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
January 26, 2006

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:

Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement:

Assist Royal Oak PD, Meijer Store, 5150 Coolidge, 1/24, 0158 hrs.
Troy K-9 Unit located 19-year-old male from Royal Oak who fled on foot from a suspicious vehicle in the lot when approached by a ROPD officer. K-9 unit located him hiding under a motor home in a nearby industrial subdivision. He was the driver of a vehicle from which two other subjects had entered the store, one of whom stole a bottle of Vodka. 06-3025

Auto/Vehicle Thefts:

Office Lot, 550 Stephenson, 1/23, 1230-1530 hrs.
’05 Dodge Ram P/U stolen from lot. 06-2981

Breaking and Entries:

Brenda’s Deli, 850 Stephenson, 1/20-1/23, 1500-0900 hrs.
Complainant stated she locked her business located inside the office building. When she returned, she found the door unlocked. The business had been rummaged. One vending machine had been pried open and a small amount of cash stolen. The key to the other vending machine had apparently been located and used to open that machine, however nothing was taken. Nothing from business taken. 06-2932

Alexy Food and Snack, 900 Wilshire, 1/20-1/23
Complainant reported the door handle to the business was working at close of business on Friday, but found inoperable on Monday. Complainant suspects it was tampered with during a possible break-in attempt; no entry gained. 06-3070

Hungry Howie’s, 3615 Rochester, 1/24, 0510 hrs.
Officers responded to an alarm and discovered front door glass broken, a hammer lying on the ground, and several cartons of cigarettes strewn about. Owner believes all that was taken were several cartons of cigarettes. 06-3033

Crash Investigations:

Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud:

Moe’s Southwest Grill, 300 John R, 1/24, 2030 hrs.
Complainant reported subject ordered a $39.50 carryout and paid with what he represented was a “T-Check Systems” travelers check made out for $100.00. After receiving $61.50 in change, subject advised he’d be right back for the order. When he didn’t return, complainant called T-Check Systems and was advised the check in question was counterfeit. Complainant stated he was also informed by the person to whom he spoke at T-Check that other similar counterfeit checks were passed at area restaurants by an individual matching the description of the suspect in this case: W/M, 45 years, 6-1, 180, black hair, medium build, wearing a blue “Ford” work shirt who spoke with an accent. 06-3167

Business representative reported suspicions that an ex-employee may have accessed company files, obtained personal information, and opened a fraudulent bank account in someone else’s name, overdrawing it. The complainant provided suspect information and will forward documentation. Upon receipt, investigation will commence to determine if there is/was a fraud. 06-2908

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.

Drugs/Narcotics:

Lowry, 1/25, 0005 hrs.
Officers observed ’93 Buick Le Saber parked off the road in a field with the engine running and lights out. It was occupied by a 24-year-old male from Troy in the driver’s seat, a 24-year-old male from Clinton Twp. and 18-year-old female from Troy in the back seat. Upon asking the occupants to roll down the windows, the odor of marijuana was detected. Investigation revealed a small amount of marijuana hidden under the front driver’s seat cover; the marijuana belonged to the driver. Driver was arrested; passengers were released. 06-3175

Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest:

Embezzlements:

Marshall Field’s, 2750 W. Big Beaver 1/3-1/14
LPO reported a 19-year-old female employee from Troy rang 12 fraudulent return transactions for a total of $6751.60 and then used the refund receipts to purchase gift cards. Portions of the gift cards were used to make purchases. $4874.09 was recovered from the gift cards, as LPO’s closed them out. Suspect admitted thefts; prosecution/warrants pending. 06-3113

Home Invasions:

Larcenies:

Snap Jaws Manufacturing, 33215 Dequindre, 1/21-1/23, 2100-0600 hrs.
400 lb. scrap bin filled with aluminum shavings was stolen from rear lot. 06-2978

De Grimme Gallery, 1700 Stutz, 1/24, 0915-1200 hrs.
Two oil paintings of cows in a field custom framed on black and gold leaf wood were stolen from the front of the gallery while business was open. 06-3085

General Motors, 1870 Technology, 1/13-1/24
Battery and charger stolen from a desk. 06-3097

Larcenies from Autos:

Redford Circle, 1/23-1/24, 2200-0630 hrs.
’04 Saturn Vue parked in driveway had driver side rear door window smashed and dashboard pried/damaged in an attempt to steal the stereo. An amp, sub-woofer, radio, and radar detector were stolen from inside the vehicle. 06-3034

Malicious Destruction of Property:

Ledwin, 1/23-1/24, 1900-0700 hrs.
Passenger side window broken out on ’98 Dodge P/U parked in drive; nothing taken. 06-3080

Minors and Alcohol:

Neighbor Troubles:

Peace Officer/Civil:

Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats:

Retail Fraud:

Robberies:

Suspicious Incidents:

Traffic Altercations:

Vandalism:

Weapons Offenses:

Welfare Checks:

Special Events Information:

Miscellaneous Information:

43 year old female complainant reported 43 year old male business associate from Troy whom she employs as a sub-contractor in conjunction with her business exposed himself to her when she was dropping him off on 1/24. Suspect admitted act to officers, was apologetic, explaining he and complainant “joke around about sex talk” and characterized the exposure incident as a “bad joke.” He was arrested for Indecent Exposure. 06-3083

Case Updates:

Arrest Summary:

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

Retail Fraud: 2
Drove While License Suspended: 1
Warrants: 1