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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 May 29^th, 2009

Breaking and Entries:

Big Boy, 2995 East Long Lake Road, 05/27/09-05/28/09, 11:30 pm-6:00 am: Forced entry was gained through north delivery door; nothing reported missing.

Korean Methodist Church, 42693 Dequindre, 05/27/09-05/28/09, 9:30 pm-7:00 am: Glass entry door was shattered with no entry made into building.

Credit, Check, Identity Theft, Other Fraud:

· Four miscellaneous fraud reports

Domestic/Family Trouble:

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

Larcenies:

The Impression Center, 224 Minnesota, 05/22/09-05/26/09, 5:00 pm-4:30 pm: 21 foot trailer and contents stolen from parking lot of business. Contents include spare tire, 12 boxes of T-shirts/sweatshirts, two boxes of printing ink, one box of miscellaneous trailer items.

Bally’s Total Fitness, 203 West Big Beaver Road, 05/27/09 3:50 pm: Officers responded to a report of a larceny from a locker in the men’s locker room. An employee located the suspect in the locker room and maintained surveillance until officers arrived. A 49-year-old male resident of Cleveland, Ohio was arrested. Officers recovered bolt cutters, tools fashioned to pick padlocks, cash, identification, and credit cards from the suspect and his vehicle. Six customers reported thefts from their lockers in this incident. Officers are investigating the suspect’s involvement in similar thefts in the metro area.

Optis North America, 100 West Big Beaver Road, 04/20/09-04/20/09, 5:00 pm: LCD projector and laptop were stolen from office.

Larcenies from Autos:

Arthur Street, 05/18-05-19, 10:30 pm-10:00 am: 2005 Dodge Caravan stolen from in front of residence.

Rochester Road, 05/18, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm: Trailer stolen from in front of residence.

Arthur Street, 05/18-05-19, 10:30 pm-10:00 am: 2005 Dodge Caravan stolen from in front of residence.

Rochester Road, 05/18, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm: Trailer stolen from in front of residence.

Troy High School, 4777 Northfield Parkway, 05/27/09, 6:30 pm-8:45 pm: Leather backpack and laptop computer stolen from unlocked car.

Malicious Destruction of Property:

Charter, 05/23/09-05/26/09, 10:00 am: Graffiti was scratched into paint of two landscaping trucks.

1820 East Big Beaver Road, 05/28/09, 8:00 am-5:00 pm: Rear window of Pontiac van was shattered.

Retail Fraud:

T J Maxx, 350 John R, 05/26/09, 12:45 pm: Loss Prevention Officers observed a female conceal several items of merchandise in her purse and exit the store. Suspect was arrested (20-year-old female from Royal Oak).

Macy’s, 500 West Fourteen Mile Road, 05/26/09, 8:30 pm: Loss Prevention Officer observed two females conceal several items of merchandise in their purses and exit the store. Suspects were arrested (two 17-year-old females from Detroit).

Beads and More, 5108 Rochester Road, 05/28/09, 3:00 pm: Complainant reports two females removed merchandise from store. They fled the area in an older model blue minivan.

Suspicious Incident:

Complainant reported receipt of a suspicious telephone call from an Ontario number in which the caller asked her to wire bond money for her grandson in jail. Grandson is not in jail.

Two complainants reported receipt of a suspicious telephone call from an Ontario number in which the caller asked them to wire bond money for her grandson in jail. Grandson is not in jail. This is a well-known scam.

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.

Welfare Checks:

Troy Officers responded to one incident involving an individual experiencing emotional or psychological difficulties and assisted with transport to the hospital for evaluation or commitment.

Arrest Summary:

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

· Four operating while intoxicated.

· One operating while intoxicated (under 21 years of age) and under influence of drugs; possession of narcotics and equipment.

· One driving while under influence of drugs/possession of marijuana

· Five retail frauds.

· Two domestic assault & battery.

· One domestic petition to hospitalize.

· Four misdemeanor warrants.

· One domestic petition to hospitalize.

· One driving while under influence of drugs/possession of marijuana.

Miscellaneous Information:

05/27/09, 12:30 pm: A truck pulled down electrical wires at Rochester and Rankin causing a power outage to the surrounding area. Traffic lights were out at Main/14 Mile, Rochester/14 Mile, and Rochester/Maple. Troy Police and Fire Departments as well as DTE responded to the scene.

Safety Tips:

ICE YOUR PHONE TIPS: How to ICE your Phone. CHOOSE a responsible person to be your “In Case of Emergency” (ICE) Contact. Record their contact information.

INFORM your ICE Contact that you have chosen them as your designated contact and provide them with information that may affect any treatment you may need in case of an emergency. Remember MAD or “M” “A” “D”.

Medicines –List all current medications you are taking, including herbal and organic supplements because they can and do interact with some medications.

Allergies – List all known allergies, especially to medications, but also to foods.

Doctors – Include the names and phone numbers of doctors or other medical providers responsible for your regular care.

ADD this contact as a new entry, with their phone number, in your mobile phone address book under the heading “ICE”. Example: ICE-Mom or ICE-Dad. (To learn how to enter a new contact into your mobile phone’s address book, please contact your mobile phone manufacturer or mobile service provider).

When entering multiple ICE Contacts, put a number directly behind the word “ICE” in each one to prioritize them for the emergency responders. Example: ICE1 – Mom, ICE2 – Mary

Events & Programs

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

May 29^th – June 5^th week!

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

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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE CITY OF TROY IN MAY-JUNE

June 4: Weddings 101: Planning Your Big Day, Library, 7-8:30 pm. Spend time with a local wedding coordinator who will discuss the steps to planning a successful event. Register.

June 6: Kids and Seniors Only Garage Sale, Liberty Center Parking Garage, 9 am-1 pm. This event is free for shoppers and will be held rain or shine. Register online or call 248.524.3484. Fee: $5/space or $10/table.

June 6: River Day, Stage Nature Center, 9 am-1 pm. Come out to help stabilize the stream bank by planting and cleaning up. Includes free barbeque lunch. Call 248.524.3381 to volunteer.

June 6: Art Workshop, Library, 2 pm. Enjoy kinesthetic art moves and create a mobile with different textures and mediums. Ages 3+. FREE.

June 6: Guitar Hero & Super Smash Brawl Tournaments, Library, 2-4 pm. Rock out to Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Feel free to bring your own controller. Ages 13+. 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:

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!

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.

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.

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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