Crime Report Sept 29 - Oct 5, 2014

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Police Crime Bulletin Crime Prevention Bureau 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan (248) 796-5500 September 29, 2014 –October 5, 2014

Chief of Police Eric Hawkins Prepared by Mark Malott Neighborhood Watch Coordinator 248-796-5415

Commercial Burglaries: Date/Time

Address (block range)

Method of Entry

Description/Suspect Information

None Reported Tips:  Do not display valuable items in windows when closed for business  Contact the Southfield Police Crime Prevention Bureau for a free security inspection (248) 796-5409

Home Invasion: Date/Time 09/30/2014 4:13pm

Address (block range) 16000 Oxley Rd (Apartments)

Method of Entry

Description/Suspect Information

Kicked in Security door to building.

Officers responded to the 16000 Block of Oxley to investigate a possible B & E of the Building. Suspects were described as 2- B/M's. One was wearing a light blue hoodie and the other was wearing a yellow shirt. The suspects reportedly kicked open the locked security door leading into the building. Officers arrived and made contact with subject that fit the description sitting on the porch in the 16000 Block of Oxley. The subject was wearing a yellow sweater and the witness confirmed that this subject was the one that kicked in the security door. This subject was arrested for B&E. A second suspect wasn’t located at this time. Description of Suspect that wasn’t located: Last Name

SUSPECT First Name

UNKNOWN DOB (Age)

17 Sex

M Race

BLACK Facial Hair

Goatee Only

Complexion

Medium Brown Build

Medium Teeth Height

5' 10" Attire

Light Blue Hoodie And Jeans Notes

Had Hoodie Up Over His Head So Rucker Could Not See How Suspect Wore His Hair.

10/01/2014 8:04am

18000 Hilton Rd.

Attempt Only. No damage to door wall.

On 10/01/2014 at approximately 8:10am, Officers responded to residence for a Home Invasion in progress. Victim stated he walked down the stairs to the >>>>> Call 911 kitchen when he observed a young B/M approximately First! Citizens that 5'-7'' medium build, wearing all black, hat, gloves, vest choose to chase and sunglasses, tampering with the sliding door after after a suspect he slid the screen open. Victim made eye contact with should do so from subject and he took off running and jumped over the a safe distance, fence. Victim stated that he took off running after never putting subject, but he lost sight shortly thereafter. themselves in The subject wasn’t located at this time. harms way and only to report information to the Police like direction of travel, or what type of vehicle they got into. >>>>>>>>>>>>>

10/05/2014 6:55am

27000 Franklin Rd. (Apartments)

Suspect pushed his way into apartment. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Citizens should never open their doors unless they have positively identified the person that is at the door. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Victim heard a knock at the door. When the victim looked out the peephole, she observed that it was covered. She advised the person to uncover the Peep hole. Victim thought it was the furnace maintenance person and opened the door. At this point an intoxicated subject attempted to enter victim’s apartment. Victim refused and told him to go away. As victim was attempting to close the door, subject started pushing on the door and in the process he crossed the threshold into the apartment. Victim was able to close and lock the door, keeping subject out. Officer’s investigation revealed that the intoxicated subject is a resident that security had contact with earlier in the day. The subject was intoxicated and pulled a security sign down and scratched a door to another apartment before security was able to get subject and take him back to his apartment. Officers were unable to locate subject at this time. The suspect has been identified and incident is under investigation.

Tips:  Let trusted neighbors know if you are not going to be at home  Be cautious about who you let in your home for service and repairs  Contact the Southfield Police Crime Prevention Bureau for a free home security inspection (248) 796-5409

Automobile Thefts: Date/Time 09/29/2014 10:04am

Address (block range) 28000 Lockdale (Apartments)

Year, Make, Model Status

S - Stolen Manufacturer

CHEVROLET Model

TRAILBLAZER Color Vehicle Year

2007 Body Style State

MI

09/29/2014 10:16am

30000 Southfield Rd (Condo’s)

Status

I - Information Only Manufacturer

CHRYSLER Model

SEBRING Color Vehicle Year

Details Victim advised that at 1:30am her vehicle was parked and locked. Victim returned to her vehicle later that morning at 10:00am and discovered vehicle missing. Vehicle was parked in the south end of parking lot. The vehicle was parked and locked at 10:00pm. The following morning at 10:00am victim discovered the ignition on vehicle was completely removed. Attempt Only.

2005 Body Style State

MI Description

Silver Sebring 4dr

From: 09/29/2014 8:00pm To: 09/29/2014 9:00pm

28000 Franklin Rd

Status

S - Stolen CHRYSLER SEBRING Vehicle Year

2003 Body Style State

MI Description

BEIGE CHRYSLER SEBRING

From: 09/30/2014 8:00pm To: 10/01/2014 7:00am

25000 W Eight Mile Rd. (Apartments)

Status

SR - Both Stolen And Recovered Manufacturer

FORD Model

TAURUS Color

BLK - Black Vehicle Year

2014 Body Style State

MI Recovered Date/Time

10/01/2014 10:50am

On Sunday September 28, 2014, 8:00pm victim parked his vehicle at his residence. At approximately 9:00pm victim discovered the vehicle was no longer in the spot he left it and it was unable to be located. Victim states his 2014 Ford Taurus was stolen sometime between 8:00pm and the following morning at 7:00am. Victim stated he had a club on the steering wheel and another that runs from the brake to the steering wheel. Victim has had this car for less than 2 months. The vehicle is black with purple pin striping. Vehicle was recovered by Michigan State Police

(MSP) on 10/01/2014 at 9:00am in Detroit. No Arrests. Vehicle is missing all 4 wheels and tires. Damage to the driver side rear window, rear bumper, and gear shift. 10/01/2014 11:56am

26000 Telegraph Rd (Car Rental)

Status

S - Stolen Manufacturer

HYUNDAI Model

ELANTRA Color

BLK - Black Vehicle Year

2013 Body Style State

MI Description

AUTOMOBILE

From: 10/01/2014 6:00pm To: 10/02/2014 10:00am

19000 Greenwald

Status

S - Stolen Manufacturer

BUICK Model

Lesabre Color

BLK - Black Vehicle Year

2000 Body Style State

MI Description

2000 Buick Lesabre Black In Color

Representative from Car Rental Agency advises that on 8-6-2014 subject rented auto with the understanding per contract that the vehicle would be returned on 8-27-2014. Rep. advised that suspect failed to return the vehicle after several phones calls and a registered letter was sent to lessor. Suspect has been identified and incident is under investigation.

Reporting Party (R/P) advised the vehicle was parked at her sister’s house which the neighbor last seen on 10/01/2014 at approx.6:00pm. R/P advised she observed the vehicle missing on 10/02/2014 at 10:00am.

10/02/2014 10:56am

16000 W Eight Mile Rd (Commercial Wholesale)

Status

S - Stolen Manufacturer

CHEVROLET Color

RED - Red

Victim states his truck was stolen from the N/East lot of the business between 11:00pm and the following morning at 8:00am.

Vehicle Year

1993 Body Style

PK - Pickup Truck State

MI License Year Description

K-2500

09/29/2014 6:10pm

24000 Telegraph Rd (Storage Facility)

Status

SR - Both Stolen And Recovered Manufacturer

FORD Model

WINDSTAR Color

TAN - Tan Vehicle Year

2000 Body Style

VN - Van or Panel State

Victim reports that she had temporally parked and locked her vehicle in the rear parking area of Storage Units. The area is gated and requires a gate code for entry/exit. The vehicle was secured with a steering wheel theft device. Victim recovered her vehicle at 9 Mile and Berg Rd. No further details at this time.

MI License Year

2015 Recovered Date/Time

10/01/2014 17:47

09/29/2014 12:13am

21000 Greenview Rd

Status

S/R – Stolen/ Recovered Value

33000 Manufacturer

FORD Model

EXPLORER Color

DGR - Dark Green Vehicle Year

2014 Body Style State

MI

Victim advises he parked his vehicle in his driveway at 5:00pm. The following morning at 12:00am victim discovered his vehicle had been taken. Vehicle was recovered on 10/01/2014 @ 2:40pm by Detroit Police. (DPD). Damages: Rear Push marks, rear pass window broken and vehicle is missing all four wheels and tires. No Arrests.

From: 10/02/2014 10:00pm To: 10/03/2014 6:00am

15000 Stone Crossing Dr.

Status

S - Stolen Manufacturer

DODGE Model

DART Color

BLK - Black Vehicle Year

Victim advised he parked the vehicle at the rear of the 15000 Block of Stone Crossing Drive on 10/02/2014 at approx. 10:00pm. Victim came back out to the parking space at approx. 6:00am to find the vehicle missing.

2014 Body Style State

MI License Year Description

black dodge dart

From: 10/03/2014 9:00pm To: 10/04/2014 10:30am

22000 Lucerne (Condo’s)

Status

SR - Both Stolen And Recovered Manufacturer

FORD Model

31 A Color

BLK - Black Vehicle Year

2015 Body Style State

MI License Year

2015 Recovered Date/Time

10/07/2014 9:00am

Tips:  Never leave your vehicle running unattended  Park in areas where your vehicle is viewable if possible  Use commercially available security devices

Victim discovered her vehicle missing on Saturday October 4, 2014@10:30am. She last saw her vehicle on Friday October 3, 2014@ 9:00pm. Vehicle was recovered on 10-07-2014 @ 9:00am in Detroit. Rear passenger window broken out, gear shift damage, push damage and all four wheels and tires are missing.

Larceny: Date/Time

Address (block range)

Item Taken

From: 09/29/2014 08:00 To: 09/29/2014 6:00pm

26110 W Twelve Mile (Apartments)

Cash, Purse and jewelry were taken.

From: 09/29/2014 7:10am To: 09/29/2014 7:23am

29000 Telegraph Rd (Pre School Facility)

Purse with misc. items was taken.

From: 09/30/2014 2:00am To: 09/30/2014 7:30am

19000 Raleigh Cir S. (Condo’s)

All Four Wheels & Tires were taken from 2013 Ford Edge.

Details

Victim stated when she arrived home she noticed her purse was missing from the top of the dresser. Victim continued to look around and noticed that jewelry was missing from inside a >>>>>>>> Citizens should box which was also on top of the dresser. never allow Service Repair Victim stated cash was also taken from another or Maintenance to enter location. Victim believes the service repairman their apartments unless who was inside the apartment took the items. they are there during the Victim stated no one was home at the time the repairs! >>>>>>>>>>> repairman was inside fixing things, but he did get permission from her boyfriend who resides there to enter.

Victim advises she pulled up to school at approx. 7:10am to drop her kids off. Victim was only in the school for approx. 3 minutes. >>>> Citizens should Victim returned to her vehicle drove away and never leave their purses in when she arrived at her work she discovered that an unattended vehicle, her purse was taken. not even for a second! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Victim advises unknown person stole All Four Wheels & Tires from 2013 Ford Edge sometime between 2:00am and 7:30am. Vehicle was placed on four landscape blocks.

09/30/2014 12:05pm

24000 W Twelve Mile

09/30/2014 11:41am

29000 Lancaster Dr. (Apartments)

2- Cell Phones were taken. Victim had two Cell Phones for sale on Craig’s List. Victim states he set up the time and place to meet subject that was interested in buying the cell phones. Victim stated he set the meet up at a >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> location (Fast Food Restaurant) in Southfield. Citizens that are buying or The suspect arrived at the location approached selling anything on Craig’s victim and said he was there for the phones. List should always meet Victim had the phones on the table in front of the seller or buyer at a him. The suspect made an offer for the phones safe place like a Police and when victim used his own phone to pull up Department. the calculator, the suspect grabbed both of the >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> phones and ran out the door. Victim chased suspect and then lost sight of the suspect and couldn’t locate. Officers investigating have developed a suspect and the incident is under investigation. Victim described suspect as a B/M 18-19 YOA, 5-9 to 5-10 155 Lbs. Medium Skin Color, with Dreadlocks (Black) about lower ear length. The suspect was wearing a dark blue varsity jacket, tan pants and tennis shoes. A/C Unit was taken. Manager for Apartments advises an A/C Unit, 2 1/2 ton had been discovered stolen on 9-29-2014 from the north side of the 29000 Block of Lancaster Dr.

From: 09/29/2014 2:00pm To: 09/30/2014 2:00pm

15000 Providence Dr. (Apartments)

From: 09/29/2014 10:00am To: 10/01/2014 4:30pm

29000 Telegraph Rd

From: 09/30/2014 11:30am To: 10/01/2014 1:40am

27000 Northwestern (Hotel)

Cash was taken. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Citizens that have to vacate their residence or apartment for Pest Control should be certain not to leave anything of value in their residence. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sun Glasses and misc. change was taken. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Citizens that take their vehicles in for service should never leave anything of value inside the vehicle. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Cash and personal items were taken.

Victim states that on 09/29/14 at approx. 2:00pm she left her apartment and stayed at a hotel because there was a company coming out to spray her unit for bed bugs. Victim had hidden some cash prior to leaving the apartment. When victim returned to her apartment the following day she discovered the money was missing. Victim suspects worker from Pest Control. Victim stated she dropped her 2013 Ford Escape off to get service done at her dealership. Victim picked her vehicle up the following day and discovered she was missing her sunglasses and some misc. change. The sunglasses were in a case in the middle console and the change was in the cup holder.

Victim advises he left his hotel room at 11:30am and went to the front desk to purchase the room for another night. When victim returned to the room it had been cleaned and all of his belongings were gone. Victim complained to management. The manager checked with housekeeping and some but not all of victim’s belongings were recovered. Victim was upset and punched a hole in the hotel room wall. The Hotel doesn’t wish to prosecute victim for damage to Hotel Room.

From: 10/02/2014 8:00am To: 10/02/2014 2:00pm

25000 Greenfield Rd. (Senior Living Facility)

Snow Blower, Power Washer, Space Heater & Several Bags of Salt,

Manager for Apartment Complex advises that several items were stolen from a storage shed at the location this morning. Manager advised that there was a trail of salt leading from the shed to a location where a moving truck was parked that morning. A former tenant moved out of her apartment and had a moving truck that was parked at the location near the shed where the salt trail ended. Former tenant had two males helping her move. Manager advised that she did not witness the theft but believes that the former tenant or the men that were with her stole the items. Incident is under investigation. Victim states her cell phone was stolen out of her Teacher’s desk drawer on Monday September 29, 2014 sometime between 11:20am & 2:20pm. No suspect information.

From: 09/29/2014 11:20am To: 09/29/2014 2:30pm

24000 Garner St.

Cell Phone was taken.

From: 10/02/2014 7:00am To: 10/02/2014 9:15am

18000 W Nine Mile Rd

Laptop & IPod were taken Victim states that he was advised by his boss that from victim’s vehicle. his vehicle was broken into and that everyone should go outside to see if their vehicle was also >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> broken into. Victim walked out to his vehicle and Citizens should never realized that his laptop and his iPod were both leave anything of value in missing from his vehicle. their vehicles! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

10/03/2014 3:10am

22000 W Eight Mile Rd (Commercial Recycler Business)

Wheels and other Auto Parts are missing.

10/03/2014 11:15am

28000 Lockdale St. (Apartments)

Cell Phone was taken.

Reporting Party (R/P) states around 3:10am they were looking at some video and noticed some wheels were missing. R/P states that he and other employees drove into work and they were watching the lot. R/P states that they observed suspect go over the fence and into the lot west of theirs. R/P states that was when they called PD. Officers searched the lot but didn’t locate anybody. Officers did locate numerous rims, starters and other items in the wood line next to Berg Rd. (Staged for easy pick up) Victim (Maintenance) advises he was doing work in vacant apartment. He left his cell phone in the living room charging and playing music. He then noticed that he did not hear the music anymore and when he went to the living room the phone was missing. Victim checked the area and located a young B/F close by. The female advised victim that she had seen a young B/M in the hallway earlier. At this time a Larceny of Cell Phone was taken. Later this same day at approximately 12:30pm, Officers responded back to this location to meet with victim who had possible suspect information regarding the earlier Larceny. Victim stated he heard male and female voices from an occupied apartment talking and making admissions about taking a cell phone. Officers made contact at this apartment with a young female at this apartment. The young female made admissions that she took victims

10/04/2014 10:14am

15000 Providence Dr. (Apartments)

All Four Wheels & Tires were taken from Chevy Impala.

From: 10/03/2014 3:45pm To: 10/03/2014 4:17pm

24000 Garner St

Cell Phone was taken.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Students should never leave their cell phones charging or not charging unattended! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

cell phone and the cell phone was recovered. (Same female that victim had originally talked to after discovering his cell phone missing) Another Southfield Officer had taken a Home Invasion Report earlier this day of a Laptop & Cash inside a piggy bank. Officers while still on scene at this apartment observed a silver laptop and a plastic jar of change lying in plain view, in the living room. The young female did not admit to taking the laptop or the change, but stated that she was keeping it for an unknown male friend. The laptop and change were confiscated and recovered. The young female was taken into custody for the Larceny of Cell Phone. Victims Chevy Impala had its Wheels & Tires stolen. The vehicle was parked in the underground parking of the Apartment Complex. No time frame available at this time. Victim (student) stated her cell phone was stolen at school. On 10/3/2014 around 3:00pm victim stated she had her phone on the floor charging. Around 3:45pm victim left the area leaving her phone unattended and charging. At 4:17pm victim returned and discovered her phone was gone.

10/04/2014 9:42am

15000 Providence Dr. (Apartments)

All Four Wheels & Tires were taken from Unknown Model Cadillac.

09/30/2014 1:46pm

27000 Franklin Rd

Several items of jewelry were taken.

(Apartments)

Tips:  Ensure your vehicle is locked at all times and valuables are out of sight.  Thieves wait for the right time and will move quickly  Even if playing sports at a park ensure your vehicle is locked

Victim advises she went to her car this morning and discovered All Four Wheels & Tires had been stolen and left on landscaping blocks. Victim last saw the vehicle intact the night before at 10:00pm. Victim advises a clear box containing a variety of jewelry were stolen from her apartment. Victim also had a cloth bag stolen that contained numerous other items of jewelry. No signs of force on apartment.

Armed Robbery: Date/Time 10/05/2014 7:20pm

Address (block range) 24000 Pierce St

Item Taken

Details

3- Cell Phones were taken. Officers responded to Larceny of Cell Phone just occurred. One suspect was wearing a black hoodie and the other was wearing a gray hoodie. Three cell phones were taken from two victims. Victims were walking home from store when two males waked up behind them and robbed them of their cell phones. One of the suspects showed what victims believed was the butt of a handgun and demanded they empty their pockets. Both victims gave up their cell phones to suspects. The suspects then fled on foot. One of the victims took off after the suspects and it was later discovered that he knew the suspects and was in on the robbery. Contact was made with this subject at his residence and he stated that he caught up to suspects and they gave him his cellphone back because they felt sorry for him. They did not however return other victims phone? Several possible suspects were located in the 24000 Block of North Carolina. The victim was brought to this location and the two suspects were positively identified by victim. These two subjects were arrested for Armed Robbery. Officers recovered two cell phones and other evidence linking the suspects to the incident.

The subject that staged being a victim and ran after suspects was also arrested for Armed Robbery. Tips:  Always be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious incidents or persons to your local police.  If something doesn’t appear right or someone looks like they are up to no good, call the police immediately  Trust your intuition

Unarmed Robbery: 10/03/2014 3:22pm

26000 American Dr. (Hotel)

Cash was taken.

Victim stated she had been assaulted by two people that she was staying with at the hotel. Victim stated the assault started over her money. Victim stated Suspect#1 (S-1) (female) came up behind her and started to choke her with both hands. Victim tried to turn around. S-1 started to punch her in the face with a closed fist. Suspect#2 (S-2) (male) then started to punch victim as well with a closed fist. The suspects continued to assault victim and took her cash during the assault. Victim advises the two suspects then sexually assaulted her. Both suspects eventually fell asleep and victim was able to leave the room and called 911. Officers arrived on scene located both suspects, established probable cause for arrest and both suspects were arrested for Assault & Battery, Unarmed Robbery and Sexual Assault.

Tips:  Always be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious incidents or persons to your local police

Be on the Look Out Highlights:

Arrests by SPD Officers:

Special Attention LFA’s (Wheels And Tires) See Locations Below: Last Week

Possession of Marijuana/ Driving While License Suspended (DWLS) 09/30/2014 (20000 Block of Greenfield Rd.) Officer observed suspicious activity, possible attempted drug sales in the parking lot. Subsequent investigation revealed driver was suspended, vehicle registration was fraudulent and driver was in possession of Marijuana. Driver was arrested for DWLS & Possession of Marijuana.

1-15000 Block of Providence Dr. (Apartments) Unknown Model Cadillac Between 10:00pm- 9:00am 2-15000 Block of Providence Dr. (Apartments) Chevy Impala Unknown Time frame, vehicle was parked in the underground parking at complex. 3-19000 Block of Raleigh Cir S. (Condo’s) 2013 Ford Edge Between 2:00am-7:30am There were also 3- Auto Thefts where the vehicles were recovered in Detroit and the Wheels & Tires had been taken. 1-22000 Block of Lucerne (Condo’s) From: 10/03/2014 9:00pm To: 10/04/2014 10:30am Unknown Model Ford

Operate While Impaired (OWI) 09/30/2014

1- Arrest

(10 Mile Rd. & Evergreen Rd.) Officer responded to report of a slumped subject in a vehicle. Upon arrival investigation revealed that the subject was an intoxicated driver passed out behind the wheel in the roadway. The driver was subsequently arrested for OWI.

2- 21000 Greenview Rd. 09/29/2014 Between 5:00pm- 12:00am Ford Explorer 3- 25000 Block of W Eight Mile Rd. (Apartments) From: 09/30/2014 8:00pm To: 10/01/2014 7:00am Ford Taurus

Robbery Not Armed/ Sexual Assault (CSC) 10/02/2014 26000 Block of American Dr. (Hotel) Officers dispatched reference an assault, further investigation revealed an unarmed robbery, assault and attempt CSC1 by a male and a female suspect. Male suspect fled the scene and was later located nearby and apprehended. Female suspect was apprehended at the scene. See Details Above in Unarmed Robbery Section.

Possession With Intent Deliver Heroin (PWID) 10/04/2014 27000 Block of Northwestern (Hotel) Officers developed information that there was possible narcotic activity at the Hotel. Through investigation a search warrant was obtained for several rooms. A male subject was arrested for PWID after heroin was discovered along with packaging materials.

Operate While Impaired/ Possession of a Firearm While Intoxicated/ Reckless Discharge of a Firearm. 10/04/2014 29000 Block of Northwestern (Night Club) Officer was conducting a Property Inspection at the Night Club and heard a single gunshot come from the area. He was informed that the gunshot was fired from a vehicle that had just exited the parking lot. The vehicle was located and stopped. Investigation revealed that the driver was Operating his vehicle while Impaired, In possession of a firearm, and admitted to firing his handgun in the air. The handgun was located in the vehicle. The driver was a CPL holder and was arrested. Other passengers also had outstanding warrants from other jurisdictions.

Operate While Impaired- 1- Arrest 10/04/2014 I-696/ Evergreen Rd. Officer stopped a vehicle for speeding and upon speaking with the driver he could smell a strong odor of intoxicants coming from him. After conducting an investigation the driver was arrested for OWI and lodged.