Friday, January 28, 2005
Business Crime Alert for January 28, 2005
Recent Incidents
Bank Robbery
On 1-24-05 at 2:07 PM, a black male wearing a navy colored hooded sweatshirt possibly with the words VARSITY on it, blue jeans and a dark colored baseball cap robbed the Standard Federal Bank at Long Lake and Rochester. The suspect is described as being 25 to 30 years old, about 170 lbs, with a thin mustache and possible goatee.
Larcenies from Vehicles
On 1-20-05 a Catering truck parked 1950 Austin (Maple/I-75) was broken into and had $900 stolen from a safe.
On 1-23-05 at the Lifetime Fitness center, 4700 Investment, a Red Porsche had the right front window smashed out and a shopping bag containing new clothes was stolen.
Other Larcenies
On 1-25-05 at 224 Minnesota, the business petty cash box was stolen from a filing cabinet. Suspect is a black male 5’9” 170 lbs who left area in a medium sized white vehicle.
On 1-25-05 at 86 W 14 Mile, Logan’s restaurant, an employee reports someone stole her coat while she was working.
Suspicious Incidents
On 1-20-05 someone called to report that a “scruffy looking” white male wearing a green Army jacket and green hooded sweatshirt was pulling on the church doors at 4571 John R. He left the area driving a blue 90’s Pontiac 6000.
On 1-24-05 near Rochester and Big Beaver, a woman reports observing a male subject apparently watching or following her. She fears being stalked. The subject is described as a white male approx. 47 years old 170 lbs wearing a gray dress hat and gray ¾ length dress coat.
Frauds
On 1-22-05 a man noticed a $900.00 debit on his bank statement, which he did not authorize, to a company in Ann Arbor. The investigation revealed that someone had opened a construction company in the victim’s name and attempted to acquire credit.
On 1-21-05 a victim received bank statements with unauthorized charges to a gas station in Inkster totaling $458.92
On 1-22-05 a woman reported leaving her purse in her shopping cart as she shopped at the Farmer Jack at 3125 John R. When she checked out she realized her wallet containing her debit card was missing. She learned that someone was using her card at several retail establishments before she could report it stolen.
If you have any information on any of the cases cited please contact the Troy Police Department.
Crime Prevention Tips
If you are confronted with a robbery:
· Remain calm.
· Give the assailant what they want.
· Don’t put yourself in any physical harm.
· Try to remember as much about the perpetrator as possible
- Height
- Weight
- Build
- Clothing
- Facial features
- Anything unique about language usage or voice.
· Always call the Police as soon as it is safe to do so.
· Give as much information about the suspect and the property stolen as you can, including the direction they fled.
Never leave any item of value in plain view in your vehicle whether locked or not.
If you tend to carry cash or run a cash business out of your vehicle:
· Minimize the time that you are away from the vehicle.
· Make deposits at a bank as often as possible.
· Post a sign stating you do not carry cash.
Always keep articles of value in a locked cabinet away from public access.
If you witness any suspicious behavior that you believe may be a crime, call the Police and have us check it out. We are trained and equipped to investigate these matters and determine if further action is needed.
Always safe guard you personal information.
Shred all documents containing any personal information.
Do not leave any credit and debit cards or checks unattended – Not even for a moment.
Identity theft has become very popular among thieves and our best defense is to be on guard and deny them access to our information.
