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26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan (248) 796-5500

Chief of Police

Eric Hawkins

January 23, 2017 –January 29, 2017

Prepared by

Mark Malott

Neighborhood Watch Coordinator

248-796-5415

Commercial Burglaries:

Date/Time Address (block range) Method of Entry Description/Suspect Information

01/24/2017 10:07am

19000 West 8 Mile Rd. Entry was gained by prying off the security latch on the storage unit.

Victim states her storage locker at Storage Facility in the 19000 Block of W. 8 Mile Rd. was broken into. Incident occurred between September 1st - December 8th of 2016. Several items are missing from the unit.

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: 01/24/2017 10:00pm To: 01/25/2017 12:30am

21000 Westover Ave. Unlocked Kitchen Window

R/P (victim#1) and her female friend (victim#2) had left their purses on the kitchen table prior to falling asleep at 10:00pm. At 12:30am R/P’s dog started barking. R/P got up looked around but didn’t see anything unusual. The following morning victims discovered their purses missing from the kitchen table. Victim#1 also reported her backpack was taken from the kitchen table. The kitchen window was found ajar. No forced entry noted. Appears someone entered the residence through an unlocked window. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Citizens should always be sure to lock all of their windows, especially at ground level. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

01/25/2017 7:25am

20000 Knob Woods Dr. (Residential- Apartments)

No obvious damage to the door.

Victim states she came home and found her apartment ransacked. Several items are missing including Flat Screen TV, HP Laptop, and several items of jewelry including a watch.

From: 01/27/2017 5:00pm To: 01/27/2017 9:00pm

21000 Westover Ave. Entry was made by prying the side door open. Frame was bent.

Victim states sometime between 5:00pm- 9:00pm someone forced entry into her residence via the side door. Nothing appears to be missing or disturbed inside the residence. Victim states she just recently had another Home Invasion where her Pit Bull was taken. Victim has another Pit Bull now and it was chained up to a tree in the back yard during this 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 Address (block range) Year, Make, Model Details

01/24/2017 9:16am

24000 Telegraph Rd. (Commercial Car Rental)

Status

I – Recovered Stolen Manufacturer

FORD Model

LGT CONVTNL 'F' Color

BLK - Black Vehicle Year

2016 Notes

Recovered / repossessed with keys. recovered after midnight on 01/24/2017

Vehicle was recovered by Rental Agency Recovery Team and dropped off at Rental Agency in Southfield. Vehicle was recovered and Lein message was sent to jurisdiction where the vehicle was originally reported stolen. DOT 01/20/2017.

01/24/2017 1:47pm

26000 W Eight Mile Rd. (Commercial- Car Repair)

Status

I – Recovered Stolen Manufacturer

PORSCHE Model

PANAMERA License No.

None Color

SIL - Silver or Aluminum Vehicle Year

2010 Body Style State

MI Description

4 door Panamera Notes

In Trunk Was A Stolen Ontario Plate

R/P is an owner at Dealership in Atlanta, Ga. R/P tracked the vehicle down via a "Car Fax" update and called our department to see if we could locate the vehicle. Officer located vehicle at Auto Repair facility in the 26000 Block of 8 Mile Rd. and confirmed the vin on vehicle and advised the owner and employees at Auto Repair Facility that the vehicle is wanted, stolen out of Georgia. Auto Repair Facility had just finished a repair and was waiting to get paid. Auto Repair released the vehicle but did so with keys and an Invoice for the repairs enclosed. There was no plate on the vehicle however an Ontario License Plate that comes back stolen was in the trunk.

From: 01/26/2017 10:30pm To: 01/27/2017 12:15pm

23000 Riverside Dr. (Residential- Apartments)

Status

S - Stolen Manufacturer

CADILLAC Model

DEVILLE Color

TAN - Tan Vehicle Year Body Style

4D - 4 Door State

MI License Year

2017

A witness stated that he observed a B/M 6’-1”, thin build, dressed in black walking from the side of the address enter the vehicle, and drive off. The witness thought the person belonged there. No further information at this time.

From: 01/28/2017 1:30am To: 01/28/2017 4:00pm

15000 Town Ctr (Commercial- Office Center)

Status

S - Stolen Manufacturer

CHRYSLER Model

TOWN & COUNTRY Color

GLD - Gold Vehicle Year

2011 Body Style

VN - Van or Panel State

MI License Year

2017 Description

BLUE "C" ON BACK WINDSHIELD >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Notes

Taken Without Keys, However There Was A Spare Set of Keys In The Glove Compartment Of The Vehicle. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Victim states she and her husband are from out of town. They went to a concert in Detroit last night. They got to the Hotel in Southfield at or around 1:30am last night and they parked their vehicle in the parking structure adjacent to the hotel. The following day at 4:30pm victim’s husband went to get their vehicle and it was gone. The vehicle had already been recovered by another jurisdiction. No details other than the vehicle were impounded as an abandoned vehicle. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Citizens should never leave a spare set of keys for their vehicles in the glove box or any place within the vehicle where it could easily be found! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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

01/24/2017 3:58am

26000 American Dr. (Hotel)

All Four Wheels & Tires were taken from Ford Fusion.

Victim states All Four Wheels & Tires were taken from her Rental Vehicle sometime over the night. Video surveillance from Hotel indicates that incident occurred at about 3:58am. The suspect vehicle seen on surveillance video was a White 4- Door Ford Fusion, occupied by 2 B/M's.

From: 01/23/2017 7:30pm To: 01/24/2017 9:05am

28000 Franklin Rd. (Hotel)

All Four Wheels & Tires were taken from 2017 Ford Fusion.

Victim states All Four Wheels & Tires were taken from her Rental Vehicle sometime over the night between 7:30pm- 9:05am. Possibly same suspects that took All Four Wheels & Tires from Ford Fusion at Hotel in the 26000 Block of American Dr. 2- B/M suspects were in a White 4- Door Ford Fusion in that incident.

01/25/2017 10:37am

27000 Sutherland Key Ring with keys was stolen from victims 2016 Jeep Compass.

Victim states keys were stolen out of her vehicle sometime between Tuesday January 24, 2017 @9:45pm & Wednesday January 25, 2017 @ 7:00pm. Entry was gained through an unlocked door. No suspect information.

From: 01/24/2017 6:00pm To: 01/25/2017 9:00am

27000 Pierce St. Cash was taken from victims 2012 Kia Sorrento.

Victim states cash was stolen out of his vehicle sometime between Tuesday January 24, 2017 @6:00pm & Wednesday January 25, 2017 @9:00am. It is unknown how entry was gained No damage or signs of forced entry. No suspect information.

From: 01/25/2017 12:01am To: 01/25/2017 8:50am

16000 Coral Gables St. Gym Shoes, Wine & Tequila were taken from victims 2008 Ford Expedition.

Victim states sometime between 12:01am- 8:50am someone entered victim’s vehicle through an unlocked door and took several items from the vehicle.

01/26/2017 8:10am

15000 Town Ctr. (Hotel)

All Four Wheels & Tires were taken from 2017 Chevy Cruze.

Victim states vehicle is a Rental. He parked the vehicle in front of the Hotel on the N/W end of the parking lot facing Northwestern Highway at 9:00pm. When he came back out to the vehicle the following morning at 8:10am he discovered that All Four Wheels & Tires were taken from vehicle.

From: 01/27/2017 10:00am To: 01/27/2017 11:30am

19000 W Eight Mile Rd. (Commercial Business)

100’ Long Cable Sewer Snake With Cart was taken from victims Work Van. The lock on the back doors was broken off.

Victim parked his work van in the rear lot of business in the 19000 Block of Eight Mile Rd. @10:00am. (Corner of 8 Mile & Mapleridge Ave.) Victim returned to the vehicle around 11:30am and discovered the rear doors of the van were swinging open and the door lock had been busted out. A sewer snake was stolen from inside the work van. A witness states he saw a Gray Ford Crown Victoria drive near his van. The driver got out and was walking around the van, grabbed something out of the van, got back in the Crown Vic and then drove off. No further information.

01/28/2017 5:41pm

23000 Northwestern (Church)

Purse with contents was taken from victims Honda Fit.

Officers were dispatched to location on report of three B/F’s just broke into a vehicle and were fleeing on foot S/B on Northwestern Hwy. Southfield Officers located the three suspects at the Gas Station 9 mile and Southfield Rd. The victim had a ping on the missing cell phone and located it in the driveway in the 23000 Block of Mapleridge adjacent to the parking lot. All missing property was recovered and a Southfield Police Evidence Technician took photos of the recovered property. A Southfield Police K-9 Officer and his K-9 started a track and recovered a set of keys for victim’s vehicle. The track also went to the Gas Station where the suspects were located. Officers interviewed the clerk at the Gas Station. The clerk stated the three subjects tried to use victims Silver Citibank Master Card and denied them service. All Three suspects were arrested for LFA & Credit Card Fraud.

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 Details

01/25/2017 9:53pm

26000 Telegraph Rd. (Convenience Store)

An undisclosed amount of cash was taken from cash drawer and a citizen’s cell phone was also taken.

Officers responded to the Convenience Store/ Gas Station located in the 26000 Block of Telegraph Rd. on a 911 call of an Armed Robbery just occurred. Officers arrived on scene and determined 2- B/M suspects had just robbed the store clerk and a customer at gun point before fleeing on foot west from the store location. K-9 Officer and his K-9 tracked to area of Swanson & Franklin and lost the scent at that location. It was reported that the 2- B/M suspects had entered the store with their faces partially covered with scarfs/masks. Both suspects were armed with handguns and pointed the gun at the clerk and other customers in the store. The suspects reportedly made verbal demands for money from the store clerk and also pointed a gun at a customer near the counter and demanded her cell phone she was holding. Suspect#1 Last Name

SUSPECT First Name

UNKNOWN DOB (Age)

20 Sex

M Race

BLACK Eye Color

Brown Height

6' 0" - 5' 10" Notes

Yellow Scarf/Blk Skull Cap/Blu/Jeans/Oxford Style Boots Tan Silver Handgun

Suspect#2 Last Name

SUSPECT First Name

UNKNOWN DOB (Age)

20 Sex

M Race

BLACK Complexion

Medium Brown Build

Thin Teeth Height

5' 10" - 6' 0" Attire

Blk. Scarf, Blk Hoody,Blk. Scull Cap,Blk. Shoes Notes

Armed W/ Handgun. Possibly Wearing Gloves

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

Be on the Look Out Highlights: Arrests by SPD Officers: LFA’s This Past Week:

1) 26000 Block of American Dr.

(Hotel) All Four Wheels & Tires were taken from Ford Fusion. Video surveillance from Hotel indicates that incident occurred at about 3:58am. The suspect vehicle seen on surveillance video was a White 4 Door Ford Fusion, occupied by 2 B/M's.

2) 28000 Block of Franklin Rd. (Hotel) All Four Wheels & Tires were taken from 2017 Ford Fusion sometime overnight between 7:30pm- 9:05am. Possibly same suspects that took All Four Wheels & Tires from Ford Fusion at Hotel in the 26000 Block of American Dr. Suspects were 2- B/M’s in a White 4- Door Ford Fusion.

3) 15000 Block of Town Ctr.

(Hotel) All Four Wheels & Tires were taken from 2017 Chevy Cruze. Vehicle was parked in the N/W end of the parking lot facing Northwestern Highway. Occurred sometime over the night between 9:00pm – 8:10am.

Possession of Synthetic Narcotic/ Obstruct Police- 1- Arrest 01/24/2017 6:42pm

Greenfield Rd & Northland Dr. Officer was on routine patrol when he observed vehicle travelling S/B on Greenfield Rd. There was no plate on the vehicle, the Temp Tag on the rear of the vehicle was unreadable and the vehicles front windshield was cracked. Officer stopped the vehicle. There was a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle and a Southfield Police K-9 Unit responded to scene. K-9 conducted a sweep of the vehicle. K-9 alerted to several areas of the vehicle where there was some suspected marijuana residue located. Further investigation revealed that the passenger in the vehicle gave an alias name. Additional Officers arrived on scene with a fingerprint scanner. After scanning passengers fingerprint he then told Officers his real name. Passenger was a Parole Absconder. Passenger was arrested for Obstruct Police Officer. After transporting suspect to the jail, personnel from the jail recovered several pills in a zip loc baggie concealed in the tip of suspect’s shoe. The pills were identified as oxycodone. The suspect was also charged with Possession of Synthetic Drug.

4) 19000 Block of W Eight Mile Rd. (Corner of 8 Mile & Mapleridge)

(Commercial Business)

Witness states he saw a Gray Ford Crown Victoria drive near victims van. The driver got out and was walking around the van. He grabbed something out of the van, got back in the Crown Vic and then drove off. Occurred between 10:00am- 11:30am.

5) 23000 Block of Northwestern

(Church Parking Lot) Victim reported 3- B/F suspects were going through his wife’s car. They fled on foot with victim’s purse. Officers located all three suspects at the Gas Station. (9 mile & Southfield Rd.) They were attempting to use one of victim’s credit cards. All Three suspects were arrested and all of victim’s items were recovered.

6) 27000 Block of Sutherland

A set of keys were taken from vehicle. Occurred sometime over the last two days.

7) 27000 Block of Pierce St. Cash was taken from victims 2012 Kia Sorrento. Occurred sometime between 9:00pm- 6:00am.

OWI 2nd Offense- 1- Arrest Northwestern & Lahser Rd. 01/22/2017 2:12am Officers were dispatched to location on a person slumped in the driver’s seat of a vehicle. Officer’s arrived and attempted to wake up the operator of the vehicle. Once the driver was awakened Officers were able to place the vehicle in park and turn off the ignition. An OWI investigation was completed and the driver was arrested for OWI II.

A&B/ R&O- 1- Arrest 01/25/2017 4:06pm 16000 Block of North Park Dr.

(Residential- Apartments) Southfield Officers were dispatched to a family trouble at a private residence located in the 16000 Block of North Park Dr. Investigation revealed that victim’s son assaulted him to wit struck his father 3 to 4 times to the left side of his head with open and closed hand. Victim’s son (suspect) was located by K-9 Officer Raby walking near victims Apartment Complex. The suspect was advised that he was under arrest for Domestic A&B. Suspect said F- That I’m not going to jail and attempted to flee on foot. Officers caught up with the suspect, he resisted arrest and he was taken into custody.

Special Attention: Aggravated Felony Assault 01/25/2017 6:23pm

18000 Block of Hilton Dr. Victim states he was at his residence in the 18000 Block of Hilton when he heard someone knocking at his front door. Victim opened the door but not the storm/screen door. There was 2- B/M on his porch. There was also 3- B/F out front in a Gray Ford F-150 Pick Up Truck. An argument broke out between victim and one of the females in the truck about victim’s girlfriend possibly having an affair with her boyfriend. As the two were yelling back and forth at each other one of the males on the porch punched him through the screen door and attempted to pull him out through the door. Both males then started hitting victim. At some point victim states one of the males attempted to stab him with a knife. The males and females then all left in the Gray Ford F-150 Pick Up Truck. Victim wasn’t hurt seriously but had several bumps, scratches and lacerations on his body. Victims Girlfriend wasn’t present but lives with victim. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Citizens should never open the door to their homes to strangers. If the person(s) appear to be suspicious call the Police right away! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

PWID Marijuana- 1-Arrest 01/26/2017 10:44am 21000 Block of Evergreen Rd.

(School) Security at the school investigated three subjects after observing them coming out of the bathroom and reeking of marijuana. One of the subjects made admissions to Security that he was the one that reeked of marijuana and that he had marijuana in his Backpack. Security searched the students Backpack and recovered several individually wrapped baggies of marijuana. The items were located in the large zip up pocket of the backpack belonging to the student. Southfield Police School Liaison Officer responded to scene and conducted follow up investigation. The suspected marijuana was Field Tested by a Southfield Police Evidence Technician. The result was positive for possible presence of marijuana. The student was arrested for PWID Marijuana.

Suspect Descriptions: -B/M#1-DRK Complexion, 6'-2”, 230lbs, Hvy set, wearing a full Gray Sweat Suit, Gray Ball Cap. -B/M#2- DRK Complexion, 6'-0”, 230 lbs, Hvy set, Blue t-shirt, Blue Jeans. -B/F's- Unknown no description available.

Special Attention: MDOP 01/24/2017 18:49 20000 Block of Independence Dr.

(Vacant School) Graffiti on the north side (rear) of the school was spray painted in silver/aluminum paint. " Pro$per Hue".

Aggravated/ Felonious/ Domestic Assault- 1- Arrest 01/28/2017 5:27am 20000 Block of Sherman Ave

(Applewood Apartments) Several Officers responded to location on report of a disturbance, possibly a fight going on in apartment. Officers arrived on scene and met with female that was standing outside the apartment in question. Subject was a victim of an assault and was bleeding from her right ear. Information was developed that several subjects including victim had just returned from a birthday party. One of the subjects (suspect) became upset when victim#1 who was in the apartment was slow to let them into their apartment. The two were verbally arguing and then suspect assaulted him and they both started fighting. Victim#2 who Officers were talking to tried to break up the fight and suspect assaulted her as well and at some point retrieved a knife and threatened her with it. Additional Officers arrived on scene. After interviewing everyone P.C. was developed that suspect assaulted two subjects, one with a knife. She was taken into custody for Felonious Assault.