Police Crime Bulletin Crime Prevention Bureau 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan (248) 796-5500 October 3, 2016 October 9, 2016 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 Address (block range) Method of Entry Description/Suspect Information From: 10/04/2016 6:00am To: 10/04/2016 6:15am 24000 Cashmere Ct. Entry was through the walkout door wall. Victim thinks he forgot to put the stick in the door. No signs of any force. Victim states sometime between 6:00am- 6:15am someone entered residence through the rear walk out door wall. Victim advises the door lock doesn t work and he thinks he forgot to put the stick in the door wall track. Taken were a TV, Laptop and Wallet containing victims ID and Credit Card. From: 10/03/2016 7:00am To: 10/05/2016 9:00pm 26000 Pebbleview Dr. (Residential- Apartments) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Citizens should never leave their residences unsecured. In this case victim should have reported her key missing to Apartment Management and had a new lockset installed. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> No forced entry. Possibly a key was used. 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 Victim states she lost or left her keys to her Apartment at her mom s house. Victim states on two different occasions she didn t lock her door because she hadn t found her keys yet. On those two dates that she left her apartment unsecured an undisclosed amount of cash was taken. Victim suspects her brother because he has stolen from her in the past and he lives with his mother. Incident is under investigation.
Automobile Thefts: Date/Time Address (block range) Year, Make, Model Details From: 10/05/2016 4:30pm To: 10/05/2016 10:45pm 26000 Central Park Blvd. (Hotel) Status S - Stolen Manufacturer CHEVROLET Color MAR - Maroon or Burgundy Vehicle Year 2001 Body Style SW - Station Wagon State MI Description 2001 Burgundy Chevy Suburban Victim states she parked her vehicle in the parking lot at Hotel in the 26000 Block of Central Park Blvd at 4:30pm. When victim returned to her vehicle at 10:45pm the vehicle was gone. Victim states the vehicle had 28 inch custom chrome rims. She further stated the vehicle is burgundy in color, has gray leather seats, and has a pre-existing dent on the left rear of the vehicle. 10/08/2016 2:49am 21000 Stahelin Rd. Status S - Stolen Manufacturer CHEVROLET Model IMPALA Color BLK - Black Vehicle Year 2007 Body Style State MI License Year 2016 Description Motor Vehicle Victim states his 2007 Chevy Impala was parked and locked in his driveway in the 21000 Block of Stahelin. Sometime between 12:30am- 2:30am someone took the vehicle.
10/09/2016 12:28pm 22000 Civic Center Dr. (Residential- Apartments) Status S - Stolen Manufacturer GMC Model ENVOY BLK - Black Vehicle Year 2009 Body Style State MI Description 4 doors. Victim states sometime between 10:00pm and the following day at 12:28pm someone took her 2009 GMC Envoy which was parked in the 22000 Block of Civic Center Dr. at her Apartment Complex. Tips: Never leave your vehicle running unattended Park in areas where your vehicle is viewable if possible Use commercially available security devices
Larceny: Date/Time Address (block range) Item Taken Details From: 10/04/2016 1:00am To: 10/04/2016 8:00am From: 10/03/2016 8:30pm To: 10/04/2016 11:17am 26000 American Dr. (Hotel) 26000 American Dr. (Hotel) All Four Wheels & Tires were taken from 2016 Cadillac XTS All Four Wheels & Tires were taken from 2016 Ford Explorer. Victim states he rented car from a Rental Agency. Victim parked the vehicle in the parking lot in the 26000 Block of American Dr. (Hotel) at approx. 1:00am. When he came out to the lot at approx. 8:30 am he noticed the car sitting on landscape bricks and All Four Wheels & Tires were missing. Victim states he parked his Rental vehicle in the 26000 Block of American Dr. (Hotel) at approx. 8:30am. He returned to the vehicle the following morning at 11:17am and discovered All Four Wheels & Tires were missing and the vehicle was sitting on grey landscaping bricks. From: 10/04/2016 4:00am To: 10/04/2016 5:00am 27000 Northwestern (Hotel) All Four Wheels & Tires were taken from 2016 Ford Explorer. Security advises sometime between 4:00am- 5:00am someone took All Four Wheels & Tires from a quests 2016 Ford Explorer which was parked to the rear of the Hotel.
From: 10/05/2016 12:05am To: 10/05/2016 7:05am 26000 W Twelve Mile (Apartments) All Four Wheels & Tires were taken from 2017 Dodge Durango. Sometime between 12:05am- 7:05am someone took All Four Wheels & Tires from victims 2017 Dodge Durango. The vehicle was parked in the 26000 Block of 12 Mile Rd at victims Apartment Complex. From: 10/06/2016 9:42am To: 10/06/2016 6:50pm 23000 Greenfield Rd. (Commercial Office Building) Several bags, a duffle bag, make up and an extra purse was taken from victims 2009 Chevy Malibu. Victim states that she parked and secured her vehicle at the Office Building located in the 23000 Block of Greenfield at 9:40 am. Upon her return at 6:50pm she noticed that her door handle was lifted and the door was open. Further investigation showed that someone had gone through her vehicle and taken several items. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Citizens should never leave anything of value inside their vehicle(s). >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 10/07/2016 12:53am 21000 Telegraph Rd. (Commercial- Party Store) Several items were taken and then when confronted suspect gave them back to victim. Officers responded to complaint from citizen that a subject was just in his vehicle and going through it. Officers arrived on scene and located suspect walking s/b on Telegraph near Link St. Investigation revealed that suspect took several items from victim s vehicle. The suspect was taken into custody for LFA.
From: 10/08/2016 12:30pm To: 10/08/2016 2:30pm 23000 Pond Rd. (Residential- Condo s) Stereo System was taken from 2016 Chrysler 300. Victim states sometime between 12:30pm- 2:30pm someone took victims stereo system from his 2016 Chrysler 300. Entry was gained through an unlocked door. No suspect information. From: 10/09/2016 12:10am To: 10/09/2016 10:23am 26000 Berg Rd. (Residential- Apartments) All Four Wheels & Tires were taken from 2016 Chrysler 300. 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 states sometime between 12:10am- 10:23am someone took All Four Wheels & Tires from his 2016 Chrysler 300. The vehicle was parked at the victim s Apartment Complex.
Armed Robbery: Date/Time Address (block range) Item Taken Details 10/05/2016 6:11pm 20000 Camden Sq. (Residential- Apartments) Apple IPhone 6 was taken. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Citizens selling items through Facebook, Craig s List, EBay Etc. should always arrange to meet the party your selling or buying from at a safe location like a Police Department or public place where there are several people. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Victim states he had made arrangements with subject over Facebook to sell his IPhone to him. Subject showed victim a picture of an undisclosed amount of cash through text messages to purchase IPhone. Victim and subject agreed to meet at victim s residence. Subject arrived in a Silver 4-dr. Mercedes Benz. Subject & victim met in victim s driveway and subject had money in his hand. Victim gave subject the IPhone but the subject didn t give victim the money. Subject instead walked back over to his vehicle and got into the vehicle. Victim followed subject to his vehicle. When he got to the vehicle victim observed a second subject sitting in the passenger front seat and he was holding a handgun near his waist. This subject told victim to get back. The suspects then drove away w/o paying for the cell phone. Suspect Descriptions: Suspect#1 (Driver) James Johnson (alias): Black male, mid 20s, 5 10, thin, large afro, straggly beard, glasses, grey hoodie, blue jeans.
Suspect#2- (Armed with Handgun) Front seat Passenger: Black male, mid 20s, unknown height, thin, short hair, glasses, clean shaven, fitted flat-bill hat, black jumpsuit (possibly Adidas). Suspect was armed with a handgun (small in size). 10/08/2016 9:00pm 19000 Melrose Ave. Two purses, IPhone- 6, and a makeup bag were taken. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Citizens should never open their door to a knock at the door. Ask who it is first and if it s not someone you re expecting or know don t open the door and call 911 if you think it s suspicious. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Victim states she arrived home at approx. 9:00pm. Victim was home for just a short time and someone knocked at the front door. Victim opened the front door and was immediately confronted by Suspect #1 (armed with a handgun). Suspect #2 was also standing at the front door. Both suspects forced their way into the residence and Suspect #1 grabbed victim by the neck and forced her against the wall adjacent to the front door. Suspect #1 asked "where's the money? Victim told Suspect #1 she did not have any money. Suspect #2 then walked into the living room and threw victims glass aquarium on the ground and flipped the dresser it was setting on. Victim continued to advise suspects she had no money and the suspects fled the residence. Two purses, IPhone- 6, and a makeup bag were taken.
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 Suspect Description: Suspect#1 Last Name SUSPECT First Name UNKNOWN DOB (Age) 20 Sex M Race BLACK Facial Hair Clean Shaven Complexion Light Brown Build Thin Height 5' 10" Attire Blk Hoodie, Jeans Notes Suspect #1 Armed With Handgun Suspect#2 Last Name SUSPECT First Name UNKNOWN DOB (Age) 25 Sex M Race BLACK Facial Hair Full Beard and Mustache Build Medium Height 6' 0" Attire Gray Sweatshirt/Gray Sweatpants Notes Suspect #2 Was Unarmed.
Unarmed Robbery: None Reported: Tips: Always be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious incidents or persons to your local police
Be on the Look Out Highlights: Special Attention: LFA Suspect(s) 10/08/2016 5:59am 16000 Block of North Park Dr. (Residential- Apartments) Officers were dispatched to Apartment Complex in the 16000 Block of North Park Dr on report of two subjects, one wearing a blue hoodie with red sleeves and the other wearing a gray hoodie, trying door handles on several vehicles in the parking lot. Officers located the two subjects walking s/b on Northwestern Service Dr. near JL Hudson Dr. The subjects were last seen walking west into the residential neighborhood. A short time later Officers located subjects running s/b on Biltmore from 8 Mile Rd into residential neighborhood in Detroit. Officers set up a perimeter and a short time later one of the subjects was located walking s/b on Gilchrist near Hessle. The subject was stopped by Officers and it was confirmed that this was one of the subjects that originally fled from Officers. Officers checked Apartment Complex that subjects were seen tampering with vehicles for vehicle(s) attacked and found none. The suspect was identified and released at this time. The second subject is still at large and was not identified. Suspect#1 Identified and released. Arrests by SPD Officers: 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
Suspect#2 Unknown B/M approximately 5'-6"-5"-10" 150 lbs. Wearing a gray hoodie with unknown pants/shorts. Domestic A&B/ Obstruct Police/ Disorderly Conduct- 4- Arrests 10/05/2016 1:43pm 21000 Northwestern Hwy (Bus Stop) Several Officers responded to the Bus Stop in the 21000 Block of Northwestern Hwy on a report of a large fight. Upon arrival, Officers observed several persons fighting and numerous others surrounding the participants. As Officers began to intervene, the crowd became verbally hostile and confrontational with Officers. All available Southfield Officers responded. Several suspects taken into custody including the original combatants. Suspects were both juveniles and adults and were from an Alternative Education Program in a neighboring community. Note: During Officers Investigation and Arrest of some of the participants in the fight Officers were faced with a situation where a large group of kids showed no respect for the Police Officers who were their breaking up several fights. Some of the students actually formed a line against the Officers. One student attempted to insight other students by yelling F--- the Police. At the same time this female student was live streaming Officers actions on Facebook. In essence what they were doing was turning their aggression toward the Police who were there just doing their job trying to break up the fights. Several students were advised to back away and when they refused they were taken into custody. (In all 5 subjects were taken into custody) The Officers dealing with the situation had to call for additional Officers and also requested help from Oak Park PD.
Special Attention: B&E Hotel Room TV were taken. Several incidents recently at different hotels! 27000 Block of Northwestern (Hotel) Officers responded to a report of a B/E of a Hotel Room. Sometime between 3:00am and 5:00am, witnesses heard glass breaking and a b/m near the exterior window. It was discovered that the suspect stole a 37 TV and remote from the room. Suspect vehicle is an Older Dark Sedan Possibly A Honda Or Acura. Witness thought the suspect vehicle was occupied by a b/m and b/f. F/A & Warrant- 2- Arrests 10/07/2016 1:03am 27000 Northwestern Hwy. (Hotel) Officers were dispatched to Hotel reference some type of disturbance. Officers arrived and were met by victim (R/P). Victim states she was in a room at hotel with her ex-boyfriend and another female (suspect). Victim left the room when her ex-boyfriend and the other female started to engage in sexual activity. A short time later victim received a call from the other female (suspect) words were exchanged and the two girls met outside in the parking lot. When the two met female (suspect) hit victim in the head with a bag causing a large contusion on her forehead. Officers interviewed victim s ex-boyfriend who witnessed the incident. He refused to cooperate and stated he didn t see or know anything. Female suspect was arrested for F/A and victims ex-boyfriend was arrested for multiple outstanding warrants.
LFA s Wheels & Tires This Past Week: 1) 26000 Block of Berg Rd. (Apartments) -2016 Chrysler 300 2) 26000 Block of W Twelve Mile (Apartments) -2017 Dodge Durango 3) 27000 Block of Northwestern (Hotel) -2016 Ford Explorer 4) 26000 American Dr. (Hotel) 2- Vehicle were attacked: -2016 Ford Explorer -2016 Cadillac XTS PWID Marijuana- 1- Arrest 10/09/2016 3:39am W Nine Mile Rd. & Greenfield Rd. Officer initiated traffic stop. During the traffic stop Officers observed a scale in plain view on top of the center console. The driver when questioned made admissions that there was also marijuana in the vehicle. Officers searched vehicle and located scale, a black plastic grocery bag containing plastic bags with suspected marijuana and boxes of plastic bags on the ground next to the bag of marijuana. The driver of vehicle was arrested for NOLOP & PWID Marijuana. A Southfield Police Evidence Technician Field Tested a sample of the suspected marijuana. The result was positive for possible presence of marijuana. Special Attention: Larceny from Vehicles How to prevent this from happening to you! -Citizens should never leave anything of value inside their vehicle. (Especially Handguns, Purses, Wallets, Cash & Cell Phones!) - If you have a garage you should park your vehicle in the garage and lock the garage.
- Wheel Locks are a deterrent but don t leave the wheel lock key in the interior of your vehicle, especially the center console or glove box. This is the first place they will look for the wheel lock. - If you don t have a garage, try to park your vehicle as close to your residence as possible. -If you here any loud noises near where your vehicle is parked, especially during the late night or early morning hours, attempt to look outside without alerting anyone and if someone is tampering with your vehicle immediately call 911, (Do Not Approach or Scare the Suspects Away) give Police Dispatchers as much information about the suspect(s) and suspect vehicles as you can. Stay on the phone with Dispatchers until the Police arrive. -Lots of lighting around the area(s) that you park your vehicles is also very beneficial. Criminals don t like to work in well lighted areas. They prefer to work in darkness because it s difficult to see them. Possession of Cocaine- 1- Arrest 10/09/2016 9:23pm Greenfield Rd. & W Nine Mile Rd. Officers initiated a traffic stop on vehicle. During the traffic stop Officers observed one of the occupants reaching into the center console and removing a green tube. The green tube had a strong odor of marijuana emanating from it. Further search of the vehicle by Officers located a black tube in between the center compartment and front passenger seat where the subject was reaching. Inside the tube were several individually wrapped clear plastic bags with white rock like substances (consistent with cocaine). The front seat passenger in the vehicle made admissions that the suspected cocaine was his. This subject was taken into custody for Possession of Crack Cocaine. A Southfield Police Evidence Technician Field Tested a sample of the suspected Cocaine. The result was positive for possible presence of Cocaine. OWI- 1- Arrest 11 Mile Rd. / Inkster Rd. 4:35pm Southfield Officer was dispatched to location on a report of a Traffic Crash. Upon arrival, Officer made contact with the involved drivers and suspected one of the operators was intoxicated. An OWI investigation was conducted and the subject was arrested for OWI.
OWI- 1- Arrest 8 Mile Rd. / Evergreen Rd. 1:48am Officers observed a vehicle driving erratically and stopped it. Upon investigating the female driver it was apparent that she had been consuming intoxicating beverages. After the investigation was completed the driver was arrested for OWI and lodged. OWI- 1- Arrest 19000 Block of Ten Mile Rd. 3:18am Officer observed a vehicle turn into the parking lot. The vehicle turned in front of her and into the lot where a Southfield Police K-9 was tracking through the area. The vehicle was stopped to investigate the driver as a possible suspect for the B&E. Upon speaking with the driver it was apparent that he had been consuming intoxicating beverages. An OWI investigation commenced and upon completion the driver was arrested for OWI and lodged.