Troy Police Crime Alert

In addition to the residential alert, the following were sent to the Business Community:

Crime Prevention Tip

Businesses should properly mark scrap material and post a sign that the material is not for junking. This will cut down on any confusion and help the Police during prosecution.

Retail Frauds

There have been several thefts and frauds this week at various stores in the Oakland and Somerset Mall’s. These include stolen merchandise, employee theft and fraudulent checks.

On 2/15 at 6:50 pm, at Kohl’s, 500 John R, a black male suspect stole bedding and fled out through the west doors. Loss prevention officers confronted the suspect, who assaulted the LPO and threatened to get a gun. The Suspect fled in a waiting green Chevy Beretta with an out of state plate, Z72K, driven by a black female.

A suspect was confronted in the parking lot of the Farmer Jack on 1237 Coolidge with a cart-full of stolen groceries. The suspect fled the area in a white 90’s Toyota with heavy damage to the passenger side. The suspect is described as a black male, 5’ 8” 190 lbs., blue jeans, black shirt, dark shoes and a green and blue “Charlotte Hornets” hat. The recovered groceries were valued at $646.04.

Crime Prevention Tips

Retail establishments should consider the application of CCTV systems as well as hiring a security guard service.

· Register attendants should be trained in to what to look for on fraudulent credit cards and checks.

· Have cashiers ask to see every credit card or gift card that is presented, just long enough to check it’s validity, even it the customer swipes it themselves.

· Check the numbers on the card against the account number on the receipt.

· If the numbers don’t match, retain the card and call the police immediately.


Suspicious Incidents

A 29-year-old white male was banned permanently from several area businesses for making lewd sexual comments to employees and customers. He may possibly have mental troubles. He has also caused many problems at the community center.

Crime Prevention Tips

If a disorderly person is in your business, do not delay. Call the Police immediately. The subject in this incident had been in these stores several times causing a disturbance before the Police were called. The safety of your employees and customers is a responsibility not to be taken lightly.

· Train employees on how to handle a disorderly person.

· Outline a procedure for employees to follow in the event they are faced with an irate or disruptive subject.

· Have rules of conduct published and posted in your business. This will give your employees criteria to follow if someone breaks these rules.

· The Customer is not always right!

· Just because someone is loud or vocal does not mean that you have to give in to his or her demands. Your real customers will thank you for following good safety practices.