Police Crime Bulletin Crime Prevention Bureau 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan (248) 796-5500 August 3, 2015 –August 9, 2015

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

Commercial Burglaries: Date/Time From: 08/09/2015 11:30am To: 08/10/2015 4:30am

Address (block range) 26000 Central Park Blvd (Hotel)

Method of Entry No forced entry.

Description/Suspect Information Victim states sometime between 09/09/2015 11:30am and 08/10/2015 4:30am someone entered his rented room by unknown means and stole numerous items. It is possible that the items were removed by cleaning crew and put in housekeeping room. They do this if they don’t have information that the room rental was extended. Staff not available to check at this time.

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 08/04/2015 7:07pm

Address (block range) 21000 Seminole St.

Method of Entry Garage door was kicked open.

Description/Suspect Information Victim’s girlfriend advises suspect (Manager at Pawn Shop) came to the residence looking for victim. When the girlfriend told suspect that victim wasn’t there it was originally reported that he kicked in the garage door and stole several tools from the garage. Victim advises some of the tools belonged to the suspect however some of the tools that were taken belonged to the victim. Southfield Detectives conducted Follow Up Investigation. As a result of Follow Up Investigation Detectives believe that the suspect had permission to retrieve his tools as victims live in girlfriend was home, she watched and/or helped suspect select and load the tools, she did not see him force the door even though she stated that she was outside with him, and she never called police eluding to someone being on the property who was unwanted or that someone was stealing property after breaking into the garage. It was also discovered that the suspect had loaned the tools to victim for work at the Pawn Shop that suspect had contracted victim to do and paid him. The work hasn’t been completed and victim hasn’t returned to complete the job. Appears to possibly be a Civil Matter.

From: 08/05/2015 6:40pm To: 08/05/2015 7:00pm

20000 Sherman Ave (Residential- Apartments)

Attempt on Balcony Door Wall.

Victim advised that she was sleeping in her living room around 6:40pm and heard a noise on her balcony. Victim observed a hand trying to open the screen on the balcony door wall. Victim yelled at the person. The person stopped trying to open her screen and fled. Victim looked out and saw a young B/M wearing a White T-Shirt jump from the second story roof onto the ground. The young man got into the passenger side of a Black SUV that was driven away from the location by a second young B/M. Victim advised that the young men were laughing as they drove away. Suspect #1 Last Name

SUSPECT First Name

UNKNOWN DOB (Age)

19 Sex

M Race

BLACK Hair Color

Black Hair Style

Afro Hair Length

Short Complexion

Medium Build

Medium Teeth Height

6' 1" - 6' 2" Weight

200 Notes

Wearing oversized white t-shirt and blue jeans

Suspect#2 (Driver of Suspect Vehicle) Last Name

SUSPECT First Name

UNKNOWN DOB (Age)

19 Sex

M Race

BLACK Eye Color Hair Color

Black Complexion

Medium

Suspect Vehicle: Black Possible Ford Escape 2002-2006

08/09/2015 3:03pm

26000 E Carnegie Park (Residential- Apartments)

Sliding Door Wall Glass was shattered.

Officers responded to a call of a report of a Home Invasion in progress. A description of the suspect was broadcasted to area cars. A B/M was observed leaving the area and was stopped. Information was developed and the suspect was arrested for Home Invasion & DWLS.

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 08/06/2015 9:06am

Address (block range) 25000 W Twelve Mile Rd. (Residential- Apartments)

Year, Make, Model Status

SR - Both Stolen And Recovered Manufacturer

CHEVROLET Model

TRAILBLAZER Color Vehicle Year

2006 Body Style State

MI Description

White Black Wheels Recovered Date/Time

08/07/2015 8:45pm

08/06/2015 12:47pm

23000 Northwestern Hwy.

Status

(Commercial- Office)

Manufacturer

I - Information Only TOYOTA Model

COROLLA Color Vehicle Year

2009 Body Style State

MI Description

4dr. Sedan

Details Victim advises he parked his 2006 Chevy Trail Blazer in the parking lot near his apartment at 3:00am. Victim discovered the vehicle missing the same date at 9:00am. Vehicle was recovered on 08/07/2015 @ 8:45pm in Detroit. Ignition was punched, no missing parts, no new damage. No arrests were made. Reporting party (R/P) stated the vehicle was being used by the brother of the business owner without his knowledge and he reported the vehicle stolen. R/P stated he was informed today of the vehicles location and immediately called for a recovery.

From: 08/04/2015 9:45pm To: 08/06/2015 2:00pm

16000 W Nine Mile Rd

Status

(Residential- Apartments)

Manufacturer

I - Information Only DODGE Model

CARAVAN Color Vehicle Year

2006 Body Style

VN - Van or Panel

Victim stated she parked her vehicle in her carport on 08/04/2015 @ 9:45pm. On 08/06/2015 @ 2:00pm victim observed the driver door lock damaged and ignition column punched. Nothing was missing. No suspect info available.

State

MI License Year Description

Driver Door Lock And Ignition Punched

From: 08/04/2015 9:00pm To: 08/05/2015 4:00am

29000 Pointe O Woods

Status

(Residential- Apartments)

Manufacturer

S - Stolen GMC Model

YUKON Color

DBL - Dark Blue Vehicle Year

2007 Body Style State

MI

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

Victim stated he last saw his vehicle on Tuesday August 4, 2015@9:00pm. He discovered vehicle missing on Wednesday August 5, 2015@ 4:00pm. It’s unknown how entry was gained. No suspect information.

Larceny: Date/Time

Address (block range)

From: 08/03/2015 10:00pm To: 08/04/2015 7:43am

28000 Franklin Rd.

From: 08/03/2015 3:00pm To: 08/04/2015 6:57am

27000 Franklin Rd.

From: 08/03/2015 6:30pm To: 08/04/2015 6:30pm

Item Taken

Details

All Four Wheels & Tires were taken from 2015 Chevy Suburban.

Victim states sometime between 10:00pm and the following morning at 7:43am someone stole All Four Wheels & Tires from his 2015 Chevy Suburban. (Hotel)

(Residential- Apartments)

All Four Wheels & Tires were taken from 2014 Jeep Cherokee.

Victim states sometime between 3:00pm and the following morning at 6:57am someone stole All Four Wheels & Tires from his 2014 Jeep Cherokee. (Apartments)

24000 Samoset Tr.

SR - Both Stolen And Recovered

(Hotel)

Status Manufacturer

STATE OF MICHIGAN License Year

2016 Description

LICENSE PLATE Recovered Date/Time

08/08/2015 3:30pm

Victim advises that sometime between 6:30pm and the following day at 6:30pm someone stole his License Plate from his 2014 Lincoln MKT. Victim advises he went to work during that time frame. Unknown where victims work place is. The License Plate was recovered on 08/08/2015 at 3:30pm in a parking lot in Dearborn. No further info regarding recovery.

08/05/2015 1:44pm

16000 W Twelve Mile

Status

(Commercial- Office)

Description

From: 08/07/2015 12:00am To: 08/07/2015 6:30am

25000 W Twelve Mile

All Four Wheels & Tires were taken from 2014 Ford Explorer.

(Residential- Apartments)

S - Stolen LICENSE PLATE

Victim advises that he noticed his License Plate on his vehicle was missing on 08/05/2015 @ 1:44pm. Victim doesn’t recall when he last observed the plate on his Chevy Impala. Victim advises that sometime between 12:00am6:30am someone broke out the right rear window of victims 2014 Ford Explorer. Suspect(s) retrieved the wheel lock from the glove box and then stole All Four Wheels & Tires. (Apartments) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Citizens that have wheel locks on their wheels should attempt to conceal the wheel lock key in a location that would be difficult for someone to locate. Do not put wheel lock in the glove box, center console or in an open area in the trunk of vehicle. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

From: 08/06/2015 8:00am To: 08/06/2015 3:00pm

28000 Franklin Rd. (Hotel)

Handgun was stolen.

Victim advises sometime between 8:00am3:00pm someone entered his Ford F-150 and stole his sunglasses and handgun which was in the center console. Victim isn’t sure if he left the vehicle unlocked. (Hotel >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Citizens should never leave a handgun anywhere within the interior of their vehicles. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

08/09/2015 9:32am

24000 Cashmere Ct. (Residential- Apartments)

All Four Wheels & Tires were taken from 2013 Dodge Charger

Victim advises sometime overnight between 10:00pm- 9:00am someone stole All Four Wheels & Tires from his 2013 Dodge Charger. There are no known suspects. (Apartments)

From: 08/08/2015 12:00pm To: 08/08/2015 8:00pm

30000 Southfield Rd. (Commercial- Phone Service)

Catalytic Converter was taken from 1998 Pontiac Transport.

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’s catalytic converter was taken from his 1998 Pontiac Transport sometime between 12:00pm- 8:00pm.

Armed Robbery: Date/Time From: 08/08/2015 2:50pm To: 08/08/2015 2:53pm

Address (block range) 21000 Telegraph Rd. (Commercial- Party Store)

Item Taken Cell Phone & Computer were taken from victim.

Details Officers received a delayed report of a robbery of a cell phone and computer. Victim stated that a person known to him made arrangements to buy a cell phone and computer. When the money was exchanged, the suspect advised the victim to get out of the car and leave the property or he would shoot him. The victim complied and walked home and called police. No gun was seen, only implied. Suspect has been identified and incident is under investigation.

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: 08/09/2015 3:07am

28000 Northwestern (Hotel)

Handbag containing clothes, makeup & jewelry.

Victim states she works as a dancer at a local Night Club. A co-worker invited her to go back to her motel room in Southfield after they got out of work at 2:00am. Victim agreed thinking it was just going to be to hang out and watch movies. Victim and co- worker were driven to the Hotel by a subject only known by his nick name. When they arrived at the Hotel in Southfield Victim realized that the co-worker went to the Hotel to solicit prostitution. The unknown B/M that drove them to the hotel attempted to recruit victim to prostitute as well. When victim refused, the unknown B/M Assaulted (punched and kicked) her and took her handbag containing her clothing, makeup, and jewelry. Suspect Description: Last Name

SUSPECT First Name

UNKNOWN DOB (Age)

25 Sex

M Race

BLACK Eye Color

Brown Hair Color

Black Hair Style

Straight Hair Length

Short Facial Hair

Complexion

Dark Build

Thin

Suspect Vehicle: Newer Black 4-Dr. Vehicle. Unknown make & Model.

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 this past week. Wheels & Tires were taken. All the incidents occurred sometime over night.

OWI= Operate While Impaired OUIN= Operate Under Influence Narcotics LFA= Larceny From Auto R&C= Receiving & Concealing Stolen Property -28000 Block of Franklin Rd. (Hotel) DWLS= Driving With Suspended License -27000 Block of Franklin Rd. (Residential- Apartments) A&B= Assault & Battery -25000 Block of W Twelve Mile (Residential-Apartments) CSC= Criminal Sexual Conduct -24000 Block of Cashmere Ct. (Residential-Apartments) CCW/CPL= Carrying Concealed Weapon NOLOP= No Operator License on Person R/A= Robbery Armed PWID= Possession with Intent to Deliver PPO= Personal Protection Order

Home Invasion/ DWLS-

1- Arrest

26000 Block of E. Carnegie Pk. Officers responded to a report of a Home Invasion in progress. A description of the suspect was broadcasted to area cars. A B/M was observed leaving the area and was stopped. Information was developed and the suspect was arrested for Home Invasion & DWLS.

OWI-

1- Arrest

Telegraph/ 12 Mile Rd. Officer was dispatched to a traffic crash at the location. Upon arrival, Officer determined that one of the drivers had been drinking. An OWI investigation was conducted and the driver was arrested for OWI.

OWI-

1- Arrest

Southfield Rd. / 9 Mile Rd. Officer located a vehicle that was stalled and blocking with recent crash damage. Upon making contact with the driver it was observed that he was highly intoxicated. Subject arrested and lodged. Search warrant required for blood draw due to refusal to submit to a chemical test.

OWI1- Arrest Central Park/ Civic Center Dr. Officer observed a vehicle with a headlight out and travelling in excess of the posted speed limit. He stopped the vehicle and suspected the driver had been consuming intoxicating beverages. Upon completing an OWI investigation the driver was arrested for OWI.