Thursday, February 03, 2005
Business Crime Alert for February 3, 2005
In addition to the Residential alerts, these were sent to Troy Businesses
Embezzlement
On 1-23-05, a disgruntled employee embezzled $3000 worth of computer equipment and $43,000 worth of software at Bold Technologies company.
From 12-3-04 through 1-31-05, a female employee embezzled $1380 from her cash register at JC Penney, 700 W. 14 Mile.
Break and Entering
On 1-30-05, the Tubby’s sub shop on 14 mile was broken into after hours and $3800.00 cash was taken from the register. Suspect is a former employee.
Crime Prevention Tips:
Keep as little cash on the premises as necessary, both during and after business hours.
Keep cash in a safe, not the register.
Leave the till open so that someone looking in through the window can see that it is empty.
Larcenies / Retail Frauds
On 1-28-05, a female suspect was seen stealing empty beer bottles from the Alibi restaurant.
On 1-25-05, Loss prevention officers at the Oakland Mall Sears store confronted a black male attempting to steal tools. The suspect dropped the merchandise and fled on foot and then entered a 2005 Gold Mercury Sable. The suspect is described as 32 years old, 180 lbs., wearing a black coat and jeans. He is suspected in two prior thefts at the store.
On 2-1-05, a patient had her purse stolen from a closet in her room at Troy Beaumont Hospital. The purse was located in the trash on another floor, missing the credit cards. Several unauthorized charges were made at retail outlets in Shelby Township, Warren and Madison Heights.
Crime Prevention Tips:
Always keep articles of value in a locked cabinet away from public access.
Frauds
A victim had her purse stolen from St. Johns Hospital in November. On 1-27-05, she discovered several fraudulent purchases made on her credit card at various Marshall Fields locations.
On 1-30-05, Counterfeit currency was discovered at the Verizon Wireless store on 14 Mile. The female suspect made payment on four different phone accounts using 4 counterfeit $100.00 bills.
Embezzlement
On 1-23-05, a disgruntled employee embezzled $3000 worth of computer equipment and $43,000 worth of software at Bold Technologies company.
From 12-3-04 through 1-31-05, a female employee embezzled $1380 from her cash register at JC Penney, 700 W. 14 Mile.
Break and Entering
On 1-30-05, the Tubby’s sub shop on 14 mile was broken into after hours and $3800.00 cash was taken from the register. Suspect is a former employee.
Crime Prevention Tips:
Keep as little cash on the premises as necessary, both during and after business hours.
Keep cash in a safe, not the register.
Leave the till open so that someone looking in through the window can see that it is empty.
Larcenies / Retail Frauds
On 1-28-05, a female suspect was seen stealing empty beer bottles from the Alibi restaurant.
On 1-25-05, Loss prevention officers at the Oakland Mall Sears store confronted a black male attempting to steal tools. The suspect dropped the merchandise and fled on foot and then entered a 2005 Gold Mercury Sable. The suspect is described as 32 years old, 180 lbs., wearing a black coat and jeans. He is suspected in two prior thefts at the store.
On 2-1-05, a patient had her purse stolen from a closet in her room at Troy Beaumont Hospital. The purse was located in the trash on another floor, missing the credit cards. Several unauthorized charges were made at retail outlets in Shelby Township, Warren and Madison Heights.
Crime Prevention Tips:
Always keep articles of value in a locked cabinet away from public access.
Frauds
A victim had her purse stolen from St. Johns Hospital in November. On 1-27-05, she discovered several fraudulent purchases made on her credit card at various Marshall Fields locations.
On 1-30-05, Counterfeit currency was discovered at the Verizon Wireless store on 14 Mile. The female suspect made payment on four different phone accounts using 4 counterfeit $100.00 bills.
