Mobil Gas, 25 E. 14 Mile and BP Gas, 2989 Crooks, June 13, 5:50 AM and 6:00 AM. A subject walked into each gas station and demanded money, each time claiming to be armed and threatening the clerk. The suspect was arrested approximately 9 minutes after the second robbery and is in custody pending $250,000 Cash bond.


Lifetime Fitness, 4700 Investment, 6/10, 8:00 – 8:45 AM. A 2003 Buick Rendezvous and a 2000 Chevrolet Venture had the windows smashed and a wallet and purse were stolen.

Marinellis, 4924 Rochester, 06/10 12:00-12:30 PM. A 2005 and a 2003 Ford F 150 had windows smashed out. One lost a laptop and the other a briefcase.

The Church at 6363 Livernois, 06/10, 12:30-1:30 PM. An unlocked 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix was entered and a purse, cell phone, and a camera were stolen.

Oakland Mall, 412 W. 14 Mile, 6/13 9:30 AM- 4:30 PM. The wheel covers were stolen from a 2005 GMC Envoy.

Ronald Dr., 6/13 12:00 AM – 6:00 AM. An unlocked 2003 Jeep was entered and a flashlight and 20 CDs were stolen.

Border’s Outlet, 6/4, 4:40-7:00 PM. An employee’s purse was stolen from the back room while she worked. Calls were made on the cell phone and a credit card was used to buy gas.

Westlake Ct, 6/14, 2:20 AM – 9:00 AM. A 1989 Chevy Camaro and a 2002 Chevy Impala that were parked on the street were broken into causing extensive damage (convertible top cut and window smashed.) Both cars were rummaged through, but it appears that nothing was stolen.

Breeze Hill Place, 6/8. Someone entered an unlocked garage and stole several tools, including a Dewalt drill, a Milwaukee Drill and Router, 2 Porter Cable brad guns, and a Kregg pocket-holer system, all valued at over $1200.

Larson Middle School, 2222 E. Long Lake, 5/13-5/17. Someone stole a trumpet that was left in the band room over the weekend.

Evanswood Street, 6/12-6/13, 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM. It appears that someone entered an unlocked 1999 Mercury Marquis that was parked in the drive. The glovebox was left open, change was missing from the dash, and 2 tickets to the Gallagher concert at the
Royal Oak Music Theatre were missing from the visor.

Vernmoor Street, 6/14-6/15, 10:00 PM – 10:00 AM. A cement deer figure was stolen from the corner of the yard.

Bally’s, 203 W. Big Beaver, 616, 7:40 Am – 8:25 AM. A 2002 GMC Yukon had the front passenger window smashed and the owner’s purse stolen from the front seat.

Northpointe Street, 6/13 – 6/14, 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM. A 1995 Pontiac Firebird that was parked in the driveway had the passenger side window smashed and the stereo and speakers stolen.

Coolidge near Buckthorn, 6/16, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. An unlocked 2003 Dodge Ram pickup was parked at the construction site. Someone entered the truck and stole cash and a money clip from the briefcase on the seat.


Lonero Engineering, 2050 Stephenson, 6/10-6/13 12:00PM – 1:30 PM. Some broke into and attempted to steal a 1998 Jaguar XK8.

On 6/13, The Detroit Police Department recovered a 1995 Chevy Astro van that had been stolen from 1800 E. Maple ion Troy on 3/16/05. The vehicle had extensive damage when it was recovered, and the license plate was not recovered.


Norton Street, 6/13, 10:30 –11:15 AM. A bedroom window was opened and the house entered. A computer and monitor were stolen. The victim suspects her ex-husband, however, he claims to have an alibi.

Kosch Food Store, 100 W. Big Beaver, 6/13, 4:00 – 5:00 AM. The business was entered by unknown means and the safe was dismantled. Approximately $145 in cash and coin was stolen.

Somerset Blvd., 6/14, 12:30 PM – 8:50 PM. A door was pried open and the home was ransacked. It appears that nothing was stolen.

Two Tailors, 3968 Rochester, 6/15-6/17, 6:30 PM – 9:30 AM. Someone cut a hole in the roof and lowered themselves into the business. Once inside, they cut a hole in the wall that connects to the Massoud Jewelers next door in an attempt to enter that business. Massoud’s alarm sounded at 1:30 AM, which likely scared off the perpetrators before they could make entry.


Neiman Marcus, 2705 W. Big Beaver, 6/13 6:21 PM. A juvenile from Troy was arrested for stealing a $147 Prada shirt.

Marshall Fields, 500 W. 14 Mile, 6/13, 8:59 PM. A black male in his early 20’s, 5’7”, with his hair braided and a moustache, grabbed approximately 40 items (Pepe Jean shorts and shirts, and Lucky Denim shorts) and ran out the doors to a waiting silver Mazda 2 door with a sunroof and hatchback.

Marshall Fields, 500 W. 14 Mile, 6/14, 1:40 PM. A 17-year-old black female was arrested after concealing $361 worth of merchandise in the diaper bag that she was carrying. She was with 2 other black females, who also helped conceal items in the bag. The trio had a baby with them. The other 2 were able to escape with the baby in an unknown vehicle.

Kohl’s, 500 John-R, 6/14, 11:40 AM. 2 white males, 1 wearing a tank-top undershirt, stole 5 comforters and fled in a red 2005 Ford Explorer that registers as a lease car.

Marshall Fields, 2750 W. Big Beaver, 6/15, 5:00 – 6:00 PM. A 17-year-old female from
Farmington Hills was arrested after stealing $416 worth of clothing.

Kohls, 500 John-R, 616, 1:50 PM. Three females from Sterling Heights (30, 31, and 56 years old) worked together to steal $392 worth of clothing. The 30-year-old had a prior conviction for Retail Fraud.

Lacoste, 2801 W. Big Beaver, 616, 12:30 PM. An 18-year-old female from Clarkston was arrested after concealing a $72 shirt in her bag.

JC Penney, 700 W. 14 Mile, 6/16, 1:45 PM. 14 and 18-year-old brothers from Detroit were arrested after each selected jewelry from the counter and concealed it.


A 13-year-old male was arrested for punching and kicking his 17-year-old brother.
Officers stood by while a woman gathered personal effects from the home she shares with her soon-to-be-ex-husband.

Minnesota Street, 6/14, 8:30 PM. A dispute over expenses caused extended family to contact the Police to help sort it out. They were referred to civil court.

On 6/14 at 9:35 PM, on Coolidge, a 57-year-old homeless woman was taken to the hospital for an evaluation after she talked about killing herself. She was also highly intoxicated.

Marble Ct., 6/14, 1:30 PM. One resident dumped wood chips on the cul-de-sac in an effort to “beautify the area.” Another resident thought that he was just dumping the chips to dispose of them. The one doing the work was advised to communicate his intentions beforehand to avoid confusion.

Wisconsin Street, 6/12, 8:00 PM. A resident reported that her brother, who is living with her, slammed a door on her arm.

Dorchester Street, 6/15, 10:00 PM. A 25-year-old male assaulted his 23-year-old girlfriend. He was arrested and served with a Personal Protection Order, which had not yet been served.

Troy Officers responded to 2 reports of domestic trouble in which no assault occurred and no action was necessary. Officers were called to stand by to keep the peace due to past hostilities. In another case, Officers assisted the father of a 17-year-old who was attempting to have her committed for evaluation.


A father reported that his 14-year-old daughter had left the house without permission and was with a 23-year-old man, who the father learned was supplying the girl and a 15-year-old friend with alcohol. Juvenile detectives are investigating the adult for crimes against other teenaged girls as well. He was arrested on 6/14 for the assaults on another victim.

On Somerset Blvd, 6/14, at 6:00 PM, a 13-year-old boy assaulted another 13-year-old boy on the basketball court. The attacker was turned over to his father.

Kirts Blvd., 6/15, 5:45 PM. A 54-yar-old male resident allowed a 47-year-old friend to stay at his home for a few days, under the condition that there be no alcohol consumption. When he discovered that the friend had been drinking, the resident found a bottle of vodka and tried to pour it out. The friend tried to wrestle the bottle away and, in the process, stomped on the resident’s bare feet. The resident declined prosecution, however, the friend was asked to leave.


Good Year Tire, 1973 Livernois, 6/13, 5:30 PM. A 62-year-old customer was not happy with the service he received, and was swearing at the storeowner. The storeowner told the customer to stop swearing and calm down or he would call the Police. The customer threatened to come back with a gun if he called the police. The customer then left the area.

CVS Pharmacy, 2045 W. S. Blvd, 6/13. The ex-husband of a former employee called the store and threatened a current employee. The suspect seems to blame the victim for an assortment of problems in his life, even though the victim has never met the suspect. She was advised on the procedure to obtain a Personal Protection Order.

Hillcrescent Drive, 3/23-6/13. A resident has been continually harassed by a couple, by email and phone calls, who want to buy her dog. The victim sells pups via a website, and the couple have tried to “bully” her into selling her breeding stock. When the victim refused the offer, the suspects began to threaten her and her business.


A citizen reported that someone made an unauthorized purchase on her debit card account for $17.49 at a business on Stephenson Hwy in Troy.

A citizen on Red Fox Trail reported that someone used her personal information to fraudulently open a telephone account at an address in Detroit and run up charges of over $600.

Flagstar Bank, 2897 W. Maple, 1/25/05. A former business associate apparently forged the signature of a customer of the bank on documents removing that customer from a joint business account.

A resident on Hill Top received a letter advising that she won a Jamaican lottery. The letter included a check for $2800., (which turned out to be counterfeit) which the letter claimed was a loan to pay insurance fees. The letter also requested that the resident send $850. via Western Union to an address in Jamaica in order to claim the prize. The resident received several telephone calls attempting to persuade her to send the money. Officers called the numbers and spoke with someone who could not remember his own name (obviously a false name), and the bank, who confirmed that the check was a fake. The resident sent no money.

Roger Ct., 4/19. Someone used the resident’s credit account to make a purchase on eBay for $595 without his permission. His bank reversed the charge when he reported the fraud to them.

Gatwick Ct., 6/1, 1:58 PM. A resident ordered a computer from e-Bay. She was then contacted via e-mail by a subject who convinced her to wire $468 to a “company” in Romania that would facilitate the transaction. She has yet to receive the computer.


1334 Maplelawn, 6/10-6/13. Someone, probably juveniles, threw salad dressing, eggs, and various other condiments on a vacant building over the weekend.

Abbey Street, 6/14, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM. A thrown beer bottle shattered the back window of a 1993 Jeep Cherokee that was parked in the drive.

Michigan College of Beauty, 3279 Rochester, 6/14, 2:40 PM. 2 young boys (1 was 6, the other 7) spread ink on A 2005 Chevy Monte Carlo and put sticks and ink in the gas tank fill-tube. The fled, leaving their bikes behind. Their parents brought them back and they admitted to the causing the damage. The parents were advised to pay for the damage.

Beach Road, 6/10, 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM. Several mailboxes were knocked down overnight.

Tamarack Street, 6/12-6/13. A house was toilet-papered and had grass clippings spread on a vehicle. They suspect a fellow student / acquaintance of their son.


John-R and 14 Mile Rd., 6/15, 9:05 PM. Officers located a suspect vehicle in a Retail Fraud at Marshall Fields – Oakland Mall and stopped it on John-R near 14 Mile. The driver, a 49-year-old male from Detroit, smelled of alcohol and failed field sobriety tests. He registered a blood alcohol level of .11% at the scene and .09% at the station. He was charged with Operating While Intoxicated - second offense. One passenger, a 47-year-old female from Detroit, had crack cocaine, a crack pipe, and a hypodermic needle in her purse, and 2 crack pipes in her pocket. She was charged with Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Narcotics Paraphernalia. The back seat passenger, a 22-year-old male from Westland, was the suspect in the original Retail Fraud at Marshall Fields. He had been arrested at Marshall Fields in May and banned from the store at that time. He was removed from the back seat, and Officers found a rock of Crack Cocaine where he had been sitting. He was charged with Possession of Cocaine and for Trespassing. The license plate on the vehicle was reported stolen.
N/B I-75 near Wattles, 6/15, 1:20 AM. A citizen reported that a 1998 Chevy Lumina spun out in the ditch. Officers located the car, and the 20-year-old female driver from Rochester Hills was arrested after failing field sobriety tests. She had a blood alcohol level of .14% at the police station.

S/B I-75 near 14 Mile, 6/15, 8:28 AM. Citizens called Police to report a possible drunk driver, cutting off other cars and striking the guardrail. Officers located the 1992 Buick
Skylark near 14 Mile Rd and stopped it. The driver was disoriented and failed field sobriety test, however, he did not register on a breath test. He was arrested for Reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident. At the Police Station, he admitted to taking Methadone and Xanax earlier in the day. He complied with a blood test for the drugs, and the results are pending. He has 2 previous drunk driving convictions, which makes this time a felony.

Southbound I-75 near Long Lake, 6/17, 2:09 AM. A 24-year-old male from Centerline was arrested after failing field sobriety tests. He had a blood alcohol level of .21% and this was his second offense. His passenger had a blood alcohol level of .13%.

Southbound I-75 near Big Beaver, 617, 12:30 AM. A 33-year-old male from Glendale, AZ, was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated after driving around the police cars and Officers that were closing a lane of the freeway for a fatal accident investigation. The driver had a blood alcohol level of .10%. His 20-year-old female passenger from Hawaii was also arrested and charged with Open intoxicants in a motor vehicle and Minor in Possession of Alcohol, as she had a cup of beer in the car and a blood alcohol level of .09%.


On 6/13, a 61-year-old male was arrested for driving a tractor-trailer while his license was revoked.

On 6/14, a 45-year-old Troy resident was arrested after he reportedly exposed himself to a woman on Dequindre. Officers located the subject, who was highly intoxicated, walking down the street. He was in violation of his parole because of his alcohol consumption, and was arrested for that violation. The victim declined prosecution for the exposure.

Logan’s Roadhouse, 86 W. 14 Mile, 6/16, 8:00 PM. A 37-year-old female from Troy was intoxicated and shouting obscenities at customers. As Officers and paramedics were attempting to tend to her, she threw a punch at an Officer and tried to kick at other Officers. She was restrained and transported to the hospital, where a it was determined that her blood alcohol level was .39%. She was admitted for detox, and issued a citation for disorderly conduct.

Other arrests:

Warrants: 5
Drove While License Suspended: 3


Eldridge Street, 6/14, 4:45 AM. A White male in his 50’s, described as tall, wearing a dark blue jacket and baseball cap and glasses, was seen peeping in the window as the female resident was getting out of the shower.

901 Wilshire, 6/10-6/13. An employee bought a 20 oz. Pepsi on Friday and drank half of it, then placed the rest in a refrigerator in a co-worker’s office. She went back on Monday and took a drink, only to find that it tasted like someone had put alcohol in it. She poured most of it out, and then brought the remainder to the Police. She suspects another co-worker.


Wass Elementary School, 2340 Willard, 616, 5:30 PM. A citizen found a brown and white Sheltie dog running at large in the school yard with no license or other identifying tags. The citizen and her kids went door-to-door trying to locate the owner. When they were unable to locate the owner, they brought the dog to the Police Station, but continued to try to find the owner. At 10:30 PM, they finally did find the owner, who was angry that the citizen interfered. The owner came to claim the dog and told the Officer that she lets the dog out for an hour every day and it “always comes home,” and the only reason it didn’t today was “because that lady grabbed it.” The officer explained the Leash Law to the owner, and also determined that the dog was not licensed. The owner was issued a citation for allowing her dog to run at large (no leash / not under control of the owner.)


Southbound I-75 exit ramp to Big Beaver Rd., 6/16, 9:40 PM. A silver Pontiac Grand Prix was exiting the freeway at an extremely high rate of speed, when it drove off the road and struck a light pole, tearing the car in half. A 59-year-old male and a 47-year-old female, both from Rochester Hills, were killed instantly. It is unknown at this time if alcohol was a factor in the crash.


If you witness a crime:
-get involved
-call the police
-It is easier to catch a criminal if we are called right away, while they are still in the area.

If you are confronted with a robbery:
-Remain calm.
-Give the assailant what they want.
-Don’t put yourself in any physical harm.
-Try to remember as much about the perpetrator as possible
-Height
-Weight
-Build
-Clothing
-Facial features
-Anything unique about language usage or voice.

-Always call the Police as soon as it is safe to do so.
-Give as much information about the suspect and the property stolen that you can, including the direction they fled.
-If possible two or more employees should open stores.
-The use of a remote panic alarm is a good idea for retail establishments. Make sure your alarm is coded correctly to show the difference between a burglary alarm and a hold-up alarm. This makes a difference in the dispatch priority that an alarm will have.
-Security guards should be considered in certain applications.


The Graduation season brings celebrations, parties and alcohol consumption. Unfortunately we also see an increase in drunk driving.

Be responsible, if you drink, DO NOT DRIVE!
If you serve alcohol, make sure that your guests make it home safely.
Don’t serve alcohol to underaged children
We all must share the roads, don’t risk the lives of others or yourself. It is not a good idea to mix Alcohol with other activities like boating or swimming. If you drink, do it in moderation and don’t drive or put yourself and other at risk.

Troy has a Leash Law that requires dog owners to maintain control of their animals, either on a leash, or by some other means to insure control. The law also requires dog owners to clean up any feces that are deposited by their animal on any property that they do not own, including public property. Please be a responsible pet owner, and encourage others to be as well.


Things that can be done to combat auto theft and larcenies from autos include:

-Installing a car alarm.
-Using steering-wheel locking applications like the club etc.
-Applications of a hidden kill switch to the ignition system.
-Park in a well lit well traveled area if possible.
-Always maintain security of vehicle keys.
-Do not leave anything of value in your vehicle in plain view.
-Always lock your vehicle 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 secure your doors and windows.
-Garages and door walls are targets for thieves.
-Always ensure your garage door and pedestrian doors are secured.
-Do not leave garage door remote controls in cars not parked in the garage.
-Use 1 ½’’ dowel rod in the track of all sliding glass windows and doors to help prevent them from opening.
-It has been proven time and time again that the proper use and application of physical security will stop a would-be burglar.
-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 always trust co-workers or other business associates.
-Do not rely on others to watch your belongings. If they fail, you will be the victim, not them.


Remember nothing that is worth anything is free.

Never give any personal information out to an unknown source over the phone or Internet.
(If someone asks for personal information, ask to speak to his or her supervisor and inform them you will be calling the Police to make a fraud report.)

No reputable business will call you or email you for this information!!!

If you receive a phone call or email telling you that you have won something that you did not apply for, it is more than likely a fraud.

No legitimate organization will not ask for any money or a Credit Card number in order to claim a prize

Protect yourself against identity theft by shredding all documents and safe guarding your account numbers, social security numbers and credit card numbers.

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.

Never give your bank account numbers over the phone. Especially if unsolicited!


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 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.



Don’t let the temperatures outside cause you to lose your temper. If someone says or does something to you that makes you angry, stop and allow yourself to calm down before taking any action. All too often, people react to a driver cutting them off or a rude neighbor by sinking to their level and getting involved in a physical confrontation. A better course of action is to allow the other driver to merge and provide a safe cushion zone between the cars. If you feel yourself being antagonized, call the police and let us help to settle the matter in a calm, legal, and non-violent way.


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.

Talk with your kids and encourage them to tell you about any problems with other kids.
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 (especially when hosting sleepovers.) 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, or committing any other crimes, you can contact the Police Department Juvenile Unit, or Troy Youth Assistance for advice.
Juvenile Unit – 248-524-3451
Youth Assistance - 248-823-5095

Residential and Business Crime Alert

June 10, 2005

I apologize for the brevity of the descriptions this week. It was a very busy week for us here at Troy PD and I didn’t have much time to edit them.

Sgt. Kowalski

Recent Incidents

Retail Fraud

Sear’s, 300 W. 14 Mile, 6/8, 12:44 PM. LPO’s confronted suspect as he left without paying for $1016.94 worth of merchandise. He dumped the merchandise, fled on foot, and was last scene westbound on 14 Mile in a green minivan. Suspect: White male, 6-1, 260, Redwings T-shirt, black shorts, white tennis shoes, red ball cap. Same subject believed responsible for successful tool theft on 6/7.

Sydney Crandall and Sons, 755 W. Big Beaver, 6/9, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Two subjects entered store and inquired about purchasing a loose diamond. They were shown a diamond valued at $10,000.00. While clerk was distracted they switched it with a fake. The switch was not discovered until after they departed. Suspects: Black male, 28, 5’11, 220, baggy jeans, white T-shirt; Black male, 30, 6’2, 190, rectangular shaped glasses, pitted face, baggy jeans, white shirt.

Sear’s, 300 W. 14 Mile, 6/5 Officers responded to call of a retail fraud suspect making his escape via Smart Bus. Officer located and stopped the bus and took 40-year-old male from Madison Heights into custody. $119.00 worth of miscellaneous tools stolen from Sear’s was recovered, along with drug paraphernalia consistent with crack cocaine and heroine use.

CVS, 4963 John R, 6/5, 4:50 PM. Complainant observed suspect pushing a shopping cart with an air conditioner out of the store without paying. When she confronted him outside, he stated his wife had the receipt and was at the pharmacy. When she returned to the store to investigate, there was no one at the pharmacy. Meanwhile, he fled in a black ‘91 Pontiac Grand Am that registers to a male from Detroit. Suspect; Black male, 57 years, 5’11, thin, wearing a white shirt, dark pants, and baseball cap.

Larcenies

Doshi Associates, 1607 E. Big Beaver, 6/9, 4:50 PM – 5:30 PM. Laptop computer valued at $4000.00 and cell phone stolen from desk while employees were attending a staff meeting.

Carlson Marketing, 2800 Livernois, 4/29-5/15, Pair of running shoes and two shirts slated for promotions with clients were stolen from office.

Mountain Jack’s, 2360 Rochester Ct., 6/7, Employee’s purse stolen from shelf in service area while she worked.

Linen-N-Things, 790 E. Big Beaver, 6/9, 3:01 PM. Complainant discovered suspect in employee locker room that appeared to be looking in some unsecured lockers. When challenged, he claimed he was looking for a bathroom. She directed him to a public restroom and noticed he didn’t go there when he departed the area. Suspect: Black male, 25 years, 5’10, 170, black shirt, black shorts, black ball cap.

Bath and Body, 838 E. Big Beaver, 6/7, 6:45 PM. Complainant placed her purse in bottom of stroller. When she reached checkout, she discovered it missing. Witness observed suspect walking out with victim’s purse: Suspect: Black female, 30’s, 5’9, 110, short hair pulled back tight with a flower, light sleeveless T-shirt with an orange logo, blue jeans, black sandals. She was in the company of a B/M, 30’s, 6’2, 240, orange and white button down shirt, khaki pants. Victim called bank and was advised one of her charge cards was used to make a $111.37 unauthorized purchase immediately after the theft. Another witness observed the same suspect steal 4 bottles of body cream before leaving the store w/victim’s purse.

Gymboree, 412 W. 14 Mile, 6/6, 4:25 PM –4:35 PM. Complainant stepped away from stroller in which she left her purse briefly while she looked at an item. When she tried to check out, she discovered the purse missing. There were 2 females in the store at the same time; they were near the stroller, and had left shortly before the purse was discovered missing.

Vermont, 6/5, 3:00 AM. Complainant reported she was at a party at a residence when she passed out after taking Zanax and drinking. When she woke up she discovered her perfume, and Zanax were missing. Her companions denied knowledge of their whereabouts. Homeowner later discovered several baseball cards missing and believes above complainant is responsible for that theft.

Skateworld, 2825 E. Maple, 6/3, Complainant reported his daughter’s locker was left unlocked for several minutes. The person, who opened it, didn’t have the change to re-lock it, so went to get some. Upon return, complainant’s daughters and her friend’s cell phones were discovered stolen. One was recovered when the owner’s aunt and uncle called the cell, offered the culprit $50 to return the phone, to which he agreed. Culprit apparently provided them directions to a residence in Sterling Heights where the exchange was made. The culprits refused to sell back the complainant’s daughter’s phone. Investigation continues.

Village Green Pool, 2330 John R, 6/4, 2:00-5:00 PM. Complainant placed purse behind snack bar during a baseball game. While cleaning up, she discovered it missing. When she contacted her credit card agencies, she discovered 4 attempts on one card in Detroit that were all denied; four attempts made on another at unknown locations, with one being successful. A female contacted her from Detroit and advised her husband found her cell, which was in the purse discarded on the street while out for a walk and made arrangements to return it.

Lovington, 6/2-6/3, 6:00 PM –8:30 AM. Driver side window broken out of 2000 Ford Focus and stereo and CD’s stolen. A 1993 Olds Cutlass entered via partially open window and stereo and CD’s stolen.

Cable Con, 359 Robbins, 5/26, An inventory scanner was discovered missing and believed stolen from business.

Vernmoor, 6/3-6/4, 11:30 PM –1:30 AM. A 1999 Ford P/U and 1994 Dodge entered and cell phone, camping tent, carton of cigarettes, CD’s, drill, and other miscellaneous items stolen. Mailbox also destroyed.

Athens High, 4333 John R, 6/4-6/5, 9:30 PM –1:30 AM. Complainant left her purse in a booth while chaperoning all night party and someone stole her ID, cash, and credit card from it.

Marriott, 200 W. Big Beaver, 6/5, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Complainant left gold chain/ diamond pendent and a pair of diamond earrings in a coin purse on the TV in the room. When she returned, the jewelry was discovered missing from the purse.

Somerset, 9/1-6/5, Complainant discovered his golf clubs stolen from his basement storage locker. Locked storage locker apparently accessed by pulling hard on door.

Credit Fraud

An individual claiming to be representing a company that provides free kits to protect bank accounts contacted 80-year-old female complainant in early January. She provided her address to get the kit, and when asked, also provided her bank account information. She never received the kit so called the company back. She was advised at that juncture the kit was not free, but cost $398.00. When she contacted her bank, she discovered a withdrawal had been made. She was advised to call the company and tell them she had not authorized any withdrawals from her account. When she did, she was told she’d get a refund in 30 days, which never came. She got a similar call from another company with the same free kit offer, which she accepted. When she followed up, she was advised the kit wasn’t free, but cost $291.50. When she challenged the representative that the offer was presented as free, she was told the original caller must have lied. Although she didn’t provide any account information during the course of that call, an unauthorized debit was made. In May her bank notified her that a check had been processed against her account from another company, indicating she had authorized the transaction, which she had not. Additional fraudulent debits are now appearing against her account to other companies, which she did not authorize. Total loss not clear, but appears to be at least $2000.00.

Complainant received a letter that gives the connotation he is a contest winner for over 3 million dollars that has gone uncollected. It advises the receiver that the communication must be kept confidential and swears the recipient to secrecy. Upon close reading of the fine print, although somewhat convoluted, it appears this is an offer to provide recipients lists of available contests they could enter and thus be eligible to collect millions if they win. It’s asking for $20.00 and apparently the $20.00 fee gets the recipient a copy of the contest lists. Complainant sent no money.

Complainant had wallet stolen in Detroit and subsequent attempt to use his credit card at Troy Wal-Mart was denied as he had closed the account in time.

Complainant discovered unauthorized charge for $850.00 on her monthly statement that appears was initiated from a company in Troy. When the company’s telephone number is called, the message indicates it has been disconnected. The charge was completed using the charge account number, as the card is accounted for.

Marshall Field’s, 500 W, 14 Mile, 4/19. LPO’s denied a purchase that was attempted by a subject believed to be paying with a fraudulent check. Follow-up investigation revealed the same suspect had successfully passed one earlier that date for $201.40.

Vandalisms

Randall, 6/7-6/8, 10:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Front driver’s side window smashed out of ’94 Civic that was parked in drive.

Lifetime, 4700 Investment, 6/7-6/8, 11:00 PM – 12:30 AM. Rear passenger side door of ’96 Volvo had several gouges made in the paint while parked in lot.

Milverton, 6/7, 11:40 PM. Compliant heard noises outside and discovered her ’99 Pontiac Sunfire parked in her drive had the doors kicked in. Vehicle was also covered with shaving cream. She reported receiving phone threats from ex-husband that he was going to damage both her car and her female associate’s car. While taking report, female associate called from Sterling Heights and advised her car was also attacked.

Dequindre, 6/4, 11:15 PM. Complainant heard noises at back window of home. Window found damaged by 2 BB’s.

Life Christian Church, 3193 Rochester, 5/22-6/5, Someone picked up broken pieces of black top and used them to break windows on the door of a 1986 Ford Bus parked in the lot.

Versitube, 6/3-6/6, 3:00 PM – 5:00 AM. Complainant discovered west garage of business broken into via an overhead door. Fire extinguishers, a gas can, and lawn spreader were stolen. A tractor parked outside had windows broken and tarps, bungee cords, and rope stolen from inside. The mirrors and parking lights on the tractor were broken out. Four tires on another tractor were slashed. A high-lo had its windows broken out. Graffiti was spray painted on the ground. Employees followed tracks north into an abutting woods which is also on the business’s property and discovered a make-shift camp, including a lean-to type shelter and tree house. The stolen items were recovered there. Other items, including a picnic table, lawnmower, pick-ax, and a propane tank believed stolen from the neighboring City DPW lot, were also recovered. The company is to dismantle the “camp.”

Stolen Cars

Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois, 6/9, 3:30 PM. Complainant left his car keys on a rack located in the gym while he worked out. When he checked for his car after noticing the keys missing, he discovered it was stolen. The 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee had his wallet, golf clubs, and cell phone inside.

T-Mobile, 654 W. 14 Mile, 6/7, 7:40 PM.

A ’99 Mercury Mountaineer was stolen while the clerk worked. He discovered his keys missing from sales counter just before the theft. They had a remote for the car attached. A subject who had been hanging out in the store for a protracted period of time is suspected, as he left just prior to the theft.

Home Invasions and Breaking and Entering

Robinwood, 6/8, 8:50 PM –9:00 PM. Neighbors noticed unknown male enter home via front window then exit via front door and drive off in green 1994 Dodge Intrepid. Family arrived home while officers were on-site and discovered room of one of the family members had been gone through. Suspect matched description of associate of that family member who was aware cash was sometimes kept in that room. Unknown if anything missing. Family was out of town for a graduation. Suspect is 18-year-old male from Troy.

Manchester Ct., 6/6-6/9, Complainant in process of moving into home was storing personal items in the garage while contractors were completing work inside. Garage door found opened on consecutive mornings by work crews; golf clubs, autographed Steve Yzerman jersey, and Red Wings framed champion picture discovered stolen.

Village Green Clubhouse, 2751 Melcombe Cr., 6/6-6/7, 11:00 PM – 5:41AM. Entry gained into clubhouse by unknown means. ATM machine located therein broken into. Unknown on amount of money missing, if any.

Assaults and Altercations

Oakland Mall, 412 W. 14 Mile, 6/7, 2:35 PM. A 56-year-old male from Hamtramck suffered a bloody nose after a dispute with a 16-year-old male and his 17-year-old male associate, both from Hazel Park. Apparently there was some sort of initial conflict between the parties after which the youths followed the 56 year old around the mall harassing him. When the 56 year old confronted the 16-year-old, allegedly poking him with a nail clipper and attempting to knee him, the 16 year old punched him in the nose.

Adams and Big Beaver, 6/7, 10:28 PM. A 46 year old male from Troy reported driver of 1998 Jeep threw something at his car; no damage. 17-year-old driver from Troy contacted who claimed other driver was tailgating him, flashing his bright lights at him, and weaving in the lane behind him. He tapped his brakes to get him to back off, then tossed two pennies out his window, again to get him to stop tailgating him.

Child Neglect

South Lot of 5555 New King, 6/8, 1:55 PM –2:30 PM. Security received a call at 2:15 PM from complainant who reported 4-year-old female child left in car unattended for at least 20 minutes. The car was found unlocked, running with keys in ignition, with the child crying in the backseat. The air-conditioning was on, but the car was parked in the sun and it was 95 degrees. Mother returned to car at 1430 hrs. and advised officers she left the child in the car so she could go in the building and finish a work project. She stated she was inside with her supervisor for about 30 minutes. Her explanation to officers indicated she thought she took sufficient precautions regarding the heat by leaving the car on so the air would run. Case to be reviewed for possible prosecution.

Animal Cruelty

Kohl’s Lot, 1237 Coolidge, 6/7, 3:01 PM. Animal Control Officer responded to complaint of dog left in car. Upon arrival, he discovered dog in gold Intrepid panting heavily. The car was parked in the open with no shade; there was one window open a couple inches; no water; temperature outside 95.2 degrees and sunny. The 58-year-old female from Bloomfield Hills returned to her vehicle 55 minutes after call was received. She advised officer she didn’t recall what time she arrived. She was issued a citation for failing to provide proper shelter for the dog.

Suspicious Incidents

Isabel, 6/4, 12:30 PM. Complainant heard noises outside her bedroom window. When she looked out, she discovered a plastic lawn chair had been re-positioned below her window. Complainant reported the lawn chair has been moved for the past four nights. Earlier in the evening, she stated she saw an unknown White male, dressed in black, 5’11, with black spiky hair walking in the yard, but he appeared to be just cutting through to the apartments located to the south.

Wattles and John R, 6/3, Complainant reported observing juveniles driving in a ’94 Dodge Dakota with what appeared to be a toy rifle. Contact was made with three 16-year-old males from Troy at residence of registered owner. They admitted driving around with the toy rifle. They were warned about possible outcomes of that action.

Hale, 6/7, 12:40 PM. Complainant observed unknown person looking in the window of the side door. The subject fled on foot through the backyards. Complainant stated his cable went out when the suspect fled.

Receiving and Concealing Stolen Property

Somerset Mall, 2800 W. Big Beaver, 6/5 The complainant stated she was approached at work by a male associate who offered to sell her a cell phone valued at $200.00 for $100.00. He assured her it wasn’t stolen. She agreed to the deal, gave him $60.00, and attempted to get it activated, only to be advised it was stolen.

Injury Crash Turns Fatal

On May 19, 2005 at 10:38 a.m. the Troy Police Department responded to an injury crash on Crooks N/O Kirts. Investigation indicated a 1996 Ford Crown Victoria driven by a 78-year-old male from Waterford was trying to make a left turn into a private drive from S/B Crooks. As he turned, he struck a 1993 Ford Escort driven by a 90-year-old female from Troy that was N/B in the right lane. The male driver stated he did not see the other car. The crash was nearly head-on. Josephine Ofiara Smith, the driver of the Escort, was injured in the crash and transported to Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital. At the time of the crash, the injuries were not believed to be life threatening.

On May 23, 2005 Ms. Smith passed away while still at the hospital. Family members notified Troy PD of the death on May 24^th. On May 25^th an autopsy was conducted which determined the cause of death was from blunt force chest trauma, which was consistent with the injuries sustained in the crash.

Alcohol is not a factor in the crash. The male was seat belted at the time of the crash. It is not known at this juncture if the deceased was wearing a seatbelt. The investigation continues. Once complete, it will be forwarded to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office for review and appropriate charges.

Domestics/Family Troubles

Officers summoned to Troy Beaumont on possible victim of Domestic Assault. Investigation determined incident occurred in Rochester. Case was turn over to Rochester PD.

Officers summoned to Troy Beaumont on possible victim of an assault and robbery. Investigation indicated subject was assaulted in Mt. Clemens and had money stolen by the suspect during the altercation. Case was turned over to Mt. Clemens PD.

Complainant reported his 15-year-old daughter missing/didn’t return home as scheduled after school. He suspects she may be in company of old friends in Warren, as she recently moved to Troy.

Troy Officers responded to 8 incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where investigation revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal enforcement action taken/required.

Neighbor Troubles

Complainant on Virginia reported getting into an argument with neighbor after neighbor “flipped him off.” When he and his father went to neighbor’s to confront him, complainant alleges neighbor pushed him. He claims neighbor and neighbor’s companion followed them back to their residence, where argument continued. Neighbor had a bloody nose, which he claimed resulted from complainant punching him. Complainant claimed it was inadvertent during course of continuing dispute, which apparently re-escalated when complainant’s girlfriend got involved.

Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats

Complainant stated he loaned associate $15,000.00 who failed to pay him back on agreed upon timeline. Subject allegedly made threats against complainant after complainant contacted subject’s wife regarding the debt. Subject contacted by PD and stated complainant is habitual liar, there is no debt owed, but admitted making threats in the past when complainant refused to cease contacting his wife. He agreed to have no further contact with complainant. Complainant referred to civil court.

Safety Patrol member’s parent reported her son asked another parent to move her car out of bus drop-off lane at school, now that parent is harassing her son. Juvenile Unit is investigating.

Complainant reported giving male group home resident a cigarette on a previous occasion, now he keeps returning to her home trying to get more. Group home management and subject contacted and advised.

Complainant reported receiving threats via cell phone from her ex-husband over child visitation issues.

Target Store on Coolidge received phone threats against the facility. Search produced negative results.

Complainant reported he and his wife are receiving phone threats from their child’s biological father. They have had custody since child was a toddler. PPO procedures explained.

Home Depot on Coolidge received a phone threat against the business. Area check proved negative.

Welfare Checks

The 77-year-old complainant reported several medications missing for her ailing daughter that lives with her and she cares for. She suspected a niece she claims has a key to her house, but hasn’t seen in years. Officers noted she appeared confused and possibly suffering from Dementia. They assisted her with arrangements for the meds to be replaced and delivered by a local pharmacy, as she had no means of transportation. They contacted Adult Protective Services who stated she and her daughter are already clients and advised they would follow-up.

Intoxicated male in area of Dorre transported to Hospital for detox.

Officers responded to report of 2-year-old child found walking in the street of a residential area. Complainant took child home, but got no response at residence, so called PD. While waiting for officers to arrive, child’s mother retrieved child from complainant. Mother advised officers she went to use the bathroom while child was asleep. While so doing, he woke up and opened the screen on the front door and crawled out. Family social worker contacted/he was to make the scene.

Troy Officers responded to 2 incidents involving individuals experiencing emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted with transport to the hospital for evaluation/commitment.

Assist Fire Department

Arlund Way and Beach, 6/7, 12:41 AM. Passer-by noticed something burning on side of road. Fire Department responded and located a lit unexploded Molotov cocktail.

Arrest Summary

N/B I-75 N/O Crooks, 6/9, 2:13 PM. Officers stopped car reported by witness as driving erratically. The driver’s operator’s license was suspended and he was arrested. During search, 24 counterfeit $20.00 dollar bills were found on his person. Drug paraphernalia consistent with cocaine use was confiscated from the car.

Dequindre N/O Ranieri, 6/7, 11:00 PM. Officer located 21-year-old male from warren passed out behind the wheel of his 1997 Plymouth Breeze on the shoulder of the road. Subject thought he was on Gratiot and explained he was enroute home from his job site, also located on Gratiot. He could barely stand up; failed sobriety tests, and was arrested. .20 on breath test. An open liter bottle of vodka with a small amount of liquid remaining was confiscated from passenger floorboard for which he was also charged.

14 Mile and Dequindre, 6/3, 7:46 PM. Officer observed suspicious activities involving the occupants of two vehicles in the lot of Oakland Mall. A 1993 Buick Park Avenue was stopped after leaving the lot. The 21-year-old female passenger from Holly dumped a small container that had 3 packets of heroine on the street when the vehicle was stopped for which she was arrested. The 22-year-old male driver from Holly was arrested for driving under the influence of heroine. The 26-year-old male passenger from Madison Heights was released.

Lot of Polish Cultural Center, 2975 E. Maple, 6/4, 5:00 PM. Officer observed occupied vehicle in far northwest corner of lot. A 22-year-old male from Jackson was lone occupant and advised that he stopped to nap after being at a local Casino. A scale commonly used for weighing marijuana was observed in the back seat. Additional investigation lead to discovery of approximately 1.5 grams of marijuana and a marijuana pipe inside the vehicle. He was arrested.

S/B I-75 near Coolidge, 6/4, 11:05 PM. A 2004 Mercury Mountaineer rear-ended another vehicle. The Mountaineer flipped and came to rest on its roof in the southbound lanes. There were only minor injuries, and the occupants of the Mountaineer were able to get out on their own. The 28-year-old female driver from Southfield stated she didn’t know how the crash happened. She explained she and her passenger had just come from the Pistons’ game. She was arrested for drunk driving.

S/B I-75 near Coolidge, 6/4, 11:30 PM. Officers on scene of above rollover crash on S/B I-75 were advised by Dispatch that complainant called and reported being struck by a 2004 Cadillac Escalade, which fled after striking her vehicle. Traffic was reduced to one lane due to the crash. Officers investigating the original crash, observed Escalade caught in the traffic jam north of the scene and stopped it. Although the driver and passenger denied being in a crash, the vehicle had long scrapes in the paint along the passenger side. The complainant caught up and reported while stopped in the back up in the left lane, her car was struck when the Escalade passed her on the left shoulder. The 25-year-old male driver from West Bloomfield was arrested for drunk driving and failing to stop at the scene of the crash.

N/B I-75 at Big Beaver, 6/4, 1:08 AM. Officers dispatched to scene of rollover crash found 35-year-old male from Clarkston standing next to his 2001 Mercedes which was on its side in the median of the freeway. Investigation revealed he had been at a local casino and fell asleep while on the way home. He struck the median barriers and the vehicle rolled onto its side. He was not injured. He was arrested for drunk driving.

Crooks and Tower, 6/6, 2:00 AM. Officer stopped vehicle for erratic driving and found 31 year old male driver from Rochester Hills intoxicated. He was arrested. Three grams of marijuana and paraphernalia were confiscated from his car. When asked about it, he claimed he also had angel dust and amphetamines in the car. He recanted that story, but claimed to have smoked a half-pound of marijuana throughout the day. This was his third drunk driving arrest, his first being in November of 1993. The most recent was May of 2002. The first incident was beyond the enhancement period, therefore this was charged as a second offense.

Kenyon, 6/3, 7:20 PM. Homeowner reported a dispute between he and a solicitor. Officers located subject in another area of subdivision. He turned out to be 16 years old, from Detroit, and was intoxicated. (.18 on a PBT) It appears he was transported to the area by an adult, and was in the company of at least two others, who were also soliciting. He was taken into custody and eventually his custodial grandmother was located. He was turned over to her.

Holiday Inn, 22537 Rochester Ct., 6/7, 12:51 AM. Officers on lot patrol observed Pontiac Vibe drive in, 52 year old male driver from Texas exit and urinate on the car he parked next to. When approached, he stated he couldn’t hold it. He was arrested for drunk driving. He had a prior conviction in Texas in 2002, therefore was charged as a second offense.

In addition to those outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period:

Drunk Driving: 5

Domestic Assault: 2

Retail Fraud: 6

Drove While License Suspended: 10

Warrants: 12

Memorial Service for Troy Schools Superintendent Doctor Janet Jopke

A memorial service for Dr. Janet Jopke will be held at Athens High School, 4333 John-R on Sunday, June 12, 2005 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM in the auditorium. There will be a reception afterward in the school cafeteria. Please be aware that there may be traffic delays in the area due to the large attendance that is expected.

Crime Prevention Tips

If you witness a crime:

· get involved

· call the police

· It is easier to catch a criminal if we are called right away, while they are still in the area.

The Graduation season brings celebrations, parties and alcohol consumption. Unfortunately we also see an increase in drunk driving.

Be responsible, if you drink, DO NOT DRIVE!

If you serve alcohol, make sure that your guests make it home safely.

Don’t serve alcohol to underaged children

We all must share the roads, don’t risk the lives of others or yourself. It is not a good idea to mix Alcohol with other activities like boating or swimming. If you drink, do it in moderation and don’t drive or put yourself and other at risk.

The warmer weather reminds us that it is not safe to leave children and pets in your car for ANY length of time. Children can dehydrate very quickly and become seriously ill. Animals need fresh, cool air to cool their bodies, since most do not sweat. Be a responsible parent and / or pet owner! Don’t leave your family members in the car.

Things that can be done to combat auto theft and larcenies from autos include:

· Installing a car alarm.

· Using steering-wheel locking applications like the club etc.

· Applications of a hidden kill switch to the ignition system.

· Park in a well lit well traveled area if possible.

· Always maintain security of vehicle keys.

· Do not leave anything of value in your vehicle in plain view.

· Always lock your vehicle 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 secure your doors and windows.

· Garages and door walls are targets for thieves.

· Always ensure your garage door and pedestrian doors are secured.

· Do not leave garage door remote controls in cars not parked in the garage.

· Use 1 ½’’ dowel rod in the track of all sliding glass windows and doors to help prevent them from opening.

· It has been proven time and time again that the proper use and application of physical security will stop a would-be burglar.

· 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 always trust co-workers or other business associates.

· Do not rely on others to watch your belongings. If they fail, you will be the victim, not them.

Fraud Prevention:

· Remember nothing that is worth anything is free.\

· Never give any personal information out to an unknown source over the phone or Internet.

· If someone asks for personal information, ask to speak to his or her supervisor and inform them you will be calling the Police to make a fraud report.

No reputable business will call you or email you for this information!!!

· If you receive a phone call or email telling you that you have won something that you did not apply for, it is more than likely a fraud.

· No legitimate organization will not ask for any money or a Credit Card number in order to claim a prize

· Protect yourself against identity theft by shredding all documents and safe guarding your account numbers, social security numbers and credit card numbers.

· 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.

· Never give your bank account numbers over the phone. Especially if unsolicited!

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 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.

Assaults

Don’t let the temperatures outside cause you to lose your temper. If someone says or does something to you that makes you angry, stop and allow yourself to calm down before taking any action. All too often, people react to a driver cutting them off or a rude neighbor by sinking to their level and getting involved in a physical confrontation. A better course of action is to allow the other driver to merge and provide a safe cushion zone between the cars. If you feel yourself being antagonized, call the police and let us help to settle the matter in a calm, legal, and non-violent way.

Vandalism Prevention

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.

· Talk with your kids and encourage them to tell you about any problems with other kids.

· 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 (especially when hosting sleepovers.) 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, or committing any other crimes, you can contact the Police Department Juvenile Unit, or Troy Youth Assistance for advice.

Juvenile Unit – 248-524-3451

Youth Assistance - 248-823-5095

Stolen Property

If something seems too good to be true – it is! No body is going to sell you a valuable piece of property for less then it is worth, unless there is a problem with it. Usually, the problem is that it is stolen property. Don’t allow yourself to be a party to crime.