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 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:     

Auto/Vehicle Thefts:

Breaking and Entries:   

Crash Investigations:

Wal-Mart Lot, 2001 W. Maple, 12/21, 2145 hrs.
A 17 year old female from Royal Oak driving a ’91 LeBaron that was emerging from an aisle onto a portion of the main drive, struck a cart with a three year old child inside that was being pushed by the child’s mother.  Cart was knocked over and child fell out.  Child transported to hospital for evaluation; no visible injuries.  Driver issued a citation for Careless Driving and released at the scene.  06-48089  
 
Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud:

Complainant reported suspect forged his signature on a waiver and submitted it to his bank, which allowed a fraudulent withdrawal from complainant’s construction draw account for several thousand dollars.

Complainant reported tenant provided her a check to cover expenses owed, which came back insufficient funds.  After numerous contacts with subject wherein he indicated he’d make good on the check, complainant has still not been reimbursed.

Bedazzled, 412 W. 14 Mile, 12/18, 1410 hrs.
Complainant came to the station on the 19th to report subject produced a check for $741.47 for the purchase of a diamond ring.  When cashier processed the check, the system indicated it was not good.  When cashier informed subject, he and his companion ran out of the store, apparently with ring still in hand.  Suspect:  B/M, approximately 36, 5-9, 170, jeans, red and white T-shirt.  Suspect and his companion possibly fled in a Ford Expedition.  06-47540

Complainant reported wallet and checks were stolen in another jurisdiction.  He discovered one of the stolen checks was forged and deposited in an ATM machine at a bank in Troy.  Bank investigator indicated no withdrawal attempts were made on the account the check was deposited into.  No losses.

Domestics/Family Troubles:   

Drugs/Narcotics: 

Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest: 

Embezzlements:     

Home Invasions:      

Larcenies:

Somerset Mall, 2800 W. Big Beaver, 12/21, 1845 hrs.
A 50-year-old female complainant stated she last remembers having her purse over her shoulder while standing in front of Starbuck’s Coffee in a crowd of people.  She stated she did not lay it down.  It is missing and she believes someone stole it while she was carrying it.  She did not recall any suspicious contact or jostling while in the area.  06-48059

Larcenies from Autos: 

Malicious Destruction of Property:     

Minors and Alcohol:           

Neighbor Troubles:    

Peace Officer/Civil:      

Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats:  

Complainant reported her ex-boyfriend took her car while she was shopping and is refusing to return it.  He is registered owner; she states she has made all the payments, including keeping it insured.

Retail Fraud:       

Robberies: 

Suspicious Incidents:   

Traffic Altercations:       

Vandalism:            

Weapons Offenses:   

Welfare Checks: 

Case Updates:

Arrest Summary: 

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

Drunk Driving:  3
Retail Fraud:  3
Drove While License Suspended:  3