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 28, 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:
Champs Sports, 608 W. 14 Mile, 12/27, 1817 hrs.
Complainant reported suspect attempted to use a counterfeit gift card to purchase a real one for $300.00. When complainant checked the original card, he discovered the serial number on the card didn’t match the one indicated on the computer when the card was swiped. Complainant confiscated the fraudulent card and the suspect left the store. Suspect: B/M, 6-2, very heavy set, wearing a leather coat and glasses. 06-48756
Foot Locker, 366 W. 14 Mile, 12/27, 1714 hrs.
Complainant reported a cashier processed a gift card transaction wherein the suspect tried to purchase a $68.89 pair of boots with a gift card that turned out to be counterfeit. Cashier noted the serial numbers on the card did not match those that appeared on the receipt when the receipt was printed. Suspect was gone when officers arrived. Suspect: B/F, mid 20’s, 5-8, 200 lbs., wearing a red winter jacket with fur around the collar. 06-48752
Company representative from a business in another city came to the station to report an ex-employee is suspected of using a company issued credit card to make approximately $730.00 worth of unauthorized purchases at a store in Troy. Suspect failed to return the card upon leaving the employ of the company. He is suspected in numerous similar frauds in several other jurisdictions.
Investigation is continuing. 06-48776
Domestics/Family Troubles:
Drugs/Narcotics:
Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest:
Industrial Row, 12/27, 2300 hrs.
Officer attempted to stop a ’89 Mercury Grand marquis after observing it driving unusually slowly throughout an industrial subdivision where businesses were closed, as well as through the shopping plaza lot to the west. Driver kept going at very low speeds, driving around the rear of the plaza and then back out toward Coolidge. Another patrol unit was able to prevent it form entering the roadway from the lot, and both patrol cars were able to trap the vehicle between their push bumpers by pulling directly in front and to the rear of it. The driver would not open the door/window so officers broke the window and removed him. He indicated he had snorted heroin earlier and was smoking crack cocaine while driving. His speech was slurred and he could barely stand. He was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs. Officers found an open small plastic packet containing about one tenth of a gram of suspected heroin inside the car; the remaining contents had been dumped on the front seat. A small rock of crack cocaine was confiscated from the suspect in the jail. The 50-year-old male from Royal Oak was transported to the hospital for evaluation. A blood test was obtained; charges are pending toxicology results. 06-48813
Embezzlements:
Home Invasions:
Charnwood, 12/27, 0100 hrs.
An 18-year-old male complainant reported he and some friends were in the basement when they heard footsteps on the first floor. Initially, they thought it was another friend returning who had left to drive someone home. However, when that subject did return, he told the others that he observed a male wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt exit from the back door as he walked up to the house. Complainant inspected first floor and discovered his stereo receiver and turntable missing. The back door was found standing open. A bedroom had been gone through, but nothing appeared missing. A K-9 track did not locate the suspect, but did come across a chord from the stereo and part from the stolen turntable. Complainant indicated he had about 25 people at the house several nights prior, of which some “uninvited guests” showed up. Complainant’s father was out of town. Officers contacted and briefed him on the incident. 06-48677
Larcenies:
Steve and Barry’s, 412 W. 14 Mile, 12/23, 1730-1900 hrs.
Complainant stated her purse was stolen from the back room of the store. 06-48568
Adamspointe, 12/27, 2100-2345 hrs.
A 15-year-old male reported he was at residence attending a birthday party where there were 20-30 others in attendance. He stated he left his Nike shoes at the door. When he went to leave, they were gone. 06-48817
Larcenies from Autos:
Avis Car Rental, 300 W. 14 Mile, 12/26, 12/23-12/26
A ’07 Pontiac Grand Prix had all four wheels/tires stolen; vehicle found on cement blocks. 06-48557
Somerset, 12/24-12/26
Front passenger side tire and rim stolen from Chrysler mini-van. 06-48559
Tacoma, 12/26-12/27, 2100-1300 hrs.
iPod stolen from unlocked Toyota 4Runner parked in front of house. 06-48731
Pine Hill, 12/24-12/26
Complainant, who was out of town, returned home to discover cash, a DVD player, and a gold ring missing. Investigation revealed his daughters apparently returned home a day ahead of the rest of the family. The 17-year-old daughter apparently invited a male subject over without complainant’s permission/knowledge. The male subject reportedly invited at least six individuals over whom the daughter didn’t/doesn’t know. Daughter’s account to officer was less than clear as to what happened and who was there. 06-48730
Malicious Destruction of Property:
Minors and Alcohol:
Neighbor Troubles:
Peace Officer/Civil:
Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats:
One harassment complaint involving an ex-husband taken.
Retail Fraud:
Robberies:
Suspicious Incidents:
Lifting Gear, 419 E. Elmwood, 12/21-12/26
Complainant discovered lock cylinder damaged with what appeared to be pliers/channel lock marks. Lock cylinder came out of the door w/the key when complainant arrived to unlock shop. No entry; nothing missing. 06-48588
Millay Drive, 12/26, 1800 hrs.
Complainant reported observing a cardboard box lying on the sidewalk in front of residence. The box was burning. Complainant extinguished it. Complainant reported observing a mid-sized red P/U drive by twice around the same time. 06-48624
Traffic Altercations:
Vandalism:
Weapons Offenses:
Welfare Checks:
Complainant reported his 15 year old daughter ran away; continuing problem. She was entered into the computer system as missing.
Troy Officers responded to one incident involving an individual experiencing emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted w/transport to the hospital for evaluation/commitment.
Special Events Information:
Miscellaneous Information:
Sak’s, 2901 W. Big Beaver, 12/26, 1345 hrs.
Complainant reported she last knew she had her wallet in her purse while shopping. She is not sure if it fell out or someone stole it. 06-48600
Case Updates:
Arrest Summary:
In addition to those outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period:
Drunk Driving: 1 (20 year old male driver arrested; his two 20 year old passengers were cited for MIP, as they were intoxicated, as well.)
Retail Fraud: 12
Drove While License Suspended: 3
Warrants: 2
