Friday, April 08, 2005
Residential and Business Crime Alert for April 8, 2005
Residential and Business Crime Alert
April 8, 2005
Recent Incidents
Home Invasions
2 home invasions and 2 attempts were reported.
1 Home Invasion was reported on Stafford
1 Home Invasion was reported on Somerset
1 attempt home invasion was made on Bradbury
1 attempt home invasion was made on Boulan
Automobile Break-Ins
16 larcenies from vehicles were reported.
An SUV was entered in the lot of 2940 Rochester
A pick-Up was entered at 375 Robbins
Two vehicles were broken into in the lot of Bowl One at 1639 E 14 Mile
A radiator was stolen from a motor home on Elmwood
A stereo was stolen from a van at 2825 W Maple
An unlocked car on Limerick lane had a wallet stolen from inside
An unlocked vehicle was entered on Brooklawn
A license plate was stolen from a vehicle in the lot of 1025 Rochester
An unlocked vehicle was entered and had a cell phone headset and cash stolen at 101 W Big beaver
A license plate was stolen from a vehicle on N Dorchester
An unlocked vehicle on Vanderpool was entered and credit cards were stolen
An unlocked vehicle on Square Lake had a laptop stolen
An unlocked vehicle was entered and a purse stolen at the 7-11 store at 2891 Crooks
A DVD player was stolen from a Lincoln Navigator at 1950 W Maple
Wheels and tires were stolen from a Pick-up at 1352 Combermere
Stolen Cars
2 vehicles were reported stolen
A Dodge pick up was stolen from the lot of
1850 Stephenson
A Dodge pick Up was stolen from the Bowl One at
1639 E 14 Mile
Frauds
11 frauds were reported.
A business on Robbins reported $2,200 worth of credit card fraud
At 500 John R stolen checks were presented as true by a perpetrator
A credit card fraud report was made at 1810 Maplelawn
At the Home Depot at 1177 Coolidge a credit card fraud occurred
A counterfeit $20.00 was passed at Knapps donut shop at 6051 Rochester
A complainant on Coral reports her identity was used to open a fraudulent cell phone account
A complainant on Wolverine reports unauthorized charges on his debit card.
A complainant on Shadrock reports receiving a call from an unknown person asking for her credit and bank information.
A homeowner on Carriage Trail stated that a handyman doing work for them stole $4000.00 worth of credit card checks and used them at various stores
A resident on Fawn states an unknown used their personal
info to open a fraudulent credit account
A complainant on Amberwood reported that a former
In-home assistant used her identity to open fraudulent
credit accounts.
Larcenies
There were 13 larcenies reported.
2 Drive-offs occurred at the Clark Station at
1602 Livernois
A bike was stolen from a balcony on Coachmen
4 lockers were broken into and the Ballys fitness
center at 203 W Big Beaver
A laptop was stolen from an office at 750 Stephenson
A cell phone was stolen from Lifetime Fitness Center
at 4700 Investment.
A license plate was stolen from a vehicle on Brentwood
A patient’s purse was stolen from their nightstand at
Troy Beaumont Hospital
A license plate was stolen from a SAAB at the Dealer
on Maplelawn
A video Game system was stolen from 950 Stephenson
Retail Frauds
There were several larcenies and credit frauds reported
at the Oakland Mall and at the Somerset Mall. Many of these incidents involved fraudulent credit cards.
Community Information
The 11th Annual Faith Community Prayer Breakfast, sponsored by the Troy Community Coalition for the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, is scheduled
for Friday, May 6, 2005 from 7:30 AM until 9:00 AM.
The event will be held at the St. Nicholas Social Hall, 760 W. Wattles Road, east of Crooks, in Troy.
Individual tickets are $15, and Table Sponsorships
are available by calling 248-823-5088.
This nondenominational Faith Community Prayer
Breakfast is modeled after the National Day of Prayer, established by an act of Congress in 1952.
The event brings together people of different
backgrounds and affiliations; and will conclude the
City of Troy “Diversity Week” activities.
There is usually a group from the Police Department that attends. Be sure to stop and talk with us about the CrimeAlert or anything else.
The Andy Stindt Scholarship Fund will be hosting
a Benefit Mother’s Day Brunch and Auction
on Sunday, May 8, 2005 from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm
at the Troy Marriott Hotel
(on Big Beaver Rd West of Livernois.)
Ticket prices are $25 for adults, $20 for children under 12, with discounts for parties of 6 or more adults.
The ticket includes an elegant brunch and a flower for mom.
The silent auction runs from 11:00 am until 1:30 pm.
Brunch is served from 12:00 noon until 1:30 pm.
Call Mimi Ashamalla at 248-680-0884
for ticket information.
Donations can be sent to:
Andy Stindt Scholarship Fund
C/o Athens High School
4333 John-R, Troy, MI 48085
Community Blood Drive
We need your help to donate at our Annual Red Cross Blood Drive, on Tuesday, April 12 at the Troy Community Center - Room 304 – 305 from 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 by calling 248-524-1147.
Crime Prevention Tips
· When shopping, always take extra care to keep control of your purse and wallet.
· If you witness any suspicious persons report it to store personnel.
· Retail Fraud hurts us all in the long run by inflated prices.
· Sticker switching and fraudulent returns are also crimes under the retail fraud statutes.
· Do not buy any thing for sale that is not legitimate. This is called receiving and concealing which is a crime.
· If someone approaches you with stolen merchandise for sale, decline and call the Police.
· It is important to always lock your doors and windows. The opportunist criminal will capitalize on any situation that presents itself.
· All exterior doors should be outfitted with a single cylinder deadbolt lock with at least a 1” bolt.
· Sliding glass door walls should have a dowel rod placed in the track and have header screws installed to keep the door from being lifted out of the track.
· Locks are only as good as their application; a lock will not do its job unless it is engaged.
· Do not leave your garage door opener unsecured in your vehicle. Make it a habit to take it out of your vehicle daily especially if you do not park in your garage.
· Do not leave anything of value in your vehicle in plain view.
· Always lock your vehicle doors.
· 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.
· There is a trend of things being stolen from vehicles in the parking lots of fitness centers and fun centers. While going to these places, be extra careful to remove all items of value and secure your vehicle.
· Always keep control of all your property.
· 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 the loss during theft.
· 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 awareness posture.
· There is a trend going on in the area where purses and wallets are being stolen. Do not leave any items of value unattended for any length of time it will be stolen!
· 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 is on the rise. Shred all documents and always be mindful of your personal information.
· Never give your bank account numbers over the phone. Especially if unsolicited!
A Tip from one of our CrimeAlert subscribers:
The best purse anti-theft advice I've ever gotten is to hang your purse over your shoulder BEFORE you put your coat or jacket on, then put your coat or jacket on over top. This prevents purse snatching as well as the impulse to set your purse down on the ground or a counter.
For men, the best advice is to keep your wallet in the front pocket of your pants, because pick-pockets are experts at removing wallets from jacket pockets and back pockets by bumping and distracting the victim, but it is virtually impossible to remove a wallet from a front pocket unnoticed.
Thank you to PVF for that tip. It is great advice. Sgt. Kowalski
April 8, 2005
Recent Incidents
Home Invasions
2 home invasions and 2 attempts were reported.
1 Home Invasion was reported on Stafford
1 Home Invasion was reported on Somerset
1 attempt home invasion was made on Bradbury
1 attempt home invasion was made on Boulan
Automobile Break-Ins
16 larcenies from vehicles were reported.
An SUV was entered in the lot of 2940 Rochester
A pick-Up was entered at 375 Robbins
Two vehicles were broken into in the lot of Bowl One at 1639 E 14 Mile
A radiator was stolen from a motor home on Elmwood
A stereo was stolen from a van at 2825 W Maple
An unlocked car on Limerick lane had a wallet stolen from inside
An unlocked vehicle was entered on Brooklawn
A license plate was stolen from a vehicle in the lot of 1025 Rochester
An unlocked vehicle was entered and had a cell phone headset and cash stolen at 101 W Big beaver
A license plate was stolen from a vehicle on N Dorchester
An unlocked vehicle on Vanderpool was entered and credit cards were stolen
An unlocked vehicle on Square Lake had a laptop stolen
An unlocked vehicle was entered and a purse stolen at the 7-11 store at 2891 Crooks
A DVD player was stolen from a Lincoln Navigator at 1950 W Maple
Wheels and tires were stolen from a Pick-up at 1352 Combermere
Stolen Cars
2 vehicles were reported stolen
A Dodge pick up was stolen from the lot of
1850 Stephenson
A Dodge pick Up was stolen from the Bowl One at
1639 E 14 Mile
Frauds
11 frauds were reported.
A business on Robbins reported $2,200 worth of credit card fraud
At 500 John R stolen checks were presented as true by a perpetrator
A credit card fraud report was made at 1810 Maplelawn
At the Home Depot at 1177 Coolidge a credit card fraud occurred
A counterfeit $20.00 was passed at Knapps donut shop at 6051 Rochester
A complainant on Coral reports her identity was used to open a fraudulent cell phone account
A complainant on Wolverine reports unauthorized charges on his debit card.
A complainant on Shadrock reports receiving a call from an unknown person asking for her credit and bank information.
A homeowner on Carriage Trail stated that a handyman doing work for them stole $4000.00 worth of credit card checks and used them at various stores
A resident on Fawn states an unknown used their personal
info to open a fraudulent credit account
A complainant on Amberwood reported that a former
In-home assistant used her identity to open fraudulent
credit accounts.
Larcenies
There were 13 larcenies reported.
2 Drive-offs occurred at the Clark Station at
1602 Livernois
A bike was stolen from a balcony on Coachmen
4 lockers were broken into and the Ballys fitness
center at 203 W Big Beaver
A laptop was stolen from an office at 750 Stephenson
A cell phone was stolen from Lifetime Fitness Center
at 4700 Investment.
A license plate was stolen from a vehicle on Brentwood
A patient’s purse was stolen from their nightstand at
Troy Beaumont Hospital
A license plate was stolen from a SAAB at the Dealer
on Maplelawn
A video Game system was stolen from 950 Stephenson
Retail Frauds
There were several larcenies and credit frauds reported
at the Oakland Mall and at the Somerset Mall. Many of these incidents involved fraudulent credit cards.
Community Information
The 11th Annual Faith Community Prayer Breakfast, sponsored by the Troy Community Coalition for the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, is scheduled
for Friday, May 6, 2005 from 7:30 AM until 9:00 AM.
The event will be held at the St. Nicholas Social Hall, 760 W. Wattles Road, east of Crooks, in Troy.
Individual tickets are $15, and Table Sponsorships
are available by calling 248-823-5088.
This nondenominational Faith Community Prayer
Breakfast is modeled after the National Day of Prayer, established by an act of Congress in 1952.
The event brings together people of different
backgrounds and affiliations; and will conclude the
City of Troy “Diversity Week” activities.
There is usually a group from the Police Department that attends. Be sure to stop and talk with us about the CrimeAlert or anything else.
The Andy Stindt Scholarship Fund will be hosting
a Benefit Mother’s Day Brunch and Auction
on Sunday, May 8, 2005 from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm
at the Troy Marriott Hotel
(on Big Beaver Rd West of Livernois.)
Ticket prices are $25 for adults, $20 for children under 12, with discounts for parties of 6 or more adults.
The ticket includes an elegant brunch and a flower for mom.
The silent auction runs from 11:00 am until 1:30 pm.
Brunch is served from 12:00 noon until 1:30 pm.
Call Mimi Ashamalla at 248-680-0884
for ticket information.
Donations can be sent to:
Andy Stindt Scholarship Fund
C/o Athens High School
4333 John-R, Troy, MI 48085
Community Blood Drive
We need your help to donate at our Annual Red Cross Blood Drive, on Tuesday, April 12 at the Troy Community Center - Room 304 – 305 from 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 by calling 248-524-1147.
Crime Prevention Tips
· When shopping, always take extra care to keep control of your purse and wallet.
· If you witness any suspicious persons report it to store personnel.
· Retail Fraud hurts us all in the long run by inflated prices.
· Sticker switching and fraudulent returns are also crimes under the retail fraud statutes.
· Do not buy any thing for sale that is not legitimate. This is called receiving and concealing which is a crime.
· If someone approaches you with stolen merchandise for sale, decline and call the Police.
· It is important to always lock your doors and windows. The opportunist criminal will capitalize on any situation that presents itself.
· All exterior doors should be outfitted with a single cylinder deadbolt lock with at least a 1” bolt.
· Sliding glass door walls should have a dowel rod placed in the track and have header screws installed to keep the door from being lifted out of the track.
· Locks are only as good as their application; a lock will not do its job unless it is engaged.
· Do not leave your garage door opener unsecured in your vehicle. Make it a habit to take it out of your vehicle daily especially if you do not park in your garage.
· Do not leave anything of value in your vehicle in plain view.
· Always lock your vehicle doors.
· 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.
· There is a trend of things being stolen from vehicles in the parking lots of fitness centers and fun centers. While going to these places, be extra careful to remove all items of value and secure your vehicle.
· Always keep control of all your property.
· 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 the loss during theft.
· 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 awareness posture.
· There is a trend going on in the area where purses and wallets are being stolen. Do not leave any items of value unattended for any length of time it will be stolen!
· 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 is on the rise. Shred all documents and always be mindful of your personal information.
· Never give your bank account numbers over the phone. Especially if unsolicited!
A Tip from one of our CrimeAlert subscribers:
The best purse anti-theft advice I've ever gotten is to hang your purse over your shoulder BEFORE you put your coat or jacket on, then put your coat or jacket on over top. This prevents purse snatching as well as the impulse to set your purse down on the ground or a counter.
For men, the best advice is to keep your wallet in the front pocket of your pants, because pick-pockets are experts at removing wallets from jacket pockets and back pockets by bumping and distracting the victim, but it is virtually impossible to remove a wallet from a front pocket unnoticed.
Thank you to PVF for that tip. It is great advice. Sgt. Kowalski
