Friday, February 11, 2005
Residential CrimeAlert for February 10, 2005
Recent Incidents
Armed Robbery
On 2-07-05 an Armed Robbery occurred at the Game Stop Store, 326 John R. The suspects assaulted the store attendant, and stole money from the cash register and safe. They also took the victims wallet and various store merchandise. They fled through the rear door to an unknown vehicle in unknown direction. Suspect # 1 is described as a black male in his 20’s, 5’ 7”, 200 lbs, wearing a dark hat and clothes. Suspect # 2 is described as a black male in his 30’s, 6', 225 lbs, also wearing a dark hat and clothes.
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
o Height
o Weight
o Build
o Clothing
o Facial features
o 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 that you can, including the direction they fled.
Home Invasions and Break and Entering
On 2-3-05, a home invasion occurred through the garage door of a home on Regents. Jewelry was stolen.
Crime Prevention Tip
The door leading into the house from the garage is considered an entry door - It should be a solid core door with a dead bolt lock.
· Always lock all entry doors leading into the home.
· Ensure all entry doors are outfitted with a single cylinder deadbolt lock with at least a 1’ Bolt.
· Homeowners should consider the use of a safe for valuables.
· A well-lit exterior is the first line of defense for discouraging criminal activity.
· Security alarms area good secondary layer to augment physical security.
· Contact the Crime Prevention Section for a free home security survey to assess the security status of your home.
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Armed Robbery
On 2-07-05 an Armed Robbery occurred at the Game Stop Store, 326 John R. The suspects assaulted the store attendant, and stole money from the cash register and safe. They also took the victims wallet and various store merchandise. They fled through the rear door to an unknown vehicle in unknown direction. Suspect # 1 is described as a black male in his 20’s, 5’ 7”, 200 lbs, wearing a dark hat and clothes. Suspect # 2 is described as a black male in his 30’s, 6', 225 lbs, also wearing a dark hat and clothes.
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
o Height
o Weight
o Build
o Clothing
o Facial features
o 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 that you can, including the direction they fled.
Home Invasions and Break and Entering
On 2-3-05, a home invasion occurred through the garage door of a home on Regents. Jewelry was stolen.
Crime Prevention Tip
The door leading into the house from the garage is considered an entry door - It should be a solid core door with a dead bolt lock.
· Always lock all entry doors leading into the home.
· Ensure all entry doors are outfitted with a single cylinder deadbolt lock with at least a 1’ Bolt.
· Homeowners should consider the use of a safe for valuables.
· A well-lit exterior is the first line of defense for discouraging criminal activity.
· Security alarms area good secondary layer to augment physical security.
· Contact the Crime Prevention Section for a free home security survey to assess the security status of your home.
Larceny from Automobiles
There were a total of nine (9) auto’s broken into between 2-4-05 and 2-10-05. The streets where these occurred are: Ring Rd., N Lovington, E. 14 Mile, John R., Hopedale, Lovell, Larchwood and Austin.
Crime Prevention Tip
There were a total of nine (9) auto’s broken into between 2-4-05 and 2-10-05. The streets where these occurred are: Ring Rd., N Lovington, E. 14 Mile, John R., Hopedale, Lovell, Larchwood and Austin.
Crime Prevention Tip
Do not leave anything of value in your vehicle in plain view
If at all possible park your vehicle in your garage. If this is not possible park your vehicle in a well-lit area and lock the doors.
Never leave a vehicle unattended while running.
While out shopping or running errands, lock items purchased in your trunk.
Larcenies
There were a total of seven (7) larcenies over the week. Three of these larcenies occurred at the Bally’s Fitness center at 203 W Big Beaver. Three locks were cut off lockers and some expensive items were stolen. Purses were stolen from businesses and a violin was stolen from an un-locked gym locker at Larson middle school.
There were a total of seven (7) larcenies over the week. Three of these larcenies occurred at the Bally’s Fitness center at 203 W Big Beaver. Three locks were cut off lockers and some expensive items were stolen. Purses were stolen from businesses and a violin was stolen from an un-locked gym locker at Larson middle school.
(We are happy to report that one of the lockers at Ballys belongs to a CrimeAlert subscriber. He read our alerts and took our advice, leaving his wallet and valuables at home. His lock was cut, but he did not lose any property or personal identification. Thank you to that reader for the feedback and for taking action to avoid being a victim.)
Crime Prevention Tips
Always keep articles of value in a locked cabinet away from public access.
When going to a fitness center or using any community locker room, take only the essential items to minimize the loss if a break-in occurs.
When going to a fitness center or using any community locker room, take only the essential items to minimize the loss if a break-in occurs.
Frauds
There were seven (7) Frauds reported in the city in the past week. These complaints include:
· 2 victims of identity thefts.
· 1 counterfeit currency report.
· 2 fraudulent check reports.
· 1 fraudulent access to a financial account.
· 1 report that a doctor at the Make Over Center of Troy, located at 525 E Big Beaver, was taking money for surgery that was either not performed or performed without proper license. The practice is now closed.
There were seven (7) Frauds reported in the city in the past week. These complaints include:
· 2 victims of identity thefts.
· 1 counterfeit currency report.
· 2 fraudulent check reports.
· 1 fraudulent access to a financial account.
· 1 report that a doctor at the Make Over Center of Troy, located at 525 E Big Beaver, was taking money for surgery that was either not performed or performed without proper license. The practice is now closed.
Crime Prevention Tips
Always safe guard your personal information.
Shred all unnecessary documents containing any personal information.
Safeguard all credit and debit cards.
Do not leave any financial transactions device (Credit, Debit cards, checks) unattended for any length of time.
Identity theft has become very popular among thieves and our best defense is to be on guard and deny them access to our information.
Before doing business with someone, check their credentials.
Contact State regulatory boards to ascertain whether a person or company is legitimate.
Check References
Driving While Intoxicated
There were eight (8) arrests of individuals for Intoxication related driving offenses. Seven (7) were for Operating while Intoxicated by alcohol and one of those had open alcohol in the vehicle. One arrest was for operating under the influence of prescription drugs.
DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE!
Everyone hears that the legal limit for intoxication is .08 grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood, however this is just one of the laws. Unlawful blood alcohol level is a separate charge from Operating While Intoxicated. This does not mean that your ability to drive cannot be impaired with a lower level of alcohol. It means that even if you aren’t visibly impaired, you are still considered drunk by law if your blood alcohol level is .08.
Under the zero tolerance law, anyone under 21 years old operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .02 is considered legally drunk. If you are over 21 and operating a commercial vehicle the BAC limit is .04%.
If your ability to drive is affected by any amount of alcohol that you drink, then you can be charged with Operate while Intoxicated.
DO NOT TAKE DRUGS – LEGAL OR
ILLEGAL – AND DRIVE!
There is no set limit to the amount of illegal drugs in your system that states you are impaired. The mere presence of any illegal drugs will lead to an arrest for operating with the presence of drugs, (OWPD).
Prescription drugs can be as dangerous as any other substance. Carefully follow all drug-warning labels and adjust your ingestion times to coincide with your commute.
We all share the public roadways; your actions will affect the well being of others as well as yourself. Be responsible and insist that others be responsible. Our lives depend on it!
Under aged Drinking
On the night of 2/4, a Parent on Erickson Street hosted a party for her teenaged daughter’s birthday. Officers responded to complaint of the loud party, and upon their arrival, approximately 20-30 youths who had been standing in the driveway ran off in all directions. Officers could see youths that appeared to be under 21 carrying cans of beer in the basement. Discarded plastic cups in back of the house smelled like beer, as well.
The 44-year-old female homeowner answered the door, explained it was her daughter’s birthday party and claimed she had checked everyone as they entered to insure they had no alcohol. She denied there were any minors drinking at her residence, but she refused officers entry when asked, telling them to get a search warrant.
As that process was begun, the garage door opened and approximately 30-40 youths began exiting, attempting to flee. Most were rounded up and held in the driveway. Several admitted drinking. At least 3 youths advised officers alcohol was present in the house and that the homeowner knew about it, but took no action to prevent anyone from drinking.
Breath tests were administered and those that had been drinking were cited. While this was going on, several more youths attempted to escape through upstairs windows, however they retreated inside when they observed officers outside.
The homeowner eventually came out with a garbage bag full of empty beer cans, which she admitted just cleaning up from inside her house. She then consented to allow officers entry. Approximately 20 more youths were inside pretending to be asleep in beds upstairs, or hiding in closets around the house. Several of the youths admitted to drinking beer or shots. More breath tests were given and those that had been drinking were cited. A total of 14 teens were cited or referred to juvenile court, depending on their ages.
The homeowner was issued citations for Contributing to the Delinquency of Minors and Furnishing a Location for Illegal Purposes, a crime punishable by 30 days in jail.
“Parents who host, Lose the most”
If the owner, tenant or person in control of the property allows under age drinking or drug use or has knowledge of it and does not call the Police, they are guilty of a misdemeanor. A second or subsequent offense becomes a 90-day misdemeanor. Allowing these types of parties can also lead to charges of Contributing to the Delinquencies of a minor and child neglect.
We have had too many traffic deaths occur that have been related to parents allowing under aged persons to consume alcohol. This is clearly not a wise choice. The criminal liability for this type of crime can be 2nd degree murder charges. The civil liability can be just as severe.
This is a violation that the Troy Police Department and the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office takes very seriously and will prosecute to the maximum extent. Instead of allowing under aged drinking, parents should be encouraging a safe and sober, healthy life style for their children and the young people of our community as a whole.
If you have any information on any of the cases cited please contact the Troy Police Department.
**City of Troy News**
Shred all unnecessary documents containing any personal information.
Safeguard all credit and debit cards.
Do not leave any financial transactions device (Credit, Debit cards, checks) unattended for any length of time.
Identity theft has become very popular among thieves and our best defense is to be on guard and deny them access to our information.
Before doing business with someone, check their credentials.
Contact State regulatory boards to ascertain whether a person or company is legitimate.
Check References
Driving While Intoxicated
There were eight (8) arrests of individuals for Intoxication related driving offenses. Seven (7) were for Operating while Intoxicated by alcohol and one of those had open alcohol in the vehicle. One arrest was for operating under the influence of prescription drugs.
DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE!
Everyone hears that the legal limit for intoxication is .08 grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood, however this is just one of the laws. Unlawful blood alcohol level is a separate charge from Operating While Intoxicated. This does not mean that your ability to drive cannot be impaired with a lower level of alcohol. It means that even if you aren’t visibly impaired, you are still considered drunk by law if your blood alcohol level is .08.
Under the zero tolerance law, anyone under 21 years old operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .02 is considered legally drunk. If you are over 21 and operating a commercial vehicle the BAC limit is .04%.
If your ability to drive is affected by any amount of alcohol that you drink, then you can be charged with Operate while Intoxicated.
DO NOT TAKE DRUGS – LEGAL OR
ILLEGAL – AND DRIVE!
There is no set limit to the amount of illegal drugs in your system that states you are impaired. The mere presence of any illegal drugs will lead to an arrest for operating with the presence of drugs, (OWPD).
Prescription drugs can be as dangerous as any other substance. Carefully follow all drug-warning labels and adjust your ingestion times to coincide with your commute.
We all share the public roadways; your actions will affect the well being of others as well as yourself. Be responsible and insist that others be responsible. Our lives depend on it!
Under aged Drinking
On the night of 2/4, a Parent on Erickson Street hosted a party for her teenaged daughter’s birthday. Officers responded to complaint of the loud party, and upon their arrival, approximately 20-30 youths who had been standing in the driveway ran off in all directions. Officers could see youths that appeared to be under 21 carrying cans of beer in the basement. Discarded plastic cups in back of the house smelled like beer, as well.
The 44-year-old female homeowner answered the door, explained it was her daughter’s birthday party and claimed she had checked everyone as they entered to insure they had no alcohol. She denied there were any minors drinking at her residence, but she refused officers entry when asked, telling them to get a search warrant.
As that process was begun, the garage door opened and approximately 30-40 youths began exiting, attempting to flee. Most were rounded up and held in the driveway. Several admitted drinking. At least 3 youths advised officers alcohol was present in the house and that the homeowner knew about it, but took no action to prevent anyone from drinking.
Breath tests were administered and those that had been drinking were cited. While this was going on, several more youths attempted to escape through upstairs windows, however they retreated inside when they observed officers outside.
The homeowner eventually came out with a garbage bag full of empty beer cans, which she admitted just cleaning up from inside her house. She then consented to allow officers entry. Approximately 20 more youths were inside pretending to be asleep in beds upstairs, or hiding in closets around the house. Several of the youths admitted to drinking beer or shots. More breath tests were given and those that had been drinking were cited. A total of 14 teens were cited or referred to juvenile court, depending on their ages.
The homeowner was issued citations for Contributing to the Delinquency of Minors and Furnishing a Location for Illegal Purposes, a crime punishable by 30 days in jail.
“Parents who host, Lose the most”
If the owner, tenant or person in control of the property allows under age drinking or drug use or has knowledge of it and does not call the Police, they are guilty of a misdemeanor. A second or subsequent offense becomes a 90-day misdemeanor. Allowing these types of parties can also lead to charges of Contributing to the Delinquencies of a minor and child neglect.
We have had too many traffic deaths occur that have been related to parents allowing under aged persons to consume alcohol. This is clearly not a wise choice. The criminal liability for this type of crime can be 2nd degree murder charges. The civil liability can be just as severe.
This is a violation that the Troy Police Department and the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office takes very seriously and will prosecute to the maximum extent. Instead of allowing under aged drinking, parents should be encouraging a safe and sober, healthy life style for their children and the young people of our community as a whole.
If you have any information on any of the cases cited please contact the Troy Police Department.
**City of Troy News**
The City of Troy invites you to subscribe to the Troy E-News.
We will periodically email you up-to-date news and information releases from City Hall.
Troy E-News will give you the latest details on City services, Parks & Recreation, Library, Museum, Nature Center, construction projects and more.
To subscribe to the City of Troy E-News service,
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OR
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Troy E-News is a separate service from Crime Alert. The Police Department will not add your email address to the E-News database unless you specifically request it from us by clicking the above link.
Communicating with residents is one of the City of Troy highest priorities. By keeping you informed about your City services, you can make the best use of them, and we can better serve you.
