Friday, August 26, 2005
Troy Police Residential and Business Crime Alert for August 26, 2005
Troy Police Residential and Business Crime Alert
August 26, 2005
Threats / Harassment
Oakland Mall, 412 W. 14 Mile, 8/17, 9:23 pm. A citizen reported that her two 17-year-old sons from Troy were threatened by a group of males who were with the ex-girlfriend of one of her sons. Her sons returned home while officers were enroute to the mall. Apparently the 43-year-old mom of the ex-girlfriend and her 17-year-old son showed up at the complainant’s house and made additional “non-specific” threats against the victim. Officers went to the victim’s house, however, the suspects were gone. Officers tried to contact them after they left, but they refused to discuss the situation.
A citizen reported receiving several hang-up calls, then observing a beige vehicle on her street the last two days. She stated that the male driver appeared to be paying attention to her. SBC Annoyance Bureau was contacted.
A 16-year-old female from Troy made a report of a male harassing her via instant messaging on her computer. Apparently she posted pictures of herself and her friends, as well as the screen names of her friends, whom suspect also started contacting. She also listed her cell number on her message board, which he used to try and call her. She located what she believed was the subject’s phone number. Investigating officer called it and the nervous male who answered indicated his friends also use his computer, did not admit responsibility, but did indicate if anything inappropriate was communicated, it was only meant as a joke. Investigation continues.
A citizen states that a male whom she knows, but wants no contact with, continues to call her at work.
A citizen reported receiving unwanted calls from an ex-girlfriend. There is a court order prohibiting him having any contact with her and he fears that if he speaks with her when she calls, he will be found in violation of that order. (Most personal protection orders prohibit “unwanted” contact. In a case such as this, if the party with the protective order initiates contact, the restrained party will not be found in violation, and the court would chastise the protected party for making the contact.)
After asking about the availability of male soap products at a Bath and Bodyworks location in Troy, the unknown male caller articulated his dissatisfaction that females “need so much of that type of stuff,” and proceeded to make a threatening remark.
A citizen received a hang-up call at work, as well as on her cell phone, that she suspects is from an ex-boyfriend against whom she has a Personal Protection Order.
A citizen reported receiving calls for several days from an unknown male that she believes is following her, as he tells her where she’s been and what she was wearing. He calls her names during the course of the calls.
Retail Fraud
TJ Max, 350 John R, 8/18, 7:00 pm. Loss Prevention Officers reported that a suspect selected merchandise and entered the fitting room, where she removed sensor alarm tags. She then concealed the merchandise in a purse she was carrying. They approached her as she left the store. She dropped the purse containing the stolen merchandise and fled on foot. She was last seen entering the passenger side of a blue 4-door that appeared to be waiting for her parked in a handicap spot. She is described as a black female, 5’9”, 140 pounds, wearing a black and red wig.
Office Depot, 735 John R, 8/15, 6:45 pm. A store manager reported that two subjects entered the store and were acting suspiciously, including looking under a storage case containing digital camera stock. At one point one of the subjects approached the MP3 display. He and the other subject then went into the restroom. When complainant checked it, one of the subjects was in the middle stall. As the subject exited, he was tucking in his shirt. The manager found packaging from an MP3 player on top of the toilet in the stall. When store reps approached the suspects, both denied taking anything and continued on their way. They were last seen entering a grayish Ford Crown Victoria that appeared to be a “converted old police car.” It had push bumpers; no hubcaps. The plate was not registered to that car, however was registered to a male in Detroit. Upon checking the MP3 display, the inside packaging from the box was located on a near-by shelf. Suspects: #1 is a black male, early 20’s, 5’7, 150 pounds, black baseball cap, dark blue shorts, head scarf; #2 is a black male, 6’0, 140 pounds, white T-shirt, blue jeans.
Limited, 480 W. 14 Mile, 8/15, 5:30 pm –6:00 pm. Two females entered the store together. One tried to make a purchase with a check that came back non-sufficient funds and the sale was denied. While she was at the cash register, her companion was near the front of the store. During the transaction, another employee heard the sensor alarms going off, but thought it was a false alarm, as when she looked there was no one in the front of the store. The female attempting the transaction exited. Shortly thereafter, 50 sweaters were discovered stolen from a display in the front of the store totaling $2975.00.
JC Penney, 700 W. 14 Mile, 7/4-7/31. An 18-year-old female employee from Detroit rung up three transactions for 2 female customers that she appeared to know. One was for cash, the other two were on a credit card. She then re-rung the transactions as employee purchases and took the discount difference herself in cash and a gift card, totaling approximately $77.00. It was later discovered the charge customer was her aunt. She is also suspected of three fraudulent gift card transactions, as well as improprieties regarding another employee discount program. Suspect admitted responsibility for discrepancies when confronted by Loss Prevention Officers. She was terminated. Warrants are pending.
Today’s Video Production, 34769 Dequindre, 8/14, 5:00 pm –5:15 pm. An employee reported that a female entered the store with another female and a male. The male and female left, and the suspect remained, acting suspicious. When the employee approached the suspect, she observed 3-4 CD’s concealed in her purse. The suspect fled out the rear door with the stolen merchandise. She is described as a white female, 40 yrs., 5’0”, 125 pounds, beige shorts, dark shirt, beige purse.
7-11, 2891 Crooks, 8/14, 5:02 pm. An employee reported that a suspect stole two sandwiches and two soft drinks, and then ran out of the store. The employee observed the suspect run toward a maroon GMC pickup with white writing on the side parked behind an adjacent business, throw the items in, then continue on foot. The passenger told the employee that he knew the driver, but did not know the items were stolen. The employee retrieved the merchandise. The vehicle was last seen N/B on crooks. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, 5’8”, 300 lbs., dark hair, gray shorts, gray sweatshirt.
Marshall Field’s, 500 W. 14 Mile, 3/23-6/21. LPO’s conducted an investigation on two sales associates. One is a 23-year-old male from Roseville; the other is a female from Warren. The male was observed selecting merchandise, ringing it up as a return at his register, then issuing himself gift cards in the return amount. He refunded in excess of $2200.00 worth of merchandise w/out paying for it. The male denied any wrongdoing, insisting the transactions were legitimate; for customers he was serving. The female is a non-commissioned sales associate. She was observed ringing up numerous sales on her register using the above male associate’s employee number. He is a commissioned associate. The female rang up sales in this manner in excess of $35,000.00, resulting in the male receiving in excess of $2200.00 in commissions on his paycheck for sales he had not made. She admitted responsibility in the matter, reporting she had been doing this for two years. Warrants pending.
Lacoste, 2801 W. Big beaver, 8/23, 8:00 pm. An employee reported that a 26-year-old male from Beverly Hills made a credit card purchase for a shirt. He left the purchase at the register, selected 4 more shirts, and entered the fitting room. When he exited, only three shirts were left behind. The suspect left and complainant confronted him about the fourth shirt. The suspect denied there being 4 shirts and walked away. Mall security obtained the suspect’s license plate as he departed. The employee turned over copy of the original charge transaction for the investigation.
Breaking and Entering / Home Invasions
Beauty Craft, 600 W. Maple, 8/13-8/15, 12:45 pm – 7:30 am. The building was entered, possibly via a door that does not secure properly, as there was no sign of force from the exterior. The interior of the building had been gone through and cash, a laptop, business check, and other miscellaneous items stolen.
Meadowbrook, 8/13-8/14, 11:00 pm –2:00 am. A home was entered by unknown means, and a safe containing money and jewelry was stolen from a bedroom closet. No sign of force; The homeowner believes doors may have been left unlocked.
Bridget’s Café, 1050 Wilshire, 8/12-8/14, 6:30 pm – 10:15 am. A restaurant located inside the office building had the side door pried, cash register drawer forced open, and small amount of cash stolen.
Wilshire Office Plaza and Alexy Food and Snack Store, 900 Wilshire, 8/13, 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm. A building rep discovered the building entry door had been forced open. The door to the Snack Shop, located in the lobby area, was also discovered forced open. Cash drawers were found open with keys inserted in the locks. Unknown if anything was taken as no store rep could be contacted.
Berkley Screw and Machine, 1360 Souter, 8/14-8/16, 5:00 pm – 5:30 am. Someone entered the building by unknown means and broke into storage cabinets and cases. Numerous tools and misc. equipment was stolen. The point of exit appeared to be via an overhead door opened once inside.
Butler, 8/25, 11:30 pm. A neighbor watching the home noticed a car and subjects inside. She stated that the homeowner was on vacation and had told her no one was to be in the home. Officers located a 17 and 20 year old, both males from Rochester Hills inside. The 17 year old represented his 16-year-old girlfriend who lives there with her grandparents gave him permission to enter. He stated he located the keys in a hiding spot outside the home. He provided the girlfriend’s phone number who confirmed she was dating him, but claimed she never gave him permission to go inside. She reluctantly turned the phone over to her grandmother, who confirmed no one was allowed inside. Both subjects were advised to leave and were warned that they would be arrested if they returned.
Larceny
Voltek, 550 Stephenson, 8/3, 08:00 am- 5:00 pm. A printer was stolen from a work area.
Anvil, 8/16-8/18. A lawnmower left outside garage was stolen.
Pond Ridge, 8/18, 1:30 pm –2:30 pm. A white and black bike was stolen from in front of the residence.
Caliper, 8/13, 7:00 am –11:30 am. Part of a birthday display that was erected on the lawn was stolen.
Kilmer, 8/15, 3:30 pm. A 13 year old reported that he left his red and white skateboard that has a ninja sticker affixed to it and valued at $140.00 in his open garage for about 5 minutes. When he returned, it was gone. He stated an unknown witness told him that 2 males, approximately 15 years old, were walking west with a skateboard in hand. They could not be located.
Troy Marriott, 200 W. Big Beaver, 6/18, 9:00 am – 2:25 pm. A victim called from Florida and reported that she believes a pearl necklace was stolen from her suitcase while she was out of her room during her stay in June.
Somerset Collection South, 2801 W. Big Beaver, 8/13, 6:48 pm. A citizen stated while in restroom, he took his wallet out to retrieve a phone number and inadvertently left it behind. He returned several minutes later to discover it gone. He suspects another male subject who was also inside the restroom. Security questioned that subject; he denied responsibility.
Kirts, 7/31-8/13. Two basement storage lockers in the apartment building were entered and miscellaneous personal items stolen, including a laptop computer. One was not locked; the other was locked, however the gate could be pulled open.
Rodney, 8/10, 12:01 am -1159 pm. A white mountain bike was stolen from the yard.
Witherbee, 8/11, 9:00 am –2:00 pm. A Huffy mountain bike was stolen from outside the residence. An older black Schwinn 10 speed was left in its place.
Lens Crafters, 8/24, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm. An employee reported that her wallet was stolen from her purse, which was in a drawer in the rear office.
Vehma International, 8/11, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm. An MP3 player was stolen from an unlocked locker.
Madison, 8/22-8/24. An American flag was stolen from the flagpole.
Valley Vista, 8/24, 9:30 pm. A resident reported that he discovered a .22 cal pistol missing from a lock-box. He hadn’t opened the box since May. He stated he had workers in his home 3-4 months ago.
Larceny by Trick, Barnes and Noble, 396 John R, 8/15, 3:45 pm. A 21-year-old female from Royal Oak reported that she selected a book priced at $25.00, which she was going to buy, when a male subject approached her. He showed her a $50.00 gift certificate and stated if she’d give him $25.00 in cash, he’d put her book on his gift card. She stated that she thought the gift card purchase might earn him some kind of points on his card or something, so she agreed. She gave him the cash; he took the book, and then returned it to her representing that he bought it. She asked for the receipt, which he stated he didn’t have, and he left. She proceeded to inquire about the transaction with the cashier and discovered that the book had not been purchased. The suspect is described as black male, 30 yrs., missing two side teeth, 6’2, black shirt with martini glasses pictured on it, olive green kaki pants, white hat.
Larceny from Automobile
Lifetime Fitness, 4700 Investment, 8/17, 12:30 pm -230 pm. The rear window was broken out of a 2006 Mercury and a briefcase was stolen from the back seat.
Alpine, 8/17-8/18, 10:30 pm – 7:00 am. A 2002 Dodge Ram parked in drive was entered via the unlocked lid on the bed. A chainsaw and a toolbox were stolen.
Roxbury, 8/11, 1:00 am – 5:00 am. An unlocked ’05 GMC Envoy parked in drive was entered and a cell phone stolen.
Eckford, 8/13-8/14 A 2005 Chevy Trailblazer was entered and a laptop, credit cards, and other misc. items stolen. No forced entry; possibly left unlocked.
Eckford, 8/14, 6:00 pm – 6:00 am. A 1996 GMC Savannah parked in drive was entered and a wallet and a power converter were stolen. The wallet had no cash or credit cards. No sign of forced entry.
John R and Ring, 8/12, 7:30 pm –12:25 am. A 2004 Lexus parked in the lot had the driver’s side rear door window broken out and a briefcase stolen from the back seat.
Logan’s, 86 W. 14 Mile, 8/12, 5:30 pm – 10:30 PM. A purse was stolen from car parked with the window partially down. The purse and contents were later recovered in the men’s restroom inside Sear’s the morning of 8/13.
Wagon Wheel, 8/12, 5:15 pm –6:10 pm. A 2003 Ford Taurus had the rear driver’s side door window broken out and a laptop, palm pilot, calculator, and planner stolen from rear seat.
Abington, 8/14, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM. An unlocked 2002 Chrysler Town and Country parked in the drive was entered and purse, DVD’s, and CD’s stolen.
Chaucer, 8/13, 6:00 am – 6:30 am. An unlocked 1994 Ford Explorer was entered and archery equipment stolen.
Nash, 8/12-8/13, 9:00 pm – 6:30 am. The covered bed on 2003 GMC pickup was entered and golf clubs stolen. The cover was locked, but the owner inadvertently left the key in the lock.
Parking Lot on W. Square Lake, 8/12, 9:40 am – 10:15 am. A citizen reported that someone stole a weed trimmer and backpack blower from the rear of his truck while he napped. He was waiting for the weather to clear before proceeding to his first job.
Vandalisms
Wintergreen, Hallmark, Carpenter, and Knoll Ct. 8/18, 9:00 pm – 7:30 am. Four vehicles had windows shot out with a pellet gun: ’03 Chevy Blazer – passenger side window, parked in street; ’00 Dodge Caravan – driver side front window, parked at end of drive; ’98 Chrysler Concorde – driver side front window, parked in street; ’92 Toyota – driver side front window, parked in street.
Hallmark, 8/16-8/17, 11:00 pm –6:00 am. Seven mailboxes were damaged, a parking sign was uprooted, a yield sign painted with a “smiley face,” a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer had a swear word painted across rear window.
Woodside Bible Church, 6600 Rochester, 8/18, 4:10 pm. A 13-year-old, 9-year-old, and 10-year-old male, all from Troy, were caught damaging a wood fence. They were taken home and turned over to their parents, where officers communicated the complainant’s request to repair damage in lieu of prosecution.
Bentley, 8/18, 12:30 am – 12:30 pm. A 2005 Dodge Durango had the rear driver’s side window shot out with a BB or pellet.
Bentley, 8/17-8/18, 9:00 pm – 7:30 am. A 2004 Honda parked in drive had the driver side rear door window smashed out.
8/17-8/18, 11:00 pm – 3:00 am. 16 vehicles had windows shot out, either driver’s side front or rear: Russell Ct. – ’91 Toyota, parked in street; Bridge Park – ’00 Plymouth Neon, ’05 Mazda, and ’05 Chevy K-15, all parked in street; Bridlewood Dr. ’94 Volvo 850, parked in street; Ledwin – ’98 Dodge Dakota, parked in street; Prosper – ’97 Plymouth Voyager, parked in street; Aspinwall – ’92 Infiniti 620 and ’01 Honda Accord, both parked in street; Fleetwood - ’04 Pontiac Grand AM and ’05 Chevy Cobalt, both parked in street; Brentwood – ’04 Chrysler PT Cruiser (passenger side rear window – pellet hit on door), ’98 Mercedes C230, 01 Mercedes C240, ’03 Hyundai Tiburon, and ’90 Ford Station wagon, all parked on street.
Timberview, 8/18. A 1998 Honda had the rear bumper scratched and the yard was toilet papered.
Dupont, 1101 Rochester Rd., 8/10-8/18, There is an on-going problem with someone spray painting the west wall of the building.
Family Optometry, 2950 E. Wattles, 8/9-8/16. Two windows were shot with a pellet gun, leaving quarter size cracks.
Coolidge and Square Lake Construction Site, 8/12-8/15, Someone was able to start and move a forklift on the site, and while so-doing drove it over a stack of ladders, destroying them.
Pond Ridge, 8/12-8/13, 9:00 pm – 9:00 am. The rear window of a 1989 Toyota Camry parked in the lot was broken out.
Mt. Vernon and John R, 8/12-8/13. A signpost to Mt. Vernon Estates Subdivision was knocked down and the sign removed. The sign was recovered on Hillcrescent.
Denise, 8/24-8/25, 9:00 pm – 7:30 am. The resident reported that his flagpole was stolen and the flag left folded military style on his porch. A phrase containing a swear word was spray painted across his garage door.
Suspicious Persons / Incidents
Martell School, Donaldson, 8/18, 7:00 pm. A 14-year-old female reported being approached while on swings at the school by a male who tried to talk to her. She left and he followed her home in his white ’94 GMC Safari van. Officer located subject driving in the area and identified him as a 33-year-old male from Troy. Officer determined he had no criminal intent and appeared mentally handicapped. His family was advised of the incident.
Sheffield Office Building, 3250 W. Big Beaver, 8/17, 11:00 am. A building representative challenged a subject he didn’t recognize. The subject represented that he was an SBC employee, however when asked for ID, that which he presented appeared fake. The subject was escorted out, and he was gone upon officers’ arrival. He is described as white male, 40 yrs., 5’10”, 180 pounds, red hair, blue shirt and beige pants.
Beech Lane, 8/16, 8:30 pm. A resident reported that her children were playing outside with other neighborhood children, when a male driving what is described as a purple Chrysler Concorde-type vehicle drove by. As it did, he stopped and told the kids he was looking for his dog, described it, and asked if they had seen it. He continued on his way. He did not approach or summon any of the kids toward his vehicle. The kids ran inside and advised their parents, who called Police. He is described as a white male, late 30’s, graying black hair and a graying mustache.
San Marino Club, 1685 E. Big Beaver, 8/11, 1:30 pm. A male and female arrived at the location claiming to have been sent to repair a CO2 pump. After observing the pair acting suspiciously, as well as the male asking for cash to make the repair, the manager re-contacted the repair company and was advised no one had been dispatched yet. The dispatcher talked to the female who claimed her father knew the repair company owner and the owner was aware they were working for them. The dispatcher asked her to leave. After they departed, a bottle of Cognac was discovered missing from where the female had been standing behind the bar.
Anvil, 8/11-8/12, 9:00 pm –1:30 pm. A resident reported that her ex-husband came over to inquire as to why she wasn’t answering her phone. Upon inspection, she discovered the control box on the back of the house tampered with and the exposed wires damaged. There were also footprints in the area. She does not suspect her ex, as she states they are on good terms.
Hempstead, 8/13, 6:30 am and 12:35 pm. The resident reported receiving two calls from an unknown male making threats against her grandson over what she suspects is his suspicion that her grandson is somehow involved personally with his daughter. Her grandson denied any relationship with the female subject in question, stating he hardly knows her. Later that day, two males believed to be nephews of the caller, drove up in a red Chevy S-10 pickup while she and her two grandsons were sitting on the porch. They made threats against them and their property while displaying baseball bats, before driving away. The grandson explained the threats were over the original caller’s suspicion that someone had been with and possibly eloped with caller’s daughter the night before. He again denied knowing or having any relationship with the suspect’s daughter.
Troy School District Office Drive, 4420 Livernois, 8/24, 6:30 am. An employee reported finding two beer bottles with rags attached that were partially burned/exploded in the driveway, not in proximity to buildings or wooded areas. The bottles smelled like alcohol; only fragments remained.
Assaults
Taco Bell, 3268 Rochester Rd., 8/15, 1:30 am. Officers were summoned to Troy Beaumont ER where a 16-year-old male from Troy was seeking treatment for a reported assault. He told officers that when he and his three friends were exiting Taco Bell, two unknown teenage males approached them. During the ensuing conversation, one of those males started a fight with one of his friends. He stated that he jumped on the second subject’s back, but was pulled off. He stated he was then kicked and punched by both suspects.
Disorderly Person
St. Joseph’s Church, 2442 E. Big Beaver, 8/15, 7:30 pm. A request was made during a service for parents of younger children to take them to the Children’s Room so as not to disturb others. A family apparently went in, found it too loud, and complained. A church rep tried to assist, however the husband became angry and started yelling and cursing. Another rep came over and the subject was asked to leave. Witnesses stated that the subject started punching at and kicking at the reps. A scuffle ensued wherein several items on a nearby table were toppled over and broken. The subject was eventually escorted out and left.
Stolen automobiles
Kirts, 8/17-8/18, 11:00 pm –7:15 am. A 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix stolen from the lot. A green Ford Bronco was reported driving suspiciously through lot on the night of the theft.
Suburban Collection, 1760 Maplelawn, 8/12, 11:00 pm – 5:00 am. A 1994 GMC Rally Van was stolen from the rear lot.
Toyota Gosei, 1400 Stephenson, 8/12, 11:30 am. A 2003 Dodge Ram Pickup was stolen from the lot. A witness observed it exit the lot at 11:30 am and assumed it was the owner leaving for lunch; it was not. A rusty, white, full size van may have been following it as it exited.
Bywater, 8/14, 5:51 pm. A resident reported an unoccupied 1991 Olds Cutlass parked near her house with the driver’s side window broken out. Investigation revealed it had been stolen in Sterling Heights.
Drury Inn, 575 W. Big Beaver, 8/13-8/14, 11:30 pm – 12:54 am. A 1979 GMC Sierra pickup and trailer containing a 1966 Chevy Impala were discovered crashed and abandoned on S/B I-75 near Livernois. In addition to damage sustained in the crash, the driver’s side door lock was popped and the steering column had damage. They were registered out of Traverse City. The owner, who was staying at the Drury Inn, contacted the PD when he discovered his property missing from the lot later that morning.
Maple, 8/12-8/13, 5:00 pm – 7:00 am. A 12-foot E-Z Dump trailer was stolen from the lot.
TK Stripping, 33653 Dequindre, 8/23-8/24, 6:00 pm – 9:00 am. A 1980 Kawasaki motor cycle was stolen from lot.
Salinger Electric, 1755 E. Maple, 8/23, 5:00 pm –6:39 pm. A 2005 Dodge Ram was stolen from the lot.
Missing/Recovered Children
Gate and Wattles, 8/15, 6:30 pm. A citizen reported that he found a 4 year old male walking down Wattles near Gate pushing a toy lawnmower. The citizen stated that he stood by with the child for approximately 15-20 minutes, when a female drove up, picked up the child, and left without leaving any information. He obtained the license plate, which came back to an address on Fairfax, a couple of streets away. Officers responded there and found a visibly upset grandmother outside looking for the child. The mother returned with the child shortly thereafter. The grandmother explained she was outside watching the child who was playing in the garage. She went inside to speak with the child’s mother and when she returned could not locate the child. An uncle was also present; he explained both women originally thought the child had gone inside with him. All were visibly upset over the incident.
Acorn, 8/12, 8:45 pm – 9:06 pm. A resident reported discovering a 2-year-old male outside her home, near the fire hydrant. When officers arrived, the resident reported that she had the child in her custody for approximately 15 minutes. The child’s mother arrived on the scene about the same time as officers. She explained her father had dropped her son and her aunt off at their home, which was on the same street, then went to run an errand. She and her mother arrived home shortly thereafter. Her father returned from the errand just after they arrived. They could not locate her son, and immediately started searching when they saw the officers outside with the youth. The child apparently managed to get out of the house without the aunt noticing. He was unharmed.
Domestics/Family Troubles
Troy Officers responded to 14 incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where investigation revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal enforcement action taken/required.
A resident reported that her estranged husband assaulted her during an argument over division of assets. He left the residence and returned to his parent’s house where he is staying. Officers were unable to make contact with him there. Investigation continues.
Residents, a mother and father, reported leasing a vehicle for their 19-year-old daughter who lives with them. They took it away two months ago, parked it in the driveway, and placed a steering wheel lock on it. They discovered the vehicle gone, along with their daughter.
A resident reported that her 16-year-old son left home without her knowledge or permission. He took most of his clothing. Apparently she discovered him smoking marijuana on an earlier date and reported that incident to PD. She suspects his leaving is connected with that incident. He was entered in the Law Enforcement computer as a missing person.
Welfare Checks
Troy Officers responded to 4 incidents involving individuals experiencing emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted w/transport to the hospital for evaluation/commitment.
A resident reported that her 19-year-old daughter left home and is possibly in the company of a drug dealer. They are concerned for her welfare. The daughter was entered into Law Enforcement computer as a missing and possibly endangered person.
A citizen reported observing a 41-year-old female from Madison Heights lying in the grass along John R. Officers located her; she had been drinking. She was checked by EMS, who determined she was not in need of hospitalization. She was driven home.
Officers responded to report of a 40-year-old female passed out on the deck of her residence at 1:18 pm on 8/24. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the subject was highly intoxicated and in need of hospitalization. Her three children, a 2-year-old male, a 6-year-old male, and 8-year-old female were found inside the home. They were turned over to a grandparent who was summoned to the scene; their father was at work. He was contacted and advised. Protective Services is investigating.
Neighbor Troubles
A resident reported that a neighbor removed stakes that he placed marking property line. The neighbor advised Officers that there was no official survey, and disputed their placement. Officers suggested hiring a professional surveyor and considering dispute mediation.
Check and Credit Fraud
Standard Federal Bank Corporate Security Investigators reported a possible check scam. 4 business checks for $2473.00 each were deposited into a customer’s account at 4 different branches, one located in Troy. $7299.55 in withdrawals was then made from the account. All four checks came back stolen. The account owner claims someone forged her signature, pointing suspicion to a “friend” who was doing a favor for the friend’s friend reference a wire transfer. She gave the friend her account number, but claimed no further knowledge/involvement. The “friend” claimed no involvement, stating it was the account holder doing the favor for the third party reference a wire transfer. It is suspected that the account holder was recruited to provide her actual account information so the fake deposits could be made, then she would withdraw the funds, splitting them with the others. Investigation continues.
A 14-year-old female from Troy was trying to sell her collection of beanie babies on an Internet auction site to put money toward college savings. She received an offer to purchase for approximately $100.00. The buyer sent two international money orders in the amount of $2400.00 each made out to the seller. The instructions were to subtract the $100.00 for the beanies, keep an additional $40.00 for her trouble, wire the difference in cash to an address in London, England, and send the beanies to an address in California. Suspicious of the request, the seller and her mother did not complete the transaction, but brought the checks to the PD. They turned out to be forged. The checks were originals that had already been cashed, but the actual amounts washed and new/higher amounts printed in.
A resident discovered two unauthorized charges using a credit account number from an account that was his, however he had never activated. The purchases appear to have been made on-line for approximately $263.00.
A resident received a call from a bank rep checking the validity of an on-line credit application using his name and social security number, but to be issued in another name to an address in Detroit. Complainant verified that the application was fraudulent.
Counterfeit Currency, Troy PD Lock-Up, 500 W. Big Beaver, 8/13, A 27 year old female from Warren was arrested on an outstanding arrest warrant. During processing in the jail, a counterfeit $50.00 was found in her purse. She claimed the bill was not hers, and that she borrowed the purse from a friend. Secret Service Agent made scene and interviewed her.
Walmart, 2001 W. Maple, 7/13, 4:08 pm. Loss Prevention Officers reported that a male suspect purchased a DVD player for $311.64 using one credit card, then shortly thereafter a TV for $305.28 using another. He then attempted to purchase a $500.00 gift card at another register, using a third card. When asked for ID, he presented a fake Michigan ID card. The suspect then fled, leaving the credit card and ID behind. The cardholder was contacted, and he advised that his wallet, containing his credit card, was stolen in Farmington Hills on 7/2/05. The banks for the other two cards were contacted; awaiting response regarding status of those cards. Suspect described as a black male, approximately 30 years old.
A resident received an e-mail from someone claiming to be from her check service, indicating that unknown persons attempted to log onto her account. The e-mail requested her personal information. She did not respond, but contacted her check service and was advised the e-mail did not come from them. She changed her account information as a precaution.
Suburban Nissan, 1804 Maplelawn, 7/28, 5:47 pm. An employee reported that a male subject entered the parts department, represented he was from a collision shop, and purchased $609.04 worth of parts using a personal check that was in the name of and signed by a female. The last name on the check was the name of the collision shop he represented he worked for. The check came back stolen from the female listed thereon.
Footlocker, 348 W. 14 Mile, 8/24, 7:24 pm. A subject attempted three transactions for a $260.00 purchase first using a Visa card that was rejected, then a gift card that came back declined, and finally a Visa gift card that was accepted. When it went through, the clerk noticed the account number on the card was different from the one reported by the computer as the transaction account number. The clerk proceeded to seek advise from the manager. While doing so, the suspect left. Suspect: B/M, 28 years, 6’5”, 200 pounds.
Assist Other Department Law Enforcement Departments
Officers were summoned to Troy Beaumont ER where a 23-year-old female from Washington, MI was seeking treatment for injuries she reported as the result of a slip and fall. Medical personal suspected they were the result of an assault. When patient heard PD was called, she left.
Peace Officer/Civil Matters
Residents won a judgment against a contractor ordering the return of their deposit, as the work was not performed. They have been unsuccessful in collecting the judgment. The case was forwarded to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Development for possible criminal prosecution for failure to be licensed.
A group had chartered a bus to take them to a local restaurant as part of a 1995 class reunion from Northwestern High School in Flint. When he dropped them off, the bus driver provided one of the members his cell phone number, as well as that to his dispatcher so he could be contacted when they were ready for pick-up. He advised he’d be waiting at a lot down the street. After not hearing from them, he returned to the restaurant. They were not outside, so he returned to the lot to wait. Again, after not hearing from them, he drove back. While so doing, a member of the group ran out in front of the bus, causing the driver to have to brake to avoid hitting him. Two others subjects joined the first, and they verbally berated and swore at the driver for making them wait. It was discovered the person to whom the contact information was given, lost the numbers while inside. The driver was too upset to continue; another driver was arranged for and the group driven home without further incident.
Alcohol and Drug Violations
Crooks and Kirts, 8/15, 3:04 am. Officers responded to report that a ’93 Honda had just crashed into a parked car in an apartment complex parking lot, and the driver walked away, on foot. Officers found the 32-year-old male driver from Auburn Hills walking in an adjacent complex. He admitted crashing his car, and explained he was walking to a friend’s house to get some sleep. He failed sobriety tests, was arrested, and blew .16% on a breath test.
Troy Beaumont, 44201 Dequindre, 8/14, 11:22 pm. Officers responded to a call from a mother regarding her 17-year-old son. She stated she received a call from a subject advising her that her son was seen loading alcohol into a vehicle at a Farmer Jack’s in Sterling Heights. She tracked her son down and directed him to meet her at the hospital so he could be tested for consumption. Upon arrival, she discovered alcohol in his trunk. He told her he had “sipped” some. Officers tested him; he did not register a blood alcohol level on the PBT. He admitted stealing the alcohol. 53 bottles of beer, malt beverages, hard-lemonades, and berry-coolers, as well as a fifth of Vodka were recovered from his vehicle. He was cited for Minor in Possession. Possible larceny charges are also pending.
Cambridge Crescent, 8/12, 9:00 pm – 9:10 pm. Two calls were received regarding occupants of a blue 2003 Chevy Cavalier entering garages. Officers checked area with negative results, then proceeded to the address of the registered owners in Troy. Owners called their 16-year-old son home via cell phone. Upon his return, after initially denying any involvement, he explained that he stopped in front of an unknown address and his 16-year-old male passenger, also from Troy, exited the car and entered an open garage. He claimed his friend returned empty handed. There was no sign that he had been drinking, so officers left him with his parents and proceeded to the home of his passenger. The passenger stated he and the driver had checked several houses in the subdivision. He stated his friend drove, while he exited and checked the garages using his cell phone to provide light. He stated he located a case of beer in an open garage at an unknown address, stole it, and returned to the car. They proceeded to Coral Street Park where they met two other friends. He stated he had just finished a beer, when the driver’s parents called and he figured they were caught, so he dumped the remaining beer at the end of an unknown street and returned home. He blew a .027 on a PBT and was cited for Minor Consuming. Officers re-contacted the driver’s parents and filled them in on the rest of the story. Possible larceny charges are forthcoming.
(Note: the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office has, in similar cases, issued charges of Felony Home Invasion against teenagers caught stealing beer from garages. Felony Home invasion means entering an occupied dwelling for the purpose of committing a larceny or other crime therein. Felony Home Invasion is punishable by 5 to 15 years in prison and /or a fine of $2000 - $3000. If the teens are aged 17 or older, they are considered an adult for criminal prosecution.)
Long Lake, 8/13, 12:14 am. Officers responded to information that there were minors consuming alcohol at a location. Upon arrival, officers located a 17-year-old male from Troy and his 15-year-old female friend, also from Troy. The male explained the residents were out of town, and his friend who lived there left a camping trailer open and gave him permission to use it while they were gone. Officers discovered an open bottle of Vodka inside. The female blew a .059% on a PBT and a petition was filed against her for Minor in Possession of alcohol; the male admitted drinking earlier in the day. He registered .00 on a PBT. Both were turned over to their respective parents/guardians. Investigation continues into possible illegal entry.
Somerset Mall, 2800 W. Big beaver, 8/25, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Security found a purse and when it was inspected for the owner’s ID, they located what appeared to be a small amount of cocaine inside. The owner called security looking for it, and was advised that it had already been turned over to the Police..
Rochester and Henrietta, 8/25, 7:23 pm. An Officer observed a Ford pickup parked behind the transmission store after hours. Upon investigation, he discovered it was occupied by 5 subjects: One of the male’s was urinating behind a dumpster. A cooler containing 37 beers and a flask of schnapps was discovered, as was a packet containing 6 marijuana cigarettes. The 19-year-old female from New Boston who was driving was not drinking. The 4 males, one, 20 years old from Flat Rock, One, 20 years old from New Boston, and two, 19 years old from New Boston had all been drinking and were so cited. Their blood alcohol was .03, .11, .09, and .15 respectively. In addition, the 20-year-old male from New Boston was cited for possession of marijuana.
Other Arrests
Wattles near John R, 8/13, 7:59 pm. A 53-year-old male from Troy was stopped after an Officer discovered the 1990 Toyota pickup he was driving had a plate on it that was reported stolen out of Troy on 8/8. The driver claimed he borrowed it from a neighbor. The registered owner was contacted and stated he never lent the plate to the suspect. The suspect’s driver’s license was also suspended. He was arrested.
Arrest Summary
In addition to those outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the last week:
Drunk Driving: 5 One case was a third offense felony at the scene of a property damage crash - a 61 year old male from Troy arrested. He refused all chemical tests and a search warrant was obtained for his blood. Toxicology results are pending. In another, a 58-year-old male from Troy was found passed out behind the wheel of a running vehicle in a parking lot at John R and Big Beaver. He blew .16% on a breath test.
Domestic Assault: 2
Drunk Driving: 3
Drove Under Influence of Marijuana: 1
Possession of Marijuana: 1 (Passenger in above case.)
Retail Fraud: 14
Drove w/Expired License: 1
Drove w/Suspended License: 9
Warrants: 5
Crime Prevention Tips
Harassment and Stalking
If you are being threatened, stalked or harassed by someone, consider obtaining a Personal Protection Order. For more information, click here.
If you have a Personal Protection Order against someone, do not contact him or her in violation of the terms of your own order, it may make the order unenforceable.
If someone violates a Personal Protection Order that you have, contact the Police immediately. If the Officers arrive and the person is still there, they may be able to take immediate enforcement action.
If you are receiving harassing, threatening, or annoying telephone calls, you should make a police report. After making a report, the SBC Annoyance Call Bureau will initiate an investigation. They will require a case number, the dates and approximate times of the calls, and some contact information from you. It is a good idea to begin keeping a log of these calls as soon as they begin.
Retail Fraud
All store personnel should be trained on the store policy that deals with retail fraud (shoplifting) and how the company wants them to respond.
Store personnel should have the phone numbers to call readily available if they suspect retail fraud or any other crime.
A lone employee should not try to apprehend retail fraud suspects themselves. Call your Mall Security or the Troy Police Dispatch Center at 248-524-3477 for in-progress crimes or assistance apprehending fleeing criminal suspects.
Surveillance cameras
The Troy Police offers training to store personnel on theft prevention and detection, fraud, and other retail-related crimes. Contact the Retail Liaison at 248-680-7224 for more information.
Home Invasion / B&E
Always secure your doors and windows.
Larceny
Larcenies from Autos / Car Theft
Things that can be done to combat auto theft and larcenies from autos include:
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
Suspicious Incidents / people
If it appears that someone is up to no-good, they probably are. Call the Police immediately. We are trained to investigate suspicious circumstances and determine if criminal activity is afoot.
The best security system that you can have is a “Nosy Neighbor.” Encourage your neighbors to be “Nosy,” especially if there is strange activity around your property. Return the favor by keeping a watchful eye on their property and reporting it immediately. This is the basis for the Neighborhood Watch program.
If someone or something seems “suspicious” to you or makes you feel uncomfortable, there is probably good reason for it. Don’t get into the habit of second-guessing your intuition and instinct.
Sexual predators are usually progressive, starting out with public exposure and leading to more risky and dangerous behaviors. You can check the state of Michigan registered sex offenders list at www.mipsor.state.mi.us for offenders that live in your area.
Assaults
Don’t let the traffic or the temperatures outside cause you to lose your temper. If someone says or does something to you to make 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.
Fraud Prevention:
(If someone asks for personal information, ask to speak to his or her supervisor and inform him or her you will be calling the Police to make a fraud report.)
No reputable business will call you or email you for this information!!!
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
August 26, 2005
Threats / Harassment
Oakland Mall, 412 W. 14 Mile, 8/17, 9:23 pm. A citizen reported that her two 17-year-old sons from Troy were threatened by a group of males who were with the ex-girlfriend of one of her sons. Her sons returned home while officers were enroute to the mall. Apparently the 43-year-old mom of the ex-girlfriend and her 17-year-old son showed up at the complainant’s house and made additional “non-specific” threats against the victim. Officers went to the victim’s house, however, the suspects were gone. Officers tried to contact them after they left, but they refused to discuss the situation.
A citizen reported receiving several hang-up calls, then observing a beige vehicle on her street the last two days. She stated that the male driver appeared to be paying attention to her. SBC Annoyance Bureau was contacted.
A 16-year-old female from Troy made a report of a male harassing her via instant messaging on her computer. Apparently she posted pictures of herself and her friends, as well as the screen names of her friends, whom suspect also started contacting. She also listed her cell number on her message board, which he used to try and call her. She located what she believed was the subject’s phone number. Investigating officer called it and the nervous male who answered indicated his friends also use his computer, did not admit responsibility, but did indicate if anything inappropriate was communicated, it was only meant as a joke. Investigation continues.
A citizen states that a male whom she knows, but wants no contact with, continues to call her at work.
A citizen reported receiving unwanted calls from an ex-girlfriend. There is a court order prohibiting him having any contact with her and he fears that if he speaks with her when she calls, he will be found in violation of that order. (Most personal protection orders prohibit “unwanted” contact. In a case such as this, if the party with the protective order initiates contact, the restrained party will not be found in violation, and the court would chastise the protected party for making the contact.)
After asking about the availability of male soap products at a Bath and Bodyworks location in Troy, the unknown male caller articulated his dissatisfaction that females “need so much of that type of stuff,” and proceeded to make a threatening remark.
A citizen received a hang-up call at work, as well as on her cell phone, that she suspects is from an ex-boyfriend against whom she has a Personal Protection Order.
A citizen reported receiving calls for several days from an unknown male that she believes is following her, as he tells her where she’s been and what she was wearing. He calls her names during the course of the calls.
Retail Fraud
TJ Max, 350 John R, 8/18, 7:00 pm. Loss Prevention Officers reported that a suspect selected merchandise and entered the fitting room, where she removed sensor alarm tags. She then concealed the merchandise in a purse she was carrying. They approached her as she left the store. She dropped the purse containing the stolen merchandise and fled on foot. She was last seen entering the passenger side of a blue 4-door that appeared to be waiting for her parked in a handicap spot. She is described as a black female, 5’9”, 140 pounds, wearing a black and red wig.
Office Depot, 735 John R, 8/15, 6:45 pm. A store manager reported that two subjects entered the store and were acting suspiciously, including looking under a storage case containing digital camera stock. At one point one of the subjects approached the MP3 display. He and the other subject then went into the restroom. When complainant checked it, one of the subjects was in the middle stall. As the subject exited, he was tucking in his shirt. The manager found packaging from an MP3 player on top of the toilet in the stall. When store reps approached the suspects, both denied taking anything and continued on their way. They were last seen entering a grayish Ford Crown Victoria that appeared to be a “converted old police car.” It had push bumpers; no hubcaps. The plate was not registered to that car, however was registered to a male in Detroit. Upon checking the MP3 display, the inside packaging from the box was located on a near-by shelf. Suspects: #1 is a black male, early 20’s, 5’7, 150 pounds, black baseball cap, dark blue shorts, head scarf; #2 is a black male, 6’0, 140 pounds, white T-shirt, blue jeans.
Limited, 480 W. 14 Mile, 8/15, 5:30 pm –6:00 pm. Two females entered the store together. One tried to make a purchase with a check that came back non-sufficient funds and the sale was denied. While she was at the cash register, her companion was near the front of the store. During the transaction, another employee heard the sensor alarms going off, but thought it was a false alarm, as when she looked there was no one in the front of the store. The female attempting the transaction exited. Shortly thereafter, 50 sweaters were discovered stolen from a display in the front of the store totaling $2975.00.
JC Penney, 700 W. 14 Mile, 7/4-7/31. An 18-year-old female employee from Detroit rung up three transactions for 2 female customers that she appeared to know. One was for cash, the other two were on a credit card. She then re-rung the transactions as employee purchases and took the discount difference herself in cash and a gift card, totaling approximately $77.00. It was later discovered the charge customer was her aunt. She is also suspected of three fraudulent gift card transactions, as well as improprieties regarding another employee discount program. Suspect admitted responsibility for discrepancies when confronted by Loss Prevention Officers. She was terminated. Warrants are pending.
Today’s Video Production, 34769 Dequindre, 8/14, 5:00 pm –5:15 pm. An employee reported that a female entered the store with another female and a male. The male and female left, and the suspect remained, acting suspicious. When the employee approached the suspect, she observed 3-4 CD’s concealed in her purse. The suspect fled out the rear door with the stolen merchandise. She is described as a white female, 40 yrs., 5’0”, 125 pounds, beige shorts, dark shirt, beige purse.
7-11, 2891 Crooks, 8/14, 5:02 pm. An employee reported that a suspect stole two sandwiches and two soft drinks, and then ran out of the store. The employee observed the suspect run toward a maroon GMC pickup with white writing on the side parked behind an adjacent business, throw the items in, then continue on foot. The passenger told the employee that he knew the driver, but did not know the items were stolen. The employee retrieved the merchandise. The vehicle was last seen N/B on crooks. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, 5’8”, 300 lbs., dark hair, gray shorts, gray sweatshirt.
Marshall Field’s, 500 W. 14 Mile, 3/23-6/21. LPO’s conducted an investigation on two sales associates. One is a 23-year-old male from Roseville; the other is a female from Warren. The male was observed selecting merchandise, ringing it up as a return at his register, then issuing himself gift cards in the return amount. He refunded in excess of $2200.00 worth of merchandise w/out paying for it. The male denied any wrongdoing, insisting the transactions were legitimate; for customers he was serving. The female is a non-commissioned sales associate. She was observed ringing up numerous sales on her register using the above male associate’s employee number. He is a commissioned associate. The female rang up sales in this manner in excess of $35,000.00, resulting in the male receiving in excess of $2200.00 in commissions on his paycheck for sales he had not made. She admitted responsibility in the matter, reporting she had been doing this for two years. Warrants pending.
Lacoste, 2801 W. Big beaver, 8/23, 8:00 pm. An employee reported that a 26-year-old male from Beverly Hills made a credit card purchase for a shirt. He left the purchase at the register, selected 4 more shirts, and entered the fitting room. When he exited, only three shirts were left behind. The suspect left and complainant confronted him about the fourth shirt. The suspect denied there being 4 shirts and walked away. Mall security obtained the suspect’s license plate as he departed. The employee turned over copy of the original charge transaction for the investigation.
Breaking and Entering / Home Invasions
Beauty Craft, 600 W. Maple, 8/13-8/15, 12:45 pm – 7:30 am. The building was entered, possibly via a door that does not secure properly, as there was no sign of force from the exterior. The interior of the building had been gone through and cash, a laptop, business check, and other miscellaneous items stolen.
Meadowbrook, 8/13-8/14, 11:00 pm –2:00 am. A home was entered by unknown means, and a safe containing money and jewelry was stolen from a bedroom closet. No sign of force; The homeowner believes doors may have been left unlocked.
Bridget’s Café, 1050 Wilshire, 8/12-8/14, 6:30 pm – 10:15 am. A restaurant located inside the office building had the side door pried, cash register drawer forced open, and small amount of cash stolen.
Wilshire Office Plaza and Alexy Food and Snack Store, 900 Wilshire, 8/13, 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm. A building rep discovered the building entry door had been forced open. The door to the Snack Shop, located in the lobby area, was also discovered forced open. Cash drawers were found open with keys inserted in the locks. Unknown if anything was taken as no store rep could be contacted.
Berkley Screw and Machine, 1360 Souter, 8/14-8/16, 5:00 pm – 5:30 am. Someone entered the building by unknown means and broke into storage cabinets and cases. Numerous tools and misc. equipment was stolen. The point of exit appeared to be via an overhead door opened once inside.
Butler, 8/25, 11:30 pm. A neighbor watching the home noticed a car and subjects inside. She stated that the homeowner was on vacation and had told her no one was to be in the home. Officers located a 17 and 20 year old, both males from Rochester Hills inside. The 17 year old represented his 16-year-old girlfriend who lives there with her grandparents gave him permission to enter. He stated he located the keys in a hiding spot outside the home. He provided the girlfriend’s phone number who confirmed she was dating him, but claimed she never gave him permission to go inside. She reluctantly turned the phone over to her grandmother, who confirmed no one was allowed inside. Both subjects were advised to leave and were warned that they would be arrested if they returned.
Larceny
Voltek, 550 Stephenson, 8/3, 08:00 am- 5:00 pm. A printer was stolen from a work area.
Anvil, 8/16-8/18. A lawnmower left outside garage was stolen.
Pond Ridge, 8/18, 1:30 pm –2:30 pm. A white and black bike was stolen from in front of the residence.
Caliper, 8/13, 7:00 am –11:30 am. Part of a birthday display that was erected on the lawn was stolen.
Kilmer, 8/15, 3:30 pm. A 13 year old reported that he left his red and white skateboard that has a ninja sticker affixed to it and valued at $140.00 in his open garage for about 5 minutes. When he returned, it was gone. He stated an unknown witness told him that 2 males, approximately 15 years old, were walking west with a skateboard in hand. They could not be located.
Troy Marriott, 200 W. Big Beaver, 6/18, 9:00 am – 2:25 pm. A victim called from Florida and reported that she believes a pearl necklace was stolen from her suitcase while she was out of her room during her stay in June.
Somerset Collection South, 2801 W. Big Beaver, 8/13, 6:48 pm. A citizen stated while in restroom, he took his wallet out to retrieve a phone number and inadvertently left it behind. He returned several minutes later to discover it gone. He suspects another male subject who was also inside the restroom. Security questioned that subject; he denied responsibility.
Kirts, 7/31-8/13. Two basement storage lockers in the apartment building were entered and miscellaneous personal items stolen, including a laptop computer. One was not locked; the other was locked, however the gate could be pulled open.
Rodney, 8/10, 12:01 am -1159 pm. A white mountain bike was stolen from the yard.
Witherbee, 8/11, 9:00 am –2:00 pm. A Huffy mountain bike was stolen from outside the residence. An older black Schwinn 10 speed was left in its place.
Lens Crafters, 8/24, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm. An employee reported that her wallet was stolen from her purse, which was in a drawer in the rear office.
Vehma International, 8/11, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm. An MP3 player was stolen from an unlocked locker.
Madison, 8/22-8/24. An American flag was stolen from the flagpole.
Valley Vista, 8/24, 9:30 pm. A resident reported that he discovered a .22 cal pistol missing from a lock-box. He hadn’t opened the box since May. He stated he had workers in his home 3-4 months ago.
Larceny by Trick, Barnes and Noble, 396 John R, 8/15, 3:45 pm. A 21-year-old female from Royal Oak reported that she selected a book priced at $25.00, which she was going to buy, when a male subject approached her. He showed her a $50.00 gift certificate and stated if she’d give him $25.00 in cash, he’d put her book on his gift card. She stated that she thought the gift card purchase might earn him some kind of points on his card or something, so she agreed. She gave him the cash; he took the book, and then returned it to her representing that he bought it. She asked for the receipt, which he stated he didn’t have, and he left. She proceeded to inquire about the transaction with the cashier and discovered that the book had not been purchased. The suspect is described as black male, 30 yrs., missing two side teeth, 6’2, black shirt with martini glasses pictured on it, olive green kaki pants, white hat.
Larceny from Automobile
Lifetime Fitness, 4700 Investment, 8/17, 12:30 pm -230 pm. The rear window was broken out of a 2006 Mercury and a briefcase was stolen from the back seat.
Alpine, 8/17-8/18, 10:30 pm – 7:00 am. A 2002 Dodge Ram parked in drive was entered via the unlocked lid on the bed. A chainsaw and a toolbox were stolen.
Roxbury, 8/11, 1:00 am – 5:00 am. An unlocked ’05 GMC Envoy parked in drive was entered and a cell phone stolen.
Eckford, 8/13-8/14 A 2005 Chevy Trailblazer was entered and a laptop, credit cards, and other misc. items stolen. No forced entry; possibly left unlocked.
Eckford, 8/14, 6:00 pm – 6:00 am. A 1996 GMC Savannah parked in drive was entered and a wallet and a power converter were stolen. The wallet had no cash or credit cards. No sign of forced entry.
John R and Ring, 8/12, 7:30 pm –12:25 am. A 2004 Lexus parked in the lot had the driver’s side rear door window broken out and a briefcase stolen from the back seat.
Logan’s, 86 W. 14 Mile, 8/12, 5:30 pm – 10:30 PM. A purse was stolen from car parked with the window partially down. The purse and contents were later recovered in the men’s restroom inside Sear’s the morning of 8/13.
Wagon Wheel, 8/12, 5:15 pm –6:10 pm. A 2003 Ford Taurus had the rear driver’s side door window broken out and a laptop, palm pilot, calculator, and planner stolen from rear seat.
Abington, 8/14, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM. An unlocked 2002 Chrysler Town and Country parked in the drive was entered and purse, DVD’s, and CD’s stolen.
Chaucer, 8/13, 6:00 am – 6:30 am. An unlocked 1994 Ford Explorer was entered and archery equipment stolen.
Nash, 8/12-8/13, 9:00 pm – 6:30 am. The covered bed on 2003 GMC pickup was entered and golf clubs stolen. The cover was locked, but the owner inadvertently left the key in the lock.
Parking Lot on W. Square Lake, 8/12, 9:40 am – 10:15 am. A citizen reported that someone stole a weed trimmer and backpack blower from the rear of his truck while he napped. He was waiting for the weather to clear before proceeding to his first job.
Vandalisms
Wintergreen, Hallmark, Carpenter, and Knoll Ct. 8/18, 9:00 pm – 7:30 am. Four vehicles had windows shot out with a pellet gun: ’03 Chevy Blazer – passenger side window, parked in street; ’00 Dodge Caravan – driver side front window, parked at end of drive; ’98 Chrysler Concorde – driver side front window, parked in street; ’92 Toyota – driver side front window, parked in street.
Hallmark, 8/16-8/17, 11:00 pm –6:00 am. Seven mailboxes were damaged, a parking sign was uprooted, a yield sign painted with a “smiley face,” a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer had a swear word painted across rear window.
Woodside Bible Church, 6600 Rochester, 8/18, 4:10 pm. A 13-year-old, 9-year-old, and 10-year-old male, all from Troy, were caught damaging a wood fence. They were taken home and turned over to their parents, where officers communicated the complainant’s request to repair damage in lieu of prosecution.
Bentley, 8/18, 12:30 am – 12:30 pm. A 2005 Dodge Durango had the rear driver’s side window shot out with a BB or pellet.
Bentley, 8/17-8/18, 9:00 pm – 7:30 am. A 2004 Honda parked in drive had the driver side rear door window smashed out.
8/17-8/18, 11:00 pm – 3:00 am. 16 vehicles had windows shot out, either driver’s side front or rear: Russell Ct. – ’91 Toyota, parked in street; Bridge Park – ’00 Plymouth Neon, ’05 Mazda, and ’05 Chevy K-15, all parked in street; Bridlewood Dr. ’94 Volvo 850, parked in street; Ledwin – ’98 Dodge Dakota, parked in street; Prosper – ’97 Plymouth Voyager, parked in street; Aspinwall – ’92 Infiniti 620 and ’01 Honda Accord, both parked in street; Fleetwood - ’04 Pontiac Grand AM and ’05 Chevy Cobalt, both parked in street; Brentwood – ’04 Chrysler PT Cruiser (passenger side rear window – pellet hit on door), ’98 Mercedes C230, 01 Mercedes C240, ’03 Hyundai Tiburon, and ’90 Ford Station wagon, all parked on street.
Timberview, 8/18. A 1998 Honda had the rear bumper scratched and the yard was toilet papered.
Dupont, 1101 Rochester Rd., 8/10-8/18, There is an on-going problem with someone spray painting the west wall of the building.
Family Optometry, 2950 E. Wattles, 8/9-8/16. Two windows were shot with a pellet gun, leaving quarter size cracks.
Coolidge and Square Lake Construction Site, 8/12-8/15, Someone was able to start and move a forklift on the site, and while so-doing drove it over a stack of ladders, destroying them.
Pond Ridge, 8/12-8/13, 9:00 pm – 9:00 am. The rear window of a 1989 Toyota Camry parked in the lot was broken out.
Mt. Vernon and John R, 8/12-8/13. A signpost to Mt. Vernon Estates Subdivision was knocked down and the sign removed. The sign was recovered on Hillcrescent.
Denise, 8/24-8/25, 9:00 pm – 7:30 am. The resident reported that his flagpole was stolen and the flag left folded military style on his porch. A phrase containing a swear word was spray painted across his garage door.
Suspicious Persons / Incidents
Martell School, Donaldson, 8/18, 7:00 pm. A 14-year-old female reported being approached while on swings at the school by a male who tried to talk to her. She left and he followed her home in his white ’94 GMC Safari van. Officer located subject driving in the area and identified him as a 33-year-old male from Troy. Officer determined he had no criminal intent and appeared mentally handicapped. His family was advised of the incident.
Sheffield Office Building, 3250 W. Big Beaver, 8/17, 11:00 am. A building representative challenged a subject he didn’t recognize. The subject represented that he was an SBC employee, however when asked for ID, that which he presented appeared fake. The subject was escorted out, and he was gone upon officers’ arrival. He is described as white male, 40 yrs., 5’10”, 180 pounds, red hair, blue shirt and beige pants.
Beech Lane, 8/16, 8:30 pm. A resident reported that her children were playing outside with other neighborhood children, when a male driving what is described as a purple Chrysler Concorde-type vehicle drove by. As it did, he stopped and told the kids he was looking for his dog, described it, and asked if they had seen it. He continued on his way. He did not approach or summon any of the kids toward his vehicle. The kids ran inside and advised their parents, who called Police. He is described as a white male, late 30’s, graying black hair and a graying mustache.
San Marino Club, 1685 E. Big Beaver, 8/11, 1:30 pm. A male and female arrived at the location claiming to have been sent to repair a CO2 pump. After observing the pair acting suspiciously, as well as the male asking for cash to make the repair, the manager re-contacted the repair company and was advised no one had been dispatched yet. The dispatcher talked to the female who claimed her father knew the repair company owner and the owner was aware they were working for them. The dispatcher asked her to leave. After they departed, a bottle of Cognac was discovered missing from where the female had been standing behind the bar.
Anvil, 8/11-8/12, 9:00 pm –1:30 pm. A resident reported that her ex-husband came over to inquire as to why she wasn’t answering her phone. Upon inspection, she discovered the control box on the back of the house tampered with and the exposed wires damaged. There were also footprints in the area. She does not suspect her ex, as she states they are on good terms.
Hempstead, 8/13, 6:30 am and 12:35 pm. The resident reported receiving two calls from an unknown male making threats against her grandson over what she suspects is his suspicion that her grandson is somehow involved personally with his daughter. Her grandson denied any relationship with the female subject in question, stating he hardly knows her. Later that day, two males believed to be nephews of the caller, drove up in a red Chevy S-10 pickup while she and her two grandsons were sitting on the porch. They made threats against them and their property while displaying baseball bats, before driving away. The grandson explained the threats were over the original caller’s suspicion that someone had been with and possibly eloped with caller’s daughter the night before. He again denied knowing or having any relationship with the suspect’s daughter.
Troy School District Office Drive, 4420 Livernois, 8/24, 6:30 am. An employee reported finding two beer bottles with rags attached that were partially burned/exploded in the driveway, not in proximity to buildings or wooded areas. The bottles smelled like alcohol; only fragments remained.
Assaults
Taco Bell, 3268 Rochester Rd., 8/15, 1:30 am. Officers were summoned to Troy Beaumont ER where a 16-year-old male from Troy was seeking treatment for a reported assault. He told officers that when he and his three friends were exiting Taco Bell, two unknown teenage males approached them. During the ensuing conversation, one of those males started a fight with one of his friends. He stated that he jumped on the second subject’s back, but was pulled off. He stated he was then kicked and punched by both suspects.
Disorderly Person
St. Joseph’s Church, 2442 E. Big Beaver, 8/15, 7:30 pm. A request was made during a service for parents of younger children to take them to the Children’s Room so as not to disturb others. A family apparently went in, found it too loud, and complained. A church rep tried to assist, however the husband became angry and started yelling and cursing. Another rep came over and the subject was asked to leave. Witnesses stated that the subject started punching at and kicking at the reps. A scuffle ensued wherein several items on a nearby table were toppled over and broken. The subject was eventually escorted out and left.
Stolen automobiles
Kirts, 8/17-8/18, 11:00 pm –7:15 am. A 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix stolen from the lot. A green Ford Bronco was reported driving suspiciously through lot on the night of the theft.
Suburban Collection, 1760 Maplelawn, 8/12, 11:00 pm – 5:00 am. A 1994 GMC Rally Van was stolen from the rear lot.
Toyota Gosei, 1400 Stephenson, 8/12, 11:30 am. A 2003 Dodge Ram Pickup was stolen from the lot. A witness observed it exit the lot at 11:30 am and assumed it was the owner leaving for lunch; it was not. A rusty, white, full size van may have been following it as it exited.
Bywater, 8/14, 5:51 pm. A resident reported an unoccupied 1991 Olds Cutlass parked near her house with the driver’s side window broken out. Investigation revealed it had been stolen in Sterling Heights.
Drury Inn, 575 W. Big Beaver, 8/13-8/14, 11:30 pm – 12:54 am. A 1979 GMC Sierra pickup and trailer containing a 1966 Chevy Impala were discovered crashed and abandoned on S/B I-75 near Livernois. In addition to damage sustained in the crash, the driver’s side door lock was popped and the steering column had damage. They were registered out of Traverse City. The owner, who was staying at the Drury Inn, contacted the PD when he discovered his property missing from the lot later that morning.
Maple, 8/12-8/13, 5:00 pm – 7:00 am. A 12-foot E-Z Dump trailer was stolen from the lot.
TK Stripping, 33653 Dequindre, 8/23-8/24, 6:00 pm – 9:00 am. A 1980 Kawasaki motor cycle was stolen from lot.
Salinger Electric, 1755 E. Maple, 8/23, 5:00 pm –6:39 pm. A 2005 Dodge Ram was stolen from the lot.
Missing/Recovered Children
Gate and Wattles, 8/15, 6:30 pm. A citizen reported that he found a 4 year old male walking down Wattles near Gate pushing a toy lawnmower. The citizen stated that he stood by with the child for approximately 15-20 minutes, when a female drove up, picked up the child, and left without leaving any information. He obtained the license plate, which came back to an address on Fairfax, a couple of streets away. Officers responded there and found a visibly upset grandmother outside looking for the child. The mother returned with the child shortly thereafter. The grandmother explained she was outside watching the child who was playing in the garage. She went inside to speak with the child’s mother and when she returned could not locate the child. An uncle was also present; he explained both women originally thought the child had gone inside with him. All were visibly upset over the incident.
Acorn, 8/12, 8:45 pm – 9:06 pm. A resident reported discovering a 2-year-old male outside her home, near the fire hydrant. When officers arrived, the resident reported that she had the child in her custody for approximately 15 minutes. The child’s mother arrived on the scene about the same time as officers. She explained her father had dropped her son and her aunt off at their home, which was on the same street, then went to run an errand. She and her mother arrived home shortly thereafter. Her father returned from the errand just after they arrived. They could not locate her son, and immediately started searching when they saw the officers outside with the youth. The child apparently managed to get out of the house without the aunt noticing. He was unharmed.
Domestics/Family Troubles
Troy Officers responded to 14 incidents involving family troubles/domestic disputes where investigation revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal enforcement action taken/required.
A resident reported that her estranged husband assaulted her during an argument over division of assets. He left the residence and returned to his parent’s house where he is staying. Officers were unable to make contact with him there. Investigation continues.
Residents, a mother and father, reported leasing a vehicle for their 19-year-old daughter who lives with them. They took it away two months ago, parked it in the driveway, and placed a steering wheel lock on it. They discovered the vehicle gone, along with their daughter.
A resident reported that her 16-year-old son left home without her knowledge or permission. He took most of his clothing. Apparently she discovered him smoking marijuana on an earlier date and reported that incident to PD. She suspects his leaving is connected with that incident. He was entered in the Law Enforcement computer as a missing person.
Welfare Checks
Troy Officers responded to 4 incidents involving individuals experiencing emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted w/transport to the hospital for evaluation/commitment.
A resident reported that her 19-year-old daughter left home and is possibly in the company of a drug dealer. They are concerned for her welfare. The daughter was entered into Law Enforcement computer as a missing and possibly endangered person.
A citizen reported observing a 41-year-old female from Madison Heights lying in the grass along John R. Officers located her; she had been drinking. She was checked by EMS, who determined she was not in need of hospitalization. She was driven home.
Officers responded to report of a 40-year-old female passed out on the deck of her residence at 1:18 pm on 8/24. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the subject was highly intoxicated and in need of hospitalization. Her three children, a 2-year-old male, a 6-year-old male, and 8-year-old female were found inside the home. They were turned over to a grandparent who was summoned to the scene; their father was at work. He was contacted and advised. Protective Services is investigating.
Neighbor Troubles
A resident reported that a neighbor removed stakes that he placed marking property line. The neighbor advised Officers that there was no official survey, and disputed their placement. Officers suggested hiring a professional surveyor and considering dispute mediation.
Check and Credit Fraud
Standard Federal Bank Corporate Security Investigators reported a possible check scam. 4 business checks for $2473.00 each were deposited into a customer’s account at 4 different branches, one located in Troy. $7299.55 in withdrawals was then made from the account. All four checks came back stolen. The account owner claims someone forged her signature, pointing suspicion to a “friend” who was doing a favor for the friend’s friend reference a wire transfer. She gave the friend her account number, but claimed no further knowledge/involvement. The “friend” claimed no involvement, stating it was the account holder doing the favor for the third party reference a wire transfer. It is suspected that the account holder was recruited to provide her actual account information so the fake deposits could be made, then she would withdraw the funds, splitting them with the others. Investigation continues.
A 14-year-old female from Troy was trying to sell her collection of beanie babies on an Internet auction site to put money toward college savings. She received an offer to purchase for approximately $100.00. The buyer sent two international money orders in the amount of $2400.00 each made out to the seller. The instructions were to subtract the $100.00 for the beanies, keep an additional $40.00 for her trouble, wire the difference in cash to an address in London, England, and send the beanies to an address in California. Suspicious of the request, the seller and her mother did not complete the transaction, but brought the checks to the PD. They turned out to be forged. The checks were originals that had already been cashed, but the actual amounts washed and new/higher amounts printed in.
A resident discovered two unauthorized charges using a credit account number from an account that was his, however he had never activated. The purchases appear to have been made on-line for approximately $263.00.
A resident received a call from a bank rep checking the validity of an on-line credit application using his name and social security number, but to be issued in another name to an address in Detroit. Complainant verified that the application was fraudulent.
Counterfeit Currency, Troy PD Lock-Up, 500 W. Big Beaver, 8/13, A 27 year old female from Warren was arrested on an outstanding arrest warrant. During processing in the jail, a counterfeit $50.00 was found in her purse. She claimed the bill was not hers, and that she borrowed the purse from a friend. Secret Service Agent made scene and interviewed her.
Walmart, 2001 W. Maple, 7/13, 4:08 pm. Loss Prevention Officers reported that a male suspect purchased a DVD player for $311.64 using one credit card, then shortly thereafter a TV for $305.28 using another. He then attempted to purchase a $500.00 gift card at another register, using a third card. When asked for ID, he presented a fake Michigan ID card. The suspect then fled, leaving the credit card and ID behind. The cardholder was contacted, and he advised that his wallet, containing his credit card, was stolen in Farmington Hills on 7/2/05. The banks for the other two cards were contacted; awaiting response regarding status of those cards. Suspect described as a black male, approximately 30 years old.
A resident received an e-mail from someone claiming to be from her check service, indicating that unknown persons attempted to log onto her account. The e-mail requested her personal information. She did not respond, but contacted her check service and was advised the e-mail did not come from them. She changed her account information as a precaution.
Suburban Nissan, 1804 Maplelawn, 7/28, 5:47 pm. An employee reported that a male subject entered the parts department, represented he was from a collision shop, and purchased $609.04 worth of parts using a personal check that was in the name of and signed by a female. The last name on the check was the name of the collision shop he represented he worked for. The check came back stolen from the female listed thereon.
Footlocker, 348 W. 14 Mile, 8/24, 7:24 pm. A subject attempted three transactions for a $260.00 purchase first using a Visa card that was rejected, then a gift card that came back declined, and finally a Visa gift card that was accepted. When it went through, the clerk noticed the account number on the card was different from the one reported by the computer as the transaction account number. The clerk proceeded to seek advise from the manager. While doing so, the suspect left. Suspect: B/M, 28 years, 6’5”, 200 pounds.
Assist Other Department Law Enforcement Departments
Officers were summoned to Troy Beaumont ER where a 23-year-old female from Washington, MI was seeking treatment for injuries she reported as the result of a slip and fall. Medical personal suspected they were the result of an assault. When patient heard PD was called, she left.
Peace Officer/Civil Matters
Residents won a judgment against a contractor ordering the return of their deposit, as the work was not performed. They have been unsuccessful in collecting the judgment. The case was forwarded to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Development for possible criminal prosecution for failure to be licensed.
A group had chartered a bus to take them to a local restaurant as part of a 1995 class reunion from Northwestern High School in Flint. When he dropped them off, the bus driver provided one of the members his cell phone number, as well as that to his dispatcher so he could be contacted when they were ready for pick-up. He advised he’d be waiting at a lot down the street. After not hearing from them, he returned to the restaurant. They were not outside, so he returned to the lot to wait. Again, after not hearing from them, he drove back. While so doing, a member of the group ran out in front of the bus, causing the driver to have to brake to avoid hitting him. Two others subjects joined the first, and they verbally berated and swore at the driver for making them wait. It was discovered the person to whom the contact information was given, lost the numbers while inside. The driver was too upset to continue; another driver was arranged for and the group driven home without further incident.
Alcohol and Drug Violations
Crooks and Kirts, 8/15, 3:04 am. Officers responded to report that a ’93 Honda had just crashed into a parked car in an apartment complex parking lot, and the driver walked away, on foot. Officers found the 32-year-old male driver from Auburn Hills walking in an adjacent complex. He admitted crashing his car, and explained he was walking to a friend’s house to get some sleep. He failed sobriety tests, was arrested, and blew .16% on a breath test.
Troy Beaumont, 44201 Dequindre, 8/14, 11:22 pm. Officers responded to a call from a mother regarding her 17-year-old son. She stated she received a call from a subject advising her that her son was seen loading alcohol into a vehicle at a Farmer Jack’s in Sterling Heights. She tracked her son down and directed him to meet her at the hospital so he could be tested for consumption. Upon arrival, she discovered alcohol in his trunk. He told her he had “sipped” some. Officers tested him; he did not register a blood alcohol level on the PBT. He admitted stealing the alcohol. 53 bottles of beer, malt beverages, hard-lemonades, and berry-coolers, as well as a fifth of Vodka were recovered from his vehicle. He was cited for Minor in Possession. Possible larceny charges are also pending.
Cambridge Crescent, 8/12, 9:00 pm – 9:10 pm. Two calls were received regarding occupants of a blue 2003 Chevy Cavalier entering garages. Officers checked area with negative results, then proceeded to the address of the registered owners in Troy. Owners called their 16-year-old son home via cell phone. Upon his return, after initially denying any involvement, he explained that he stopped in front of an unknown address and his 16-year-old male passenger, also from Troy, exited the car and entered an open garage. He claimed his friend returned empty handed. There was no sign that he had been drinking, so officers left him with his parents and proceeded to the home of his passenger. The passenger stated he and the driver had checked several houses in the subdivision. He stated his friend drove, while he exited and checked the garages using his cell phone to provide light. He stated he located a case of beer in an open garage at an unknown address, stole it, and returned to the car. They proceeded to Coral Street Park where they met two other friends. He stated he had just finished a beer, when the driver’s parents called and he figured they were caught, so he dumped the remaining beer at the end of an unknown street and returned home. He blew a .027 on a PBT and was cited for Minor Consuming. Officers re-contacted the driver’s parents and filled them in on the rest of the story. Possible larceny charges are forthcoming.
(Note: the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office has, in similar cases, issued charges of Felony Home Invasion against teenagers caught stealing beer from garages. Felony Home invasion means entering an occupied dwelling for the purpose of committing a larceny or other crime therein. Felony Home Invasion is punishable by 5 to 15 years in prison and /or a fine of $2000 - $3000. If the teens are aged 17 or older, they are considered an adult for criminal prosecution.)
Long Lake, 8/13, 12:14 am. Officers responded to information that there were minors consuming alcohol at a location. Upon arrival, officers located a 17-year-old male from Troy and his 15-year-old female friend, also from Troy. The male explained the residents were out of town, and his friend who lived there left a camping trailer open and gave him permission to use it while they were gone. Officers discovered an open bottle of Vodka inside. The female blew a .059% on a PBT and a petition was filed against her for Minor in Possession of alcohol; the male admitted drinking earlier in the day. He registered .00 on a PBT. Both were turned over to their respective parents/guardians. Investigation continues into possible illegal entry.
Somerset Mall, 2800 W. Big beaver, 8/25, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Security found a purse and when it was inspected for the owner’s ID, they located what appeared to be a small amount of cocaine inside. The owner called security looking for it, and was advised that it had already been turned over to the Police..
Rochester and Henrietta, 8/25, 7:23 pm. An Officer observed a Ford pickup parked behind the transmission store after hours. Upon investigation, he discovered it was occupied by 5 subjects: One of the male’s was urinating behind a dumpster. A cooler containing 37 beers and a flask of schnapps was discovered, as was a packet containing 6 marijuana cigarettes. The 19-year-old female from New Boston who was driving was not drinking. The 4 males, one, 20 years old from Flat Rock, One, 20 years old from New Boston, and two, 19 years old from New Boston had all been drinking and were so cited. Their blood alcohol was .03, .11, .09, and .15 respectively. In addition, the 20-year-old male from New Boston was cited for possession of marijuana.
Other Arrests
Wattles near John R, 8/13, 7:59 pm. A 53-year-old male from Troy was stopped after an Officer discovered the 1990 Toyota pickup he was driving had a plate on it that was reported stolen out of Troy on 8/8. The driver claimed he borrowed it from a neighbor. The registered owner was contacted and stated he never lent the plate to the suspect. The suspect’s driver’s license was also suspended. He was arrested.
Arrest Summary
In addition to those outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the last week:
Drunk Driving: 5 One case was a third offense felony at the scene of a property damage crash - a 61 year old male from Troy arrested. He refused all chemical tests and a search warrant was obtained for his blood. Toxicology results are pending. In another, a 58-year-old male from Troy was found passed out behind the wheel of a running vehicle in a parking lot at John R and Big Beaver. He blew .16% on a breath test.
Domestic Assault: 2
Drunk Driving: 3
Drove Under Influence of Marijuana: 1
Possession of Marijuana: 1 (Passenger in above case.)
Retail Fraud: 14
Drove w/Expired License: 1
Drove w/Suspended License: 9
Warrants: 5
Crime Prevention Tips
Harassment and Stalking
If you are being threatened, stalked or harassed by someone, consider obtaining a Personal Protection Order. For more information, click here.
If you have a Personal Protection Order against someone, do not contact him or her in violation of the terms of your own order, it may make the order unenforceable.
If someone violates a Personal Protection Order that you have, contact the Police immediately. If the Officers arrive and the person is still there, they may be able to take immediate enforcement action.
If you are receiving harassing, threatening, or annoying telephone calls, you should make a police report. After making a report, the SBC Annoyance Call Bureau will initiate an investigation. They will require a case number, the dates and approximate times of the calls, and some contact information from you. It is a good idea to begin keeping a log of these calls as soon as they begin.
Retail Fraud
All store personnel should be trained on the store policy that deals with retail fraud (shoplifting) and how the company wants them to respond.
Store personnel should have the phone numbers to call readily available if they suspect retail fraud or any other crime.
A lone employee should not try to apprehend retail fraud suspects themselves. Call your Mall Security or the Troy Police Dispatch Center at 248-524-3477 for in-progress crimes or assistance apprehending fleeing criminal suspects.
Surveillance cameras
The Troy Police offers training to store personnel on theft prevention and detection, fraud, and other retail-related crimes. Contact the Retail Liaison at 248-680-7224 for more information.
Home Invasion / B&E
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.
- Burglary alarms are only as reliable as the person setting them. If you have an alarm, make sure that every resident or employee knows how to activate and deactivate it, as well as the security code.
Larceny
- 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.
- Be cautious of who you allow into your home. If you invite guests that you really do not know into your home you are inviting trouble.
Larcenies from Autos / Car Theft
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.
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
Suspicious Incidents / people
If it appears that someone is up to no-good, they probably are. Call the Police immediately. We are trained to investigate suspicious circumstances and determine if criminal activity is afoot.
The best security system that you can have is a “Nosy Neighbor.” Encourage your neighbors to be “Nosy,” especially if there is strange activity around your property. Return the favor by keeping a watchful eye on their property and reporting it immediately. This is the basis for the Neighborhood Watch program.
If someone or something seems “suspicious” to you or makes you feel uncomfortable, there is probably good reason for it. Don’t get into the habit of second-guessing your intuition and instinct.
Sexual predators are usually progressive, starting out with public exposure and leading to more risky and dangerous behaviors. You can check the state of Michigan registered sex offenders list at www.mipsor.state.mi.us for offenders that live in your area.
Assaults
Don’t let the traffic or the temperatures outside cause you to lose your temper. If someone says or does something to you to make 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.
Fraud Prevention:
- Remember that nothing that is worth anything is free.
- If someone that you do not know offers to do you a favor, they probably have an ulterior motive.
- 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 him or her 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
