Police Crime Bulletin Crime Prevention Bureau 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan (248) 796-5500 July 13, 2015 –July 19, 2015
Chief of Police Eric Hawkins Prepared by Mark Malott Neighborhood Watch Coordinator 248-796-5415
Commercial Burglaries: Date/Time From: 07/16/2015 To: 07/16/2015
Address (block range) 26000 Central Park Blvd (Hotel)
Method of Entry Hotel Door was Kicked In.
Description/Suspect Information Victim stated that someone kicked in his door to his hotel room last night and stole his money and cellular phone while he was sleeping. Victim stated that he was very intoxicated last night and did hear the door get kicked in but did not wake up during the incident. Victim stated the door was locked with the night hasp while he was sleeping and that was damaged when he woke up. Victims Cell Phone & Cash was taken.
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 07/16/2015 9:46pm
Address (block range) 23000 Providence Dr. (Apartments)
Method of Entry
Description/Suspect Information
Exterior Hall Door and several Interior Doors were all forced open.
Officers were dispatched to residence on a suspicious subject knocking at the door. Officers arrived on scene and discovered Reporting Party (R/P) ex-boyfriend at the apartment door. The ex-boyfriend was given a plastic bag with his belongings but he wasn’t satisfied with this. The ex-boyfriend wanted the keys and paperwork for a car that he had bought for R/P. Because the vehicle wasn’t in ex-boyfriends name Officers advised him he would have to have the title transferred into his name at the Secretary of State. Officers advised the subject he would have to leave the property and deal with the vehicle later. The subject was very upset with what the Officers told him and he got on the elevator and went down to the first floor. Officers went downstairs to make sure subject left the property but he couldn’t be located. Officers then received a radio broadcast that the subject was back at R/P’s apartment. Officers returned to the apartment and observed subject had forced entry into R/P’s apartment. The subject had forced entry into several interior doors of the apartment as well. The subject was taken into custody for Home Invasion.
From: 07/16/2015 12:00pm To: 07/17/2015 2:19am
19000 Dorset St.
Front door was forced open.
Victim stated she left her home at 12:00pm and she came home in the early morning hours at 2:19am. Victim noticed that someone had gone through her adult son’s room. There were drawers flipped over on the bed, and the entire room was ransacked. At this time victim doesn’t believe anything is missing from the residence.
07/17/2015 11:43am
25000 Greenfield Rd.
No Forced Entry.
Officers were dispatched to Apartments Leasing Office to investigate Threats/ Intimidation. Officer’s investigation revealed that one of their tenants apartments were broken into. The tenant’s boyfriend came to the leasing office and made threats towards management regarding items that were stolen. As officers were approaching victim’s apartment, victim’s boyfriend came out and began yelling at the Officers and telling them to leave and they weren’t needed. (Note; This was not boyfriends apartment) Officers attempted to calm victim’s boyfriend down but he refused and continued to cause a disturbance. Victim’s boyfriend then attempted to leave the scene prior to Officers completing their investigation in regards to the threats. Officers attempted to stop boyfriend but he attempted to push his way past Officers. He continued to resist Officers and he was taken into custody. During the search incident to the arrest Officers recovered suspected marijuana in one of the suspect’s pockets.
(Apartments- Leasing Office)
07/18/2015 12:51am
21000 Indian St.
Front door was forced open.
The subject was arrested for R&O and Possession of Marijuana. Several Officers were dispatched to residence for a Home Invasion / suicidal subject armed with a handgun. The subject was gone prior to Officers arrival. R/P stated that subject was upset about his girlfriend being homeless. Subject had a gun and threatened to shoot himself. R/P was concerned for his own safety so he went inside his residence and locked the door. The subject forced entry into the residence but then left prior to Officers arrival. The subject was later located and was committed. w/o incident.
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 07/13/2015 8:51am
Address (block range) 25000 W Twelve Mile Rd. (Apartments)
Year, Make, Model Status
S - Stolen Manufacturer
Harley Davidson Model
VRSCDX Color
BLK - Black Vehicle Year
2015 Body Style State
MI License Year
2015 Description
Motorcycle
Details Victim stated he parked and locked his motorcycle underneath his designated covered carport spot on Saturday night, July 11, 2015 around 11:00pm. Victim didn’t notice his Motorcycle missing until July 13, 2015 at 7:50am. The Motorcycle has anti- theft devices and believes it have had to be towed or put onto a truck. The Motorcycle had a custom paint job with stripes and custom chrome exhaust tailpipes.
07/13/2015 1:45pm
26000 Telegraph Rd.
Status
(Car Rental)
Value
R - Recovery 45000 Manufacturer
INFINITI Model
QX80 Color Vehicle Year
2015 Body Style
4D - 4 Door State
MI Description
QX80 SUV Recovered Date/Time
07/13/2015 2:15pm
07/13/2015 12:45pm
28000 Telegraph Rd.
Status
(Car Dealership)
Manufacturer
S - Stolen CHRYSLER Model
300S License No.
*NO PLATE* Color
SIL - Silver or Aluminum Vehicle Year
2015 Body Style
4D - 4 Door Description
MOTOR VEHICLE
Officers were dispatched to Car Rental where the customer who rented the Infinity with a stolen credit card was in their lobby to return it. Prior to Officers arrival the suspect fled on foot. The suspect wasn’t located at this time. Sometime later Officers were dispatched on a suspicious subject in the 25000 Block of Orchard Grove. The subject was located by Officers and he was taken into custody. The subject had discarded his shirt. Officers located suspect’s property in a vehicle that he had used to attempt to charge his cell phone. A porter for Car Dealership states the vehicle was discovered missing on Saturday July 11, 2015. It was last seen approximately two weeks ago.
07/13/2015 2:45am
28000 Franklin Rd.
Status
(Apartments)
Manufacturer
S - Stolen HARLEY DAVIDSON Model
ROAD KING Color
BLK - Black Vehicle Year
2002 Body Style
MC - Motorcycle State
MI License Year
2016 Description
Black HD ROAD KING
From: 07/13/2015 7:00pm To: 07/14/2015 7:30am
22000 Valley View Dr.
Status
SR – Stolen & Recovered Manufacturer
DODGE Model
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Citizens should never leave the keys to vehicle inside the vehicle. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
CARAVAN Color
GRY - Gray Vehicle Year
Taken was a Black 2002 Harley Davidson Road King, two seater. It has two hard leather saddlebags with silver buckles and a hard black trunk compartment. It has aftermarket fairings and 16 inch handlebars. There is an old English D sticker on the gas tank. Victim’s wife heard a vehicle with a loud exhaust at 2:45am. When she looked out the motorcycle was gone. Victim states his bike has straight pipes with no baffle. If the bike would have been started he would have heard it. Victim stated the vehicle was parked in the driveway with the doors unlocked and keys in the visor. The vehicle was taken sometime between 7:00pm and the following morning at 7:30am.
2001 Body Style
VN - Van or Panel State
MI License Year
2015 Description
GREY 2001 CARAVAN
Vehicle Description: Gray Dodge Caravan with rust along the bottom of the vehicle. Driver and passenger rear doors have visible dents. The vehicle was recovered in a neighboring jurisdiction. No further information.
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07/15/2015 7:06am
26000 Summerdale Dr.
Status
(Condo’s)
Manufacturer
S - Stolen Toyota Model
4Runner Color
DBL - Dark Blue Vehicle Year
2004 Body Style
4D - 4 Door State
Victim stated he parked and locked his vehicle, a Blue 2004 Toyota 4 Runner on July 14 at 11:30pm in the parking lot directly across from his residence. The following morning at 7:00am victim discovered it was missing. Victim stated there was a tool box and some fishing gear within the vehicle.
MI License Year
2015 Notes
Tool Box and fishing gear were inside vehicle at time of theft
From: 07/18/2015 2:00am To: 07/18/2015 10:00am
16000 Lamplighter Ct. (Apartments)
Status
SR - Both Stolen And Recovered FORD Model
FOCUS Color
BLK - Black Vehicle Year Body Style State
2014 4D - 4 Door MI 2015 Description
MOTOR VEHICLE Recovered Date/Time
07/18/2015 20:30
Victim stated his vehicle was stolen on Saturday July 18, 2015 between 2:00am & 10:00am. Victim claims he recovered his vehicle himself on July 18, 2015@ 10:30pm in the parking lot of an office building near the north/east corner of 9 Mile & Greenfield Rd. (A block from the alleged theft). Victim stated 2 B/M’s were sitting in the car and jumped out and ran when they saw him. There was no damage to the vehicle yet victim claims he had both sets of keys when he made the initial report?
07/18/2015 10:55am
20000 Lahser Rd. (Apartments)
Status
SR - Both Stolen And Recovered Manufacturer
HYUNDAI Model
ELANTRA Color
BLU - Blue Vehicle Year
2009 Body Style
4D - 4 Door State
MI License Year Description
STOLEN AUTO Recovered Date/Time
07/19/2015 10:45am
Victim states she was driving with her son (15 years old) and a friend of his (14 years old). Victim states she drove her son’s friend home When they arrived, victim states she stepped out of the vehicle for a moment to speak with her son’s friend’s mother when she observed her son driving away with her vehicle. Victim advises that her purse and cell phone were in the vehicle when her son took it. Victim also advised that her son is a run-away from Children’s Village. The subject was later located by Officers at a friend’s house in a neighboring community. The suspect was placed under arrest for R&C Motor Vehicle without incident. Suspect was in possession of keys to the stolen vehicle. When asked where his mother’s car was he stated he did not know the address but he was willing to point out its location to Officers. The stolen vehicle was located in the City of Detroit. The vehicle was parked behind an abandoned house and was not visible from the street. The suspect was returned to Children’s Village.
07/14/2015 1:30am
16000 Meadowood Rd.
Status
S - Stolen Manufacturer
INFINITI Model
I30 License No. Color
BGE - Beige Vehicle Year
1998 Body Style
4D - 4 Door State
NJ License Year Description
98 INFINITY
Tips: Never leave your vehicle running unattended Park in areas where your vehicle is viewable if possible Use commercially available security devices
Victim advises that residence belongs to her sonin-law. The residence has a camera recording the driveway. They checked the video and discovered someone stealing the car around 1:30am on 7/14/15. Victim also states two days prior to the UDAA someone broke into two of their cars parked in the driveway. This occurred overnight on 07/11-07/12. One of the attacked vehicles was the Infinity. The driver door lock was punched and a set of car keys were stolen. No police report was ever filled.
Larceny: Date/Time
Address (block range)
From: 07/13/2015 4:00am To: 07/13/2015 5:30pm
26000Stanford Dr. W.
07/16/2015 8:56am
28000 Northwestern
From: 07/16/2015 6:00pm To: 07/17/2015 6:30am
21000 Glenmorra St.
(Townhomes)
(Hotel)
Item Taken Saddle Bags and seats were taken. Saddle Bags contained several accessories.
All Four Wheels & Tires were taken from 2014 Ford Taurus
3- Wheels & Tires were taken from 2015 Cadillac Escalade.
Details Victim states he last saw his 2014 Harley Davidson Motorcycle, fully intact, parked in his carport around 4:00am. Victim returned to his motorcycle around 5:30pm and discovered someone had stolen his saddle bags and seat off the bike. Victim states sometime between 11:00pm and the following morning at 8:56am someone took All Four Wheels & Tires from his 2014 Ford Taurus. The vehicle was parked in the S/E corner of the parking lot at the Hotel.
Victim advises sometime between 6:00pm and the following morning at 6:30am someone took 3- Wheels & Tires from his 2015 Cadillac Escalade.
07/17/2015 5:02am
27000 Northwestern (Hotel)
Attempt LFA on 2007 Chevy Tahoe.
Victim observed two black males under his Chevrolet Tahoe and he yelled towards them. The suspect(s) grabbed a floor jack and got into >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> a Chevrolet Impala (approximately 2010 year) When observing a crime in with tinted windows, and they left the scene progress citizens should prior to Officer’ arrival. not alert suspects. Officers conducted an area check for the Citizens should attempt suspect's with negative results. not to be detected and call Suspects were 2- B/M’s 25 Years old. 911 and give police as One suspect was wearing a Black Shirt w/ Tan much information about Pants. the suspects and suspect vehicle. If you can, stay on the phone with Police Dispatch until the Officers arrive. This will give Police the best opportunity to apprehend the suspects! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
07/17/2015 2:04pm
27000 Franklin Rd
Status
S - Stolen Manufacturer
STATE OF MICHIGAN 2016 Description
License Plate was taken from 1997 Honda Accord.
From: 07/19/2015 8:00pm To: 07/20/2015 11:00am
15000 W Eleven Mile
Clothing & Paperwork were taken from 2013 Kia.
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 noticed the license plate on his vehicle was missing when it was impounded by the management of his apartment complex. The plate was last seen on the vehicle approximately 2 months ago. No suspect information.
Victim stated personal property was stolen out of her vehicle sometime between Sunday July 19, 2015@ 8:00pm & Monday July 20, 2015 @ 1100am. There is no damage or signs of forced entry. It is unknown how entry was gained. No suspect information.
Armed Robbery: Date/Time 07/17/2015 12:30pm
Address (block range) 16000 Harden Circle
Item Taken Attempted to take both victims cell phones.
Details Officers dispatched to the area of Stratford Woods Park on a report of a B/M pointing a handgun at a group of teens. One Southfield Officer was in the area and observed B/M suspect flee from the area. A Southfield Police K-9 was summoned and conducted a track and area search. During the area search K-9 alerted to a barbecue grill and upon inspection a handgun was found. After an extensive investigation by patrol officers a B/M juvenile suspect was arrested. This same juvenile fit the description of an armed robbery suspect that has been victimizing people in the area of Stratford Woods Park. The juvenile was transported to Oakland County Children’s Village. A warrant was obtained on suspect for Two Counts of Armed Robbery & One Count of Felonious Assault.
07/17/2015 2:08pm
27000 Franklin Rd. (Apartments)
Jewelry and Cash was taken.
Victim was in the parking lot waiting for a friend who needed a ride when suspect entered his vehicle. The suspect was armed with a handgun and demanded victims necklace and all of his money. Victim gave suspect his jewelry and cash. The suspect fled on foot and was observed by victim entering an apartment building in the 27000 Block of Franklin Rd using a fob. Apartment Security arrived on scene and was briefed on incident. With assistance from Security, Southfield Officers were able to determine which apartment the suspect had gone to. A Search Warrant was obtained for Apartment. The suspect was located and taken into custody. Officers and Detectives recovered the Handgun, Jewelry and Cash that was taken. Officers and Detectives also recovered suspected marijuana from the apartment.
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: 07/18/2015 5:25pm
20000 W Eight Mile Rd
Cash was taken.
(Business-Parking Lot)
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Citizens when doing business through Craigslist should find a safe zone like a Police Station to complete transaction. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Victim responded to a Craigslist listing for an Xbox for a predetermined amount of money. Victim and the suspect arranged a meeting in the parking lot of business in the 20000 Block of 8 Mile Rd. The suspect was in the front passenger seat of a Maroon Chrysler 200, he asked to see the money. When victim showed him the money the suspect snatched it out of his hand and drove away.
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: Motorcycle Thefts and LFA
OWI= Operate While Impaired OUIN= Operate Under Influence Narcotics LFA= Larceny From Auto R&C= Receiving & Concealing Stolen Property DWLS= Driving With Suspended License A&B= Assault & Battery CSC= Criminal Sexual Conduct 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
-25000 W Twelve Mile Rd. (Apartments) 2015 Harley Davidson. Occurred between 11:00pm and 7:00am.
-28000 Franklin Rd. (Apartments) 2002 Harley Davidson. Believed to have occurred around 2:45am.
-26000 Stanford Dr. W. (Townhomes) 2014 Harley Davidson was attacked. Seat and Saddle Bags with several accessories was taken. Occurred between 4:00am- 5:30pm.
R&C Motor Vehicle/ Obstruct Police 26000 Block of Telegraph Rd.
(Car Rental) 07/13/2015 1:45pm See Details In Auto Theft Section.
Traffic Arrest: Possession of Marijuana/ CCW/ Possession of Prescription Drugs 2- Arrests 07/16/2015 3:32am 20000 Block of Southfield Rd. Officers were dispatched on suspicious occupied vehicle. Officers arrived and observed two B/M subjects sleeping in the vehicle. Officers also observed two bullet holes and a broken out window on the driver’s side of the vehicle. After approaching the vehicle Officers observed in plain view suspected marijuana throughout the vehicle. The driver was awakened and when questioned about bullet holes in the side of vehicle he stated that he was shot at in the hood in Detroit. The driver was removed from the vehicle and arrested for Possession of Marijuana. Officers also recovered prescription pills from this person during the search incident to the arrest. Further search of the vehicle recovered a handgun. The driver was arrested for Possession of Marijuana, CCW, & Possession of Prescription Drugs. The passenger was arrested for Possession of Marijuana. The subjects were in a Blue Buick Regal with no License Plate.
Home Invasion I-
1- Arrest
07/16/2015 9:46pm 23000 Block of Providence Dr. Apt #: 415
(Providence Place Apartments) See Details Above In Home Invasion Section:
2- Counts R/A/ 1- Count F/A 07/17/2015
1- Arrest
12:30pm
16000 Block of Harden Circle See Details Above in Armed Robbery Section.
Armed Robbery-
1- Arrest
07/17/2015 2:08pm 27000 Block of Franklin Rd.
(Apartments) See Details Above in Armed Robbery Section.
Resisting & Obstructing/ Possession of Marijuana- 1- Arrest 07/17/2015 11:43am 25000 Block of Greenfield Rd.
(Apartments- Leasing Office) See Details Above in Home Invasion Section.
R&C (Auto Theft)
1- Arrest
07/18/2015 10:55am 20000 Block of Lahser Rd. See Details Above In Auto Theft Section
Commercial B&E-
1- Arrest
07/03/2015 09:11 22000 Block of W Eight Mile Rd
(Commercial- Recycling) Working Follow Up Investigation, Detectives met with the owner of business and reviewed surveillance video of incident. The owner of the business believes the suspect is one of his employee’s. After reviewing the video Detectives met with and interviewed the employee suspect. During the interview with employee he made admissions that he broke in and stole the money because he had a lot of debt to pay off. The suspect was arrested for Commercial B&E.
