Thursday, March 24, 2005
Residential and Business Crime Alert for March 24, 2005
Have A Happy Easter
Temporary Traffic Control No Parking Orders Issued
Because of significant traffic and parking problems in the surrounding subdivisions associated with Holiday services held at St. Joseph's Chaldean Catholic Church on Big Beaver located between John R and Dequindre, there will be temporary parking restrictions on the following streets from Friday, March 25 thru Sunday, March 27th: Cedar Knoll, Morel, Truffle, Chanterell, Parasol, Marcus, and Portobello. These restrictions will prohibit parking on both sides of the street. Officers assigned to the Traffic Safety Unit, as well as area Road Patrol Officers will enforce these restrictions. Violators are subject to tickets and/or towing. These measures are part of a cooperative plan established between the Police Department and church leadership to insure public safety, uninterrupted traffic flow, and ease the impact on area residents.
Recent Incidents
Temporary Traffic Control No Parking Orders Issued
Because of significant traffic and parking problems in the surrounding subdivisions associated with Holiday services held at St. Joseph's Chaldean Catholic Church on Big Beaver located between John R and Dequindre, there will be temporary parking restrictions on the following streets from Friday, March 25 thru Sunday, March 27th: Cedar Knoll, Morel, Truffle, Chanterell, Parasol, Marcus, and Portobello. These restrictions will prohibit parking on both sides of the street. Officers assigned to the Traffic Safety Unit, as well as area Road Patrol Officers will enforce these restrictions. Violators are subject to tickets and/or towing. These measures are part of a cooperative plan established between the Police Department and church leadership to insure public safety, uninterrupted traffic flow, and ease the impact on area residents.
Recent Incidents
Breaking and Entering
A business at 2071 E Maple had the glass window smashed out and cell phones stolen
The Troy Sports Arena had a safe and other items stolen during non-business hours
A trailer on Industrial row had the lock cut and stereo equipment was stolen.
Stolen vehicles
A blue 95 Chevy Astro van was stolen from the lot at 1800 E Maple
A black 03 Jeep Liberty was stolen from a parking lot on Kirts.
Auto Breaking and Entering
3 vehicles were broken into and purses stolen from the lot of Boulan Middle School
2 vehicles were broken into and purses stolen from the lot at lifetime fitness, Investment/Long Lake
A Stereo system was stolen from a vehicle in the area of Rochester and Long Lake
A window was smashed out of a vehicle and a purse stolen from the area of Rochester and South Boulevard
A purse was stolen from a vehicle in the Post Office lot at 2844 Livernois
An unlocked vehicle on Roxbury was entered and a laptop computer, a projector and speakers were stolen
A toolbox was stolen from the bed of a pick-up truck in the lot of 686 E Big Beaver
A vehicle in the lot of the Troy Sports Center had the window smashed out and a brief case stolen. Suspect vehicle is possibly a white Cadillac.
A vehicle in the lot of 822 W Big Beaver had a cell phone stolen and an attempt was made at the stereo equipment. The suspect vehicle again is possibly a white Cadillac maybe a 98 or 99 Deville.
A vehicle on Raintree had the rear glass smashed out, unknown what was taken.
An unlocked vehicle on Town Hill was entered and had sunglasses and clothing stolen
Police Officers identified 3 suspects responsible for 6 autos being broken-into on Mountain.
3 vehicles were broken into and purses stolen from the lot of Boulan Middle School
2 vehicles were broken into and purses stolen from the lot at lifetime fitness, Investment/Long Lake
A Stereo system was stolen from a vehicle in the area of Rochester and Long Lake
A window was smashed out of a vehicle and a purse stolen from the area of Rochester and South Boulevard
A purse was stolen from a vehicle in the Post Office lot at 2844 Livernois
An unlocked vehicle on Roxbury was entered and a laptop computer, a projector and speakers were stolen
A toolbox was stolen from the bed of a pick-up truck in the lot of 686 E Big Beaver
A vehicle in the lot of the Troy Sports Center had the window smashed out and a brief case stolen. Suspect vehicle is possibly a white Cadillac.
A vehicle in the lot of 822 W Big Beaver had a cell phone stolen and an attempt was made at the stereo equipment. The suspect vehicle again is possibly a white Cadillac maybe a 98 or 99 Deville.
A vehicle on Raintree had the rear glass smashed out, unknown what was taken.
An unlocked vehicle on Town Hill was entered and had sunglasses and clothing stolen
Police Officers identified 3 suspects responsible for 6 autos being broken-into on Mountain.
Larcenies
A purse left on the counter while the Victim looked at camera equipment at the Target store at 1301 Coolidge was stolen. It was later recovered from the lost and found minus money.
A purse left on the counter at Baskin Robbins at 2979 E Big Beaver was stolen.
Purses and wallets were stolen from a table at the Thunderbird Bowling Lanes at 400 W Maple while the victims bowled.
An unattended purse was stolen from the locker room at Larson Middle School while the victim participated in gym class.
A purse left at the counter of a Somerset Mall business was stolen. The purse was recovered from a nearby trash can missing $12.00
A purse was stolen from a shopping cart at the Kroger Store at 31 E Long lake
Suspicious Incidents
A purse left on the counter at Baskin Robbins at 2979 E Big Beaver was stolen.
Purses and wallets were stolen from a table at the Thunderbird Bowling Lanes at 400 W Maple while the victims bowled.
An unattended purse was stolen from the locker room at Larson Middle School while the victim participated in gym class.
A purse left at the counter of a Somerset Mall business was stolen. The purse was recovered from a nearby trash can missing $12.00
A purse was stolen from a shopping cart at the Kroger Store at 31 E Long lake
Suspicious Incidents
A complainant at a business at 2075 W Big Beaver states he observed a suspicious person posing as the cleaning crew supervisor. He confronted the person and asked for identification; the person then fled out of the building. The suspect is described as a black male 40 to 45 years old, 6’ 150 LBS, pockmarked face and a disheveled appearance with strong body odor.
**Alliance Mobile Health offers FREE CPR training**
Alliance Mobile Health, the City of Troy's EMS provider, is offering a "Family and Friends" Community CPR course on Saturday, April 16, 2005 from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm at the Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois. This is not a "professional certification" course, but they teach basic CPR techniques, which can save a life until a professional rescuer arrives. The course is free to Troy residents. If you are interested in this course, please call Justin Hooks, EMT-P, CPR Education Coordinator for Alliance Mobile Health, at 248-765-9367 and sign up. The class is limited to 30 participants.
Alarm Registration
If you have not registered your Alarm with the City of troy for the 2005 year yet please do so. City Ordinance requires all alarms to be registered with the city in January of each year. Failure to register will result in an automatic $100 fine if there is a false alarm. There is a $10.00 registration fee. The alarm registration form can be downloaded from the City of Troy website. If you have any questions call 248-680-7224
Spring Break Activities Offered in Troy
“Spring Break Troy Style” will be offered throughout the city for students/teens on break. The program offers many opportunities to participate in events/activities at discounted costs. It also provides discounts at local restaurants specifically for young people. For a complete schedule of programs, events, and participating restaurants, check the local papers. The project is co-sponsored by the Troy Police Department, Troy Community Coalition, Troy School District, Big Beaver United Methodist Church, Troy Youth Assistance, Troy Parks and Recreation, Troy Families for Safe Homes, Boys and Girls Club of Troy, Athens Safe Rides, and Troy Public Library.
Crime Prevention Tips
Do not leave anything of value in your vehicle in plain view.
Always lock your vehicle doors.
Park your vehicle in your garage if possible. If this is not possible park your vehicle in a well-lit area and lock the doors.
Always keep control of all your property. Purses should never be left unattended. The opportunistic criminal is attracted to any purse because of the high likely hood it has cash and credit cards. Your purse is a sensitive item and needs to be secured at all times. If at all possible it is recommended that large purses be left home and a wallet or other item small enough to fit into your pocket be carried out.
When going to a public facility such as a hospital or fitness center, or using any community locker room, take only the essential items to minimize the loss in the event of a theft. Always secure items in a locker and use an adequate lock to secure it.
Always maintain control and security of your purse, wallet and credit cards. There are people out there who look for other people who they believe will be an easy target.
Exercise diligence when out shopping and present an aware posture. Do not set your purse or wallet on a counter even for a second this is only inviting trouble.
Do not leave any items of value unattended for any length of time. They will be stolen!
Always maintain control of your credit cards and secure the credit card numbers.
If you have information about any of the incidents listed please call the Troy Police Department at 248-680-7280.
Do not leave anything of value in your vehicle in plain view.
Always lock your vehicle doors.
Park your vehicle in your garage if possible. If this is not possible park your vehicle in a well-lit area and lock the doors.
Always keep control of all your property. Purses should never be left unattended. The opportunistic criminal is attracted to any purse because of the high likely hood it has cash and credit cards. Your purse is a sensitive item and needs to be secured at all times. If at all possible it is recommended that large purses be left home and a wallet or other item small enough to fit into your pocket be carried out.
When going to a public facility such as a hospital or fitness center, or using any community locker room, take only the essential items to minimize the loss in the event of a theft. Always secure items in a locker and use an adequate lock to secure it.
Always maintain control and security of your purse, wallet and credit cards. There are people out there who look for other people who they believe will be an easy target.
Exercise diligence when out shopping and present an aware posture. Do not set your purse or wallet on a counter even for a second this is only inviting trouble.
Do not leave any items of value unattended for any length of time. They will be stolen!
Always maintain control of your credit cards and secure the credit card numbers.
If you have information about any of the incidents listed please call the Troy Police Department at 248-680-7280.
