Sunday, April 03, 2005
Residential and Business Crime Alert for April 4, 2005
We need your help to donate at our Annual Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday, April 12 at the Troy Community Center - Room 304 – 305 between 9:30 am - 3:30 pm.
There are both national and state emergencies in effect for blood supplies. The Southeastern Michigan American Red Cross Blood Region reports that the available supply of type 0, the most critical type of blood needed, is at an all time low.
Walk-ins are accepted, but you may also schedule an appointment. To schedule an appointment, call 248.524.1147.
The Troy Police Community Service Section is sponsoring a Free Youth Hockey Clinic for the weeks of June 20th through the 24th for 8 to 11 year olds and June 27th through 1 July for 12 to 14 year olds. The clinic will combine classroom discussions covering a variety of topics on positive life choices with on-ice hockey instruction every day. Lunch is included. For more information please contact Officer Russ Harden at 524-3452.
Recent Incidents
Stolen Vehicles
At Snell’s Self-Storage, 1227 Rochester, a complainant reports his camper, which was being stored on jacks at the site, was stolen.
S/B I-75 and Big Beaver, Officers arrived on the scene of a three-vehicle crash at 1900 hrs. which occurred at 1730 hrs. They were advised by a witness that the driver of an ’96 Olds Achieva involved in the crash said his license was suspended, therefore planned to tell officers his sister was driving. He left before officers arrived. The vehicle came back stolen out of New Haven. That report was made approximately an hour and a half after the crash. New haven PD was asked to investigate at the residence, as it was suspected the owner was making a false stolen vehicle report to protect her son in regard to the crash and suspended license issue. NH Officers advised Troy the mother and son insisted the car had been stolen. The description provided by NH Officers of the son matches the description of the driver who left the scene of the crash.
Auto Break-ins
At Anton’s restaurant, 2891 E. Big Beaver, a complainant reports 12-15 different prescribed medications were stolen from the front seat of his unlocked vehicle.
At VPSI, 1220 Rankin, a complainant reports passenger side window broken out of his ’05 GMC Envoy and 50 CD’s, sunglasses, radar detector, and cell phone stolen.
On Kilmer Street, a complainant reports his unlocked ’02 Ford Focus was entered and his laptop stolen.
On Frankton, a complainant reported someone entered his ’03 GMC Yukon and stole his wallet and radar detector. No force; possibly left unlocked.
Maxwell Motorcycle, 1352 Combermere, a complainant reported the driver and passenger doors stolen from an ’85 Chevy S-10 P/U parked in the lot. They appeared to have been cut off the vehicle at the hinges.
Larcenies
At Wal-Mart, 2001 W. Maple a complainant reports after unloading purchases into her car she placed her cart in the rack. She forgot her purse in the cart and when she returned to the rack to retrieve it, the purse was gone.
At Children’s Palace, 412 W. 14 Mile, a complainant reports her purse was stolen from her baby stroller while she shopped.
On Grand Haven, a complainant reported a $100.00 pearl necklace missing from her residence. No forced entry; unknown when stolen.
At Hooters, 1686 John R, a complainant reported the rear driver’s side door window broken out of his ’92 SAAB and his gym bag, 2 CD’s, a PDA, and lap top computer stolen.
On Anvil, a complainant reported the license plate stolen from her ’95 Mercury while parked in front of residence over-night.
At Auto Focus, 1250 Rankin, a complainant reports a computer and monitor valued at $4900.00 was stolen from an office. No sign of forced entry.
On London, a complainant reports for the fourth time in the last month someone stole several decorative stones that line her driveway.
At the Troy Marriott, 200 W. Big Beaver, a complainant reported a laptop computer valued at $2634.00 stolen from unlocked office.
Home Invasions/ Break-ins
On Tanner, a complainant reports a construction trailer was broken into and approximately $6700.00 worth of tools stolen.
On Lovington, a complainant reports finding front door attacked and damaged. No entry gained/nothing taken.
Suspicious Incidents
Minors Consuming Alcohol at Boulan Park, 3671 Crooks, Officers approached an occupied vehicle and discovered a 17-year-old male driver from Clinton Twp., and a 16-year-old female passenger from Sterling Hgts. had been consuming alcohol. They were ticketed and turned over to their parents.
In the area of Elliott and Dequindre, Officers observed 20 year Officers observed a male subject dressed in dark clothing emerge from behind a closed business. Subject explained he was cutting through the area while walking home to Sterling Hgts. from a friend’s apartment. He had several outstanding warrants from other jurisdictions and was arrested
At Entertainment Publications, 1414 E. Maple, a complainant reported receiving a letter containing an obscene message, a tissue, and a condom. No return address; not addressed to anyone in particular; no known disgruntled employee/customer. Letter postmarked out of California.
On Wattles, a complainant reports someone ringing her doorbell. No one observed when she looked outside.
Frauds
On Russett Drive, a complainant discovered an unauthorized check written against his account for $259.32. Follow-up w/bank revealed a forged check under the name of a female with a Detroit address. His account number was listed on the check.
A complainant reported her wallet w/multiple credit cards stolen in Beverly Hills. She subsequently discovered several unauthorized charges that occurred in Troy at different locations on several of the cards immediately after the theft. Approximate total: $660.00
Attempt Fraud, on Wintergreen. The complainant reported receiving a Fax from an individual claiming to be an attorney from Africa. The letter states he represents a client who was killed in an auto accident with no next of kin. He represents there is a 12.5 million-dollar estate. He is offering 20% if the receiver of the communication will represent they are the next of kin and will agree to provide a bank account into which the funds can be deposited. The letter assures the receiver the attorney can set the transaction up to look legitimate. This is a mass mailing. It requests the receiver respond to E-mail or Fax addresses.
If you have any information on any of the cases cited please contact the Troy Police Department
Arrests
Investigators from the Troy Police Department located and arrested a suspect on an outstanding Armed Robbery Arrest Warrant at a residence in Highland Park. The suspect was wanted in connection with an armed robbery of a citizen that was attempting to make a bank deposit at the Standard Federal Bank located in front of Oakland Mall on 14 Mile, in Troy. That incident occurred in the parking lot of the bank on January 31, 2005.
There are both national and state emergencies in effect for blood supplies. The Southeastern Michigan American Red Cross Blood Region reports that the available supply of type 0, the most critical type of blood needed, is at an all time low.
Walk-ins are accepted, but you may also schedule an appointment. To schedule an appointment, call 248.524.1147.
The Troy Police Community Service Section is sponsoring a Free Youth Hockey Clinic for the weeks of June 20th through the 24th for 8 to 11 year olds and June 27th through 1 July for 12 to 14 year olds. The clinic will combine classroom discussions covering a variety of topics on positive life choices with on-ice hockey instruction every day. Lunch is included. For more information please contact Officer Russ Harden at 524-3452.
Recent Incidents
Stolen Vehicles
At Snell’s Self-Storage, 1227 Rochester, a complainant reports his camper, which was being stored on jacks at the site, was stolen.
S/B I-75 and Big Beaver, Officers arrived on the scene of a three-vehicle crash at 1900 hrs. which occurred at 1730 hrs. They were advised by a witness that the driver of an ’96 Olds Achieva involved in the crash said his license was suspended, therefore planned to tell officers his sister was driving. He left before officers arrived. The vehicle came back stolen out of New Haven. That report was made approximately an hour and a half after the crash. New haven PD was asked to investigate at the residence, as it was suspected the owner was making a false stolen vehicle report to protect her son in regard to the crash and suspended license issue. NH Officers advised Troy the mother and son insisted the car had been stolen. The description provided by NH Officers of the son matches the description of the driver who left the scene of the crash.
Auto Break-ins
At Anton’s restaurant, 2891 E. Big Beaver, a complainant reports 12-15 different prescribed medications were stolen from the front seat of his unlocked vehicle.
At VPSI, 1220 Rankin, a complainant reports passenger side window broken out of his ’05 GMC Envoy and 50 CD’s, sunglasses, radar detector, and cell phone stolen.
On Kilmer Street, a complainant reports his unlocked ’02 Ford Focus was entered and his laptop stolen.
On Frankton, a complainant reported someone entered his ’03 GMC Yukon and stole his wallet and radar detector. No force; possibly left unlocked.
Maxwell Motorcycle, 1352 Combermere, a complainant reported the driver and passenger doors stolen from an ’85 Chevy S-10 P/U parked in the lot. They appeared to have been cut off the vehicle at the hinges.
Larcenies
At Wal-Mart, 2001 W. Maple a complainant reports after unloading purchases into her car she placed her cart in the rack. She forgot her purse in the cart and when she returned to the rack to retrieve it, the purse was gone.
At Children’s Palace, 412 W. 14 Mile, a complainant reports her purse was stolen from her baby stroller while she shopped.
On Grand Haven, a complainant reported a $100.00 pearl necklace missing from her residence. No forced entry; unknown when stolen.
At Hooters, 1686 John R, a complainant reported the rear driver’s side door window broken out of his ’92 SAAB and his gym bag, 2 CD’s, a PDA, and lap top computer stolen.
On Anvil, a complainant reported the license plate stolen from her ’95 Mercury while parked in front of residence over-night.
At Auto Focus, 1250 Rankin, a complainant reports a computer and monitor valued at $4900.00 was stolen from an office. No sign of forced entry.
On London, a complainant reports for the fourth time in the last month someone stole several decorative stones that line her driveway.
At the Troy Marriott, 200 W. Big Beaver, a complainant reported a laptop computer valued at $2634.00 stolen from unlocked office.
Home Invasions/ Break-ins
On Tanner, a complainant reports a construction trailer was broken into and approximately $6700.00 worth of tools stolen.
On Lovington, a complainant reports finding front door attacked and damaged. No entry gained/nothing taken.
Suspicious Incidents
In the area of Elliott and Dequindre, Officers observed 20 year Officers observed a male subject dressed in dark clothing emerge from behind a closed business. Subject explained he was cutting through the area while walking home to Sterling Hgts. from a friend’s apartment. He had several outstanding warrants from other jurisdictions and was arrested
At Entertainment Publications, 1414 E. Maple, a complainant reported receiving a letter containing an obscene message, a tissue, and a condom. No return address; not addressed to anyone in particular; no known disgruntled employee/customer. Letter postmarked out of California.
On Wattles, a complainant reports someone ringing her doorbell. No one observed when she looked outside.
Frauds
On Russett Drive, a complainant discovered an unauthorized check written against his account for $259.32. Follow-up w/bank revealed a forged check under the name of a female with a Detroit address. His account number was listed on the check.
A complainant reported her wallet w/multiple credit cards stolen in Beverly Hills. She subsequently discovered several unauthorized charges that occurred in Troy at different locations on several of the cards immediately after the theft. Approximate total: $660.00
Attempt Fraud, on Wintergreen. The complainant reported receiving a Fax from an individual claiming to be an attorney from Africa. The letter states he represents a client who was killed in an auto accident with no next of kin. He represents there is a 12.5 million-dollar estate. He is offering 20% if the receiver of the communication will represent they are the next of kin and will agree to provide a bank account into which the funds can be deposited. The letter assures the receiver the attorney can set the transaction up to look legitimate. This is a mass mailing. It requests the receiver respond to E-mail or Fax addresses.
If you have any information on any of the cases cited please contact the Troy Police Department
Arrests
Crime Prevention Tips
If you witness a suspicious person or a suspicious incident don’t hesitate to call the Police.
If you witness a suspicious person or 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.
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 purses at retail establishments and fitness centers. When visiting these places, be particularly careful to keep your purse and wallet secure at all times.
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.
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
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 purses at retail establishments and fitness centers. When visiting these places, be particularly careful to keep your purse and wallet secure at all times.
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.
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
