Thursday, November 18, 2004
November 17, 2004
Overnight Monday, Nov. 15 we had 4 cars broken into on Norton Street (Rochester / South Blvd. area) The cars were locked and had the window broken out. One had a purse and other items taken, another a briefcase, and the third, a stereo speaker. The 4th, nothing was taken. At about 4:45 AM one of the cars alarms sounded. These cars were all parked in the driveways of the houses, which tells me that the thieves were very bold. To deter this type of crime, do not leave valuable items (purses, briefcases, laptops, wallets, money, etc.) in you car overnight. Park cars as close to the house or garage as possible, and leave a driveway light on or on a motion sensor. Car alarms are helpful, as well. If you hear a car alarm in your or a neighbor's driveway, do not hesitate to call police.
On Nov. 16, at around 1:30 in the afternoon, on Stephenson Highway between 14 mile and Maple Rd. in the parking lots on the east side of Stephenson, we had a report of a Black Male, 18-21 years old, trying to enter 2 Jeep Liberty's and a Jeep Cherokee. The suspect came to the scene in a 2002 Jeep Liberty that was driven by a Black Female. Witnesses were able to give officers the license plate from the Liberty that they came in, and that vehicle is reported stolen from another city. These suspects appeared to be looking to steal another Jeep product, as they did not steal anything out of the cars. If you see anything that matches the description, or if you see any suspicious activity around cars in your parking lots, call police immediately at 248-524-3477 or 9-1-1.
For those of you who belong to a local fitness center, we continue to receive reports of thefts from lockers. This has occurred at nearly every health club in the area, not just one or two clubs. The usual target of theft seems to be credit cards, cash, and lately, car keys. We have had some cars entered and items stolen, and other cars have been stolen using the key that were taken from the lockers. Stolen credit cards are usually used before they are discovered missing. To deter or prevent being a victim of this type of crime, leave valuables at home, take only what you need at the gym. Make sure that you lock your locker, even when you step to the restroom or the showers. Report suspicious people to the management.
If you have any information about the incidents described above, or if you see the suspects, please call the Troy Police immediately at 248-524-3477 or 9-1-1 for a crime in progress. Your calls do help. Recently, two citizens called to report a suspicious car cruising in the area. Based on the description given by the witnesses, responding officers were able to stop the car before it left the area. They discovered that the juveniles in the car had been breaking into numerous cars in Troy and Sterling Heights. The officers arrested the thieves and recovered thousands of dollars worth of stolen property.
Thank you for participating in this program. Feel free to distribute or post this information in your workplace and to friends and neighbors. To be added to the list, have them reply to this email address with their name, address, phone number and business name (businesses in Troy).
Sgt. Kowalski
On Nov. 16, at around 1:30 in the afternoon, on Stephenson Highway between 14 mile and Maple Rd. in the parking lots on the east side of Stephenson, we had a report of a Black Male, 18-21 years old, trying to enter 2 Jeep Liberty's and a Jeep Cherokee. The suspect came to the scene in a 2002 Jeep Liberty that was driven by a Black Female. Witnesses were able to give officers the license plate from the Liberty that they came in, and that vehicle is reported stolen from another city. These suspects appeared to be looking to steal another Jeep product, as they did not steal anything out of the cars. If you see anything that matches the description, or if you see any suspicious activity around cars in your parking lots, call police immediately at 248-524-3477 or 9-1-1.
For those of you who belong to a local fitness center, we continue to receive reports of thefts from lockers. This has occurred at nearly every health club in the area, not just one or two clubs. The usual target of theft seems to be credit cards, cash, and lately, car keys. We have had some cars entered and items stolen, and other cars have been stolen using the key that were taken from the lockers. Stolen credit cards are usually used before they are discovered missing. To deter or prevent being a victim of this type of crime, leave valuables at home, take only what you need at the gym. Make sure that you lock your locker, even when you step to the restroom or the showers. Report suspicious people to the management.
If you have any information about the incidents described above, or if you see the suspects, please call the Troy Police immediately at 248-524-3477 or 9-1-1 for a crime in progress. Your calls do help. Recently, two citizens called to report a suspicious car cruising in the area. Based on the description given by the witnesses, responding officers were able to stop the car before it left the area. They discovered that the juveniles in the car had been breaking into numerous cars in Troy and Sterling Heights. The officers arrested the thieves and recovered thousands of dollars worth of stolen property.
Thank you for participating in this program. Feel free to distribute or post this information in your workplace and to friends and neighbors. To be added to the list, have them reply to this email address with their name, address, phone number and business name (businesses in Troy).
Sgt. Kowalski
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Troy Police Crime Alert November 16, 2004
Troy Residents,
The Troy Police had a report of a suspicious man and vehicle in the area of Wass Elementary School (2340 Willard Drive) on Friday, November 12 at about 3:30 PM. A white male, described as 25 to 35 years old, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood up, was driving an older red midsized pickup truck, possibly a Chevrolet S-10 around the area, particularly near Patterson and Cliffside streets. The truck was weaving and driving erratically, and there was loud music playing from inside. The witnesses said it sounded like “ice cream truck music.” The man yelled from the open window of the car and appeared to be watching the children walking home from school and playing in the area. Neighbors told the officers that they have seen the truck in the area a few days before. No child has reported being approached by this person, but witnesses were suspicious of his actions and called police. Officers checked the area but could not locate the vehicle. The School District and Wass staff have been made aware of this incident and have taken appropriate precautions.
If you have any information in this incident, please call the Troy Police Department at (248) 524-3477, or call 9-1-1 if it is an emergency or the vehicle is seen approaching a child.
This is a good opportunity to speak with your children regarding Safety with Strangers, and the following tips may help you to do that.
Sergeant Robert L. Kowalski
Troy Police Department
Community Services Section
500 W. Big Beaver Rd.
Troy, Michigan 48084
248-524-3448
248-524-9023
kowalskirl@ci.troy.mi.us
Safety with Strangers
The items listed below are some suggested procedures to be used as guidelines for discussion with your children regarding “Safety with Strangers.” Troy School District staff members in cooperation with the Troy Police Department have prepared these guidelines.
1. Do not accept candy or gifts from strangers.
2. Do not accept rides with strangers or people you do not know very well.
3. Do not walk or play alone. Walk with a friend or in a group.
4. Go directly home after school.
5. Never go anywhere without telling your parents first.
6. Be cautious when approached by strangers. If a stranger stops to ask a question, you should WALK AWAY. NEVER go over to a stranger or their car, for ANY reason.
7. Tell your parents or teacher immediately about a suspicious person
8. Seek assistance if a stranger forces attention upon you. If someone is following you, run to a house where you think someone is at home and pound on the door and yell. You can also run inside a building such as a store, where there are people. Ask someone to call the police immediately. Do not run into a woods, park or shrub area.
9. If possible, get the license number of any car that is following you and tell the police immediately. They may be able to catch the car before it leaves the neighborhood. But never wait around to get the number of description of the car. RUN FIRST.
10. If you call the police, it would help them to know the following information:
a) The address where you are.
b) The license number and description or the car.
c) The description of the person.
Again, don’t wait around to get this information. Run first. When in Troy, you can reach help of any kind by calling: 248-524-3477 or 911 if it is an emergency.
Parents are requested to follow the Call-In Procedure for student absence established in each school. We also urge parents to have their children follow a designated route to and from school.
Troy School District
Troy Police Department
The Troy Police had a report of a suspicious man and vehicle in the area of Wass Elementary School (2340 Willard Drive) on Friday, November 12 at about 3:30 PM. A white male, described as 25 to 35 years old, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood up, was driving an older red midsized pickup truck, possibly a Chevrolet S-10 around the area, particularly near Patterson and Cliffside streets. The truck was weaving and driving erratically, and there was loud music playing from inside. The witnesses said it sounded like “ice cream truck music.” The man yelled from the open window of the car and appeared to be watching the children walking home from school and playing in the area. Neighbors told the officers that they have seen the truck in the area a few days before. No child has reported being approached by this person, but witnesses were suspicious of his actions and called police. Officers checked the area but could not locate the vehicle. The School District and Wass staff have been made aware of this incident and have taken appropriate precautions.
If you have any information in this incident, please call the Troy Police Department at (248) 524-3477, or call 9-1-1 if it is an emergency or the vehicle is seen approaching a child.
This is a good opportunity to speak with your children regarding Safety with Strangers, and the following tips may help you to do that.
Sergeant Robert L. Kowalski
Troy Police Department
Community Services Section
500 W. Big Beaver Rd.
Troy, Michigan 48084
248-524-3448
248-524-9023
kowalskirl@ci.troy.mi.us
Safety with Strangers
The items listed below are some suggested procedures to be used as guidelines for discussion with your children regarding “Safety with Strangers.” Troy School District staff members in cooperation with the Troy Police Department have prepared these guidelines.
1. Do not accept candy or gifts from strangers.
2. Do not accept rides with strangers or people you do not know very well.
3. Do not walk or play alone. Walk with a friend or in a group.
4. Go directly home after school.
5. Never go anywhere without telling your parents first.
6. Be cautious when approached by strangers. If a stranger stops to ask a question, you should WALK AWAY. NEVER go over to a stranger or their car, for ANY reason.
7. Tell your parents or teacher immediately about a suspicious person
8. Seek assistance if a stranger forces attention upon you. If someone is following you, run to a house where you think someone is at home and pound on the door and yell. You can also run inside a building such as a store, where there are people. Ask someone to call the police immediately. Do not run into a woods, park or shrub area.
9. If possible, get the license number of any car that is following you and tell the police immediately. They may be able to catch the car before it leaves the neighborhood. But never wait around to get the number of description of the car. RUN FIRST.
10. If you call the police, it would help them to know the following information:
a) The address where you are.
b) The license number and description or the car.
c) The description of the person.
Again, don’t wait around to get this information. Run first. When in Troy, you can reach help of any kind by calling: 248-524-3477 or 911 if it is an emergency.
Parents are requested to follow the Call-In Procedure for student absence established in each school. We also urge parents to have their children follow a designated route to and from school.
Troy School District
Troy Police Department
