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

Acting Chiefs of Police

Brian Bassett & Nick Loussia

September 17, 2018 – September 23, 2018

Prepared by

Mark Malott

Neighborhood Watch Coordinator

248-796-5415

Commercial Burglaries:

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

09/20/2018 1:32am

23000 Greenfield Rd. (Commercial- Jewelry)

Attempt Only on front glass door.

Officers were conducting surveillance of two subjects riding bicycles in the area of the 23000 Block of Greenfield Rd. At the same time, Southfield Dispatch received an alarm at Jewelry Business in that area. Officers attempted to stop the subjects and they fled from the area. Both subjects were later apprehended after a brief foot pursuit. After checking the Jewelry Store, it was discovered suspects had attempted entry by throwing a rock through the front glass door. Two suspects were taken into custody.

09/19/2018 9:45pm

29000 Northwestern (Commercial- Doctors Office)

Status

S - Stolen Description

Stethoscope, Blood Pressure Monitor, & Oxygen Test Machine.

Officer was dispatched to a B&E at Doctors Office in the 29000 Block of Northwestern Hwy. R/P states on 09/19/2018 at 9:45pm suspect entered the medical office and removed several items of medical equipment. The R/P believes the suspect is a former employee. There is a video showing the suspect entering and leaving the office with the medical equipment. The suspect had his face covered however he matches the physical description of the former employee. The suspect has been identified and incident is under investigation.

From: 09/23/2018 2:11am To: 09/23/2018 3:10am

28000 Telegraph Rd. (Commercial- Storage Units)

No forced entry into the business. Several storage lockers were forced open.

Surveillance Video shows two male suspects that were responsible for the incident. Suspects entered through a S/E emergency door to enter the complex at approx. 2:11am. Suspects attempted numerous key codes to enter the second- floor storage area. Suspects were not successful and forced entry. Suspects attacked all the storage lockers on the second floor. Suspects were then observed carrying out a large box from the second floor. Suspects exited the business at approx. 3:10am.

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: 09/18/2018 8:30am To: 09/18/2018 12:30pm

28000 Lahser Rd. (Residential- Apartments)

No signs of any forced entry.

Victim states sometime between 8:30am- 12:30pm someone entered residence and took several items. When victim returned home at approx. 12:30pm she noticed that several items were missing. No signs of forced entry.

From: 09/18/2018 5:00pm To: 09/19/2018 8:00am

20000 Evergreen Rd. Lock box for unoccupied residence was removed.

The home is currently being renovated and is unoccupied. R/P states they locked and secured the home on 9/18/2018 around 5:00pm. On 09/19/2018 at 9:00am R/P discovered that unknown suspects had entered the home by cutting and removing the lock box that was on the front door. The lock box was gone. Property missing from the residence: 1 Air Conditioner Unit, 1 Hot Water Heater, 1 Microwave Oven, 1 Dishwasher, 1 Lockbox.

From: 09/19/2018 8:00am To: 09/23/2018 4:00pm

23000 Oliver Ct. No forced entry. Home is for sale and vacant. Sometime between 09/19/2018 @ 8:00am- 09/23/2018 4:00pm someone entered residence and took several items. Stolen: Generator, Washer/Dryer Combo, Interior Digital Humidistat, Exterior A/C Compressor. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Citizens that have Vacant Homes in their neighborhood that are for sale, under renovation or just vacant should keep a watchful eye out for suspicious activity, especially at nighttime or early morning hours when it is dark out. If you see something suspicious don’t confront or alert persons that are at these residences. Call the Police immediately and if you see anyway loading appliances of any type call 911. Get as much information as you can about suspects and their vehicle(s) they are driving. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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

From: 09/21/2018 12:30pm To: 09/21/2018 2:30pm

29000 Telegraph Rd. (Office- Medical)

Status

S - Stolen Manufacturer

CHEVROLET Model

IMPALA Color

GRY - Gray Vehicle Year

2009 Body Style

4D - 4 Door State

MI License Year

2019 Description

2009 Chevrolet Impala 4dr Gray

Victim arrived at her doctor's appointment at around 12:30pm. When she came out at 2:30pm her vehicle was gone. The vehicle was locked and victim has her keys. No suspect information.

09/21/2018 6:20pm

19000 W Twelve Mile (Shopping Plaza)

Status

S - Stolen Manufacturer

HONDA Model

ACCORD Color

BLU - Blue Vehicle Year

2007 Body Style

4D - 4 Door State

MI License Year

2018 Description

Blue 2007 Honda Accord

Victim states he last saw his 2007 Honda Accord at approx. 5:50pm. Victim is unsure, but thinks he left the vehicle unlocked. When he came back to his car at approx. 6:30pm he noticed his Passport, Social Security Card, and his Bank Debit Card were missing. There was no damage to the vehicle.

09/22/2018 4:39pm

S/B M-10 & Telegraph Rd. Status

RS -Recovered Stolen Manufacturer

CHEVROLET Model

MALIBU Color

GLD - Gold Vehicle Year

2003 Body Style

4D - 4 Door State

OH License Year

2019 Description

2003 CHEVY MALIBU

Officers while patrolling S/B M-10 North of Telegraph, they conducted a LEIN check of a Gold Chevy Malibu with an Ohio Plate. The vehicle came back stolen out of Cincinnati Ohio. The vehicle was stopped w/o incident and the female driver was questioned. The driver stated that the vehicle was given to her by a family member. Further investigation by Officers confirmed the vehicle was a good stolen and it listed the person that had given the vehicle to the person driving it as the suspect. The vehicle was impounded and the female driver was released to her mother on scene. Suspect has been identified and incident is under further investigation by jurisdiction reporting Auto Theft.

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: 09/13/2018 11:00pm To: 09/14/2018 7:30am

15000 W Eleven Mile (Residential- Apartments)

2- Wheels & Tires were taken from victims 2008 Jeep Commander.

Victim states sometime between 11:00pm and the following morning at 7:30am 2- Wheels & Tires were stolen from her 2008 Jeep Commander.

09/21/2018 6:20pm

19000 W Twelve Mile (Shopping Plaza)

Passport, Debit Card, and Social Security Card were taken from victims 2007 Honda Accord

Victim states sometime between 5:50pm- 6:30pm someone stole his passport, debit card, and social security card from his vehicle. The victim said he may have left his vehicle unlocked.

From: 09/22/2018 2:00pm To: 09/22/2018 4:00pm

24000 Fredrick St Jacket and Wallet containing Driver’s License, S/S Card & Debit Card, were taken from victims 2017 Ford Escape.

Victim states sometime between 2:00pm- 4:00pm someone took his Jacket and Wallet from his vehicle. The vehicle was not locked at the time of theft. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Citizens should never leave anything of value, especially Purses, Wallets, Cell Phones, Laptops, Cash or Firearms in the interior of your vehicles. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

09/21/2018 8:54am (6- Vehicles were Attacked)

27000 Northwestern (Hotel)

Vehicle#1- Window was broken out, nothing is missing from victims 2018 Mitsubishi Highlander. Vehicle#2- Window was broken out, nothing is missing from victims 2016 Dodge Ram P.U. Vehicle#3- Window was broken out, 1- Pr. of Ear Buds was taken from victims 2018 Chevy Tahoe. Vehicle#4- Window was broken out, Blanket and a suitcase with towels was taken from victims 2014 Infiniti QX-60. Vehicle#5- Window was broken out, I-Pad Pro and some clothing was taken from victims 2018 Nissan Roque. Vehicle#6- Window was broken out, 3- Golf Shirts were taken from victims 2018 Dodge Durango.

During the overnight hours, unknown suspects broke into multiple vehicles stealing various personal items and automotive accessories. The incidents occurred at Hotel in the 27000 Block of Northwestern. No suspect information.

From: 09/23/2018 11:00am To: 09/23/2018 1:25pm

27000 Northwestern (Hotel)

Victims purse containing cash, multiple credit/debit cards, Michigan I.D., SOS Card and the keys to victim’s house and car.

Victim, (Employee at Hotel) was cleaning rooms on the second floor. Victim states she keeps her purse hidden on her cleaning cart. At about 1:25pm she noticed it was gone. She last saw her purse around 11:00am.

09/20/2018 4:45pm

29000 Southfield Rd. (Commercial- Fitness Center)

Status

S - Stolen Description

Michigan Driver’s License, 3- Debit/Credit Cards

Victim states she went to her Fitness Center in the 29000 Block of Southfield Rd. and put her purse in a locked locker in the woman’s locker room. When she returned to the locker she discovered that her Michigan Driver's License, 2 Debit/Credits Cards, Credit Union Card and Cash App. Card all were stolen out of her purse. An attempt to fraudulently use one of the credit cards had occurred already. No further details.

09/21/2018 3:56pm

25000 Lahser Rd. (Nursing Home)

Status

S - Stolen/Etc. Value

Cash

Victim states someone in the middle of the night stole an undisclosed amount of cash. Victim states she put the money in her wallet which was around her neck when she went to bed. Victim stated when she woke up she noticed the money was gone. Victim does not know who took the money.

09/22/2018 1:26pm

29000 Southfield Rd. (Commercial- Store)

Victims Pink Wallet containing Cash and Misc. Credit Cards was taken from victims 2016 GMC Acadia.

Victim and her daughter were both exiting business in the 29000 Block of Southfield Rd. when they observed someone inside their vehicle. R/p was not sure if she locked her vehicle or not. R/p walked over to her vehicle and asked the b/m suspect why is he in her car. Subject apologized and stated he was inside the wrong car and his car was next to hers. The vehicle next to hers was also a white vehicle and R/P believed the subject's story. Instead of getting into that car, subject kept walking south thru the lot. R/p became suspicious and looked in her purse which was left inside her car. R/p observed her wallet containing cash and misc. credit cards missing. R/p also observed cash missing from her center console. R/p then called police. A Southfield Police Evidence Technician processed the attacked vehicle and developed evidence. Suspect Description: Last Name

SUSPECT First Name

UNKNOWN DOB (Age)

25 Sex

M Race

BLACK Build

Medium Height

5' 10" Weight

170 Notes

Wearing all black

From: 09/22/2018 5:00pm To: 09/23/2018 10:00am

24000 W Nine Mile (Commercial- Flowers)

Business Cell Phone, Credit Card Reader and a Roll of Coins were taken.

R/P (manager) for business in the 24000 Block of 9 Mile Rd. stated that she locked up the business on 09/22/2018 at 5:00pm. She returned and opened the business on 09/23/2018 at 10:00am. R/P discovered the business cellphone, credit card reader that attaches to the cellphone, and a roll of coins were taken. The items were under an open gazebo/shed. There was nothing securing the gazebo.

From: 09/22/2018 7:00pm To: 09/23/2018 7:30am

22000 Nancy Ave. HP- Laptop was taken from victims 2017 Chevy Cruze.

Victim states sometime between 7:00pm and the following morning at 7:30am someone entered her vehicle and took her HP Laptop.

From: 09/20/2018 1:00pm To: 09/22/2018 11:35am

26000 Greenfield Rd. (Residential- Assisted Living)

Status

S - Stolen Description

Black Leather Shoes

R/P, victim’s wife advises new shoes were purchased for him and they were in his closet. When R/P came to see her husband, the shoes were missing. 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 Details

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

Be on the Look Out Highlights: Arrests by SPD Officers:

Special Attention: Shooting Investigation 09/23/2018 7:38pm 27000 Block of Emmett St. Several Officers were dispatched to residence located in the 27000 Block of Emmett on a report of a shooting. The caller stated that a subject in an Red Chevy Camaro fired shots into the residence. The R/P also stated that a female exited the residence and returned fire. A short time later, Officers received information that an adult male with a gunshot wound, walked into the emergency room at a nearby hospital. Further information was taken from witnesses that there were several male subjects and one female subject arguing in the street. Shortly after this the Red Camera was leaving and several shots were fired from the vehicle. A female was then observed exiting the residence and shot several rounds back at the Red Camaro. Officers responded to the hospital and attempted to speak with the subject at the hospital. He refused to cooperate or speak with Officers. His injuries were not life threatening. The victim was identified and other evidence was collected from the scene and the hospital. Incident is under investigation.

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 RNA= Robbery Not Armed PWID= Possession with Intent to Deliver PPO= Personal Protection Order PBT= Preliminary Breath Test R/P= Reporting Party

August 13, 2018 - Larceny from Auto Suspect.mp4 REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING LARCENY FROM AUTOMOBILE SUSPECT. Type of Incident: Larceny from Automobile Date of Incident: August 13, 2018 Time: 2:00 a.m. (approximately) Location: 19000 block of Hickory Leaf

Southfield, MI

Incident Details: Attached is video (above) of a suspect committing a Larceny from Automobile. The suspect entered vehicle and stole several credit cards and miscellaneous identification from the vehicle.

Description of Suspect: Black male, wearing shorts and a backpack. This is a good reminder to always lock vehicles and to not leave anything of value in vehicles, especially in plain sight. It’s also a reminder to lock interior garage doors that lead to the residence. Garage door openers in a vehicle that is broken into can be used to enter the residence. This incident is under investigation by the Southfield Police Department. Anyone that has any information regarding the identity of this suspect is asked to call (248) 796-5500.

Fleeing & Eluding- 1- Arrest (MSP) 09/17/2018 9:14pm Telegraph Rd. & W Eight Mile Rd. Officer was dispatched to location on a reckless driving complaint. The r/p observed a Red Dodge Charger traveling northbound on Telegraph at a high rate of speed. A short time later, Officers received information that the vehicle fled from the Michigan State Police. Southfield Officers located the vehicle and attempted to initiate a stop at Northwestern and Lahser. The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit was terminated shortly thereafter as it entered the City of Detroit. MSP, later located the suspect vehicle in Detroit and the suspect was taken into custody. The suspect that was arrested was a Southfield Resident.

Special Attention- LFA’s (Hotel) Incidents occurred between: 09/20/2018 @ 9:00pm- 09/21/2018 @ 8:29am 27000 Block of Northwestern Hwy. (Hotel) During the overnight hours, unknown suspects broke into multiple vehicles stealing various personal items and automotive accessories. No suspect information.

Special Attention: Larceny of Packages that were ordered and delivered via Common Carrier. How to prevent this from happening to you! Recently several citizens have had packages that were delivered to their residences and apartments stolen prior to them retrieving the packages. Citizens can prevent this from happening by scheduling a specific time to have the package delivered and be waiting for the package. Citizen can also schedule the package to be picked up by themselves at the common carrier facility.

Possession of Cocaine- 1- Arrest 09/17/2018 1:03pm Byron St. & Poinciana St. Officers responded to the area of Byron St. and Poinciana for a suspicious vehicle parked half on the roadway, half in the ditch with a slumped subject behind the wheel. Officers arrived on scene, located the vehicle and observed subject sleeping in the vehicle. The keys to the vehicle were in the ignition but the vehicle wasn’t running. The subject in the vehicle was awakened and appeared to be confused as to his whereabouts. Officers had the subject exit the vehicle. Officer patted the subject down and located two plastic baggies with suspected cocaine in one of his pockets. The driver was questioned about the substance and he made admissions that it was Cocaine. The suspected substance was Field Tested by a Southfield Police Evidence Technician. It tested positive for possible presence of cocaine. The suspect was taken into custody for Possession of Cocaine.

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. -After parking your vehicle turn your wheels all the way to the right or the left. This will make it difficult to get the lug nuts off the front wheels. -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.

F/A Domestic/ Reckless Driving/ MDOP- 1- Arrest 09/23/2018 8:51pm 21000 Block of Fairway Officers were dispatched to the 21000 Block of Fairway for a Family Trouble. While in route Southfield Dispatch advised officers that the female has her two children in her vehicle and she is trying to run people over. The female struck a 72 y/o female (boyfriends mother) with her vehicle and then rammed her vehicle into her boyfriend’s Chrysler 300 causing it to go through the garage door into the garage. Officers arrived on scene, confirmed incident and discovered it was a Domestic between victim’s son and his girlfriend. There was a BOL put out for suspect and she was later located and stopped in another jurisdiction. Officers responded to that location and took suspect into custody.

OWI- 1- Arrest 09/22/2018 2:26am 24000 Block of Civic Center Dr. Officer observed vehicle blocking a thru- lane of traffic. He stopped to investigate and found a subject slumped behind the wheel of the running vehicle. The operator was investigated for OWI and subsequently arrested.

-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.