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
DAILY MEDIA CRIME SHEET
October 27, 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:
Auto/Vehicle Thefts:
Breaking and Entries:
Crash Investigations:
Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud:
Macy’s, 500 W. 14 Mile, 10/25, 1700 hrs.
Troy Retail Liaison Officer observed a group of three males select and try-on shoes. When they approached the cashier, one of the group, a 27-year-old male from Detroit, presented a credit card to pay for all three pair for a total of $445.20. As the cashier reached for it, the subject took it back and presented a different card, which when entered into the system was rejected. The subject took the card back, and all three quickly exited. The Troy Officer stopped them as they exited the store, and investigation revealed the credit card used in the purchase attempt was counterfeit. Upon checking the magnetic strip through a card reader, the strip showed a different credit card, cardholder name, and account number than embossed on the front. The issuing bank listed on the front of the card was in Hong Kong. Further investigation revealed $23,000.00 worth of fraudulent charges on it. The suspect was arrested. Two additional credit cards were confiscated from the suspect. Their status remains under investigation. His 28 and 41-year-old male associates, both from Detroit, were released. 06-40876
Complainant reported her credit card, which was stolen in Detroit, was fraudulently used to make three purchases totaling approximately $750.00 at a store in Troy.
Domestics/Family Troubles:
Troy Officers responded to one incident involving a family trouble/domestic dispute where investigation revealed no assaults or other crimes occurred, therefore no formal enforcement action taken/required.
Drugs/Narcotics:
Big Beaver and I-75, 10/25, 2336 hrs.
Officers stopped a ’91 Plymouth Acclaim after observing it driving without headlights. Upon approaching, they could smell burning marijuana coming from the car. The 18-year-old male driver from Troy indicated he smoked two joints that day. His 16-year-old passenger from Clarkston indicated he placed the baggie of marijuana in the glove box. Approximately 4 grams of marijuana was found therein. He was arrested, transported to the station; juvenile petitions initiated against him, and TOT his mother. The driver failed sobriety tests and was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs. A blood test was obtained; toxicology pending. 06-40929
Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest:
Embezzlements:
Home Invasions:
Adams, 10/25, 0930-2200 hrs.
Complainant found drawers and closet in her bedroom gone through and a bag containing several thousand dollars/her business deposit missing. There was no sign of forced entry and all the doors/windows were found locked. She apparently gave an individual whom she stated she has a longstanding and trusting relationship with a key several months ago in order to allow him to do some painting for her. He and several workers accomplished the painting without incident. She stated she didn’t retrieve the key after the job was completed; she does not believe he is a suspect. 06-40926
Larcenies:
Kingdom Hall, 380 W. Wattles, 110/22, 1500 hrs.
Complainant stated she left a bag containing personal items and other documents on a shelf and found it gone when she returned to pick it up. On 10/25 she stated a male appeared at her residence and gave her the bag. He did not tell her how he got it. The papers and receipts were missing.
06-40720
Larcenies from Autos:
Malicious Destruction of Property:
Minors and Alcohol:
Neighbor Troubles:
Peace Officer/Civil:
Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats:
Complainant reported an ex-husband is calling her residence in violation of a PPO.
Retail Fraud:
Robberies:
Suspicious Incidents:
LaSalle Bank, 390 W. 14 Mile, 10/25, 1438 hrs.
Complainant reported observing two females drive an elderly male in a black Cadillac, possibly an STS. They parked what appeared to be an unusual distance away from the outside ATM machine. The female passenger accompanied the elderly male to the ATM machine where a transaction was attempted and apparently denied, as the female proceeded to accompany him inside the bank. There, they approached complainant/teller where the female questioned her about how to obtain a cash advance against a credit card. Complainant stated the male appeared disoriented and confused, and the female was doing all the talking. Complainant advised them they were unable to process credit card cash advances at that time due to technical problems, and they left. Complainant contacted the PD concerned about a possible fraud. Officers checked the area, but were unable to locate the vehicle/subjects. Investigation revealed the ATM transaction was in fact denied and the transaction was an attempt against a credit card for $800.00. Troy PD alerted other area departments of the incident in the event it was a pigeon drop or other criminal activity/fraud. Subject who was with male: B/F, between 16 and 24 years, 5-8, red pants, black leather waist length jacket, bad teeth. Driver: B/F. Male: W/M, elderly, gray suit, tie, overcoat. 06-40854
Troy High School, Northfield Parkway and Long Lake, 12/25, 1200 hrs.
A student found a message referencing a bomb going off on November 1st. The message was found faintly inscribed on the wall of a stall in a men’s restroom. It did not reference Troy High. At this time investigators do not believe it is credible. Heightened security procedures and police presence continue at the school and will remain in place as indicated. 06-40835
Traffic Altercations:
Vandalism:
Weapons Offenses:
Welfare Checks:
Miscellaneous Information:
Case Updates:
Arrest Summary:
In addition to those outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period:
Drove While License Suspended: 1
