Police Crime Bulletin Crime Prevention Bureau 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan (248) 796-5500 August 31, 2015 –September 6, 2015

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

Commercial Burglaries: Date/Time 09/03/2015 12:52am

Address (block range) 21000 W Eight Mile Rd. (Commercial- Painting)

Method of Entry

Description/Suspect Information

Cut Padlock on Officers were dispatched to the 21000 Block of W. gate to gain entry Eight Mile Rd for an alarm at business. to rear of building. Dispatch updated that an eyewitness heard glass breakage during an earlier alarm and saw a white truck leave the building. The truck has now returned with trailer attached and two black males wearing cutoff shirts cut the padlock on the gate on the west side of the building. Officers arrived on scene and discovered that the west gate was now wide open with lock cut and two saws were on the ground near the fence. Officers could hear banging coming from the rear of the building. Officers approached the back and observed truck with trailer pulled into overhead garage area. 2- B/M’s were loading up the trailer with scrap, tools, and welding equipment. Both suspects were taken into custody w/o incident. Several items were recovered from suspect’s trailer. Cash & Suspected Marijuana was recovered from suspect’s vehicle.

09/02/2015 9:40pm

27000 W Eight Mile Rd. (Commercial- Car Wash)

2- Coin Operated Vacuums were pried open. Unknown amount of Quarters are missing.

Representative for business advises 2- Coin Operated Vacuums were pried open overnight. There were several quarters stolen. Surveillance video shows two subjects on bicycles pull up and break into the coin boxes.

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 09/02/2015 11:51am

Address (block range) 18000 Albany St.

Method of Entry Open front door.

Description/Suspect Information Officers responded to PPO Violation in Progress. Suspect male is walking around victim’s residence banging on the windows and doors. Victim fled the residence and went to a neighbor’s house. Victim states suspect went inside her residence after she fled out the front door. The suspect fled the residence prior to Officers arrival. House checked ok doesn’t appear that anything is missing. Victim did discover that one of her tires on her vehicle was damaged and flat. Appears it was stabbed with a knife. Officer located suspect coming out of a neighbor’s bushes and entering his vehicle. He was ordered to stop and he complied. Suspect was taken into custody for Violation of PPO. A Folding Knife was recovered from suspect during a search incident to the arrest. Possible Home Invasion Charges pending.

From: 09/02/2015 10:00pm To: 09/03/2015 6:00am

19000 Hickory Leaf

Entry was through Victim states his bikes were in the garage and last seen an open garage around 10:00pm. Victim states he left the garage door door. open all night. The following morning around 6:00am the bikes were discovered missing. Victim stated there was a third bike in the garage along with other expensive equipment that was not disturbed.

09/03/2015 9:07pm

21000 Frazer Ave.

S/W Window on residence was broken.

09/04/2015 2:04pm

16000 Oxley Rd

No forced entry.

(Residential- Apartments)

A neighbor reported hearing several loud thuds and then glass breaking. The neighbor immediately phoned the police. Officers responding discovered a window partially broken out. No suspect(s) were located. It doesn’t appear that entry was gained. The residence has been vacant for some time. Victim states he had left for work at 6:30am and left his nephew in the apartment alone without an apartment key. When victim returned home from work he noticed the door open and Two Gaming Systems were missing. No other property was taken or disturbed in the apartment. Victim states he doesn’t suspect his nephew but he has fallen on hard times recently. He only knows his nephew by the name “Kendale”?

09/04/2015 6:34pm

25000 W Twelve Mile Rd No signs of forced (Residential- Apartments) entry.

Victim advises that she is in the process of moving out of her apartment. She has already moved all of her furniture out and she has until the end of the month to move out of the apartment. Sometime between 08/31/2015 @ 6:00pm and 09/04/2015 6:34pm someone entered her apartment and took several Pairs of Shoes and a North Face Jacket. There were no signs of forced entry. Victim states other than herself, Maintenance are the only other person(s) that have keys.

From: 09/04/2015 10:00pm To: 09/05/2015 11:28am

22000 Maplewood Dr.

Reporting party (R/P) for Group Home advises sometime over the night between 10:00pm- 11:28am someone broke out window on attached garage and gained entry into the garage. Furniture and a Riding Lawn Mower that were inside the garage were taken.

(Residential- Group Home)

North side window of attached garage was broken out.

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 From: 08/31/2015 1:00pm To: 08/31/2015 6:00am

Address (block range) 24000 Sargent Ave.

Year, Make, Model Status

SR - Both Stolen And Recovered Manufacturer

FORD Model

EXPLORER Color

RED - Red Vehicle Year

2015

Details Victim states sometime between 1:00am and the following morning at 6:00am someone stole her 2015 Ford Explorer. The vehicle was recovered by DPD in Detroit. Wheels & Tires were missing from the vehicle and the ignition was damaged.

Body Style State

MI License Year

2016 Description

SUV

From: 09/03/2015 3:45am To: 09/03/2015 6:45am

25000 W Eight Mile Rd

Status

(Residential- Apartments)

Manufacturer

S - Stolen DODGE Model

CHARGER Color

BLK - Black Vehicle Year

2014 Body Style

4D - 4 Door State

MI License Year Description

Victim advises sometime between 3:45am6:45am someone stole vehicle. There was broken glass located on the ground where the vehicle was parked in the vicinity of the right rear window.

09/04/2015 1:09pm

21000 Concord St.

Status

SR - Both Stolen And Recovered Manufacturer

DODGE Model

CARAVAN Color

MAR Maroon or Burgundy Vehicle Year

Victim discovered vehicle missing from his driveway at 10:30am. While investigating incident Officer investigating discovered that victim’s vehicle had already been recovered due to an accident that had occurred in Detroit. The vehicle had been impounded.

2001 Body Style State

MI Description

AUTOMOBILE Recovered Date/Time

09/04/2015 3:00pm

From: 09/06/2015 12:01am To: 09/06/2015 7:00am

21000 Lahser Rd

Status

SR - Both Stolen And Recovered Manufacturer

DODGE Model

CHARGER Color

BLU - Blue Vehicle Year

2013 Body Style State

MI License Year

2016 Recovered Date/Time

09/07/2015 2:20pm

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

Victim stated his vehicle was stolen on Sunday August 6, 2015 sometime between 12:01am & 7:00am. It is unknown how entry was gained. On September 7, 2015 at 2:57pm it was reported to SPD Front Desk that the vehicle had been recovered by Redford PD. No further information at this time.

Larceny: Date/Time

Address (block range)

Item Taken

Details

08/31/2015 2:25pm

20000 Town Center (Commercial Office)

All Four Wheels & Tires were taken from 2015 Ford Taurus.

From: 08/31/2015 9:45pm To: 09/01/2015 7:30am

24000 Cashmere Ct.

All Four Wheels& Tires were taken from 2013 Cadillac Escalade.

Victim states that All Four Wheels & Tires were stolen off of her car between 7:30am-2:25pm. Victim’s vehicle was parked on the 3rd Floor Parking Structure. Victim states sometime between 9:45pm7:30am someone took All Four Wheels & Tires from his 2013 Cadillac Escalade.

From: 09/01/2015 1:00am To: 09/01/2015 6:55am From: 09/02/2015 8:45am To: 09/02/2015 9:45am

23000 Poplar Dr.

All Four Wheels & Tires were taken from 2015 Chrysler 300.

Victim states sometime between 1:00am6:55am someone took All Four Wheels & Tires from his 2015 Chrysler 300.

Prescription Bottle with medication. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Citizens should never leave anything of value or prescription medications in their vehicles when taking them in for vehicle repair or service. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Victim stated he took his parents 2007 Saturn Vue to the Chevy dealership located in the 28000 Block of Telegraph Rd. Victim had a prescription bottle of medication that he left inside the vehicle when he dropped it off. Victim picked the car up about an hour later and drove home. That’s when he noticed his medication was missing from the vehicle. Victim called the dealership and notified them. They did not locate victim’s medication.

(Residential- Condo’s)

(Residential- Apartments)

28000 Telegraph Rd.

From: 09/03/2015 1:00am To: 09/03/2015 7:00am

15000 W Twelve Mile

Misc. Papers, Registration & Cell Phone were taken from 2005 Chevy Malibu.

Victim states her registration, misc. papers and cell phone were stolen out of her vehicle sometime between 1:00am & 7:00am. Entry was gained through an unlocked door. No suspect information.

From: 09/03/2015 12:00am To: 09/03/2015 7:00am

15000 W Eleven Mile

Keys were taken from the interior of 2007 Dodge Caravan.

09/04/2015 6:52am

28000 Carmel Dr.

All Four Wheels & Tires were taken from 2013 Buick Verano.

Reporting party (R/P) representative for Complex states that sometime between 12:00am- 7:00am someone went through their 2007 Dodge Caravan and took a set of keys. One of the keys was for the 2007 Dodge Caravan. Several of the other keys were from old locks. Vehicle was not damaged. Victim states sometime between 10:00pm and the following morning at 6:30am someone took All Four Wheels & Tires from victims 2013 Buick Verano.

From: 09/04/2015 3:00pm To: 09/05/2015 12:00pm

18000 Midway Ave.

Cell Phone with Orange Victim stated her Cell Phone was stolen out of Case was taken from 2012 her vehicle sometime between Friday August 4, Chevy Equinox. 2015@ 3:00pm & Saturday August 5, 2015 @12:00pm. Entry was gained through an unlocked door. No suspect information.

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

Armed Robbery: Date/Time

Address (block range)

Item Taken

None Reported:

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: None Reported:

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

Details

Be on the Look Out Highlights:

Arrests by SPD Officers:

Special Attention: Larceny of Wheels & Tires This Past Week. Locations and Vehicles Attacked: 1-20000 Block of Town Center –

Obstruct Police-

(Commercial Office Parking Structure)

(Daytime-7:30am- 2:25pm) 2015 Ford Taurus

2-24000 Block of Cashmere Ct.- (Overnight) (Residential- Condo’s) 2013 Cadillac Escalade

3- 23000 Block of Poplar Dr. – (Overnight)

1- Arrest

08/31/2015 11:02 29000 Block of Southfield Rd. (Commercial- Businesses) Officer’s investigation revealed that suspect had committed Retail Frauds at two separate stores in the complex. Because of the dollar value both stores didn’t wish to prosecute. When Officers questioned suspect about his identity he gave Officers a false name. The suspect was arrested for Obstructing Police.

(Residential Apartments) 2015 Chrysler 300

4- 28000 Block of Carmel Dr. – (Overnight) (Residential) 2013 Buick Verano

CCW/ PPO Violation

1- Arrest

09/02/2015 11:51am 18000 Block of Albany St. See Details Above in Home Invasion Section.

Special Attention: Suspicious Incident

CCW/ DWLS 2nd Offense

30000 Block of Southfield Rd. Victim (17 Year Old B/F) stated she was walking N/B on Southfield Rd. just south of 13 Mile Rd. Victim stated a B/M driver motioned for her to come over and stated "Hey come over here and let me talk to you, you are so beautiful." Victim said no and walked faster. Victim stated when she got near the end of the Apartment Complex the B/M had driven closer to her and got out of his car and ran after her saying Didn't I say come her and cursed at her. Victim ran into the strip mall and went into business and asked for help. Suspect Description: B/M early thirties, 6-1-6-3, 200-220 lbs., athletic build, dark skinned, wide pointy nose, slanted almond shaped eyes, braids that were to the bottom of neck. Suspect was driving a newer Ford Fusion Gray in Color.

09/03/2015

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Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Southfield Police Detective Bureau @ 1- 248-796-5540 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

1- Arrest

2:07am

28000 Block of Northwestern Hwy. (Night Club) Officers responded to the Night Club on report of 3- B/M had stolen car keys and two cell phones from a table which was occupied by 6- B/F’s. When confronted the 3- B/M’s assaulted several of the females and fled in a Chevy Impala, Silver In Color. Officers located one of the suspects standing next to vehicle that matched the description of suspect vehicle. The suspect was uncooperative with Officers stating they were just harassing him for no reason. Because the suspect was so agitated and uncooperative he was handcuffed for Officer Safety purposes so Officers could continue their investigation safely. During the pat down of suspect Officer located a handgun in suspect’s waistband. The suspect reached for the handgun during the pat down and Officer had to use the necessary force to restrain suspect while he retrieved the handgun from suspect’s waistband. During the investigation victims came by and positively identified the suspect and the vehicle as being involved in earlier theft. The suspect was arrested for CCW/ DWLS 2nd Offense. The original Larceny is still being investigated. Additional suspects haven’t been located at this time.

Commercial B&E/ Possession of Marijuana1- Arrest 09/03/2015 21000 Block of 8 Mile Rd.

12:52am

(Commercial Business) See Details Above In Commercial B&E Section.

Disorderly Conduct/ Resisting & Obstructing Police 1- Arrest 09/04/2015 11:46pm 18000 Block of Westland Ave. Officers responded to residence reference Loud Noise Complaint. When Officers arrived on scene they met with complainant and began to interview him. They were informed that suspect (neighbor) was yelling and screaming profanities at his side window for the last 3 hours. As Officers were interviewing complainants the suspect came out of his residence and started screaming profanities at complainant in Officers presence. Officers attempted to calm neighbor down and he responded by screaming at the Officers, screaming profanities at then as well and causing a disturbance. At this point Officers attempted to take suspect into custody for Disorderly Person. The suspect fled into his residence. Officers attempted knocking on suspect’s front door to get him to come outside. Suspect opened the door and came charging out at Officers with a metal object in his hand. Officers fought with suspect as he resisted numerous times. Officer eventually got suspect handcuffed and took him into custody.

Retail Fraud/ Assault/ Obstruct Police-

1- Arrest

09/05/2015 1:16pm 21000 Block of W Eleven Mile Rd.

(Pharmacy) Officers were dispatched to Retail Fraud at Pharmacy. B/M suspect in his 40's was wearing a white t shirt, red shorts. The suspect assaulted two security persons while fleeing the store and was last seen running north across 11 Mile Rd behind the Gas Station. Officer located the suspect on the north side of the Gas Station. The suspect was sweating and appeared agitated. Pharmacy wanted to prosecute because they had been victimized by the same suspect numerous times. When Officers asked suspect for his name he gave Officers false information about his identity. The suspect was taken into custody for Assault/ Retail Fraud & Obstructing Police.

CCW/ VCSA2- Arrests 8 Mile Rd./ James Couzins Officers initiated a traffic stop at location for a Traffic Offense. The stop led to (2) arrests for CCW and VCSA (prescription pills). 2- Firearms were recovered from the vehicle.

OWI1- Arrest West Nine Mile/ Evergreen Rd. Officers were dispatched to location on a report of a subject slumped behind the wheel of a vehicle. Upon arrival, an OWI investigation was conducted and the driver was arrested for OWI.