TROY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Charles T. Craft, Chief of Police
500 W. Big Beaver, Troy, Michigan 48084
(248) 524-3443

Community Services Section

Lt. Gerard Scherlinck 524-3447, Sgt. Robert Kowalski 524-3448, Ofc. Russ Harden 524-3464, Ofc. Jeffrey Stacey 524-3464, Ofc. Nicolette Kaptur, 680-7223

DAILY MEDIA CRIME SHEET

December 6, 2005

For 12/2-12/4

These summaries are meant to provide general highlights of items of interest and do not necessarily reflect every incident responded to. Investigations of a nature or at a juncture where publicity may impair the outcome of a case are not generally listed.


Altercations/Disorderly Conduct:

Assaults:

Skateworld, 2825 E. Maple, 12/2, 1100 hrs.
A 16-year-old male complainant from Sterling Heights stated while he was at a locker, a 16-year-old male from Hazel Park punched him in the face. His 18-year-old brother stated when he tried to separate the two; the Hazel Park youth punched him in the mouth. The 16 year old believes the suspect is upset with him over an issue relating to a girl. 05-42537

Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement:

Auto/Vehicle Thefts:

Breaking and Entries:

Crash Investigations:

Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud:

Zenith Mortgage Group, 11/24-11/27
Complainant discovered 8 counterfeit checks drawn against his business account for approximately $2200.00. Checks written to various stores. 05-42382

Complainant received a call at 0415 hrs. from a male claiming to be a representative from SBC. He advised they were having problems with her phone exchange, which required her to leave it off the hook. She did so for approximately three hours then hung it up. He called back protesting; when she challenged him further he hung up. SBC does not make these kinds of requests. Although yet unknown, incidents such as this in the past have been related to suspects tying into victim’s open phone line to make excessive long distance calls against victim’s account; usually over-seas calls. 05-42613

Complainant discovered $1262.00 of unauthorized withdrawals from her checking account apparently using her ATM card. 05-42527

Hollywood Market, 2670 W. Maple, 8/10-10/13
Complainant reported discovering approximately $6000.00 of fraudulent withdrawals made against the business account using the Internet. 05-42366

Marshall Field’s, 500 W. 14 Mile, 12/1, 1859 hrs.
LPO’s discovered after the fact that the female suspect passed four counterfeit $100.00 VISA Traveler’s checks. Each check was passed at a separate transaction. Each transaction was for an amount less than $100.00 and cash back for the difference was obtained by the suspect, along w/the items purchased. All four checks contained the same serial number. 05-42427

Domestics/Family Troubles:

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

Complainant reported receiving numerous calls from her ex-husband of three years voicing his disgruntlement over recent problems involving their son. Apparently the subject lives out of state, however upon her return home she discovered tire and footprints in the fresh snow in her drive and around her house. She was concerned he was back. Area check proved negative. 05-42663

A 17 year old reported his 19-year-old brother assaulted one of his friends in the basement, and when he tried to intervene on his friend’s behalf, his brother came after him. When their mother tried to intervene, the 19 pushed her to the ground. Apparently the 19 year old has been assaultive in the past. The 19 year old fled the house prior to officers’ arrival. Investigation continues. 05-42632

Complainant reported her 18-year-old son dropped his cell phone down a furnace duct that was uncovered due to repairs. He proceeded to go to the basement to the ductwork where he felt the phone might have lodged. Instead of taking it apart, he began kicking it until it broke. After failing to find the phone, he went upstairs and began slamming doors and cabinets. When she confronted him, he punched her in the head, chest, and stomach and then fled the residence. Investigation continues. 05-42670

Complainant reports she has a PPO against ex-husband. She noticed an SUV follow her from work to a store. She then noticed her ex’s new wife inside the same store. She is concerned he is using new wife to follow/stalk her on his behalf. 05-42475

Drugs/Narcotics:

Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest:

Embezzlements:

Home Invasions:

Lovington, 12/3-12/4, 2000-0230 hrs.
Complainant stated she locked her apartment before going out. She returned and noticed nothing out of order. The next day she discovered two coats and a diamond ring missing from inside the apartment. No sign of forced entry. 05-42653

Adams, 12/2, 0915-1150 hrs.
Complainant returned home to find rear window broken and unlocked. House gone through; approximately cash, jewelry, and several electronic items stolen. Exit via rear door wall.
05-42392

Larcenies:

Alameda, 11/26, 0900 hrs.
Complainant reported her 19-year-old daughter approached her regarding a 21-year-old female co-worker that needed a place to stay due to an “abusive boyfriend.” Complainant allowed the arrangement. Apparently, complainant’s sister lives nearby, who also allowed subject to live in her residence some of the time. Eventually, complainant reported they noticed 21-year-old guest acting suspiciously, and suspected she might be using drugs. Complainant also grew concerned over indications 21 year old was raising money to bond her “abusive boyfriend” out of jail. Complainant advised subject she would have to move out. Complainant went to church, and when she returned she discovered subject had in fact moved out. She received a call from another female co-worker of suspect who warned her they better check their jewelry and credit card activity. They discovered numerous items of jewelry missing w/an-estimated value of several thousand dollars. No fraudulent activity on credit accounts yet. Investigation continues. 05-42673

Construction Site on Sandburg, 12/2-12/3, 2330-0930 hrs.
Complainant reported his Aluminum Break was on top of five ladders stacked on a pair of sawhorses and cable locked to a tree. The cable was cut and the break stolen. 05-42516

Douglas Roofing, 2868 Dailey, 11/20-12/2, 1800-0930 hrs.
Generator stolen from open bed of a work P/U parked in the lot. The generator was locked to the bed; the padlock was cut. 05-42386

Breeze Hill, 11/16
Power washer stolen from side of residence. 05-42543


Coolidge, 11/19-12/3
Complainant discovered the locked gate on her basement storage locker had been bent to allow access, and numerous household items stolen. 05-42525

Larcenies from Autos:

Construction Site, 3754 Rochester, 12/2-12/3, 1720-0630 hrs.
Complainant reported his ’00 Ford P/U broke down, so he left it on the site. The window was stuck partially down and couldn’t be closed due to electrical failure. He returned the next day to find 80 CD’s, clothing, and the license plate stolen. The ignition switch was also damaged. 05-42504

Ardmore, 12/2-12/3, 2300-0900 hrs.
Driver’s door lock punched on ’98 Ford E350 and a convector heater stolen. 05-42510

TJ Maxx Lot, 350 John R, 12/1, 1930 hrs.
Complainant reports passenger side window of his ’05 Pontiac Grand Prix broken out and his girlfriend’s Louis Vuitton purse, which was under the front passenger side seat, stolen. Purse also contained a Louis Vuitton wallet. 05-42396

Malicious Destruction of Property:

Jackson, 12/1-12/2, 2100-0700 hrs.
Complainant discovered three tires on his car slashed. He suspects a family member who owes him money from a loan who is not paying off the debt as arranged; apparently this is not the first incident involving his vehicle being damaged. 05-42407

Parking Garage Somerset North, 2800 W. Big Beaver, 12/3, 1230-1700 hrs.
Complainant reported what appeared to have been a dispute over a parking space in the garage. He stated he got to the space first, but was concerned the other driver might damage his vehicle, so he obtained the plate before going shopping. Upon returning, he discovered the passenger side of his ’97 Audi keyed. Officer contacted registered owner who stated his son was at the mall w/the vehicle in question earlier. Registered owner contacted his 35-year-old son, who admitted responsibility, claiming, “He lost control.” Owner stated his son was currently in Ann Arbor seeking spiritual guidance from an advisor, but indicated his son wanted to take responsibility for his actions and remedy the situation. 05-42559

Minors and Alcohol:

Neighbor Troubles:

Peace Officer/Civil:

Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats:

Nordstrom, 2850 W. Big Beaver, 12/2
Complainant reported hearing male subject in the store talking on a cell phone and became concerned by the conversation that subject was looking for someone in the Shoe Department he was intent on assaulting. Subject eventually left without incident. Follow-up pending. 05-42400


Retail Fraud:

Robberies:

225 Cleaners, 3646 Rochester, 12/3, 1651 hrs.
Complainant reports suspect entered store and asked if there was a manger available. When she answered in the negative, the suspect presented a small black handgun and an empty paper bag; he demanded she place all the money in the bag. At that point a vehicle pulled up in front of the store and the occupant began to enter. When the suspect observed the customer approaching, he fled on foot. No money was obtained. Suspect is described as a W/M, mid 20’s, 6’0, thin build, dark hair, stubble on his face, wearing a dark blue coat, blue jeans, and a dark navy ball cap. 05-42554

Suspicious Incidents:

Gorman’s, 1465 W. Big Beaver, 12/4, 1400 hrs.
Complainant discovered a rug rolled up and placed on a display near the rear exit doors of the store. A male matching the description of a suspect in recent thefts from other area Gorman’s stores was observed milling around the rug. When asked if he needed help, the suspect claimed he was looking for lamps, not rugs, showed a wad of cash, and quickly departed. 05-42640

Traffic Altercations:

Vandalism:

Weapons Offenses:


Welfare Checks:

Troy Officers responded to one incident involving an individual experiencing emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted w/transport to the hospital for evaluation/commitment. In another case, they responded to report of a female at a store that appeared extremely disoriented. She did not know how she got there. She was transported to the hospital for evaluation and possible detox involving drugs.

Special Events Information:

Miscellaneous Information:

Case Updates:

Arrest Summary:

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

Domestic Assault: 1
Drunk Driving: 1
Possession of Marijuana: 1
Trespassing: 2
Retail Fraud: 7
Warrants: 3