: Complainant reports three vehicles parked in driveway were entered by unknown person(s): 2002 Jeep Wrangler entered, nothing reported missing; unlocked 2008 Dodge Avenger entered, tennis racket missing; locked 2008 Dodge Avenger entered, Ipod missing. There were no signs of forced entry to the vehicles.

Larceny from Person:

Brooks Brothers, 2801 West Big Beaver Road, 08/05/09, 5:10 pm: Complainant reports customer selected two purses and inquired as to price. Customer then grabbed both items from clerk’s hands and fled from store. Suspect is described as a black male, 36-years-old, 5’6”, 350 pounds, brown eyes, black hair, wearing black bandana, black T-shirt and shorts. This individual is also a suspect in a retail fraud at this store on 07/15/09. He fled in a black sedan, possibly a Mercury Sable, or black older model sedan, possibly Buick Century, with rear bumper damage.

Malicious Destruction of Property:

Stutz, 07/30/09, 9:35 am: Complainant reports windshield of 1999 Mercedes ML430 was shattered. Golf ball was found nearby.

Stonetree Drive, 08/01/09, 12:00 am: Complainant reports broken eggs on her driveway. This is third such incident at this residence.

Allied Transmission, 07/31/09-08/01/09, 5:30 pm-8:00 am: Complainant reports three windows on bay doors broken. No entry was gained.

Kettle, 08/04/09-08/05/09, 10:30 pm-8:00 am: Complainants report that eggs were thrown at their vehicles parked in the street. There was minor paint damage to one vehicle. Another complainant reported that obscene words were written with soap on daughter’s car on 08/03/09.

Lehigh, 08/05/09, 4:00 am-5:00 am: Complainant reports that unknown individual(s) entered backyard through gate and threw two paper compost bags into swimming pool causing damage to pumps and filter. Acquaintances of daughter are suspected.

Minors and Alcohol:

Residence Inn, 2600 Livernois, 08/05/09, 3:30 am: The night desk clerk at the hotel received noise complaints about occupants of one of their rooms. Officers responded and found six minors, ages 18-20, from Sterling Heights, Warren, and Fraser who had consumed alcohol. Blood alcohol content of the individuals ranged from 0.073 to 0.215. All were issued citations and were evicted from the hotel.

Neighbor Troubles:

Troy Officers responded to two incidents involving neighbor troubles in which there were no reasons for formal enforcement action.

Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats:

One harassing or threatening text message report

One threat report

Retail Fraud:

Foot Locker/Foot Action, 412 West Fourteen Mile Road, 07/31/09, 6:55 pm: Complainant reports subject concealed items from both stores. Items were recovered by store employees who observed the fraud and subject fled. Suspect is described as 17-year-old black male, 6,1”, 150 pounds, wearing white T-shirt and blue jeans.

Louis Vuitton, 2801 West Big Beaver Road, 08/02/09, 5:10 pm: Complainant reports belt with gold designer buckle missing from store. Three individuals were in store earlier and complainant suspects one of them concealed the merchandise while store employees were distracted by others. Suspects are described as (1) black male, 5’7”, 30-years-old, light brown complexion, wearing white short sleeve shirt and shorts; (2) black male, 5’8”, 20-years-old, dark brown complexion, wearing orange shirt and jeans; and, (3) black male, 20-years-old, dark brown complexion, wearing white T-shirt.

Bath & Body Works, 440 West Fourteen Mile Road, 08/05/09, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm: Complainant reports four subjects entered store and selected several items from shelves. While one suspect distracted employee, other three suspects gathered in corner of store and concealed many items in their bags. They left the store, returned briefly, and then left again. Suspects are described as (1) black female, 30-years-old, 5’4”, 130 pounds, medium build, brown eyes, straight long black hair, medium complexion; (2) black female, 30-years-old, 5’4”, 130 pounds, medium build, brown eyes, straight long black hair, medium complexion; (3) black female, 30-years-old, medium build, brown eyes, black hair, medium complexion; (4) black male, 45-years-old, 5’10”, 200 pounds, medium build, brown eyes, short black curly hair, full beard and mustache.

Suspicious Incidents:

Bramford Drive, 07/29/09, 12:30 am: Complainant reports unknown individual(s) entered backyard of residence where several tents were located. The individual(s) threw rocks in the backyard and made attempts to dismantle the tents.

Kirts Boulevard, 07/30/09, 10:00 pm: Complainant reports a burgundy 1996 Chevrolet Caprice occupied by four black males approximately 20-30 years of age was driving slowly through complex. The vehicle then parked near to complainant’s vehicle and occupants remained in car. Suspect vehicle fled when complainant approached.

Nordstrom, 2850 West Big Beaver Road, 07/30/09, 9:50 pm: Complainant reports black male, 20-30 years of age, wearing baggy jeans, white T-shirt, and navy blue baseball cap entered an employee only area of store at closing time. Officers checked each floor of store with negative results.

Joshua Drive, 07/24/09-07/25/09, 11:50 pm-12:00 am: A witness observed suspicious gray 2004 Ford Ranger pickup without lights driving in the area of larceny from auto incidents.

Limerick Lane, 08/01/09-08/02/09, 10:00 pm-10:00 am: Complainant reports hearing unusual noise at approximately 5:30 am. It was later discovered that lock to pool gate had been removed and rear door to laundry room was ajar. Nothing was reported as missing.

Gordon Drive, 08/02/09, 2:20 pm: Complainant reports broken split rail fence, fire in trash can, and graffiti on sewer drain.

Fleetwood & Farmbrook, 08/04/09, 9:40 pm: Complainant reports two white male teenagers, one wearing a red shirt and red shorts and the other wearing dark shirt and light blue shorts, were walking through the neighborhood looking into parked vehicles. After a K-9 track, the 14-year-old residents of Troy were located. No stolen items were in their possession. They were turned over to their parents.

Kristin Drive, 08/04/09, 3:30 am: Complainant reports individual with hooded jacket standing near his driveway. Subject fled area when complainant exited house. Vehicles in driveway were locked and nothing was missing.

Sylvan Glen Park, 5501 Rochester Road, 08/05/09, 4:15 pm-4:30 pm: Complainant reports unknown individual exited vehicle and began closely watching the activities of children playing in the water in the park. As he was observing the children, he made several calls on his cellular telephone and a passenger waiting in the vehicle appeared to answer his calls. The first individual repeated this five or six times over a time span of 10-15 minutes. When parents left the park with their children, suspects left the area at a high rate of speed. The suspect information is as follows: (1) Hispanic male, heavy build, early to mid 40’s, black hair, mustache, wearing polo shirt and jeans; (2) Hispanic male of thin build; (3) vehicle: black Ford four-door sedan.

Traffic Incidents:

West Fourteen Mile & John R Roads, 07/28/09, 11:20 am: Officer stopped subject for speeding violation. Officer recognized that driver’s proof of insurance was a fraudulent document. Driver reported purchasing insurance and obtaining document from insurance agent in Detroit. 27-year-old male resident of Detroit was cited for speeding and proof of insurance was confiscated pending further investigation.

East Big Beaver & Rochester Roads, 07/28/09, 4:35 pm: Officers monitoring traffic in area of road construction attempted to stop female driver for using private property to avoid construction. Suspect fled in a 2006 gray Honda CRV. Officers identified possible suspect and investigation continues.

Trespassing:

Courtyard by Marriott, 1525 East Maple Road, 07/30/09, 2:30 am: Hotel security reported suspicious female loitering on hotel property. Suspect could not provide officers investigating incident with a valid reason for her presence. Officers issued a verbal warning for trespassing to 46-year-old resident of Royal Oak.

Welfare Checks:

Johnathon, 07/31/09, 7:30pm: Complainant reported insulin dependent elderly mother as missing. She seemed disoriented when son contacted her by cellular telephone. Troy Police Department employees contacted On-Star and Verizon Wireless who were able to locate victim through tracking equipment. Victim was located in Meijer parking lot in Washington Township. Macomb County Sheriff’s Department made contact with victim and waited for family member’s arrival.

Troy Officers responded to three other incidents involving persons with emotional or psychological issues and assisted with transport to a hospital for evaluation and possible commitment.

Arrest Summary:

In addition to those outlined above, the following arrests were made during the period:

Five misdemeanor warrants

Seven operating under influence of alcohol

Two operating under influence of drugs

One check fraud

One fraudulent prescription

Two domestic assaults

Two juvenile retail frauds

One credit card fraud

Two felony warrants

Six driving while license suspended

One Minor in Possession/Consumption

Nine retail frauds

One embezzlement

One driving with suspended license

One driving while license suspended and illegal use of credit card

One assault

One driving while license suspended, possession of marijuana & narcotic equipment

Special Events Information:

MUSIC, MOVIES & MOONLIGHT

“ENCHANTED”

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2009

BOULAN PARK

7:00 p.m.

Concession sales benefit the

Troy Community Coalition for the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Events & Programs

Please click or go to the below link for community events for the coming:

August 7^th – 14^th week!

http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/

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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE CITY OF TROY IN AUGUST

August 7: Assemble & Paint a Broken Ceramic Piece, Museum, 10 am. Pretend to be an archaeologist. Ages 6+. Available while supplies last. Materials fee $5.

August 7: Take a Peek at the Pond, Nature Center, 10-11 am. Use one of our nets to look for animals living in the pond. Ages 3 to adult. Fee: $4 resident, $6 non-resident.

August 7: Sneak a Peek, Museum, 11 am. View an unsual artifact behind a secrete curtain and guess its use. All ages. Drop-in, free with admission.

August 7: Learn & Be Creative: Nessie, Museum, 2 pm. Does something live in Loch Ness? Hear some common theories and draw your own conclusion. All ages. Drop-in, free with admission.

August 7: Lights and Sounds of Summer Nights, Stage Nature Center, 7:30-9 pm. Experience nature at dusk--when animals make magical music and insects glow in the dark. This is a family program; children must be accompanied by an adult. Ages 7-adult. Fee: $4 resident, $6 non-resident.

August 7: JamFest for Teens, Aquatic Center, 8-11 pm. Swimming, volleyball, water hoops, music by DJ Bernie Stevens, dancing, free drawings for door prizes and more. For high school students, ages 14+. No registration. Fee: $5, includes $3 food voucher.

August 8: Flea Market at the Farm, 9 am-3 pm. The Troy Farm will welcome shoppers to stroll about the outdoor market and enjoy the many craft, antique, and specialty vendors. Call 248.524.3567 for vendor information.

August 8: Craft Demonstrations: Crochet, Museum, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. See old-time activities & crafts. All ages. Drop-in, free with admission.

August 8: Family Nights, Troy Community Center, 5-8 pm. An inexpensive, fun night out for the family to enjoy quality time together while playing at the Community Center. Register. Fee: $5 per 2 people; members FREE.

August 8: Parents Night Out, Community Center, 5:30-9:30 pm. Children are invited to a “kids only” party at the Troy Community Center. The night consists of a pizza dinner, theme craft games, swimming and gym time. Parents must fill out information cards in order for the youngster to participate. Ages 7-12. Register. Fee: $15.

August 9: Kid’s Archaeology, Museum, 1-3 pm. Screen dirt to find real 19^th century artifacts. Ages 9+. Drop in, free with admission.

August 9: Music in the Air, Museum, 2-4 pm. Bring a picnic lunch and lawn chairs and dance to bluegrass tunes with Lare Williams & New Direction. This family fun event features hands-on activities for kids and great music! Snacks will be available for purchase. Concerts are moved indoors in case of rain. Park at the Museum. No Registration. Fee: $5 adults, free for children 17 and under.

August 9: Creepy-Crawlie Critters, Stage Nature Center, 3-4:30 pm. Children and their parents/grandparents will have fun searching for worms, sowbugs, spiders, and other creepy-crawlies. Adult partner is free and must accompany the child throughout the program. Ages 3-6. Fee: resident $10, non-resident $12.

August 9: Troy Traffic Jam Classic Car Show, Columbia Center, 10 am-3 pm. Enjoy Classic cars of all eras before 1974 - $15 fee for classic cars. DJ Bob Steel will be playing great oldies while visitors enjoy food from Achatz Pies, Insalata, Maggiano’s, Gateway Deli and Rib City. All ages. No Registration. FREE.

August 10-14: Skateboarding Camp 2009, Troy Skate Park, 9 am-noon. This instructional camp will be the perfect opportunity for children interested in learning the tricks kids see on ESPN’s X-Games in a safe, well-structured camp. See Troy Today or call 248.524.3484 for details. Ages 7-14. Fee: resident $136, non-resident $141.

August 10-14: Me and My Planet Earth, Community Center, 9 am-noon. Kids will have fun making earth-themed crafts while learning to be a steward of the earth. See Troy Today or call 248.524.3484 for details. Ages 4-6 & 7-9. Fee: $150 resident, $155 non-resident.

August 10-14: Survivor Summer Camp Kids Style, Community Center, 9 am-4 pm. The day camp will feature daily physical, mental and team challenges. See Troy Today or call 248.524.3484 for details. Ages 7-9 & 10-12. Fee: $110 resident, $115 non-resident.

August 10-14: Water Warriors Camp, Community Center, 9 am-4:15 pm. Each week will involve water-themed activities and contests, speakers on water rescue/safety, pizza party, field trip to an area Water Park and much more. Ages 7-12. Register. Fee: $95 resident, $100 non-resident.

August 10: Ewe-Nique Knits, Museum, 10-11:30 am. Carding, spinning, and weaving demos. All ages. Drop-in, free with admission. Craft—aditional $3 fee.

August 10: Teddy Bear’s Picnic, Library, 11:15 am or 12:45. “If you go out to the woods today you’re sure of a big surprise!” Bring your bear with your lunch and we’ll provide the drink. Ages 3+. Register. FREE.

August 11: Fiber Arts, Museum, 10-11:30 am. Carding, spinning, and weaving demos. All ages. Drop-in, free with admission.

August 11: Story Time under the Story Tree, Museum, 11:30 am. A special book under our story tree. All ages. Drop-in, free with admission.

August 12: Fiber Arts, Museum, 10-11:30 am. Carding, spinning, and weaving demos. All ages. Drop-in, free with admission.

August 12-13: The Laugh Factory, Library, 2 & 7 pm. The summer reading program finale is a traveling comedy club for kids with magic, wacky contests and more. You must have completed the reading program to earn a ticket. Tickets are available starting on August 3. Ages 3+.

August 12: Teen Day, Aquatic Center, 11 am-7:30 pm. Bring School ID or driver’s license and pay the evening rates all day. Rate is determined by student’s residency status.

August 13: Cookin Hearthside, Museum, 10 am. See typical pioneer food being prepared. All ages. Drop-in, free with admission.

August 13: Powder Puff Pacas, Museum, 10 am-2 pm. Visit with the alpacas and learn how their wool is used. All ages. Drop-in, free with admission. Make a wrist band – additional $3 fee.

August 13: Story Time under the Story Tree, Museum, 11:30 am. A special book under our story tree. All ages. Drop-in, free with admission.

August 13: Camp Scrap-A-Lot, Community Center, 1-3 pm. This is the perfect way for your child to create a memorable keepsake album in one class. Your child only needs to bring 24 photos. Included in the two-hour class: choice of two-tone pink or two-tone blue PicFolio Minutes album, 24 photo mats, Micro shape maker punch (creates butterflies, flowers, fish and frogs), adhesive and pen! Instruction and use of other scrapbooking tools included. Ages 5-18. Register. Fee: $41.

August 13: Ice Cream Party, Library, 3:30-5 pm. The summer reading program is at an end. Come celebrate your newly acquired knowledge with ice cream and video games. FREE.

August 13: Jazz on the Corridor, Columbia Center, 6:30-8:30 pm. Grab a bite to eat and listen as The Pros Big Band plays classics and contemporary music from the big band era. All ages. No registration. FREE.

August 14: JamFest for Teens, Aquatic Center, 8-11 pm. Swimming, volleyball, water hoops, music by DJ David Boji, dancing, free drawings for door prizes and more. For high school students, ages 14+. No registration. Fee: $5, includes $3 food voucher.

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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:

TroyPDCrimeAlert@troymi.gov

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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 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.

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)

Equifax

1-800-525-6282

Experian

1-888-397-3742

TransUnion

1-800-680-7289

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Upcoming programs at the:

Stage Nature Center

6685 Coolidge Highway

Troy, Mi 48098

248-524-3567

http://www.troymi.gov/ParksRec/

NatureCenter/SpecialPrograms/

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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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Click here to view the Troy Chamber's new eNewsletter geared toward residents. Included you will find everything from discount offers on pizzas to gym memberships and upcoming events presented by Troy Chamber member businesses. To sign-up to receive it automatically on a bi-monthly basis, please e-mail: deb@troychamber.com or call 248.641.1606.

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