Friday, March 04, 2005
Residential Crime Alert - March 4, 2005
Residential Crime Alert
March 4, 2005
The Troy Police Hockey Team will play their 4th annual benefit game against the Detroit Red Wing Alumni on Friday, March 18th 2005 at 7:00 P.M. at the Troy Sports Center, 1819 E. Big Beaver (at John-R). They will be battling for the prestigious “Mulvihill Cup”, named after a Troy Police Officer who died in the line of duty. Tickets for the game are $10 each. A pre-game dinner at the Troy Elks club is $10 per person and a post game party at the Wagon Wheel tavern is $10 per person. There will be a silent auction of various items including hockey memorabilia at the game. T-shirts, sweat shirts, hats and other logo merchandise will be offered for sale as well. Proceeds will benefit the Troy Police Benevolent Fund. Contact the Troy Police at 248-524-3432 for tickets and information. Seating is limited, especially at the pre- and post-game events, so call early.
Recent Incidents
Suspicious Person / Indecent Exposure
A resident on Jackson Street reported seeing a male exposing himself outside of her window. The suspect is described as a white male 5’ 10” 170lbs, wearing a jean jacket with wool lining, dark pants and hat. He has bushy eyebrows and is possibly of middle-eastern decent. There have been other similar reports in the same area within the past few months.
Crime Prevention Tips
· If you are confronted by a suspicious person or witness a suspicious incident don’t hesitate to call the Police. The incident may turn out to be legitimate, or it may lead to the arrest of a person who has committed a crime or is capable of doing harm.
· There is a pattern of progression for sexually deviant persons. They often begin with lewd acts in public then gradually get the nerve to go to the next step. Be extremely cautious and treat any incident such as this with a sense of urgency. These acts are not normal human behavior and can lead to acts of violence.
· If you have any information on this subject please call the Troy Police.
Automobile Break-Ins
There were a total of ten (10) larcenies from automobiles this week.
Bowl One, 1639 E. 14 Mile, 2/23.
The rear driver’s window was smashed, gym bag and miscellaneous clothing stolen from rear seat of vehicle parked in the lot.
Michigan College of Beauty, 3279 Rochester, 2-24-05.
A 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier and a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer had windows broken out and wallets removed.
Ram’s Horn, 2940 Rochester, 2/27.
The passenger side window was smashed out of a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and a Prada purse was stolen out of the vehicle.
Troy Sports Center, 1819 E. Big Beaver, 2/27.
Someone smashed the left front window of a Grand Am and stole a large duffle bag containing athletic clothing, from the trunk. Also an unlocked Ford Probe was entered and the stereo radio stolen (dash/console damaged) along with a MP3 player and portable air compressor. Both vehicles were parked in the front southwest lot.
Wagon Wheel, 2950 Rochester, 3/2.
A 2001 Volvo V70 had the driver’s side window broken out and a laptop computer, planner and projector were taken. The victim observed a black pick up running in the lot prior to entering business.
New Venture Gear, 1650 Research, 3/1/05-3/2/05.
All wheels and tires were stolen from a 2005 Chrysler 300C that was parked in the lot. The vehicle was found on a jack and cinder block.
Seton Co., 50 W. Big Beaver, 3/1-3/2.
The radio was stolen from a 2004 Jeep parked in the lot. The front passenger window was broken out.
Troy Marriott, 200 W. Big Beaver, 3/2-3/3.
A 2004 Lincoln Navigator parked on 2nd floor parking structure had the driver’s window attacked, radio/navigation system stolen.
A license plate was stolen from a car in the lot of MR. B’s at 3946 Rochester.
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.
· Never leave a vehicle unattended while running.
· There is a recent trend of thieves targeting vehicles in the parking lots of fitness centers and sports centers. When visiting these places, be particularly careful to remove all items of value and secure your vehicle.
Other Larcenies
A 13-year-old girl had a cell phone stolen from her belt clip by an unidentified black male as she exited from the Skate world on 2825 E Maple. The perpetrator is described as black male 5’ 6” wearing a black puffy coat.
Another purse containing credit cards was stolen from a patient’s room at Troy Beaumont hospital. Police and Beaumont Security are working together on these crimes.
A purse was stolen from a table at the Thunderbird lanes, 400 W Maple, while the complainant bowled.
A resident on Devonshire reports his Rolex watch missing from his home after he had contractors in doing some work.
A man on Elaine reported his cell phone was missing after he had some “friends” over.
A shed was broken into on Rochester Road and two Toro lawnmowers were stolen
A complainant from a business on Heide reports he left a CD case that contained over $2000 unsecured on a workbench. He claims he left the area and when he came back the case was open and the money missing.
At 300 W 14 Mile at the Avis Rent A Car, a complainant reports her purse was stolen off the counter.
Crime Prevention Tips
Always keep control of all your property. All articles of value need to be locked in cabinet away from public access.
· When going to a public facility be it a hospital or fitness center or using any community locker room, take only the essential items to minimize your loss in the event of a theft.
· Always maintain control and security of your purse, wallet and credit cards. There are criminals who look for other people who they believe will be an easy target. Exercise diligence when out in public and present an aware posture.
Frauds
An employee at the whole foods Store at 2880 W Maple used a customer’s credit card to buy food. This employee was observed by Police officers driving and she was arrested for driving while license suspended.
A resident was advised by their bank that an unknown person in Turkey made fraudulent charges against their debit card in the amount of $2187.67.
Crime Prevention Tips
Always maintain your credit cards and secure the credit card numbers.
· If you suspect that you have been the victim of credit fraud, call your credit card company and have them run a query of your charges.
Identity theft continues to be the fastest growing crime in the world, and the city of Troy is no exception. We continually get reports of identity theft and fraud on a regular basis.
While it may not be totally avoidable, detecting the early signs of identity theft is one of the best ways to avoid extensive losses and damage to your credit history.
If your wallet/purse etc. gets stolen, cancel all stolen credit and ATM cards immediately.
Checking your credit history regularly is a great way to keep appraised on the status of your credit.
Here are three sources for checking your credit history:
(The titles are links to the webpages)
Equifax
1-800-525-6282
Experian
1-888-397-3742
TransUnion
1-800-680-7289
For more information visit:
US Dept. of Justice ID theft
Vandalism / Destruction of Property
150 E. Long Lake, Childtime, 2/23.
The glass front door was shattered by unknown means.
South Blvd., 2/24. The mailbox was smashed.
Polish Market, 2938 E. Maple, 2/25.
Someone put Crazy Glue in the lock of one of the doors. The owner states that since the Grand Opening of his Hamtramck store, he has had several incidents of vandalism at both locations (tires were slashed on work trucks at both sites the day before.)
Norton, 2/25-2/26.
Someone in a pick-up with dual wheels destroyed the mailbox.
Talbot, 2/26-02/27.
Someone slashed both passenger side tires of a 99 Pontiac Montana van.
Wattles, 2/25-2/26.
Someone ran the mailbox over.
Glaser, 2/11.
The passenger side front and rear doors were keyed on a 2003 Chevy P/U while it was parked in the drive.
1401 Crooks, Delphi, 2/19-3/1/05
Construction equipment was damaged. The victim suspects a former employee.
Kirts east of Crooks, 3/1. Officers were summoned to scene of hit and run crash where the victim advised suspect who was behaving erratically had left the scene on foot. Officers located suspect in a nearby 7-11 where he had damaged the entry door and an ATM machine, and had been shouting obscenities at the clerk. The suspect attacked officers as they were approaching him. He was brought under control and transported to Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital for psychological evaluation. A search warrant for blood was obtained to determine if he was under influence of alcohol or drugs.
Vandalism, or Malicious Destruction of Property (MDOP) is a crime that increases regularly as the weather becomes warmer and as the school year comes to an end. Often, there is retaliatory vandalism by someone who was a victim, attacking those that they feel are responsible for their attack.
This is a difficult crime to solve, since it is usually sporadic in nature. When we do catch those responsible, they are charged criminally as well as ordered to pay restitution. Most often, those responsible are juveniles, and the restitution is ordered from the parents. Your homeowner’s insurance will not pay for the malicious acts of your children.
The best way to protect yourself from this crime, or from being held financially responsible for the acts of your kids, is to know where your children are, what they are doing, and whom their friends are. Kids are very tech-savvy, and use the latest means to communicate. We have had numerous cases where middle and high-school aged kids have made clandestine plans using their home computer and instant-messaging programs (AIM, Yahoo Messenger, etc.) to communicate with their friends, unbeknownst to their parents (no phones ringing in the middle of the night.) They sneak out of the house and meet up to go and commit all sorts of crimes. This is not only illegal, but it is very dangerous.
· Monitor your child’s instant messages.
· Don’t put computers with Internet access in their bedrooms.
· Lock the doors to the house and set alarms when you go to bed.
· Make a habit of checking on the kids, no matter what age, in the middle of the night, just to make sure they are where they are supposed to be. Let them know that you are checking.
· Check your vehicles for new damage or signs of being involved in vandalism -Mud on tires or wheel-wells, baseball bats with gouges or glass in them, egg cartons, knives or other sharp objects that are out of place in a car, cans of spray paint or shaving cream (yes shaving cream and eggs damage paint.)
If you suspect that your kids have been out vandalizing property, you can contact the Police Department Juvenile Unit, or Troy Youth Assistance for advice.
If you have any information on any of the cases cited please contact the Troy Police Department.
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March 4, 2005
The Troy Police Hockey Team will play their 4th annual benefit game against the Detroit Red Wing Alumni on Friday, March 18th 2005 at 7:00 P.M. at the Troy Sports Center, 1819 E. Big Beaver (at John-R). They will be battling for the prestigious “Mulvihill Cup”, named after a Troy Police Officer who died in the line of duty. Tickets for the game are $10 each. A pre-game dinner at the Troy Elks club is $10 per person and a post game party at the Wagon Wheel tavern is $10 per person. There will be a silent auction of various items including hockey memorabilia at the game. T-shirts, sweat shirts, hats and other logo merchandise will be offered for sale as well. Proceeds will benefit the Troy Police Benevolent Fund. Contact the Troy Police at 248-524-3432 for tickets and information. Seating is limited, especially at the pre- and post-game events, so call early.
Recent Incidents
Suspicious Person / Indecent Exposure
A resident on Jackson Street reported seeing a male exposing himself outside of her window. The suspect is described as a white male 5’ 10” 170lbs, wearing a jean jacket with wool lining, dark pants and hat. He has bushy eyebrows and is possibly of middle-eastern decent. There have been other similar reports in the same area within the past few months.
Crime Prevention Tips
· If you are confronted by a suspicious person or witness a suspicious incident don’t hesitate to call the Police. The incident may turn out to be legitimate, or it may lead to the arrest of a person who has committed a crime or is capable of doing harm.
· There is a pattern of progression for sexually deviant persons. They often begin with lewd acts in public then gradually get the nerve to go to the next step. Be extremely cautious and treat any incident such as this with a sense of urgency. These acts are not normal human behavior and can lead to acts of violence.
· If you have any information on this subject please call the Troy Police.
Automobile Break-Ins
There were a total of ten (10) larcenies from automobiles this week.
Bowl One, 1639 E. 14 Mile, 2/23.
The rear driver’s window was smashed, gym bag and miscellaneous clothing stolen from rear seat of vehicle parked in the lot.
Michigan College of Beauty, 3279 Rochester, 2-24-05.
A 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier and a 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer had windows broken out and wallets removed.
Ram’s Horn, 2940 Rochester, 2/27.
The passenger side window was smashed out of a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and a Prada purse was stolen out of the vehicle.
Troy Sports Center, 1819 E. Big Beaver, 2/27.
Someone smashed the left front window of a Grand Am and stole a large duffle bag containing athletic clothing, from the trunk. Also an unlocked Ford Probe was entered and the stereo radio stolen (dash/console damaged) along with a MP3 player and portable air compressor. Both vehicles were parked in the front southwest lot.
Wagon Wheel, 2950 Rochester, 3/2.
A 2001 Volvo V70 had the driver’s side window broken out and a laptop computer, planner and projector were taken. The victim observed a black pick up running in the lot prior to entering business.
New Venture Gear, 1650 Research, 3/1/05-3/2/05.
All wheels and tires were stolen from a 2005 Chrysler 300C that was parked in the lot. The vehicle was found on a jack and cinder block.
Seton Co., 50 W. Big Beaver, 3/1-3/2.
The radio was stolen from a 2004 Jeep parked in the lot. The front passenger window was broken out.
Troy Marriott, 200 W. Big Beaver, 3/2-3/3.
A 2004 Lincoln Navigator parked on 2nd floor parking structure had the driver’s window attacked, radio/navigation system stolen.
A license plate was stolen from a car in the lot of MR. B’s at 3946 Rochester.
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.
· Never leave a vehicle unattended while running.
· There is a recent trend of thieves targeting vehicles in the parking lots of fitness centers and sports centers. When visiting these places, be particularly careful to remove all items of value and secure your vehicle.
Other Larcenies
A 13-year-old girl had a cell phone stolen from her belt clip by an unidentified black male as she exited from the Skate world on 2825 E Maple. The perpetrator is described as black male 5’ 6” wearing a black puffy coat.
Another purse containing credit cards was stolen from a patient’s room at Troy Beaumont hospital. Police and Beaumont Security are working together on these crimes.
A purse was stolen from a table at the Thunderbird lanes, 400 W Maple, while the complainant bowled.
A resident on Devonshire reports his Rolex watch missing from his home after he had contractors in doing some work.
A man on Elaine reported his cell phone was missing after he had some “friends” over.
A shed was broken into on Rochester Road and two Toro lawnmowers were stolen
A complainant from a business on Heide reports he left a CD case that contained over $2000 unsecured on a workbench. He claims he left the area and when he came back the case was open and the money missing.
At 300 W 14 Mile at the Avis Rent A Car, a complainant reports her purse was stolen off the counter.
Crime Prevention Tips
Always keep control of all your property. All articles of value need to be locked in cabinet away from public access.
· When going to a public facility be it a hospital or fitness center or using any community locker room, take only the essential items to minimize your loss in the event of a theft.
· Always maintain control and security of your purse, wallet and credit cards. There are criminals who look for other people who they believe will be an easy target. Exercise diligence when out in public and present an aware posture.
Frauds
An employee at the whole foods Store at 2880 W Maple used a customer’s credit card to buy food. This employee was observed by Police officers driving and she was arrested for driving while license suspended.
A resident was advised by their bank that an unknown person in Turkey made fraudulent charges against their debit card in the amount of $2187.67.
Crime Prevention Tips
Always maintain your credit cards and secure the credit card numbers.
· If you suspect that you have been the victim of credit fraud, call your credit card company and have them run a query of your charges.
Identity theft continues to be the fastest growing crime in the world, and the city of Troy is no exception. We continually get reports of identity theft and fraud on a regular basis.
While it may not be totally avoidable, detecting the early signs of identity theft is one of the best ways to avoid extensive losses and damage to your credit history.
If your wallet/purse etc. gets stolen, cancel all stolen credit and ATM cards immediately.
Checking your credit history regularly is a great way to keep appraised on the status of your credit.
Here are three sources for checking your credit history:
(The titles are links to the webpages)
Equifax
1-800-525-6282
Experian
1-888-397-3742
TransUnion
1-800-680-7289
For more information visit:
US Dept. of Justice ID theft
Vandalism / Destruction of Property
150 E. Long Lake, Childtime, 2/23.
The glass front door was shattered by unknown means.
South Blvd., 2/24. The mailbox was smashed.
Polish Market, 2938 E. Maple, 2/25.
Someone put Crazy Glue in the lock of one of the doors. The owner states that since the Grand Opening of his Hamtramck store, he has had several incidents of vandalism at both locations (tires were slashed on work trucks at both sites the day before.)
Norton, 2/25-2/26.
Someone in a pick-up with dual wheels destroyed the mailbox.
Talbot, 2/26-02/27.
Someone slashed both passenger side tires of a 99 Pontiac Montana van.
Wattles, 2/25-2/26.
Someone ran the mailbox over.
Glaser, 2/11.
The passenger side front and rear doors were keyed on a 2003 Chevy P/U while it was parked in the drive.
1401 Crooks, Delphi, 2/19-3/1/05
Construction equipment was damaged. The victim suspects a former employee.
Kirts east of Crooks, 3/1. Officers were summoned to scene of hit and run crash where the victim advised suspect who was behaving erratically had left the scene on foot. Officers located suspect in a nearby 7-11 where he had damaged the entry door and an ATM machine, and had been shouting obscenities at the clerk. The suspect attacked officers as they were approaching him. He was brought under control and transported to Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital for psychological evaluation. A search warrant for blood was obtained to determine if he was under influence of alcohol or drugs.
Vandalism, or Malicious Destruction of Property (MDOP) is a crime that increases regularly as the weather becomes warmer and as the school year comes to an end. Often, there is retaliatory vandalism by someone who was a victim, attacking those that they feel are responsible for their attack.
This is a difficult crime to solve, since it is usually sporadic in nature. When we do catch those responsible, they are charged criminally as well as ordered to pay restitution. Most often, those responsible are juveniles, and the restitution is ordered from the parents. Your homeowner’s insurance will not pay for the malicious acts of your children.
The best way to protect yourself from this crime, or from being held financially responsible for the acts of your kids, is to know where your children are, what they are doing, and whom their friends are. Kids are very tech-savvy, and use the latest means to communicate. We have had numerous cases where middle and high-school aged kids have made clandestine plans using their home computer and instant-messaging programs (AIM, Yahoo Messenger, etc.) to communicate with their friends, unbeknownst to their parents (no phones ringing in the middle of the night.) They sneak out of the house and meet up to go and commit all sorts of crimes. This is not only illegal, but it is very dangerous.
· Monitor your child’s instant messages.
· Don’t put computers with Internet access in their bedrooms.
· Lock the doors to the house and set alarms when you go to bed.
· Make a habit of checking on the kids, no matter what age, in the middle of the night, just to make sure they are where they are supposed to be. Let them know that you are checking.
· Check your vehicles for new damage or signs of being involved in vandalism -Mud on tires or wheel-wells, baseball bats with gouges or glass in them, egg cartons, knives or other sharp objects that are out of place in a car, cans of spray paint or shaving cream (yes shaving cream and eggs damage paint.)
If you suspect that your kids have been out vandalizing property, you can contact the Police Department Juvenile Unit, or Troy Youth Assistance for advice.
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,
Email your name and email address to:
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