Friday, January 07, 2005
Residential Crime Alert - January 7, 2005
Recent Incidents
Residents,
There have been several of Larcenies from Auto’s in the city over the past week:
· Renshaw Street (Long Lake / Dequindre area) - A 99 Chevy van had its window broken out and electronic equipment taken.
· Home Depot, 1177 Coolidge - A Ford F-350 had a rear window smashed out and a bag of tools stolen at the.
· Brentwood Street (Coolidge / Long Lake area) - a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero had the right rear tire stolen during the night.
· Vineyards Street (Adams / Long Lake area) - A 2003 Lincoln Navigator had a rear window smashed out, nothing appeared to be missing as the alarm sounded and probably scared the intruder off.
There were several drunk-driving arrests over the holiday season. Some of these incidents involved crashes, and one involved a fatality.
We experienced two fatal crashes in the city, both involving teenaged drivers:
· On December 26, 2004 at approx. 6:00 PM - Southbound I-75 near Wattles. A 16-year-old driver lost control and rolled her Hummer SUV. The 15-year-old female passenger was killed. Alcohol was not a factor in this crash, however the occupants were not wearing their seatbelts.
· On January 5, 2005 at approximately 2:00 AM - Northbound Livernois just north of Long Lake. A 19-year-old driver was attempting to pass his friends in another vehicle and lost control on the snowy roadway. The vehicle rolled over several times and the 20-year-old female passenger was killed. The driver of this incident was intoxicated and has been charged with Second Degree Murder. Both the driver and passenger were wearing seatbelts.
· There was a home invasion in the 6000 block of Rochester, sometime between New Years Eve and New Years Day. The suspect sliced a rear screen and opened a bedroom window to gain entry. The suspect was driving a white or silver car and could possibly be an ex-employee of the resident.
· A residence on Farmbrook had several antiques missing from her home. She suspects a Handyman she hired because he engaged her in conversation about the antiques.
· On January 2, 2005 a resident on Quartz came home to find pry marks on the pedestrian door leading into the garage. Nothing appeared to be missing at the time. The homeowner stated she had a high school aged female staying at the residence, but refused to identify her to the Police.
If you have any information on any of the cases cited please contact the Troy Police Department.
Crime Prevention Tips
· When vehicles are left unattended, do not leave any valuables inside them in plain sight even if parked at home. Make every attempt to park in a well-populated, well-lit area.
DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE!
DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE ELSE
TO DRINK AND DRIVE!
DO NOT RIDE WITH ANYONE
WHO HAS BEEN DRINKING!
· Always wear your seatbelt anytime you are in a vehicle regardless of the duration of the trip or where you are sitting in the car.
· Make sure all children that require a child safety seat are properly secured in that seat.
· Make this a habit for everyone who rides in your vehicle and demand that they wear a seat belt.
· Prior to hiring anybody to do any work, especially in your home, get references and ask to see identification, insurance, and licenses.
· Attempt to find out as much as possible about this person.
· If someone seems to be overly interested in any of your belongings, do not hire them. Find some one you feel more comfortable with.
You can write to the State Police to get a pre-employment records check done on any prospective employee by writing to:
Michigan State Police
Central Records Division
7150 Harris DR
Lansing, MI 48913.
While making a police report, it is important to give the Officers and Detectives all information known about the case. Withholding any information is not helpful to any case and could result in charges of obstructing justice.
For home security advice, or to have a free security survey by a Troy Police Crime Prevention Officer, call 248-524-3452.
Residents,
There have been several of Larcenies from Auto’s in the city over the past week:
· Renshaw Street (Long Lake / Dequindre area) - A 99 Chevy van had its window broken out and electronic equipment taken.
· Home Depot, 1177 Coolidge - A Ford F-350 had a rear window smashed out and a bag of tools stolen at the.
· Brentwood Street (Coolidge / Long Lake area) - a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero had the right rear tire stolen during the night.
· Vineyards Street (Adams / Long Lake area) - A 2003 Lincoln Navigator had a rear window smashed out, nothing appeared to be missing as the alarm sounded and probably scared the intruder off.
There were several drunk-driving arrests over the holiday season. Some of these incidents involved crashes, and one involved a fatality.
We experienced two fatal crashes in the city, both involving teenaged drivers:
· On December 26, 2004 at approx. 6:00 PM - Southbound I-75 near Wattles. A 16-year-old driver lost control and rolled her Hummer SUV. The 15-year-old female passenger was killed. Alcohol was not a factor in this crash, however the occupants were not wearing their seatbelts.
· On January 5, 2005 at approximately 2:00 AM - Northbound Livernois just north of Long Lake. A 19-year-old driver was attempting to pass his friends in another vehicle and lost control on the snowy roadway. The vehicle rolled over several times and the 20-year-old female passenger was killed. The driver of this incident was intoxicated and has been charged with Second Degree Murder. Both the driver and passenger were wearing seatbelts.
· There was a home invasion in the 6000 block of Rochester, sometime between New Years Eve and New Years Day. The suspect sliced a rear screen and opened a bedroom window to gain entry. The suspect was driving a white or silver car and could possibly be an ex-employee of the resident.
· A residence on Farmbrook had several antiques missing from her home. She suspects a Handyman she hired because he engaged her in conversation about the antiques.
· On January 2, 2005 a resident on Quartz came home to find pry marks on the pedestrian door leading into the garage. Nothing appeared to be missing at the time. The homeowner stated she had a high school aged female staying at the residence, but refused to identify her to the Police.
If you have any information on any of the cases cited please contact the Troy Police Department.
Crime Prevention Tips
· When vehicles are left unattended, do not leave any valuables inside them in plain sight even if parked at home. Make every attempt to park in a well-populated, well-lit area.
DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE!
DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE ELSE
TO DRINK AND DRIVE!
DO NOT RIDE WITH ANYONE
WHO HAS BEEN DRINKING!
· Always wear your seatbelt anytime you are in a vehicle regardless of the duration of the trip or where you are sitting in the car.
· Make sure all children that require a child safety seat are properly secured in that seat.
· Make this a habit for everyone who rides in your vehicle and demand that they wear a seat belt.
· Prior to hiring anybody to do any work, especially in your home, get references and ask to see identification, insurance, and licenses.
· Attempt to find out as much as possible about this person.
· If someone seems to be overly interested in any of your belongings, do not hire them. Find some one you feel more comfortable with.
You can write to the State Police to get a pre-employment records check done on any prospective employee by writing to:
Michigan State Police
Central Records Division
7150 Harris DR
Lansing, MI 48913.
While making a police report, it is important to give the Officers and Detectives all information known about the case. Withholding any information is not helpful to any case and could result in charges of obstructing justice.
For home security advice, or to have a free security survey by a Troy Police Crime Prevention Officer, call 248-524-3452.
