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Police
Crime Alert Community Services Section CHARLES T. CRAFT
Chief
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Crime Alert for period ending January 9th,
2009 Auto/Vehicle Thefts: 1450 E.
Maple Rd. – Great Oaks Landscape – Between 1/6 & 1/7 – 22:00-02:25 hours:
Taken from the southeast parking lot of this business was a 2005 Ford F350
dump truck valued at approximately $36,000.
No suspects. Breaking
and Entries: Crash
Investigations: Credit,
Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: Domestics/Family Troubles: Troy Officers responded to 4
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: Alexander
Dr. – Between 13/13/08 & 01/07/09 - 12:00-15:30 hours: After returning from vacation the resident
found that items were missing from his house.
There was no sign of forced entry; however, entry is believed to have
been gained via an unsecured rear window.
Multiple electronic devices were stolen from this residence valued at
approximately $1800.00. There are no
suspects at this time. E.
Long Lake - 12/24 to 1/02 - 1500-1215 hours:
Shed in yard entered via unlocked window with miscellaneous tools
taken. Coachman
- 01/04 - 1430-1500 hours: Entry via
forced open front door with ex-roommate suspected. Larcenies: 44201
Dequindre – Troy Beaumont Hospital – 1/09 – Between 14:00-15:30 hours: Taken from a Toyota passenger vehicle while
parked at the Troy Beaumont parking structure was a Michigan license plate.
No suspects at this time. 30
E. Big Beaver - 01/02 - 1522 hours: Unattended purse taken from cabinet. Suspect is a B/M, 20 Y.O.A., 5’5”, with
full beard and mustache. 1686
John R. - 12/23 & 01/03 - 1330-1415 hours: Utility trailer taken from lot. 2971
W. Maple - 01/08 – 1300 hours:
Unattended wallet taken from counter. Larcenies from Autos: 379
Executive Dr. – Iron Mountain – Between 1/2 & 1/5 – 17:00-19:00 hours:
Taken from a company owned GMC Stake Truck parked in the parking lot was a
wheel and tire valued at approximated $300.00. No suspects at this time. 1819
E. Big Beaver - 01/02 - 0930-1130 hours:
2004 Chevrolet Venture’s catalytic converter taken off of vehicle with
no suspects. Kirts
Dr. - 01/01 & 01/02: 2008 Mazda
had its window smashed and Garmin GPS taken with no suspects. 1970
Brinston - 01/04 & 01/07 - 2000-1200 hours: 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix had its window
smashed open and Garmin GPS taken with no suspects. Malicious
Destruction of Property: Minors
and Alcohol: Neighbor
Troubles: Phone
Calls/Harassment/Threats: Welfare Checks: Troy Officers responded to 2
incidents involving individuals experiencing emotional/psychological
difficulties and assisted w/transport to the hospital for
evaluation/commitment. 500 W.
Big Beaver – Troy Police Department: A
woman came into the Troy Police Department to report her husband was suicidal
and missing. Our Police Department put
out a B.O.L. to area departments and entered this subject in to the LEIN
system in an effort to locate him. A
Troy Communications Supervisor contacted Verizon Wireless attempting to find
a GPS coordinate or tower location of the possible suicidal subject’s cell
phone. Based upon the information
received from the cell phone company we were able to give the Clawson and
Royal Oak Police Departments possible locations to look for this individual.
After a short search, officers from the Royal Oak Police Department found the
subject at the Meijer gas station located on Coolidge south of Maple Rd. This man was eventually taken into
protective custody and transported to Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital for medical
observation. Special Events Information: Troy Center for Transition Program Chief Charles Craft will be presenting Certificates of
Appreciation to members of the Troy Center for Transition/G.R.O.W. Program at
Troy’s Baker Middle School on January
30th at 9:30am. These
certificates of appreciation are for the hard charitable work that members of
the Troy Center for Transition program assisted the Troy Police Department
and VFW Post #4037 with the “Holiday Food and Gift Drive” this past year.
Troy Center is a post-secondary life skills program serving 18 to 26-year-old Troy residents with a developmental disability or cognitive impairment. With a focus on preparing for a productive and fulfilling adult life. Troy Center helps students develop important job, social and independent living skills as well as an awareness of community resources. Miscellaneous
Information: Case
Updates: Arrest Summary: In addition to those outlined above,
the following arrests were also made during the period: O.W.I. – 2 Retail Fraud – 1 Warrant Arrest – 2 DWLS - 2 |
Events & Programs
Please click or go to the below link for community
events for the coming January 9th – 16th
week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ ____________________________________ UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE CITY OF TROY IN JANUARY
January 10: Saturday Family Story Time, Library, 11:15
am. Nancy Penvose will enchant us with
fairly tales and other familiar stories in this session. All ages. No registration. FREE. January
10: Museum
Tour and Candledipping, Troy Museum,
1-3 pm. Have
a great time learning about our community’s heritage during an
interpreter-led tour of the museum. Interesting facts and an optional
hands-on opportunity to dip beeswax candles will make your experience
memorable. Ages 1st grade to adult. Registration required. $5. January 10: Dress-Up Story Time, Library, 2 pm. After listening to stories, pretend to be someone
else by using our costumes and then parade around the library to show off
your creation. Ages 3+. Register
beginning Dec. 26. FREE. January
10: Family
Night, Troy Community Center, 5-8 pm. Families
are encouraged to come and play together in the gym and pool on select
Saturdays. The north court of the gym will be open and family activities will
be available including basketball at 8’ goals, badminton, parachutes, and more.
No registration required. FREE for Community Center members or $5 per two
people (adult and child). January
10: Parents
Night Out, Troy Community Center,
5:30-9:30 pm. While Mom and Dad have an
evening out, kids have a party at the
Community Center with pizza dinner, crafts, games, swimming and gym
time. Register. $15. January
11: Chess,
Library, 2-5 pm. Tom Manion oversees
competition for chess lovers. Ages 7+ welcome. Seating is limited; registration required beginning December 26. FREE. January 11: Sunday Afternoon with the Arts, Library, 3 pm.
Enjoy a concert by Pauline Martin, pianist,
featuring works by Chopin and Mendelssohn. No registration. FREE. January
14, 21, 28: Money Talk with Rick Bloom & Associates, Library, 7-8:30
pm. A popular finance series covering the Outlook for 2009,
Tax Talk and an open Q & A forum.
Registration required. FREE. January
14: Help to Avoid Foreclosure, Community Center, 7-8:30 pm. A
free workshop covering ways to protect your “American Dream” and overcome
financial issues with speakers from Oakland County and Green Path Debt
Solutions. FREE. January
15: Anime
Club, Library, 3:30-5:30 pm. Come
watch Anime, discuss Manga, and enjoy games and snacks. No registration.
FREE. January
16: Science
Fun, Library, 10:45 am. Explore
the world of science. Limited space.
Register beginning January 2. Ages 3-5.
FREE. January
16: Urbanism
and Public Art, Library, 3:30 pm. Come
learn how the arts & cultural sector statewide can bolster its work
through the Cultural Data Project. No
registration. FREE. _______________
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. 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 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 – especially the garage pedestrian
doors. Ø Do not leave garage door
remote controls in cars not parked in the garage. Ø Replace the ½” screws
securing the strike plate (metal piece on door frame where dead bolt or spring
latch enters) with 3” screws. 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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