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February 26, 2018 – March 4, 2018

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 02/28/2018 26000 W Twelve Mile Apartment Door Victim states sometime between 9:00am- 4:00pm 4:27pm (Apartments) was forced open. someone forced entry into his apartment through the main apartment door. Once inside the apartment suspect(s) removed several electronic items and jewelry. Note: There have been three other incidents in a nearby building since December 2017. This incident is possibly related to the other incidents due to similar characteristics. Electronic items, jewelry and clothing were taken in all the incidents.

From: 03/04/2018 23000 Bellwood Dr. Entry was through Officers responded to alarm at residence. 3:00pm the kitchen Officers discovered good Home Invasion. Entry was To: 03/04/2018 window. through kitchen window. Suspect(s) used a patio chair, 4:42pm climbed up and pulled open the unlocked, partially open kitchen window. The suspect(s) then pushed in the screen and climbed into the house leaving dirt and water on the kitchen counter and floor. It appears that the alarm scared suspect(s) away. The alarm was tripped at 4:42pm. Nothing was missing from the residence.

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 Status 02/26/2018 Northwestern Hwy. & SR - Both Stolen and Officer was on routine patrol when he observed 3:02am Lee Baker Dr. Recovered suspect vehicle (White Pick Up Truck) Disobey Manufacturer FORD Stop Sign while pulling out from side street to Model RANGER Evergreen Rd. Color WHI - White When Officer attempted to stop vehicle, it fled Vehicle Year S/B on M-10 from Evergreen Rd. 2001 Body Style State The pursuit continued S/B on Southfield Fwy to MI Description 7 Mile Rd. where the vehicle exited the freeway WHITE FORD RANGER Recovered Date/Time and went E/B on 7 Mile Rd. 02/26/2018 3:10am The pursuit ended at this point when the Officers & suspects’ vehicle bumpers locked together. Officer waited for additional units to arrive and the driver was taken into custody without incident. After the suspect was taken into custody it was later learned that the pickup truck was a stolen vehicle. Victim (Southfield Resident) came into the police station to report his vehicle (Ford Ranger Pickup) was stolen from his driveway this morning. Vehicle was taken with keys. It was also learned that the suspect had a lengthy criminal history including Auto Thefts. Southfield Detectives interviewed the suspect. He doesn’t remember who gave him permission to drive the car and he doesn’t remember fleeing from the Police??

Status From: 02/26/2018 20000 Rampart Circle SR - Both Stolen and On Tuesday February 27, 2018 @ 8:00am victim 5:00pm (Apartments) Recovered discovered his vehicle missing. He last saw his Manufacturer To: 02/27/2018 CHEVROLET vehicle on Monday February 26, 2018 @ 5:00pm. Model 8:00am AVALANCHE Upon running the vin# through L.E.I.N. it was Color BLK - Black discovered the vehicle had been recovered and Vehicle Year impounded by DPD @10:19pm. 2007 Body Style State No further information at this time. MI Description Motor Vehicle 02/27/2018 10:19am Status 03/02/2018 25000 Grodan Dr. I - Information Only Officers were on routine patrol when they came 2:40am (Apartments) Manufacturer across two vehicles with their lights on in the CHEVROLET Model parking lot of the Apartment Complex. (2:40am) IMPALA Color Officers pulled their patrol vehicle behind the BLU - Blue Vehicle Year first vehicle. A Blue Chevy Impala. 2005 The vehicle was occupied with a subject sitting in Body Style 4D - 4 Door the driver’s seat and the vehicle was running. State MI The driver had a jacket over his head and License Year 2018 appeared to be sleeping. Description The vehicle came back as a confirmed stolen out BLUE CHEVROLET IMPALA of local jurisdiction. Officers made contact with the driver. The driver was run through Lein & SOS. He came back with numerous warrants out of several local jurisdictions. His license was also suspended. When Officers advised suspect, he was under arrest for R&C Motor Vehicle he resisted arrest and Officers had to use the necessary force to affect the arrest. Suspect was taken into custody.

Status 03/02/2018 24000 Telegraph Rd. S - Stolen R/P, (Representative from Car Rental) advises 12:56pm (Car Rental) Manufacturer suspect rented an Ford Escape on 01/15/2018 Ford Model and was to return the vehicle on 01/30/2018. Escape Color Letters were sent to suspect but the vehicle was GRY - Gray Vehicle Year never returned. 2017 Suspect has been identified and incident is under Body Style 4D - 4 Door investigation. State PA License Year 2018 Description ESCAPE

Status 03/02/2018 24000 Telegraph Rd. S - Stolen R/P, (Manager for Car Rental) advises suspect 12:53pm (Car Rental) Manufacturer rented vehicle on 01/30/2018 and was to return 2017 Model the vehicle on 01/31/2018. Chrysler Color Letters were sent to suspect but the vehicle was GRY - Gray Vehicle Year never returned. 2017 Suspect has been identified and incident is under Body Style VN - Van or Panel investigation. State FL License Year 2018 Description GRY VAN

Status 03/04/2018 19000 W Ten Mile Rd. S – Stolen & Recovered Victim states sometime between 8:00am- 12:29pm (Church) Manufacturer 1:15pm while at Church in the 19000 Block of TOYOTA Model Ten Mile Rd, someone stole his vehicle. CAMRY Color Victim had left his keys in his jacket which he had WHI - White Vehicle Year hung up near the Sunday School Class. 2009 Victim states his Handgun was also left in the Body Style State MI vehicle under the front seat. Description WHITE 2009 TOYOTA On 3/4/2018 Victim came into the station and CAMRY 4DR reported he had recovered his vehicle in front of

a residence in Detroit. (Suspect lives there)

A member of the church advised victim that his

son had taken his vehicle. The handgun however wasn’t recovered.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Suspect has been identified and incident is under Status S - Stolen investigation. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Manufacturer (Larceny of Handgun Also) Handgun Color >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> SIL - Silver or Aluminum >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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

Status 02/26/2018 19000 W Twelve Mile S - Stolen On 2/26/2018 at approx. 4:45pm, Officers were 4:30pm (Pharmacy) Description dispatched to Pharmacy in the 19000 Block of 1- Bottle of Tylenol with Codeine Elixir Twelve Mile Rd for a larceny call. An unknown B/M jumped over the pharmacy counter and stole a half full bottle of Tylenol with Codeine Elixir and then fled the store on foot. Suspect Description: Last Name SUSPECT First Name UNKNOWN DOB (Age) 20 Sex M Race BLACK Build Thin Height 6' 0" - 5' 10" Weight 130 Attire Black Hoodie, Black Pants

02/28/2018 26000 American Dr. Victim’s wallet containing Representative from Hotel states they were 10:01pm (Hotel) Cash, ID & Credit Cards. reviewing their surveillance video because a customer reported his wallet was taken from the front counter. R/P observed victim leaving his wallet on the counter when checking in and Security Guard was seen taking the wallet and placing it in his pocket. R/p advised the head of security who then spoke with suspect reference the incident. Suspect denied the larceny and R/P decided to notify police. Officer arrived on scene and reviewed surveillance video. It was clear that the security guard took victim’s wallet. Victim is unsure if he wants to prosecute because he is from out of town. The wallet was not recovered. Suspect (Security Guard from Hotel) has been identified and incident is under investigation.

03/03/2018 27000 Northwestern Cell Phone was taken. Officers were dispatched to a fight in progress at 7:25am (Hotel) Hotel in the 27000 Block of Northwestern. Officers arrived on scene and interviewed R/P and victim. Victim had obvious injuries to her head and face. Life Unit was on scene treating victim when she had a seizure. Victim was transported to the hospital. Officers investigation revealed that victim and another hotel employee went to a Guest Room on multiple complaints about a disturbance in the room. It was later discovered that the person that rented this room was a prostitute and she had invited two subjects to her room. Suspect Description: Suspect #1: B/M 6' 4'' early 20's wearing black jeans, jacket and shoes. short facial hair. Suspect #2: B/M 5' 9'' early 20's wearing black jeans, jacket and boots. Suspect#1 became violent and started to destroy the hotel room when he was denied sex by the prostitute. When victim and another hotel employee showed up at the room Suspect# 1 hit victim and knocked her up against the wall and to the floor. Suspect#1 then started to stomp on victim’s head. It wasn’t until victim pretended to be dead that Suspect#1 stopped his assault on victim. The second employee, fearing for his safety and fellow workers safety fled to the front desk to call 911. It was reported that Suspect#2 took the prostitutes cell phone before leaving her room. Both suspects fled in a Silver Vehicle. Victim had several injuries but was in stable condition at the hospital. The suspects were not located at the time of reporting. This incident is under investigation.

03/04/2018 26000 Telegraph Rd. Victims purse with Victim states she was seated in the dining room 8:56am (Hotel) contents was taken. at Hotel in the 26000 Block of Telegraph Rd where breakfast was being served. Victim hung her purse on the back of her seat >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> prior to going to get some food. Victim was Citizens that carry purses approx. 10ft away from her chair and when she should never leave their returned to her table her purse was missing. purses unattended. Victim advised there was a black female with Not even for few seconds. black dreadlocks sitting next to her prior to That’s all it took for this getting her food. When she returned to her seat suspect to take victims her purse was missing and the female had left. purse! No further description of female. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The purse was described as a Large Dark Brown Purse containing victims ID, Credit Cards & an undisclosed amount of cash. From: 02/27/2018 29000 Greenfield Rd. Cartier Glasses were Victim advised on 02/27/2018 at approx. 8:00am 12:02pm ( Commercial - Fast Food) taken. he arrived to work at Fast Food Restaurant in the To: 02/27/2018 29000 Block of Greenfield Rd and placed his 8:00pm Cartier Glasses in his black book bag which was left in the employee waiting room. Victim states at approx. 8:00pm he went to retrieve his glasses and noticed they were missing. Victim notified his manager who stated that the three-other employee’s that were working with victim had already left for the day. Incident is under investigation. 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: OWI= Operate While Impaired Reckless Driving/ Threats & Possession of OUIN= Operate Under Influence Narcotics LFA= Larceny from Auto Marijuana Investigation. R&C= Receiving & Concealing Stolen Property 02/26/2018 4:58pm DWLS= Driving with Suspended License 30000 Block of Marshall St. A&B= Assault & Battery Several Witnesses reported that subject driving 2018 CSC= Criminal Sexual Conduct White Dodge Charger was driving reckless, at speeds CCW/CPL= Carrying Concealed Weapon up to 60- 70mph through the residential NOLOP= No Operator License on Person neighborhood. R/A= Robbery Armed One of the witnesses who was outside with her RNA= Robbery Not Armed children went out into the street & yelled at the PWID= Possession with Intent to Deliver driver to slow down. PPO= Personal Protection Order The vehicle continued past, stopped at Judson Ave, PBT= Preliminary Breath Test completed a 180 turn at high speed and then came R/P= Reporting Party back and drove toward the witnesses and victim. The driver got out of his car and made several MDOP/ Tire Slashed- 1- Arrest threats to harm and kill everyone. He was advised by 02/26/2018 11:33pm one of the witnesses to get back in his car and leave. 23000 Block of Brazil Ave. The suspect continued to make threats but Officers were dispatched to residence for an unwanted subject driving eventually left the area prior to the Police arriving. a Black Ford Focus. Officers located the suspect in the 13 Mile & Officers located and stopped suspect vehicle at Acacia and Mulroy. Greenfield Rd area at a business. After stopping the vehicle, it was learned that the driver of the vehicle When Officers contacted the subject they had slashed a tire on victims 2018 Dodge Ram Pick Up Truck and he immediately detected the smell of marijuana coming wanted to press charges. from the suspect’s vehicle. Officers questioned the driver and she admitted to slashing one of A Southfield Police K-9 Unit was called to the scene victim’s tires. The knife she used was recovered and the driver was and conducted a sweep of suspects’ vehicle. arrested for MDOP. The K-9 alerted on several areas of the vehicle.

Officers searched the vehicle and located suspected Possession of Marijuana- marijuana. 1- Ordinance Violation was Issued A Southfield Police Evidence Technician Field Tested 02/27/2018 6:39pm a sample of the suspected marijuana and it tested Samoset Trail & Rougecrest Rd. positive for possible presence of marijuana. On 02/27/2018 at approx. 6:39pm, Officers were dispatched to the Witnesses state they have video of the Reckless area of Samoset Trail and Rougecrest on a suspicious gray vehicle Driving Incident but were unable to provide video occupied by two people. now. Officers located the vehicle and spoke to the two occupants. The suspect was identified and released pending the There was a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. issuance of a Warrant for Reckless Driving and Officers investigation led to the recovery of suspected marijuana. Possession of Marijuana. The passenger in the vehicle made admissions that the marijuana

belonged to him. The passenger was given an ordinance violation for

Possession of Marijuana.

A Southfield Police Evidence Technician Field Tested a sample of the

suspected marijuana. The result was positive for possible presence of

marijuana.

Death Investigation: Disorderly Conduct- 1- Arrest 02/27/2018 11:51pm 02/28/2018 3:49pm 26000 Block of Evergreen Meadows Ct. W Twelve Mile Rd. & Southfield Rd. (Condo Complex) Officers were on routine patrol when they observed subject at the On 02/27/2018 Officers were dispatched to the northwest corner of Twelve Mile and Southfield Rd acting in a 26000 Block of Evergreen Meadows Ct. on reports of disorderly manner. They observed the male throw his bicycle and a male lying on the ground next to a vehicle with the luggage onto the grass adjacent to Twelve Mile, stumble as he window broken out and glass all over the driveway. attempted to walk, extend his middle finger into the air while looking Upon arrival, Officers discovered two subjects, a at officers, hit the Smart Bus Stop Pole with his luggage (almost hitting male & female that appeared to have gunshot another man at the bus stop with his luggage), and caused a disruption wounds. A Southfield Fire Life Unit arrived and both in traffic flow because of his behavior. subjects were later pronounced deceased. The subject was highly intoxicated and for his safety and everyone’s The investigation is ongoing by Southfield Police safety he was taken into custody for Disorderly Person. Detectives. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Anyone with any information relating to this incident is asked to call the Southfield Police Detective Bureau. 1-248-796-5540 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Stabbing Investigation: Felonious Assault- 1- Arrest 03/03/2018 7:26pm 02/28/2018 7:19pm 26000 Block of Telegraph Rd. 20000 Block of Lahser Rd. (Hotel) (Apartments) Officers were dispatched to Convenience Store near Officers responded to location on report of two subjects fighting. Telegraph Rd & Swanson on report of a person with One of the subjects was reportedly armed with a machete. a stab wound at that location. Officers arrived on scene and located victim who had several Officers responded and located victim. lacerations, cuts, puncture wounds and was bleeding badly. The male was bleeding heavily from his chest. A life Unit responded to scene and transported victim to the Hospital. Officers observed several wounds to the victim’s Investigation revealed that victim and his brother (suspect) got into a torso. Officers rendered first aid until Southfield Life fight because victim was supposed to pick him up from work but Unit arrived on scene. couldn’t. When suspect got home he took victims cell phone from him Victim stated he met a girl on Instagram. He went to and that’s what started the fight. At some point during the fight a room at a nearby hotel and met with the suspect. suspect grabbed a metal object, possibly a machete and hit victim with Victim states suspect stabbed him while in the room it numerous times causing serious injury to victim. at hotel and then got on the phone with a male. The suspect was located and interviewed by Officers. Victim states he fled the hotel and went to the Suspect made admissions to striking his brother with the metal object. nearby convenience store where a customer noticed Suspect was taken into custody for Felonious Assault. he was bleeding and called the police. Officers investigating went to the Hotel, checked the room that victim stated he came from and found no evidence of a crime scene. Officers checked several other rooms and still found no evidence of a crime scene. Victim’s mother stated that her son was picked up by someone in a White Jeep earlier in the day. Victim states the suspect was a dark skinned black female, she was short and appeared to be around 22 years of age. Victim was unable to provide any further information. Possession of Marijuana- 1- Arrest Victim was transported to hospital for treatment. 03/01/2018 9:34pm >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> W Ten Mile Rd. & Evergreen Rd. Anyone with any information relating to this incident Officers were on routine patrol when they came across vehicle with its is asked to call the Southfield Police Detective hazard lights activated & stalled in the middle of the road. Bureau. 1-248-796-5540 After contacting the driver, Officers detected the odor of marijuana >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> coming from the vehicle and observed the driver’s side air bag was deployed. (Likely from striking the curb with vehicle) Further investigation revealed that one of the passengers had a bag of suspected marijuana on her person and in her purse. There was also some suspected marijuana recovered in the back seat. The passenger made admissions that the marijuana was all hers. Special Attention: A Southfield Police Evidence Technician Field Tested a sample of the Larceny of Packages that were ordered suspected marijuana. The result was positive for possible presence of and delivered via Common Carrier. marijuana. This passenger was taken into custody for Possession of Marijuana. 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.

Citizens should be aware of Scams that Special Attention: Larceny of Purse/ Fraudulent Use of are out there! a Credit Card. Report Scams to the Federal Trade Commission. The Southfield Police Department is requesting the assistance of the public in identifying a suspect involved in the theft of a purse and 1-877-382-4357 fraudulent use of a credit card. This incident occurred on February 25, >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 2018 at Meijer, 28800 Telegraph Road, Southfield, MI. Someone calls to ask for money. Are they who they say they are? The suspect, a black female, approximately 50-60 years old, shoulder Stop! length straight black hair, medium complexion and medium build, Check it Out. wearing a blue sweat suit with a yellow t-shirt, stole a purse from a 66- year-old female that had placed the purse in a shopping cart. The Don’t wire money if someone asks you to! female suspect then fled the store in an older white Oldsmobile four >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> door vehicle. The suspect then went to a BP Gas station near the Lodge During this time of year citizens should be aware of Service Drive and Wyoming Avenue in the City of Detroit and IRS Scams. attempted to use the victim’s credit cards. Someone will call you or leave you a message and say you owe money to the IRS and if you don’t send Anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the money immediately you will be arrested by your suspect is asked to contact the Southfield Police Department at 248- local Police Department. 796-5500. The IRS will never call you or leave you a message like this! Before taking any action call the IRS directly Attached are pictures of the suspect and vehicle. and ask them if they are trying to contact you or call the Federal Trade Commission. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>