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Police Crime Bulletin
Crime Prevention Bureau
26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan (248) 796-5500
January 9, 2023 – January 15, 2023
Chief of Police
Elvin V. Barren
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
01/11/2023 25000 Shiawassee Rd. The apartment Victim states she was in the 25000 Block of
12:00pm (Apartments) door was kicked Shiawassee, in her Apartment when she began to
numerous times receive text messages from her ex-boyfriend. After a
causing damage. while of messaging him back and forth she realized
Entry was not that he was outside of her apartment door when he
made. began to shout and bang on the door. At some point
he said he is going to shoot the door down if she does
not open it up. He then began to kick it, so much so
that it caused damage to the door frame. Once he
realized that R/P was calling 911 he left the scene.
Victim advised they have not been dating in years.
They have one child in common that was not present
during this incident. A Southfield Police Evidence
Technician took photographs of the damage done to
the door. It was later learned that the suspect sent
victim a picture of her vehicle with a boot print on the
door. This was also documented with photos.
Suspect has been identified and incident is under
investigation.01/12/2023 29000 Leemoor Dr. A board that R/P (Insurance Adjuster) came to the residence on
9:36am secured the 01/12/2023 at 9:36am and discovered forced entry
residence was into residence. R/P believes that some boxes with
pried out allowing unknown items may have been taken.
entry. Note: The residence was damaged throughout due to
a recent fire. No suspect information.
From: 01/14/2023 21000 Eight and Half Residence was Victim states she and her child’s father had left the
1:30am Mile Rd. left unlocked. residence to go to the store. Sometime on
To: 01/14/2023 01/14/2023 between 1:30am- 2:00am someone
2:00am entered the unlocked residence and stole a laptop
and a small TV.
Note: The female R/P later changed her story and
stated she was not with her child’s father, and she
rode her bike to the store. Unknown why she was not
truthful about this?
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) 796-5409Automobile
Thefts:
Date/Time Address (block range) Year, Make, Model Details
01/09/2023 23000 Essex Way Ct. Status I - Information Victim states her 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
7:45am (Apartments) Manufacturer JEEP was parked in the 23000 Block of Essex Way
Model Grand Cherokee
Year 2017 Ct. (Apartment Complex)
Body Style 4D - 4 Door Sometime on 01/07/2023 between
Description 2017 Jeep Grand 12:01am- 12:00pm someone broke out
Cherokee window on vehicle and went through the
vehicle. Victim does not believe that
anything was taken. The center console of
the vehicle cover had been removed
exposing wires Victim was unable to
provide any suspect information for this
incident. Victim stated that there was a
second incident that occurred on
01/09/2023 at approx. 7:45am. Victim’s
boyfriend heard the vehicles car alarm
going off in the parking lot. He stepped
outside & noticed a silver Chrysler 300 with
dark window tints speeding away from the
immediate area of where their Jeep Grand
Cherokee was parked. He inspected the
Jeep and noticed the rear passenger side
window had been busted out.
Nothing was taken from the vehicle. Victim
believes the two incidents are related.01/10/2023 20000 Fenmore Status RS – Recovered Stolen Southfield Detectives were conducting a
1:33pm Manufacturer DODGE follow up investigation in the 20000 Block of
Model CHALLENGER
Vehicle Year 2017 Fenmore in Detroit when they observed a
Description Gray Dodge Dodge Challenger parked in the driveway.
Challenger The VIN on the Challenger came back stolen
out of Dearborn Heights on 11/26/2022.
The license plate and VIN plate were still
intact. The Challenger was impounded.
A LEIN message was sent to Dearborn
Heights PD with recovery information.
There was also a stolen BMW in the
backyard of the home. The BMW was stolen
out of Troy and Troy Police were on scene
handling the recovery of the BMW.
There was also a third vehicle that was
impounded that was believed to be stolen
but had not been reported yet.
Investigation is on-going.
From: 01/10/2023 20000 Lahser Rd. Status S - Stolen/Etc. Victim states she parked her 2020 Red Kia
4:00am (Apartments) Manufacturer KIA Optima in the parking lot in the 20000 Block
Model OPTIMA
To: 01/10/2023 Color RED - Red of Lahser Rd. (Apartment Complex)
3:00pm Vehicle Year 2020 Sometime on 01/10/2023 between 4:00am-
Description: 2020 Kia Optima 3:00pm someone stole the vehicle.
No suspect information.From: 01/11/2023 20000 S Greenway St. Status S - Stolen/Etc. Victim states he parked his 2007 White
6:00pm Manufacturer CHRYSLER Chrysler 300 in the 20000 Block of S.
Model 300
To: 01/11/2023 Color WHI - White Greenway St. Sometime on 01/11/2023
10:30pm Vehicle Year 2007 between 6:00pm- 10:30pm someone stole
Description Chrysler 300 the vehicle. No suspect information.
From: 01/11/2023 26000 Berg Rd. Status S - Stolen/Etc. Victim parked his 2018 Gray Dodge Charger,
9:30pm (Apartments) Manufacturer DODGE in the 26000 Block of Berg Rd. (Apartments)
Model CHARGER
To: 01/12/2023 Color GRY - Gray Sometime between 01/11/2023 9:30pm
4:50am Vehicle Year 2018 and the following morning at 4:50am
Body Style 4D - 4 Door someone stole the vehicle.
State MI License Year 2022 No suspect information.
Description Dodge Charger01/13/2023 22000 Avon Ln. Status S - Stolen/Etc. R/P (victims’ sister) advised that her sisters
12:55pm Manufacturer TOYOTA 2020 White Toyota Rav4, was parked in the
Model RAV4
Color WHI - White driveway in the 22000 Block of Avon.
Vehicle Year 2020 Sometime between 01/12/2023 8:00pm
Description: White RAV 4 and the following morning at 12:45am
someone stole the vehicle.
No suspect information.
01/11/2023 28000 Franklin River Dr. Status SR - Both Stolen And Victim parked his 2018 Gray Dodge Charger
10:25am (Apartments) Recovered R/T, in the parking lot in the 28000 Block of
Manufacturer DODGE
Model CHARGER R/T Franklin River Dr. (Apartments)
Color GRY - Gray Sometime between 01/10/2023 8:00pm
Vehicle Year 2018 and the following morning at 8:45am
State MI License Year 2023 someone broke out driver’s side window
Description Gray Dodge
Charger RT and stole the vehicle.
Recovered Date/Time The vehicle was recovered on 01/11/2023
01/11/2023 10:00pm at 10:00pm in Detroit. Vehicle has heavy
Location Detroit front end damage. The plate was not
Notes: Gray Dodge Charger RT
w/Hemi Dent on passenger rear
attached, and the VIN was not intact.
fender, should have a broken No arrests were made. The license plate
window on driver's side of that registers to the vehicle was not with
vehicle. the vehicle. It was reentered into Lein as
stolen.01/14/2023 25000 Southfield Rd. Status S - Stolen/Etc. Victim states he parked his 2005 Chevy
3:04pm (Condo’s) Manufacturer CHEVROLET Silverado in the parking lot in the 25000
Model SILVERADO
Color BLK - Black Block of Southfield Rd. (Condo’s).
Vehicle Year 2005 Sometime on 01/14/2023 between 2:00am-
Body Style-PK Pick Up 3:00pm someone stole the vehicle. There
Description 2005 Black Chevy was broken glass evident where the vehicle
Silverado
was parked. No suspect information.
01/14/2023 25000 Northwestern Hwy Status R – Recovered Stolen Officer was on routine patrol in the 25000
4:13am (Hotel) Manufacturer KIA Block of Northwestern (Hotel) when he
Model SPORTAGE
Vehicle Year 2018 located a 2018 Kia Sportage with a window
Description 2018 Brown Kia broken out parked in the lot. Lein check
Sportage revealed that the vehicle was reported
stolen out of Dearborn PD. The vehicle was
confirmed stolen and impounded.
Dearborn PD was notified of recovery.
No suspect info.From: 01/14/2023 25000 Shiawassee Rd. Status- A- Attacked Victim advises that his 2008 Pontiac G6 was
12:00am (Apartments) Manufacturer PONTIAC parked and locked in the 25000 Block of
Model G6
To: 01/14/2023 Color BLU - Blue Shiawassee Rd. (Apartment Complex)
1:40pm Vehicle Year 2008 Sometime on 01/14/2023 between
Notes: Passenger window 12:00am- 1:40pm someone broke out
broken out, stereo & air vents window on the vehicle and attempted to
removed but left inside vehicle,
steering column & ignition steal the vehicle. The steering column and
damaged. ignition were damaged and the stereo and
air vents on the driver’s side were removed.
No suspect information.
From: 01/13/2023 23000 Village House Dr N Status A – Attacked Victim advises that his 2017 Kia Forte was
8:00am (Condo’s) Manufacturer KIA parked in the 23000 Block of Village House
Model FORTE
To: 01/14/2023 Color WHI - White Dr. N (Condo’s)
12:00pm Vehicle Year 2017 Sometime between 01/13/2023 8:00am-
Description: White Kia Forte 01/14/2023 12:00pm someone broke out
passenger side rear window, entered the
vehicle and attempted to steal the vehicle.
There was damage to the steering column
and ignition. No suspect information.From: 01/15/2023 20000 Rampart Cir. Status S - Stolen/Etc. Victim parked his 2014 Gray Dodge Charger
7:00pm (Apartments) Manufacturer DODGE in the 20000 Block of Rampart Circle.
Model CHARGER
To: 01/16/2023 Color GRY - Gray (Apartment Complex)
6:45am Vehicle Year 2014 Sometime between 01/15/2023 7:00pm
Body Style 4D - 4 Door and the following morning at 6:45am
Description: Gray 2014 Dodge someone stole the vehicle.
Charger
No suspect information.
From: 01/14/2023 25000 W Twelve Mile Rd. Status S - Stolen/Etc. Victims 2012 White Chrysler 300C was
4:00pm (Apartments) Manufacturer CHRYSLER parked in the 25000 Block of W. Twelve
Model 300C
To: 01/16/2023 Color WHI - White Mile Rd. (Apartment Complex).
6:45am Vehicle Year 2012 Sometime between 01/14/2023 4:00pm-
Description: 01/16/2023 6:45am someone stole the
White Chrysler 300 vehicle. No suspect information.
Tips:
Never leave your vehicle running unattended
Park in areas where your vehicle is viewable if possible
Use commercially available security devicesLarceny:
Date/Time Address (block range) Item Taken Details
01/10/2023 25000 Shiawassee Status S - Stolen/Etc. Officers responded to the 25000 Block of
11:34pm (Apartments) Description: iPhone, Dell HP Pavilion Shiawassee (Apartments) as an AOD for a
laptop, and wallet with victims ID.
domestic follow-up that occurred in the City
of Detroit.
Officers arrived on scene and contacted
female that was involved in earlier domestic
in Detroit. The female stated she was there
looking for the male suspect from incident
in Detroit because she knew he would come
back to his vehicle that was parked at the
Apartment Complex in Southfield. She
pointed out the male’s vehicle a Chevrolet
Impala. The female stated that the male
was last seen running into Apartment
Complex one east of where his vehicle was
parked. Officers located the male walking in
front of the Apartment Complex. The male
stated he was sitting in his vehicle at
Apartment Complex where his vehicle is
currently parked when the female that
Officers talked to, and two other females
came after him with a baseball bat and tried
running him over with their vehicle. He fled
on foot until he saw the police.
The male also stated that he received a text
from female stating that she took his old
iPhone, Dell HP Pavilion laptop, and walletwith his ID in it. The male said the items
were left on the front seat of his vehicle in a
laptop bag because he was trying to get
away from the three females.
The male subject was turned over to DPD
who wanted him in reference to their
earlier incident. When Officers went to talk
to the females involved in incident in
Southfield, they were all gone. Note: It
appears that the male is a victim of F/A/ F/A
with a motor vehicle and Larceny in the
Southfield incident. Two of the three
females were identified, and incident is
under further investigation.
01/12/2023 16000 Lamplighter Ct. Status S - Stolen/Etc. Victim states his 2002 Buick LeSabre was
2:38am (Apartments) Description: Catalytic Converter was parked in the 16000 Block of Lamplighter Ct.
taken from 2002 Buick LeSabre.
(Apartment Complex)
Witness (neighbor) states on 01/12/2023
2:38am he observed an unknown male
subject, skinny build, wearing a black
hoodie cutting the catalytic converter off his
neighbor's vehicle. The suspect left in a dark
gray or black Hyundai Elantra, and he was
confident that this was the vehicle they left
in.01/13/2023 24000 Telegraph Rd. Status S - Stolen/Etc. On 01/13/2023 around 2:44pm Victim
2:44pm (Commercial- Food Description 12" display/control screen parked his 2022 Ram 1500 in the business
Service) from dashboard was taken.
parking lot in the 24000 Block of Telegraph
Rd. and discovered his rear driver side
window was broken out and the 12" screen
was removed and taken from the
dashboard. He advised security, who
reviewed CCTV footage. The footage
showed a Grey Dodge Durango with dark
tinted windows enter the parking lot and
park next to his vehicle. The suspect vehicle
is then seen leaving the parking lot shortly
after. The license plate was not visible due
to a tinted plate cover.
From: 01/12/2023 29000 Northwestern Status S - Stolen/Etc. Victim states he parked his 2008 Saturn
8:00pm (Commercial- Lounge) Description: Handgun was taken from Aura in the parking lot in the 29000 Block of
unlocked vehicle.
To: 01/12/2023 Northwestern (Lounge).
10:00pm Sometime on 01/12/2023 between 8:00pm-
10:00pm someone entered his unlocked
vehicle and took his handgun that was left
under the front seat.
No suspect information.From: 01/11/2023 22000 Civic Center Dr. Status S - Stolen/Etc. Victims 2012 Chrysler Town & Country was
2:15pm (Retirement Apartments) Description: Wallet Containing: parked in the 22000 Block of Civic Center.
5 Credit Cards, vehicle registration,
To: 01/11/2023 ID. Cash, Ring & Beats Earphones (Retirement Living Apartments)
3:30pm were taken. Sometime on 01/11/2023 between 2:15pm-
3:30pm someone entered the vehicle and
took victim’s wallet containing several
items.
No suspect information.
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Citizens should never leave anything of
value in their vehicles!!!
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01/13/2023 23000 Park Place Dr. Status S - Stolen/Etc. Victim came into the front desk to report
2:50am (Apartments) Description: that her Michigan License Plate was taken
Michigan License Plate was taken
from 2021 Chevy Silverado. from her 2021 Chevy Silverado. Victim
stated she was informed by a coworker
when she was leaving work that her plate
was missing. Unknown where her
workplace is located or where the vehicle
was when the plate was taken. Victim lives
in the 23000 Block of Park Place Dr.
(Apartment Complex) in Southfield.From: 01/13/2023 26000 Telegraph Rd. Status S - Stolen/Etc. Victim states he parked his 2020 Dodge
2:00pm (Office Building) Description: Ram P.U/ Truck in the 26000 Block of
12" Display/Control Screen taken from
To: 01/13/2023 the dash. 2020 Dodge Ram 1500. Telegraph Rd. (Office Building)
3:00pm Sometime on 01/13/2023 between 2:00pm-
3:00pm someone broke out the rear
passenger window and then stole the in-
dash 12” Display screen.
Possibly related to similar incidents
involving a Grey Dodge Durango with dark
tinted windows.
From: 01/09/2023 23000 Northwestern Status S - Stolen/Etc. Victim states he parked his company owned
1:30pm (Office Building) Description Black Samsung S22 Ultra vehicle in the parking lot in the 23000 Block
New in the Box.
To: 01/09/2023 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> of Northwestern (Office Building)
2:30pm Status S - Stolen/Etc. On 01/09/2023 between 1:30pm- 2:30pm
Description Direct TV Box someone entered his unlocked vehicle and
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> stole a Samsung Cell Phone and a Direct TV
Box which was left on the passenger side
floorboard. No suspect information.From: 01/13/2023 24000 Telegraph Rd. Status S - Stolen/Etc. Victim states he parked his 2020 Dodge
12:30pm (Office Building) Description: Ram P.U. Truck at his office building in the
Navigation System was taken from the
To: 01/13/2023 dash, and a wholesale box of 68 24000 Block of Telegraph Rd. Sometime on
2:00pm Samsung Cell phones were taken. 01/13/2023 between 12:30pm- 2:00pm
someone broke out the passenger side rear
window, entered the vehicle and took the
In-dash Navigation System and a box of 68
Samsung Cell Phones. Victim is a cell phone
wholesaler. This incident is possibly related
to several other similar incidents that
occurred on Telegraph Rd. Possible suspect
vehicle is a Grey Dodge Durango with dark
tinted windows.
From: 01/13/2023 29000 Northwestern Status S - Stolen/Etc. Victim parked his 2021 Dodge Ram P.U.
1:00pm (Multi Office Building) Description: Truck in the 29000 Block of Northwestern.
12" Display/Control Screen was taken
To: 01/13/2023 from 2021 Dodge Ram P.U. (Multi Office Building)
3:00pm Sometime on 01/13/2023 between 1:00pm-
3:00pm someone broke out the passenger
side rear window, entered the vehicle and
took the In-dash 12” Display Screen.
No suspect information.From: 01/13/2023 15000 Shelley St. Status S - Stolen/Etc. Victim states his 2018 Chevy Silverado was
6:30am Description Vehicle Registration, parked in the 15000 Block of Shelly St.
Unknown amount of change in a
To: 01/14/2023 Crown Royal Bag, & some misc. mails Sometime between 01/13/2023 6:30am-
5:10am were taken. 01/14/2023 5:10am someone had gone
through the vehicle and taken some misc.
items and some coin change.
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 lockedArmed Robbery:
Date/Time Address (block range) Item Taken Details
01/13/2023 16000 North Park Dr. Nothing was taken. Several Southfield Officers responded to the
6:01pm (Apartments) 16000 Block of North Park Drive (Apartments)
regarding a shooting with a victim sustaining a
gunshot wound to the back.
Officers met with the victim near the main lobby.
Officers placed a "chest seal" over the wound on
victims back. When a Southfield Life unit arrived,
the victim was asked to remove his shirts while
inside the ambulance. Following the removal of
his shirts, Officers were able to see the victims’
injuries. The victim was transported to a local
Hospital for further treatment.
A Southfield Police Evidence Technician
processed a White Dodge Ram P.U that was
involved in the shooting. Evidence was recovered
from the vehicle.
The victim stated he was an Uber driver and a
subject shot him in the back after telling him to
put all his belongings in the center console.
The suspect description was a b/m, 6'-3”, thin
build with a light beard, ski mask and all black
clothing. Investigation is on-going.
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 intuitionUnarmed Robbery:
01/13/2023 26000 W Carnegie Park Attempted Strong Arm Victim states she parked her vehicle in the 26000
10:06pm (Apartments) Robbery, nothing was Block of W. Carnegie Park Dr. (Apartments)
taken. She pushed her infant daughter in her stroller to
her apartment building. She unlocked and
opened her front door. As she did so, an
unknown suspect approached her from behind.
The suspect pushed her against the wall inside
the apartment entryway. Officers observed
damage to the wall where victims body had
struck it. The suspect placed both hands around
her neck for approx. 15-20 seconds. The suspect
told victim to give him all her money and to give
him everything she had. Victim was gasping for
air and was briefly unable to breathe. Victim told
the suspect she had a gun, and the suspect ran
away. It is believed the suspect had arrived and
left on foot as victim did not observe any vehicles
in the area.
Victim described the suspect as a black male,
dark complexion, wearing all black clothing, a
black ski mask, and a black beanie hat. Victim
estimated the suspect to be 6'4''- 6'5'' in height
with a thin build. No weapons were seen or
implied. The suspect did not take any of victim’s
property. A Southfield Police Evidence Technician
responded to the scene for processing.
Information was later developed that the suspect
may be staying in one of the storage units on site
at the apartment complex. Officers located a
storage unit that appeared that someone wasliving in. Several items were collected, and
photos were taken of the storage unit.
Investigation is on-going.
Tips:
Always be aware of your surroundings and report suspicious incidents or persons to your local policeBe on the Look Out Highlights: Arrests by SPD Officers: Special Attention: CSC IV OWI= Operate While Impaired 01/12/2023 10:40am OUIN= Operate Under Influence Narcotics 16000 Block of W Nine Mile Rd. LFA= Larceny from Auto (Hospital) R&C= Receiving & Concealing Stolen Property On January 12, 2023, around 10:40am female R/P DWLS= Driving with Suspended License was delivering a package at 16001 W Nine Mile in A&B= Assault & Battery the City of Southfield. R/P reports that the security CSC= Criminal Sexual Conduct guard who was escorting her around the hospital, CCW/CPL= Carrying Concealed Weapon described as a black male, in his 50's, light NOLOP= No Operator License on Person complexion with short hair, made sexual advances R/A= Robbery Armed towards her and ended up touching her RNA= Robbery Not Armed inappropriately in her lower back. PWID= Possession with Intent to Deliver A Southfield Police Detective conducted follow up PPO= Personal Protection Order investigation and spoke to the victim. Additional PBT= Preliminary Breath Test information was obtained that the security person R/P= Reporting Party asked her personal questions like “Are you married”, VCSA= Violation Controlled Substance Act “Do you have any children” and he asked for her phone#. The suspect later apologized to victim, and she recorded the conversation. Investigation is on-going.
Larceny from Auto- This past week we had Possession of Cocaine/ Narcotics Paraphernalia/
several Dodge Ram Pick Up Trucks attacked FTA- 1- Arrest
and the 12” Display/Control Screens were 01/10/2023 8:31am
removed from the dashboard. 23000 Block of Telegraph Rd.
Officer was on routine patrol at hotel in the 23000 Block of
Telegraph Rd. Officer observed a White Chevy Cruze barring Michigan
1) 29000 Block of Northwestern
(Multi Office Building) plate parked on the west side of the parking lot. The vehicle was
Sometime on 01/13/2023 between 1:00pm- 3:00pm occupied one time in the driver's seat. The registered owner is a
someone broke out the passenger side rear window, known narcotics user and officers confirmed that he had a warrant out
entered the vehicle and took the In-dash 12” Display of Southfield. Officers approached the vehicle and identified the
Screen. occupant as the suspect wanted. Officers requested the suspect get
out of the vehicle and observed a suspected crack pipe and lighter in
2) 24000 Block of Telegraph Rd. his lap. He tried to push it under his leg as he exited the vehicle. The
(Office Building) suspect was taken into custody for the warrant w/o incident. During
01/13/2023 between 12:30pm- 2:00pm someone the vehicle inventory Officers located a small pink backpack in the rear
broke out the passenger side rear window, entered driver side seat of the vehicle. A search through the front pocket of the
the vehicle and took the In-dash 12” Navigation backpack revealed a small bag of Marijuana and two small white rocks
System Screen and a box of 68 Samsung Cell Phones. consistent with crack cocaine.
Victim is a cell phone Rep. A Southfield Police Evidence Technician Field Tested a sample of the
suspected cocaine. It tested positive for possible presence of cocaine.
3) 26000 Block of Telegraph Rd. Additional charges were filed for Possession of Cocaine.
(Office Building)
Sometime on 01/13/2023 between 2:00pm- 3:00pm
someone broke out the rear passenger window and
stole the In-dash 12” Display Screen.
4) 24000 Block of Telegraph Rd.
(Commercial- Food Service)
On 01/13/2023 around 2:44pm Victim parked his
2022 Ram 1500 in the parking lot (24000 Block of
Telegraph Rd) and after returning to his vehicle hediscovered his rear driver side window was broken R&C Stolen Vehicle/ DWLS- 1- Arrest
out and the 12" screen was removed and taken from 01/12/2023 2:55pm
the dashboard. He advised security, who reviewed Evergreen Rd. & Civic Center Dr.
CCTV footage. The footage showed a Grey Dodge Officers were on routine patrol when they observed a White Chrysler
Durango with dark tinted windows enter the parking 300 with a temporary tag and dark window tint at 10 Mile Rd and
lot and park next to his vehicle, then leave the Evergreen. The vehicle was traveling approx.15 mph over the posted
parking lot shortly after. speed limit of 35mph. Officers initiated a traffic stop and the vehicle
stopped w/o incident. Officers contacted the driver and requested his
These four incidents all occurred around the drivers license, registration & insurance for the vehicle. The driver
same time frame and appear to be related. responded that he did not have his driver’s license or any information
Suspect Vehicle: Grey Dodge Durango with for the vehicle. He stated he had just purchased the vehicle. The
dark tinted windows. There is a tinted cover subject verbally identified himself and when ran through lein he came
back with a suspended drivers license. The Temp Tag that was in the
over the license plate. back window of the vehicle came back no record. Officers ran the vin
on vehicle, and it came back as a stolen vehicle out of Livonia.
The driver was handcuffed and placed in the back seat of Officers
vehicle.
LFA Catalytic Converter: Suspect Information Southfield Police Dispatch confirmed the vehicle was stolen with
16000 Block of Lamplighter Ct. Livonia PD. A key fob was recovered with the vehicle, but it was not
(Apartments) the original Chrysler Key Fob. The Michigan Plate that registers to the
Victim states his 2002 Buick LeSabre was parked in vehicle was not recovered with the vehicle. The driver was taken into
the 16000 Block of Lamplighter Ct. (Apartments) custody for R&C Motor Vehicle and DWLS.
Witness (neighbor) states on 01/12/2023 2:38am he
observed an unknown male subject, skinny build,
wearing a black hoodie cutting the catalytic
converter off his neighbor's vehicle. The suspect left
in a dark gray or black Hyundai Elantra.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 do not 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 do not have a garage, try to park your vehicle as close to your residence as possible. -If you hear 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 calls 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 do not like to work in well lighted areas. They prefer to work in darkness because it is difficult to see them. Special Attention: Larceny of Packages that were ordered and delivered via Common Carrier. How to prevent this from happening to you! Citizens continue to have 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.
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