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Police
Crime Alert Community Services Section Gary
Mayer
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Crime Alert for period ending June 12th,
2009 Breaking
and Entries: Whitesell
Drive, 06/07/09, 7:00 am: Homeowner
reports ex-husband forced his way into home and attempted to pressure her to
allow access to computer. Credit,
Check, Identity Theft, Other Fraud: T. J. Maxx,
350 John R, 04/10/09-05/02/09, 6:50 pm-1:00 pm: Unknown is presenting fraudulent American
Express traveler’s checks for payment, and then returning the merchandise for
cash refund. Two
miscellaneous fraud reports. Domestic/Family
Trouble: Troy Officers
responded to four incidents involving domestic disputes or family troubles in
which there were no reasons for formal enforcement action. Drugs/Narcotics: Residence on
Cambria, 06/11, 12:18 AM: The Troy
Fire Department responded to the residence on the report of a shed on fire in
the backyard. Firefighters
extinguished the fire and found a homemade marijuana pipe in the shed. The pipe did not cause the fire. The resident’s 15-year-old son admitted to
making the device to smoke marijuana. Drunk/Intoxicated
Driving Incidents of Interest: Beach Road
& Lanergan, 06/10, 11:34 AM: An
Officer observed a subject driving a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee without
lights. He stopped the vehicle for the
traffic violation and arrested the driver for “Operating While Intoxicated,
Less than 21 Years of Age.” The driver
is a 17-year-old male resident of Troy.
Officers issued the two passengers citations for “Minor Consuming
Alcohol.” The passengers are 17-year-old
and 18-year-old male residents of Troy. Embezzlement: Wal-Mart, 2001
West Maple Road, 06/08/09, 4:30 pm: Cashier
stole four cashier’s checks from customer. Ethnic
Intimidation: Coolidge,
05/15/09-06/05/09, 12:00pm-8:20 pm: Unknown
white male, approximately 42-50 years old with gray hair, has threatened
residents based on ethnicity. Home
Invasions: Reilly Court,
06/05/09-06/06/09, 8:30 pm-7:00 am:
Beer, wine, and champagne stolen from refrigerator of open attached garage. Kirts
Boulevard, 06/09/09, 12:30 pm-6:30 pm:
Laptop computer and cash was removed from home. Entry was gained through attached garage. Larcenies: Michigan College
of Beauty, 3498 Rochester Road, 06/05/09, 12:45 pm-4:30 pm: Purse stolen from desk in classroom. Oak Ridge
Drive, 06/04/09-06/05/09, 4:00 pm-11:00 am:
Eighty brick pavers stolen from front of residence. Speedway Gas
Station, 880 East Maple Road, 06/06/09, 8:10 pm: Complainant reports he inadvertently left
cash on the counter. Employee reports
a frequent customer, described as a white male, short hair, 5’7”,
approximately 40-years-old, took the money from the counter. Stoney Cove,
06/05/09, 12:00 pm: Two mail boxes on
a stand were found open with no mail inside. 1187 Souter,
06/05/09-06/08/09, 5:00 pm-9:00 am: Landscaping
trailer with lawnmowers, weed whips, and blowers were stolen from behind
business. Home Goods,
624 John R, 06/08/09, 2:30 pm: Wallet
containing driver’s license, credit card, and $300 cash was removed from
purse on bottom of shopping cart. Petruzzellos,
6950 Rochester Road, 06/07/09-06/08/09, 2:00 am-9:00 am: Sixteen yew landscape bushes were stolen
from east garden of business. Below
are photos of yew bushes:
Hale Drive,
04/01/09-06/09/09, 11:00 am-12:00 pm: Complainant
states that jewelry valued at $10,000 is missing. Possible suspect is former tenant. Nordstrom
Rack, 822 East Big Beaver Road, 06/10/09, 12:00 pm-3:00 pm: Wallet containing credit cards was stolen
from complainant’s purse. Garry Drive,
06/05/09, 2:00 pm-10:00 pm: Coach
purse containing identification cards, insurance cards, credit card, cash,
and two unfilled prescriptions was stolen from kitchen table during
graduation party. Residence on
Hale, 06/11, 7:20 AM – 3:20 PM: Unknown
suspect(s) stole a jewelry box and jewelry from a bedroom closet. Larcenies
from Autos: Somerset
Collection, 2800 West Big Beaver Road, 06/06/09, 1:30 pm: Olympus shock camera stolen from glove
compartment of unlocked vehicle. Kalamata Greek
Cafe, 3149 Crooks Road, 06/05/09, 6:00 pm:
Center pieces of four wheels stolen from 2007 Cadillac Escalade in
parking lot. John R,
06/08/09, 4:15 am: Driver’s door
window of 1999 Audi was broken and GPS navigation system stolen. C. J.
Mahoney’s, 2511 Livernois, 06/07/09, 2:00 am:
Golf clubs and GPS navigation system were stolen from Jeep Grand
Cherokee. Ross,
06/07/09-06/08/09, 8:30 pm-9:00 am: Purse
with currency and sunglasses was stolen from 2009 Chrysler Town & Country
van. Granger,
06/09/09, 1:00 am: Cash and a cellular
telephone were stolen from 2009 Lincoln parked in driveway. Air Center,
Inc., 1207 Wheaton, 06/07/09-06/09/09, 2:00 pm-8:20 am: Catalytic converters were stolen from four
company-owned trucks parked in an enclosed area. Joshua Drive,
06/08/09-06/09/09, 9:30 pm-8:30 am: GPS
navigation system was stolen from unlocked Chevrolet Trailblazer. An XM radio was stolen from unlocked Buick
Lucerne at same location. Macy’s, 500
West Fourteen Mile Road, 06/09/09, 7:30 pm:
Victim was approaching her 2002 Cadillac in parking lot when she
noticed suspect kneeling down beside her car.
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 40-years-old,
medium build, sandy hair, wearing jeans and a light-colored shirt. He entered an older, large beige sedan
driven by a white male, approximately 40-years-old and the vehicle fled. Three of four rim center caps were missing
from victim’s vehicle. Malicious
Destruction of Property: Somerset
Collection, 2801 West Big Beaver Road, 06/06/09, 6:15 pm: Individual was observed carving words into a
pillar in the mall. He was
subsequently banned from the mall for a period of one year. Evanswood,
06/05/09, 4:30 pm: Windows of vacant
home were broken. Wattles
Elementary School, 3555 Ellenboro, 06/04/09-06/07/09, 3:00 pm-10:00 am: Damage and graffiti to school signs and
aluminum siding of school. Cedar Crest
& Avalon, 05/25/09, 1:10 am: Driver’s
side mirror was damaged on 1999 Mercury Mystique. Rhodes,
06/08/09-06/09/09, 5:00 pm-8:00 am:
For the second time in one week, complainant states that cooking oil
was poured over the surface of his 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix parked on the
street. The second occurrence included
scratches in the paint. Neighbor
Trouble: Police
Officers responded to one neighbor trouble incident. Phone
Calls/Harassment/Threats: Two Harassing/Threatening Telephone Call reports. One Threat report. Retail
Fraud: Au Courant, 2801 West Big Beaver Road, 06/09/09, 4:45
pm: Complainant reports two
individuals engaged an employee in conversation. During that time, a third individual
entered the store, removed five eyeglass frames valued at $1,383.00 from a
display near the front door, and exited the store. Complainant witnessed all three individuals
leave the parking lot together in a vehicle.
Suspect one: black male, approximately 60-years-old. Suspect two: black female, approximately
60-years-old. Suspect three: black male,
approximately 50-60 years-old, 6’0”, gray hair, medium build, wearing black
polo shirt and black pants. Suspect
vehicle: burgundy Pontiac Grand Am. Sun Market,
34713 Dequindre, 06/11, 6:30 PM: An
unknown suspect stole a bottle of soda pop and a bottle of water. The business owner confronted the suspect,
who dropped the stolen items and fled on foot. The suspect is described as a black male,
14-years-old, 4’ 8” tall, 120 lbs, bald, wearing a blue tee shirt and tan
pants. Suspicious
Incidents: Estates Drive,
06/01/09-06/03/09, 10:00 am-3:00 pm: Driver
of a black pickup truck knocked on door and asked for someone homeowner did
not know. Individual described as
Asian male approximately 30-years-old wearing khaki pants and dress shirt. Montclair,
06/05/09, 11:30 pm: Three male youths
wearing paper leaf bags on their heads knocked on complainant’s door and then
fled. Bev’s
Hallmark, 829 East Big Beaver Road, 06/08/09, 7:25 pm: Two employees saw unknown individual leave
employee stock room. Nothing was found
to be missing. Individual is described
as black male, late 30’s to early 40’s, approximately 5’7”, medium build,
wearing green jacket and black pants. Weapons: Residence on Dequindre, south
of Dashwood, 06/05, 4:33 pm: A
motorist travelling southbound on Dequindre observed a male subject pointing
what appeared to be a shotgun at the driver of a pickup truck parked in the
driveway of the residence. The motorist called the Police Department. The first Police Officer to arrive at the scene observed the subject
in front of the home. He was pointing what appeared to be a black short
barrel shotgun with a pistol grip at another person. He was holding it
with both hands in a shooting position, just above waist level and pointed at
a person approximately 4-5 feet away. The Officer, who was in full
uniform and in plain sight, ordered the subject to drop the weapon. The subject turned and pointed the weapon
at the Officer. The Officer fired one shot from his patrol rifle.
The subject threw his weapon and dropped to the ground. The bullet did
not strike anyone. There were no injuries. After securing the 17-year-old subject, who resides at the residence,
the Officer determined the shotgun was an airsoft gun. Officers identified eight other youths between the ages of 10 and 17
and determined they were at the residence engaged in a game of airsoft,
shooting the guns at one another. According to the 17-year-old subject,
he did not initially comply with the Officer’s verbal commands because he
mistook him for a participant in the game. Officers released the youths to their parents at the scene and took
custody of 11 airsoft guns. The Officer, who discharged the firearm, is
on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. Airsoft guns are highly
detailed firearm replicas used for recreational purposes. The guns
propel non-metallic pellets by compressed gas, electric motor or a manually
operated spring. The replica firearms are often used to play games in
which participants eliminate opponents by hitting them with the fired
projectiles. Welfare
Checks: Troy Officers
responded to four incidents involving persons with emotional or psychological
issues and assisted with transport to a hospital for evaluation and possible
commitment. Case
Updates: We reported the
following information on the Daily Media Report on April 24: Residence
on Cobblestone, 04/23, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM: Unknown person(s) forced open a rear patio
door to enter the home. The
responsible person(s) stole money and jewelry from a bedroom. A neighbor observed a suspicious older tan
work van with a red stripe on the street at approximately 9:00 AM. It is unknown if the van is related to the
home invasion. We reported the
following information on the Daily Media Report on April 30: Residence
on Devonshire, 04/29, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM:
The resident returned home to find the front door unlocked. There were no signs of forced entry into
the home. However, unknown person(s)
stole money from the master bedroom closet and a second bedroom. We reported the following
information on the Daily Media Report on May 21: John R, 05/17-05/19, 5:30 pm-5:00
pm: Complainant reports unknown
person(s) entered home through window and stole seven rings valued at
3,865.00. We reported the
following information on the Daily Media Report on May 29: Autumn, 05/19/09, 10:00 am:
The resident opened the door to an unknown suspect repeatedly ringing the
doorbell. The suspect asked for the
name of a person who did not reside at the residence. When the resident
informed him that the person did not reside there, the suspect left the
area. The suspect is described as an Asian male, late 30’s to early
40’s, 5’9” tall, medium length black hair, dark skin, and thin build.
The resident reports seeing a suspicious small dark colored pickup truck with
a silver roll bar in the subdivision several days before and on the day of
this incident. Troy
and other area communities have experienced recent home invasions in which
the suspect(s) has/have used the same approach to determine if the houses
were occupied. Witnesses reported a full size blue or black pickup truck with
a black ladder rack in the area of two home invasions. In another
incident, a witness observed a small gray or silver automobile in the area of
the home invasion. We reported the
following information on the Daily Media Report on June 4: Emerson, 06/03/09, 12:15 pm: Black pickup truck with empty ladder rack
occupied by two Asian males reported in subdivision. One individual rang complainant’s doorbell
asking for Mr. Lee, other individual (approximately 30 years old, thin build)
waited in truck. A check of the area
produced negative results. In addition to the
incidents occurring in Troy, Bloomfield Township and West Bloomfield Township
experienced similar daytime home invasions.
Investigators from the three police departments learned that the
victims in the home invasions were of Asian descent and owned businesses. On
June 5, at 9:35 AM, a Troy Police Department Canine Officer observed a dark
green Ford pickup truck, with an empty ladder rack, in the area of Northfield
Parkway and Waverly. He stopped the
truck because it matched the description of the suspect vehicle in recent
home invasions. It was occupied by two
Asian males. Once the Canine
Officer released the vehicle, plain clothes Officers from the Troy and
Bloomfield Township Police Departments initiated surveillance on the
suspects. Officers followed them to
the area of Foxfire Court in Bloomfield Township. At approximately 11:00 AM, the passenger
exited the truck and broke into a residence through a door wall. He exited the home carrying a handbag and
returned to the pickup truck. Officers
arrested both occupants without incident. As a result of a
search of the pickup truck, Officers collected jewelry items, tools, gloves
and a Korean community directory as evidence. On June 7, the Oakland
County Prosecutor’s Office issued warrants for Home Invasion Second Degree on
Jing Nan Zheng, a 39-year-old resident of Philadelphia, PA, and Bum Sik Kang,
a 50-year-old resident of Philadelphia, PA.
Bloomfield Township Officers presented the suspects for arraignment in
the Oakland County Circuit Court.
Magistrate Joann Faycurry set bond on each at $500,000 cash or
surety. Both suspects are currently
held in the Oakland County Jail. Arrest
Summary: In addition to
those outlined above, the following arrests were made during the period: Four driving
while intoxicated Two driving
while intoxicated & license suspended One possession
of marijuana and paraphernalia One taking
vehicle without permission & operator’s license never acquired One retail
fraud and possession of narcotic paraphernalia Seven retail
fraud arrests Three driving
while license suspended Nine retail
frauds One driving
while license suspended, open liquor transport, narcotic equipment Three Misdemeanor
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Events & Programs
Please click or go to the below link for community events
for the coming:
June 12th
– 19th week!
http://www.ci.troy.mi.us/calendar/ ____________________________________ UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE CITY OF TROY IN JUNE
June 13: 2009 Hershey Youth Track &
Field Meet, Troy High School, 8:30 am. Open to Boys & Girls ages 9-14 (as
of 12/31/2009). Registration forms available at the Troy Community Center. FREE. June 13:
Library Babies, Library, 11:30 am.
Six to 12-month olds and caregivers will have a blast with lively activities,
fingerplays and singing stories. Register. FREE. June 13: Family Nights, Troy Community Center, 5-8pm.
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. June 14:
Shared Inheritances, Library, 2 pm.
Romanians in Troy: Eminescu 120. Vasile Beluska, Professor of Violin at
Bowling Green University, will perform a concert of Eastern European classical
and popular music. FREE. June 14:
Chess, Library, 2-5
pm. Tom Manion presents a session of supervised competition for young
enthusiasts. Register. Ages 7+. FREE. June 15: Youth Summer Reading
Program – “Be Creative” – Kick-Off, Library. Register online or at youth
services to track the books you read for prizes. Plan ahead to attend the
Summer Reading Program finale, “The Laugh Factory” with comedian Joel Tacey
in August. FREE. June 17: Walk With a
Naturalist on Wednesdays, Stage Nature Center, 10-11am. Have a naturalist guide you through various habitats
and answer your nature questions. Ages 3-adult (children must be
accompanied by adult.) No registration.
FREE. June 17: Musical
Mayhem, Library, 2 pm. Design a musical instrument to play and take home.
Register. Ages 8+. FREE. June 17: Gardening With Your Grandchild, Community
Center, 6:15-7:15 pm. Grandparents and children will learn about vegetables,
herbs, and other plants, in a creative way. Ages 3-5. Non-resident
grandparent/child $12, resident $10 or for each additional child $7
non-resident, resident $5. June 18: Anime Club,
Library, 3:30- 5:30 pm. Students who enjoy Anime and Manga are invited to
join the Anime Club to meet others with similar interests. No registration.
Teens. FREE. June 18: Evening Family Story Time,
Library, 7 pm. Visit the library for stories, stay for milk and cookies. All
ages welcome. FREE. June 19: Drop-in Fiddling, Museum, 1 pm. Bring your
instruments and play tunes with Ms. Anne. 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! 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. 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. Vandalism Prevention
The
best way
to protect yourself from this crime, or from being held financially
responsible for the acts of your kids, is to know where your children are,
what they are doing, and whom their friends are. Kids are very tech-savvy, and use the
latest means to communicate. We have
had numerous cases where middle and high-school aged kids have made
clandestine plans using their home computer and instant-messaging programs
(AIM, Yahoo Messenger, etc.) to communicate with their friends, unbeknownst
to their parents (no phones ringing in the middle of the night.) They sneak out of the house and meet up to
go and commit all sorts of crimes.
This is not only illegal, but it is very dangerous. ·
Talk with your kids and encourage
them to tell you about any problems with other kids. ·
Monitor your child’s instant
messages. ·
Don’t put computers with Internet
access in their bedrooms. ·
Lock the doors to the house and set
alarms when you go to bed. ·
Make a habit of checking on the
kids, no matter what age, in the middle of the night, just to make sure they
are where they are supposed to be (especially when hosting sleepovers.) Let them know that you are checking. ·
Check your vehicles for new damage
or signs of being involved in vandalism - Mud on tires or wheel-wells,
baseball bats with gouges or glass in them, egg cartons, knives or other
sharp objects that are out of place in a car, cans of spray paint or shaving
cream (yes shaving cream and eggs damage paint.) If you
suspect that your kids have been out vandalizing property, or committing any
other crimes, you can contact the Police Department Juvenile Unit, or Troy
Youth Assistance for advice. Juvenile Unit – 248-524-3451 Youth
Assistance - 248-823-5095 ______________________________________
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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