Saturday, April 23, 2005
Residential and Business Crime Alert for April 23, 2005
Residential and Business Crime Alert
April 23, 2005
Recent Incidents
Breaking and Entering
A business at 289 Rochester was broken into via the east doors, officers responding to an alarm discovered.
Maple press at 360 E Maple had the front door kicked in; nothing appeared to be missing at this time
Automobile Break-Ins
A 03 Pontiac Grand am on Hill crescent had a tire and wheel stolen and the car was left on blocks.
An unlocked vehicle in the driveway of a home on Algansee was entered and had property stolen
A 02 dodge Stratus was broken into in the lot of Skate World and the stereo and CDs were stolen.
A 05 Chevy was broken into in the lot of the Wagon Wheel, 2950 Rochester. A $3000.00 laptop and a $500.00 palm pilot was stolen
A complainant on Lovington reports $450 worth of clothing was stolen from the locked trunk of his vehicle; there were no signs of forced entry
A complainant on John r reports $200 was stolen from her locked vehicle, she believes some one cloned her transmitter, as that is what she used to lock her car and set the alarm.
A complainant on Fordham reports a $2495 laptop computer was stolen from her Jeep parked in the driveway. She believes she locked the vehicle with the remote, however there were no signs of forced entry
Vandalisms
A 04 Honda CRV had the driver’s side window smashed out on Talbot
Three vehicles in the area of Gaylord, Carpenter and Lehigh had their window smashed out, possibly by a pellet gun
A complainant at the Columbia Center parking deck at 101 W big Beaver reports having her rear window smashed out of her 04 Envoy
Stolen Vehicles
A 2002Volkswagon was stolen from 412 W 14 mile on 10-15-04 and recovered on Lynch Street in Detroit 4-20-05
A 99 Jeep Cherokee was stolen from Lovington on 4-16-05 and recovered on Iowa street in Detroit 4-20-05
A victim on Charter reported her 03 Toyota was stolen from the lot, her estranged husband is suspected
A trailer containing BBQ grills was stolen from the lot of Mario’s restaurant at 2001 E maple
A 99 Chevy Cavalier was stolen from the lot of Caribou Coffee at 3495 Rochester
A 00 Chrysler Cirrus was stole from the lot of Skate World on 4-17-05, the owners credit card was used shortly thereafter in Detroit
Avis at 850 tower reports a 05 Pontiac grand am stolen from the lot
Frauds
At 6037 Rochester at Kelley’s market a white female from Wixom attempted to cash two checks from a closed account. The sales clerk retained the checks and a warrant is pending.
A victim on Three oaks received a phone call claiming to be her bank and asked for credit card numbers, the victim provided two card numbers and then later got suspicious and called her bank only to find that they did not call and she had $540 worth of unauthorized charges on her account.
A female from Detroit opened a JC penny’s credit account in her grandmother’s name from Ohio without her permission and signing her grandmother’s name and charged she was arrested.
Larcenies
At the Coachman apartments on coachmen drive a perpetrator entered a locked fenced storage area and stole $00 worthy of property.
The Mobil gas station at 25 E 14 mile reported a female pumped $40 worth of gas and did not pay for it
A complainant on Kevin reported her vehicle license plate was stolen
The Marathon gas station at 3400 Rochester reported a man driving a Lexus drove off without paying for $45 worth of gas
Thermal Tech insulation reports having a worked trailer broken into and over $3400 worth of equipment was stolen including two ladders and a generator
The Starbucks at 5385 Crooks reported having a female steal the tip jar and run out and dive head first into the window of a waiting car and flea the area, similar reports happened at the Starbucks in Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills. The suspect is described as a white female 20 years old; 5’ 4” 115 LBS, brown hair in a ponytail wearing a lime green tank top and black stretch Capri pants. The vehicle is a possibly an older model Chrysler or Accord, rusty and beat-up. The driver of the vehicle is a younger white male with long hair.
Suspicious Persons/incidents
A suspicious white male approx 20 years old approach an elderly lady in the 5000 block of Rochester and asked if she was having electrical troubles and asked if he could come in an inspect, she refused and he said she would not get a $42.00 refund she refused again and he left the area, he never identified himself as working for an legitimate company.
Three victims at the Balley’s Fitness at 203 W Big beaver reported having their locks removed from their lockers and their wallets stolen.
A complainant at Wal-mart reports her purse was stolen from her shopping cart
A complainant on Forest Park reports opening her shades and a short man, possibly a teenager was running away from her home. He is described as a white male, short wearing a black coat.
Crime Prevention Tips
· Always secure your doors and windows.
· Garages and door walls are targets for thieves.
. Always ensure your garage is secured.
. Use 1 ½’’ dowel rod in the track of all sliding glass windows and doors to help provide security.
· Do not leave anything of value in your vehicle in plain view.
· Always lock your vehicle doors. Physically make sure the doors are locked, don not rely on remote transmitters to lock doors, as this is no guarantee that the doors locked.
· 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 and remove valuables, there are people out there checking for cars and they will break-into your vehicle and steal your property.
· Never leave a vehicle unattended while running.
· There is a trend of things being stolen at fitness centers and fun centers. While going to these places, be extra careful to remove all items of value and secure your vehicle. Take only the essential stuff into locker rooms and periodically go into the locker room to check on your locker, checks should be done frequently.
· Always keep control of all your property.
· Your belongings are not safe while you are playing sports or at work unless you have them properly locked or are in possession of them.
· Thieves wait for the right time and will take property quickly.
· Unfortunately you cannot trust most co-workers or other business associates.
· Do not rely on others to watch your valuables; they may get distracted, and you will be the victim.
· Always secure your credit cards and 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 to anyone who calls you or anyone who you are not completely sure of, even if you called them.
It is simple:
· DO NOT use illegal drugs
· DO NOT drive and endanger the lives of everyone if you have consumed alcohol or drugs.
· If you are under 21 years of age, IT IS ILLEGAL to consume or possess alcohol.
U.S. Postal Inspectors have reported a large number of fraudulent U.S. Postal Money Orders being passed in the Metro area. Here are some of the security features that are present in authentic U.S. Postal money orders:
· A watermark of Benjamin Franklin is visible when held to the light.
· A “USPS” security THREAD is embedded in the Postal Money Order paper.
· WARNING INSTRUCTIONS are printed on the reverse side of the Postal Money Order.
· A crisp textured PAPER stock.
· RED INK on Postal Money Order serial number BLEEDS through to the backside of the paper.
· DENOMINATIONS are indicated on two locations on the Postal Money Order.
· DISCOLORATION around the denomination amounts if they have been erased.
· DENOMINATIONS are no larger than $1000.00.
If you have questions about accepting U.S. Postal Money Orders, call your nearest U.S. Postal Inspection Service office or Post Office.
Call 1-800-ASK-USPS or visit www.usps.com for these telephone numbers.
April 23, 2005
Recent Incidents
Breaking and Entering
A business at 289 Rochester was broken into via the east doors, officers responding to an alarm discovered.
Maple press at 360 E Maple had the front door kicked in; nothing appeared to be missing at this time
Automobile Break-Ins
A 03 Pontiac Grand am on Hill crescent had a tire and wheel stolen and the car was left on blocks.
An unlocked vehicle in the driveway of a home on Algansee was entered and had property stolen
A 02 dodge Stratus was broken into in the lot of Skate World and the stereo and CDs were stolen.
A 05 Chevy was broken into in the lot of the Wagon Wheel, 2950 Rochester. A $3000.00 laptop and a $500.00 palm pilot was stolen
A complainant on Lovington reports $450 worth of clothing was stolen from the locked trunk of his vehicle; there were no signs of forced entry
A complainant on John r reports $200 was stolen from her locked vehicle, she believes some one cloned her transmitter, as that is what she used to lock her car and set the alarm.
A complainant on Fordham reports a $2495 laptop computer was stolen from her Jeep parked in the driveway. She believes she locked the vehicle with the remote, however there were no signs of forced entry
Vandalisms
A 04 Honda CRV had the driver’s side window smashed out on Talbot
Three vehicles in the area of Gaylord, Carpenter and Lehigh had their window smashed out, possibly by a pellet gun
A complainant at the Columbia Center parking deck at 101 W big Beaver reports having her rear window smashed out of her 04 Envoy
Stolen Vehicles
A 2002Volkswagon was stolen from 412 W 14 mile on 10-15-04 and recovered on Lynch Street in Detroit 4-20-05
A 99 Jeep Cherokee was stolen from Lovington on 4-16-05 and recovered on Iowa street in Detroit 4-20-05
A victim on Charter reported her 03 Toyota was stolen from the lot, her estranged husband is suspected
A trailer containing BBQ grills was stolen from the lot of Mario’s restaurant at 2001 E maple
A 99 Chevy Cavalier was stolen from the lot of Caribou Coffee at 3495 Rochester
A 00 Chrysler Cirrus was stole from the lot of Skate World on 4-17-05, the owners credit card was used shortly thereafter in Detroit
Avis at 850 tower reports a 05 Pontiac grand am stolen from the lot
Frauds
At 6037 Rochester at Kelley’s market a white female from Wixom attempted to cash two checks from a closed account. The sales clerk retained the checks and a warrant is pending.
A victim on Three oaks received a phone call claiming to be her bank and asked for credit card numbers, the victim provided two card numbers and then later got suspicious and called her bank only to find that they did not call and she had $540 worth of unauthorized charges on her account.
A female from Detroit opened a JC penny’s credit account in her grandmother’s name from Ohio without her permission and signing her grandmother’s name and charged she was arrested.
Larcenies
At the Coachman apartments on coachmen drive a perpetrator entered a locked fenced storage area and stole $00 worthy of property.
The Mobil gas station at 25 E 14 mile reported a female pumped $40 worth of gas and did not pay for it
A complainant on Kevin reported her vehicle license plate was stolen
The Marathon gas station at 3400 Rochester reported a man driving a Lexus drove off without paying for $45 worth of gas
Thermal Tech insulation reports having a worked trailer broken into and over $3400 worth of equipment was stolen including two ladders and a generator
The Starbucks at 5385 Crooks reported having a female steal the tip jar and run out and dive head first into the window of a waiting car and flea the area, similar reports happened at the Starbucks in Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills. The suspect is described as a white female 20 years old; 5’ 4” 115 LBS, brown hair in a ponytail wearing a lime green tank top and black stretch Capri pants. The vehicle is a possibly an older model Chrysler or Accord, rusty and beat-up. The driver of the vehicle is a younger white male with long hair.
Suspicious Persons/incidents
A suspicious white male approx 20 years old approach an elderly lady in the 5000 block of Rochester and asked if she was having electrical troubles and asked if he could come in an inspect, she refused and he said she would not get a $42.00 refund she refused again and he left the area, he never identified himself as working for an legitimate company.
Three victims at the Balley’s Fitness at 203 W Big beaver reported having their locks removed from their lockers and their wallets stolen.
A complainant at Wal-mart reports her purse was stolen from her shopping cart
A complainant on Forest Park reports opening her shades and a short man, possibly a teenager was running away from her home. He is described as a white male, short wearing a black coat.
Crime Prevention Tips
· Always secure your doors and windows.
· Garages and door walls are targets for thieves.
. Always ensure your garage is secured.
. Use 1 ½’’ dowel rod in the track of all sliding glass windows and doors to help provide security.
· Do not leave anything of value in your vehicle in plain view.
· Always lock your vehicle doors. Physically make sure the doors are locked, don not rely on remote transmitters to lock doors, as this is no guarantee that the doors locked.
· 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 and remove valuables, there are people out there checking for cars and they will break-into your vehicle and steal your property.
· Never leave a vehicle unattended while running.
· There is a trend of things being stolen at fitness centers and fun centers. While going to these places, be extra careful to remove all items of value and secure your vehicle. Take only the essential stuff into locker rooms and periodically go into the locker room to check on your locker, checks should be done frequently.
· Always keep control of all your property.
· Your belongings are not safe while you are playing sports or at work unless you have them properly locked or are in possession of them.
· Thieves wait for the right time and will take property quickly.
· Unfortunately you cannot trust most co-workers or other business associates.
· Do not rely on others to watch your valuables; they may get distracted, and you will be the victim.
· Always secure your credit cards and 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 to anyone who calls you or anyone who you are not completely sure of, even if you called them.
It is simple:
· DO NOT use illegal drugs
· DO NOT drive and endanger the lives of everyone if you have consumed alcohol or drugs.
· If you are under 21 years of age, IT IS ILLEGAL to consume or possess alcohol.
U.S. Postal Inspectors have reported a large number of fraudulent U.S. Postal Money Orders being passed in the Metro area. Here are some of the security features that are present in authentic U.S. Postal money orders:
· A watermark of Benjamin Franklin is visible when held to the light.
· A “USPS” security THREAD is embedded in the Postal Money Order paper.
· WARNING INSTRUCTIONS are printed on the reverse side of the Postal Money Order.
· A crisp textured PAPER stock.
· RED INK on Postal Money Order serial number BLEEDS through to the backside of the paper.
· DENOMINATIONS are indicated on two locations on the Postal Money Order.
· DISCOLORATION around the denomination amounts if they have been erased.
· DENOMINATIONS are no larger than $1000.00.
If you have questions about accepting U.S. Postal Money Orders, call your nearest U.S. Postal Inspection Service office or Post Office.
Call 1-800-ASK-USPS or visit www.usps.com for these telephone numbers.
