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
December 19, 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: 

Group Home, Glasgow, 12/16, 2342 hrs.
Officers responded to a report that two female residents were fighting and one had locked herself in the bathroom, while the other was trying to force her way in.  Upon arrival, officers learned there had been a dispute, however no overt signs of an assault.  Officers assisted in calming the situation. An additional worker was called in and the disputants were separated for the evening.  06-47396   

Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement:     

Auto/Vehicle Thefts: 

14 Mile near John R, 12/9, 2300 hrs.
On 12/15 complainant came to the station to report that on the night of 12/9, he parked his ’01 Dodge Stratus in the lot of an unknown office building on 14 Mile.  He stated when he returned to try and retrieve it on 12/10, it was gone.  The car was entered into the computer stolen as stolen.  Later that day, Birmingham PD contacted Troy PD and reported the vehicle was discovered parked in a restaurant parking lot on Woodward in their city.  Birmingham PD recovered the vehicle.  There is some indication the original complainant may have parked it there during the early morning hours of 12/10 as a result of having been drinking and obtained a ride home; it appears it was not stolen. 
06-47161

Charter, 12/15, 1904 hrs.
Complainant stated when he activated the automatic door opener on his key fob for his ’06 Town and Country van; he observed at least two male subjects inside and a third nearby.  All three immediately fled on foot.  Responding officers located three males, 18, 16 and 15, from Detroit, in the vicinity.  A fourth subject escaped on foot, and investigation revealed all four might have been driven to the area by a female in a black Dodge Durango.  The driver’s side door on the van in question had been pried open and the steering column had been damaged.  Investigation indicated all three males who had been detained were inside the vehicle.  Parents were called to pick up the juveniles at the station.  Investigation continues.  06-47245

Breaking and Entries:

Baptist Church, 2900 Lovington, 12/16, 1905 hrs.
Officers responded to an intrusion alarm and upon arrival observed a subject jump from a window and flee on foot.  Officers located a subject on foot in the area shortly thereafter that was sweating profusely and wearing dark clothing.  He was found in possession of a set of brass knuckles, as well as three screwdrivers, and two color-coded Dell computer chords.  His boots were covered with mud.  The area under the window the original subject jumped from was muddy.  Investigation at the church revealed entry was gained after cutting a screen over a window.  The room where the computer is stored was disturbed, and a satchel bag was found lying on the floor with a monitor and keyboard inside.  Two color-coded Dell computer chords were missing from the computer tower that matched those found in the detained suspect’s possession.  The 18-year-old male from Troy was arrested for possession of brass knuckles and the investigation into his involvement in the burglary continues.  06-47372     

Mayapple, 12/15-12/16, 2130-0745 hrs.
House under construction entered via basement window and gas cook top stolen from kitchen.  The dishwasher had been removed from its location, but left behind near the front door.  A second home under construction was found entered by prying the garage pedestrian door, and the gas cook top and dishwasher were stolen.  A suspicious dark, older, Chevy Blazer was observed parked near the mailboxes just off of Square Lake with its flashers on at 2315 hrs.  A suspicious white van with writing on the side was observed parked left wheels to curb in front of the model around midnight.  Unknown if they are related to this incident.  06-47309
   
Crash Investigations:   
 
Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud: 

Complainant reported discovering an unauthorized withdrawal of $2000.00 from his bank account.  Follow-up conducted by the complainant lead to the discovery that the transaction was completed by a company out of Nova-Scotia, Canada.  When complainant contacted that company, he was advised they were a payment-processing center for an on-line gambling business and the money had been sent to the gambling service in Costa Rica.  They advised complainant that they were provided his personal information, including his bank account numbers, via Internet.  He contacted the gambling establishment and advised them the withdrawal was fraudulent.

Complainant reported being contacted by phone by a company offering free vouchers for numerous items.  The caller asked for his bank account number, which he provided.  Realizing it may be a scam; he contacted his bank and changed his account numbers.  No losses.

Complainant reported purse stolen in another jurisdiction, however credit cards used at locations in Troy to make $1700.00 in fraudulent purchases.

Complainant discovered two fraudulent charges against her credit account for approximately $1600.00 in total.  When she followed up with the store holding the account, she was advised a female’s name was added to the account via phone on 9/1/06.  The name used to make the fraudulent purchases was the same.  In addition when she checked her credit history, she discovered two other fraudulent accounts opened in her name with the same person listed as an authorized user.   

Domestics/Family Troubles:   

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

Drugs/Narcotics:     

Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest:     

Embezzlements: 

Wal-Mart, 2001 W. Maple, 12/17, 1816 hrs.
LPO’s reported noting shortages in the cash drawer of a 26-year-old female cashier from Detroit going back to November.  Investigation detected her removing and stealing $1063.50 on 12/15 and another $465.99 on the 16th.  She admitted stealing money from her register basically since being hired.  She was arrested.  06-47466   

Home Invasions:

Colleen, 12/13-12/14, 1900-0900 hrs.
Complainant reported someone entered unlocked vehicle parked in drive and used remote to open garage door.  Garage is attached to house.  A case of beer was stolen from the refrigerator inside the garage.  An empty beer can from the stolen case of beer was found discarded in front of the residence.    06-47087     

Larcenies:   

Round Tree, 12/15, 0800 hrs.
An 82-year-old female complainant reported suspect came to the door and asked to use the restroom.  Complainant indicated she and her husband met the subject at a local hardware store on 12/13.  (Nature of contact not known.)  He was allowed access to the bathroom.  He walked through an office area to get there.  As he emerged he stated he had a plant in his car for the couple.  He left and never returned.  When complainant inspected her purse, which was in the office area of the home, she discovered her wallet missing.   Suspect:  W/M, 65-70 years old, wearing black pants and black sweater, driving a black 4-door vehicle.  Credit cards were cancelled without any losses suffered.  06-47169

Judy, 12/16-12/17
Electric candy cane Christmas decoration stolen from display over night; second candy cane broken.  06-47459

Holiday Inn, 2537 Rochester Ct., 12/10, 1500-1530 hrs.
Complainant stated he left his wallet next to the computer in the Café after purchasing a plane ticket.  He returned to his room and realized he left it behind.  When he returned to try and retrieve it, it was gone.  He contacted his credit card companies; no fraudulent activities thus far.  06-47351

Troy Library, 510 W. Big Beaver, 12/15, 1400-1630 hrs.
Complainant reported someone stole the gas cap from her car, as well as removed approximately 8 gallons of gas.  06-47217

Larcenies from Autos:   

Somerset Mall, 2800 W. Big Beaver, 12/17, 1430-1535 hrs.
Spare tire assembly stolen from rear of a Jeep Liberty parked in parking structure.  06-47450

North Brothers Lincoln Mercury, 1950 W. Maple, 12/15-12/18, 1700-0215 hrs.
Officer patrolling lots discovered 10 Mercury Mountaineers parked in the lot had doors pried open and in-dash stereo/navigation systems stolen.  06-47489

Almond, 12/14-12/15, 2000-0700 hrs.
Unlocked Chrysler Pacifica parked in drive entered and 2 checkbooks, some change, and 5 CD’s stolen.  06-47166

Malicious Destruction of Property:     

Minors and Alcohol:           

Neighbor Troubles:    

Peace Officer/Civil:  

Complainant reported roommate moved out and took some of her belongings, as well as caused some damage to the residence while so doing.  Referred to civil court.   

Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats:      

Retail Fraud:  

Victoria’s Secret, 2800 W. Big Beaver, 12/17, 1515 hrs.
Complainant advised two subjects entered the store, stole 15 bottles of perfume valued at $870.00 from the display near the front of the store, and then left.  Suspects:  B/M, approximately 25 years, 6-3, 225; B/F, 25 years, 5-7, 225, tattoo on her left arm.    

Robberies:

Kohl’s Lot, 500 John R, 12/7, 2000 hrs.
A 54-year-old female complainant came to the station and reported being robbed in the parking lot on 12/7.  She indicated she had just purchased a vacuum at a store in Oakland Plaza on John R N/O 14 Mile.  She had store employees place it in the trunk of her car.  She proceeded to drive north to the Kohl’s lot.  She stated when she exited her car, she was approached by a suspect who told her to open the trunk.  He grabbed her purse, which was inside the car.  She opened the trunk using the remote and a second suspect grabbed the vacuum and a sweater complainant had just purchased.  She stated she thought she saw a knife “or something” in the left hand of suspect #1.  She stated suspect #1 told her to drive home and not say anything to anyone, to which she complied.  She stated they both entered a vehicle, which drove away.  (Unknown vehicle description.)   She reported the incident to Oakland Mall Security on 12/9.  She stated they took a report and directed her to report the incident to the police, which she proceeded to do. She provided a receipt for the vacuum, which was entered into the computer system as stolen.  Only description of suspects is they are both B/M’s approximately 30 years old; both reportedly were wearing black hats and clothing.  06-46380

Suspicious Incidents:   

Traffic Altercations:       

Vandalism:            

Weapons Offenses:   

Welfare Checks:

CVS Lot, 2045 W. South Boulevard, 12/17, 1630 hrs.
Complaints reported observing a baby left unattended in a car seat inside a locked parked car in the lot. The car was not running.   When officers arrived, they met the 5-month-old male infant’s mother and father as they exited the store.  It appears the husband entered the store, leaving his wife in the car with their child.  Apparently she ran inside to get him, leaving the child for only a couple minutes.  The child was properly dressed for the weather.  Officers reinforced the dangers involved.  No further action. 06-47461 

Troy Officers responded to one incident involving an individual experiencing emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted w/transport to the hospital for evaluation/commitment.

Somerset Mall Lot, 2800 W. Big Beaver, 12/16, 1744 hrs.
16 and 12 year old female complainants reported as they were entering their vehicle, suspect exited his, exposed himself, and then drove off in a gray Mitsubishi.  He’s described as a W/M, 5’ 8” tall.  06-47375

Oakland Mall, 412 W. 14 Mile, 12/15, 2000-2030 hrs.
Complainant reported she believes she lost her silver and gold diamond wedding ring while shopping.  When she tried to backtrack her steps, and asked at the stores she had been at as well as mall security, she was advised the ring was not found/turned in.  06-47269

Troy Beaumont, 44201 Dequindre, 12/17, 1400-1545 hrs.
Complainant stated he believes he left his wallet on the chair he was sitting on in the waiting room.  When he discovered it missing after he left the hospital, he contacted relatives who were still there and they were unable to locate it.  No activity on credit cards when he contacted his banks to cancel them 06-47470

Case Updates:

Arrest Summary: 

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

Domestic Assault:  3
Drunk Driving:  4
Retail Fraud:  6
Trespassing:  1
Drove While License Suspended:  2
Warrants:  6