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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

TroyPDCrimeAlert@troymi.gov

Crime Alert for period ending April 3, 2009

Altercations/Disorderly Conduct:

Assaults:

Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement:

Auto/Vehicle Thefts:

Whitfield Dr. – attempt - 3/28 at approximately 0300 hours: Unknown attempted to steal complainant’s 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix by punching out the ignition while it was parked in front of his residence. Culprits were not successful with the theft of this vehicle, but did take some work keys that were left inside this car.

Breaking and Entries:

3410 Rochester Rd. – Marathon Oil – 3/27 approximately 0245 hours: Officers responded to an alarm at this business to find that the front entry door window had been broken out. Entry to this establishment was not gained due to a double key dead bolt system on the attacked door.

2907 E. Big Beaver – Subway – 3/29 at approximately 0430 hours: Entry gained by prying open the rear door. Culprits also pried open a locked cash box. Suspects took from multiple locations U.S. currency totaling approximately $1700.

3866 Rochester Rd – Pro Car Wash – 3/27 approximately 0300 hours: Culprits gained entry to the cashier’s kiosk by breaking out the glass door. Entry was gained and a cash drawer was moved, but nothing was taken.

Crash Investigations:

Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud:

Domestics/Family Troubles:

Troy Officers responded to 7 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:

Larcenies:

1395 Wheaton St. – Between 3/26 & 3/27 – 1730 & 0730 Hours: Taken while parked in the lot of this business next to the building was as a 6 X 12, Utility Trailer valued at approximately $5000.

100 E. Big Beaver – K-Mart – 3/31 – Between 1630 & 1700 Hours: While complainant was shopping unknown stole her Michigan license plate off of her Saturn Ion.

Larcenies from Autos:

Allegheny St. – Between 3/27 & 3/28 – 2030 & 1000 hours: Entry was gained through unlocked doors to complainant’s 2005 Pontiac Sun fire. Taken were a dash mounted GPS with power plug and 2 packs of cigarettes with a total value loss of $220.

Northfield Pkwy – 3/28 – approximately 1800 hours: Entry gained to complainant’s Chevy Impala through possibly unlocked door. Culprits rummaged through items within the car, but nothing was taken.

2600 W. Maple – Dean Sellers Ford – Between 3/27 & 3/30 – 1800 & 0700 hours: Unknown attacked 4 vehicles that were parked in the lot of this dealership. Entry to all vehicles was gained by smashing out windows. Taken from a Ford Fusion was a navigational system valued at approximately $1800. Taken from a Ford Free-start were personal items with an unknown value. A Ford Flex had both rear passenger windows broken along with the navigational screen damaged. Another Ford Fusion had yet another navigational system taken valued at $1800.

1950 W. Maple – North Brothers Lincoln Mercury – Between 3/27 & 3/30 – 1800 & 0700 hours: Taken from a Mercury Milan, a Mercury Mountaineer, and a black Mountaineer were factory installed navigation systems valued in excess of $5000. Entry was gained by smashing out windows of these vehicles.

777 John-R – Elder Ford – 3/30 – between 0001 & 1015 hours: While parked in the front lot next to the front doors unknown gained entry to a Ford Fusion by smashing out the driver’s side window. Taken was a GPS system valued at $1800.

Montclair St. – Between 3/29 & 3/30 – 1800 & 0800 hours: Unknown suspected gained entry to 3 vehicles that were all left unlocked and parked on complainant’s driveway. All vehicles were ransacked and only a small green bag was taken from one of the vehicles containing personal documents of no value.

Malicious Destruction of Property:

Larchwood Ave. – Between 3/27 & 3/28 – 2100 & 0700 hours: Unknown painted graffiti all over the rear (north side), and west side of this building. Also damaged by paint were two semi trucks and trailers. No suspects at this time.

Minors and Alcohol:

Neighbor Troubles:

Peace Officer/Civil:

Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats:

Retail Fraud: 4

Robberies:

Suspicious Incidents:

Traffic Altercations:

Vandalism:

Weapons Offenses:

Welfare Checks:

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

Special Events Information:

Spring Break Troy Style

April 4-11, 2009

ww.troymi.gov/SpringBreak

248.823.5088

All Day EVERYDAY

Laser Quest – Show your Troy School ID and get $2 off a regular game of Laser Quest, call 248.616.9292 if you need details, (31401 John R in Madison Heights).

Troy Sports Center – $1 off open skate pass, call 248.689.6600 for open skate times, (1819 East Big Beaver, just west of John R).

Teen Room at Community Center – 72” big screen TV, pool table, game cube, foosball, air hockey, shuffleboard, music; Teen Room application form required before entry for new visitors, stop by in advance with a parent during business hours. FREE! Call 248.524.3484 for info. (3179 Livernois, just north of Big Beaver).

Skate Park – Open daily dawn to dusk – FREE! Call 248.524.3484 for info. (Located in the north parking lot of Community Center).

Golf at Sylvan Glen – Junior Rates apply all week. Call for tee times and rate information, 248.619.7600.

Pro Car Wash – 50% off car wash, (3785 Rochester, between Big Beaver and Wattles).

All Day EVERYDAY FOOD DISCOUNTS

Noodles & Company – 15% off with student ID, (3199 Crooks and 6836 Rochester).

Subway – 10% off with student ID, and all regular footlongs $5, (5082 Rochester, just north of Long Lake).

7-Eleven – Buy a small hot dog and get a FREE 12 oz. Slurpee, (2891 Crooks, just south of Big Beaver).

McDonald’s – Buy any snack wrap, get one FREE, limit one per visit, not valid with any other offer. (Two locations: 4819 Rochester, south of Long Lake and 1200 Livernois, south of Maple).

Papa Romano’s – Bambino pizzas for ½ off the regular price (limit 4) when you show student ID, (3065 Crooks at Big Beaver, 248.649.8666 and 5399 Crooks at Corporate Dr., 248.267.1212).

Coffee with Cream – Buy an ice cream scoop or cone and get one FREE with student ID, (4977 Livernois, south of Long Lake).

Kalamata Greek Café – One FREE hummus and pita chips appetizer per family. Must be with a parent, (3149 Crooks, 248.643.2600).

TCBY – $1 off any menu item over $3 (2848 W. Maple at Coolidge).

Green Lantern – $2 off any regular pizza and $1 off any bread order, plus free delivery. Order at 248.298.3005, (4326 Rochester, Royal Oak).

EVERYDAY

Troy Parks and Recreation – Community Center

Special $10 Spring Break Pass for all Troy students

Mon.-Fri., 5:30 am - 10:30 pm, Sat., 8 am - 9 pm

Open Basketball 1-5 pm, Mon.-Fri.

248.524.3484

Open gym, fitness room, $5 per person, per day or $10 for the week; must be a Troy resident with a student ID card. Open swim times are 11:30-9 pm on Mon., Wed., Fri.; 11:30-6:50 pm on Tues. Thurs.; and 11:30 am-6 pm on Sat. (3179 Livernois, north of Big Beaver).

Troy Lanes & Bowl One

12-5 pm Monday-Friday

$1.25 per game and 99 cents for shoe rental.

Student Fun-Pack: Bowl 2 games, shoe rental, hot dog and pop for $6.95, (1950 E. Square Lake, 248.879.8700 & 1639 E. 14 Mile, 248.588.4850).

Boys & Girls Club of Troy FREE!

2-6 pm Monday-Thursday

248.689.1687

One Day Free Pass: Computers, pool table, air hockey, foosball, video games, movies, and gym time, (3670 John R).

Life Time Fitness

12-4 pm Monday-Friday

248.267.6619

$10 Admission Fee

Rock Wall, 12-2 pm

Open climbing, rock wall twister, demos and more. Beginning climbing instruction will be provided.

Open Swim, 2-4 pm

Head over to Life Time Fitness for open swim. Have fun with friends and play in the pool, (4700 Investment Dr.).

Skate World

1-4 pm Monday-Friday

248.689.4104

Special Afternoon Skating for $5 (skate rental is extra).

Go to www.skateworldtroy.com and print out a $1 off coupon good towards admission, (2825 E. Maple).

Saturday, April 4

1-3 pm Easter Egg Painting at the Library FREE!

Come paint eggs with intricate designs using a stylus and colored dye at this Teen and Youth event. Register online at www.libcoop.net/troy or call 248.524.3542, ages 14 and under for this event, (510 W. Big Beaver).

3:30-5:30 pm Library’s Super Smash & Guitar Hero Tournaments FREE!

It’s time to play Guitar Hero and Super Smash Brawl! Come test your gaming skills in one or both tournaments. Feel free to bring your own controller. Tournaments will begin promptly. Register online at www.libcoop.net/troy or by calling 248.524.3542, space is limited, (510 W. Big Beaver).

11:30 pm - 6 am Fourth Annual Laser Quest Overnighter

For the last three years students came out for 6 hours of heart-pounding Laser Quest fun for only $30. Bring your friends or just yourself. Snacks and continental breakfast provided. Register in advance at Laser Quest, (31401 John R in Madison Heights) and receive a free game. For more information, please call Larry Hills at 248.616.9292.

*Form with parent signature required, available at www.troymi.gov/SpringBreak

Monday, April 6

1-4 pm Open Dodgeball

Come play this fast-growing sport at the Troy Community Center, $3 per person payable at the Control Desk, 248.524.3484, (3179 Livernois).

12-1 pm Karate at the Library FREE!

Come see an exciting live karate demonstration. 8^th degree black belt Larry Jose of TDS Martial Arts gives the presentation. Register at www.libcoop.net/troy or call 248.524.3542, (510 W. Big Beaver).

2-4 pm Library’s DDR & Wii Tournaments FREE!

Got Moves? Show them off in one or both tournaments. Tournaments will begin promptly. Register at www.libcoop.net/troy or by calling 248.524.3542, registration is limited, (510 W. Big Beaver).

1-3 pm Golf Camp

Junior golfers of all levels will enjoy this camp at Sanctuary Lake (1450 E. South Blvd.). Clubs and balls are provided. Camp meets Mon. and Tues. from 1-3 pm. Register for $50, 248.524.3484.

Tuesday, April 7

8 pm Dodgeball Tournament FREE!

Join in a Dodgeball competition. At Big Beaver United Methodist Church, (3753 John R between Big Beaver and Wattles).

Wednesday, April 8

12-2 pm International Cooking Class

Learn how to make Filipino and Arabic recipes. $5 fee for cooking supplies. Register by calling Cynthia at 248.404.6234, space is limited to 20 students, parents are welcome to attend. Class held at Faith Lutheran Church, (37635 Dequindre).

1-3 pm Golf Camp

Junior golfers of all levels will enjoy this camp at Sanctuary Lake (1450 E. South Blvd.). Clubs and balls are provided. Camp meets Wed. and Thurs. from 1-3 pm. Register for $50, 248.524.3484.

Thursday, April 9

6:30-8:30 pm Library’s Battle of Rock Band FREE!

It’s time to unleash your inner rock star and live out your dreams. Contestants will compete in head to head battles as they try to gain rock star notoriety. Come with a team or make one here. Registration is required for all band members. Register at www.libcoop.net/troy or by calling 248.524.3542, (510 W. Big Beaver).

8-10 pm Euchre Tournament FREE!

Prizes awarded to winners!

At Big Beaver United Methodist Church, 248.689.1932, (3753 John R between Big Beaver and Wattles).

Friday, April 10

1-4 pm Open Dodgeball

Come play this fast growing sport at the Troy Community Center, $3 per person payable at the Control Desk, 248.524.3484, (3179 Livernois).

Saturday, April 11

Noon - 2 pm 7-Eleven at Long Lake & John R

FREE 12 oz. Slurpee! (5020 John R at Long Lake).

Miscellaneous Information:

Case Updates:

Arrest Summary:

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

Warrant Arrest – 11

DWLS – 4

OWI - 2

Events & Programs

Please click or go to the below link for community events for the coming April 3^rd – 10^th week!

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

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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE CITY OF TROY IN APRIL

April 3: Technology Club, Library, 4:15-5:30 pm. Share educational fun on the Internet. Register. Ages 9+ Free.

April 4, 18, 25: Talk Time, Library, 10:15 am-12 pm. Practice conservational English. Your language skills and vocabulary will improve in the relaxed group atmosphere led by facilitators from the Oakland Literacy Council and Troy Public Library. Free.

April 4: Museum Tour and Candle making, Museum, 1-3 pm. An interpreter-led tour of the City’s crown jewel as you learn about your community’s heritage. Includes chance to hand-dip souvenir beeswax candles. Registration required. $5.

April 4: Easter Egg Painting, Library, 1-3 pm. Come paint eggs with intricate designs using a stylus and colored dye. Register. Ages 8-14. Free.

April 4: Hippity Hop Splash Bash, Community Center, 6:30-8:30 pm. The Easter Bunny will be visiting the pool. Includes games and a special gift for the children. Ages 12 and under. Register. Residents, $10; non-residents $12.

April 4-11: Spring Break Troy Style, for High School and Middle School Students. Special activities and discounts all week. Visit www.troymi.gov/SpringBreak for the schedule.

April 5: EGGcitement at the Farm, Troy Farm, 1:30-2:30 pm or 3-4:30 pm. Check out the EGGsperiment station and EGGsplore the nature of eggs. Includes spoon-eggs races, art station, Easter Egg Hunt and the chance to meet the Easter Bunny. Ages 3-12. Register. Residents, $9; non-residents $11.

April 6: Babysitting/Home Alone Workshop, Community Center, 6:45-8:45 pm. Discussion centers on setting up a babysitting business, growth/development, taking care of infants/children, what to do in an emergency, and safety precautions when home alone. Certificate upon completion. Ages 8-14. $20.

April 6-9: Spring Break Aqua Camp, Community Center, 9 am-4 pm. A dynamic new four-day camp for that will include crafts and games in the gym and use of the pool. Ages 6-12. Register. Residents, $99; non-residents $104.

April 8: Spring Break Video Games, Library, 7 pm. Rock out with Rock Band and highlight your video game skills during vacation time. Bring your own controller and DS. Register. Ages 8-12. Free.

April 8: Everyone’s Reading Finding My Voice, Library, 7-8:30 pm. A discussion of the Everyone’s Reading selection written by acclaimed National Public Radio host Diane Rehm. Register. Free.

April 9: Video Game Day, Library, 1:30-3 pm. Excitement for all gamers with GameCube and other video titles. Bring your own controller and DS and play and hang out. Register. Ages 9-12. Free.

April 9: Evening Family Story Time, Library, 7 pm. April showers bring May flowers, so we will celebrate with weather stories and share milk and cookies with your children. No registration. All ages. Free.

April 9: Spring Red Cross Blood Drive, Community Center, 9 am-3 pm, and First Presbyterian Church, 4328 Livernois, 2-8 pm. Call 248.524.1147 for an appointment.

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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!

Alcohol / Drugs

Be responsible, if you drink, DO NOT DRIVE!

If you serve alcohol, make sure that your guests make it home safely.

Don’t serve alcohol to underaged children

We all must share the roads, don’t risk the lives of others or yourself. It is not a good idea to mix Alcohol with other activities like boating or swimming. If you drink, do it in moderation and don’t drive or put yourself and other at risk.

· DO NOT use illegal drugs

· DO NOT drive and endanger the lives of everyone if you have consumed alcohol or drugs.

· If you are under 21 years of age, IT IS ILLEGAL to consume or possess alcohol.

If you have any information on illegal drug activity call our tip line at 248-524-0777.

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.

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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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www.troychamber.com

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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