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 20, 2007
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:
Complainant went to his former place of employment to pick up an item of personal equipment he left behind. He spoke to the manager who left him momentarily to take care of a customer. Apparently a former co-worker saw complainant in the work area un-escorted and told him to leave. Complainant stated he told the subject he would after he finished his business with the manager. He stated the subject proceeded to push him against the shop door and eventually pushed him out of the business. The suspect admitted pushing the complainant out of the business when he refused to leave, indicating he didn’t think that was an assault. He went on to advise the officer if the subject returned, he would engage in similar behavior. 07-47412
Assist Other Department/Law Enforcement:
Auto/Vehicle Thefts:
Barnes and Noble Lot, 396 John R, 12/18, 1830-1945 hrs.
’99 Plymouth Breeze stolen. 07-47597
JC Penney Lot, Oakland Mall, 700 W. 14 Mile, 12/18, 1815-1945 hrs.
’04 Dodge Stratus parked in lot found with ignition cylinder removed in unsuccessful attempt to steal it. No sign of forced entry; possibly left unlocked. 07-47596
Breaking and Entries:
Millennium Manufacturing, 1350 Rankin, 12/18, 1806 hrs.
Complainants working in the shop area of the business observed a light come on in an office that was supposed to be closed. When they went to investigate, they discovered a male subject inside. When they asked the subject what he was doing, the subject claimed he was lost and gave the name of a business in the vicinity that he was looking for. The complainants checked the subject for stolen goods and after finding none, let him go on his way. Shortly thereafter they discovered a laptop missing from the office across from where the subject was originally observed. Responding officers assisted complainants search the business for it. They eventually located it concealed in a backpack in one of the offices. The backpack contained paperwork including a passport in the name of a 21 year old male from Roseville. The complainants stated the photo was the person they had confronted earlier inside the business. Another officer proceeded to the business the subject claimed he was looking for. A representative there stated the subject stopped by and filled out an application. It was determined this occurred before he entered Millennium. The name on the application was the same 21 year old subject as that on the passport. A message was left for the suspect using the phone number on the application. Shortly thereafter, the subject approached officers and stated he was the person they were looking for. He stated he was lost and wandered into the first business where he saw the laptop and decided to steal it. He stated when he was discovered, he left. He was arrested. 07-47581
Crash Investigations:
Credit, Check, Identity Theft, and other Fraud:
Complainant was contacted by credit card company checking on an on-line credit card application being submitted in his name. He confirmed the attempt was fraudulent. When he checked his credit report, he discovered similar applications out using his personal information and was able to stop them; no losses.
Complainant discovered several fraudulent purchases made using her credit account number.
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 was taken.
Drugs/Narcotics:
Drunk/Intoxicated Driving Incidents of Interest:
Embezzlements:
Home Invasions:
Larcenies:
Northfield Parkway, 12/15-12/16, 1600-1130 hrs.
Complainant reported for the second time this month, money was missing/stolen from her residence. No sign of forced entry either time; complainant states doors were locked. 07-47606
Kohl’s, 1265 Coolidge, 12/18, 2230-2300 hrs.
Complainant stated she left her purse on the floor of the fitting room while she fed her baby. After she finished, she left and forgot her purse. When she realized she didn’t have the purse and returned to look for it, it was gone. 07-47622
Entertainment Publications, 1414 E. maple, 12/17, 0900-1500 hrs.
Complaint stated she left her purse on her chair in an office cubicle and covered it with her coat while she attended a meeting. She received a call later that day from her bank checking on $3800.00 in purchases on her credit cards. When she checked her purse, she discovered her wallet missing.
07-47449
South Boulevard, 12/15-12/16, 1800-1900 hrs.
Snow Sport plow stolen from behind residence. It had been posted for sale in front of residence for several days prior to theft. 07-47577
SBARRO, Oakland Mall, 498 W. 14 Mile, 12/17, 2200 hrs.
$100.00 missing from cash register and Sony computer game stolen from desk in rear area of business. 07-47515
Larcenies from Autos:
Malicious Destruction of Property:
Minors and Alcohol:
Neighbor Troubles:
Complainant reported neighboring business pushed snow onto his property which resulted in him having to have his snow re-plowed. Businesses involved apparently have disputed the property line with each other in the past. Responsible business owner warned on ordinance pertaining to depositing snow on other’s property. 07-47391
Peace Officer/Civil:
Phone Calls/Harassment/Threats:
One threats report taken; one harassment report taken.
Retail Fraud:
Macy’s, 500 W. 14 Mile, 12/17, 1453 hrs.
Plain clothes officers observed an occupied maroon Dodge Caravan without a license plate in the lot. The male driver entered the jewelry and perfume department of Macy’s and then left without looking at merchandise or making any purchases. He walked past the car in the lot, crossed 14 Mile and was headed toward Jared Jewelry Store when a marked security vehicle drove by. He immediately turned around, walked south on John R to McDonald’s after purchasing some food, he walked to and entered two different gas stations at the 14 Mile and John R intersection. He purchased tin foil from one of the gas stations and then returned to the car. Shortly thereafter, a female occupant from the car exited, entered Macy’s, went to the jewelry department and palmed a small box containing a necklace and charm. She proceeded to the fur department where she was observed handling fur headbands. The fur department manager discovered two headbands missing from inventory that had not bee sold after the female left the department. She exited the store without making any purchases. Rather than returning to the van, she walked to the far east end of the lot where the van pulled up and picked her up. A marked police unit attempted to stop the van on the S/B entrance ramp to I-75 from W/B 14 Mile. The vehicle initially pulled over, however sped away as the officer walked up to it. The officer did not pursue, however several plain clothes officers in plain cars that were monitoring followed the suspect vehicle as it proceeded south on I-75. It eventually exited the freeway at 8 Mile and pulled into a turn around lane. When it did, the officers surrounded it with their cars, preventing it from moving. The 22 year old male driver from Detroit was arrested for fleeing the traffic stop and driving on a suspended license. The 49 year old male passenger from Highland Park was released. The 19 year old female passenger from Detroit who had been observed inside Macy’s was found wearing the stolen charm and necklace. The box they had been in was recovered from her jacket pocket. The charm was still in its plastic shipping covering. Two stolen fur headbands from Macy’s were recovered from inside the backpack she was wearing. She was arrested for retail fraud. Officers recovered metal, glass, and steel crack pipes from her purse. 07-47414
Robberies:
Suspicious Incidents:
Traffic Altercations:
Vandalism:
Weapons Offenses:
Welfare Checks:
Troy Officers responded to two incidents involving individuals experiencing emotional/psychological difficulties and assisted w/transport to the hospital for evaluation/commitment.
Special Events Information:
Miscellaneous Information:
Case Updates:
Arrest Summary:
In addition to those outlined above, the following arrests were also made during the period:
Domestic Assault: 1
Warrants: 1
