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Police Crime Bulletin
Crime Prevention Bureau
26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, Michigan (248) 796-5500
February 1, 2021 – February 7, 2021
Chief of Police
Elvin Barren
Prepared by
Mark Malott
Neighborhood Watch Coordinator
248-796-5415Commercial Burglaries:
Date/Time Address (block range) Method of Entry Description/Suspect Information
None Reported:
Tips:
❖ Do not display valuable items in windows when closed for business
❖ Contact the Southfield Police Crime Prevention Bureau for a free security inspection (248) 796-5409
Home Invasion:
Date/Time Address (block range) Method of Entry Description/Suspect Information
From: 02/01/2021 25000 Greenfield Rd. No forced entry. R/P states she had cash stolen out of her apartment
8:00am (Apartments) Possibly a key was sometime after 8:00am, while she was at the doctor's
To: 02/01/2021 used. office. There were no signs of forced entry into the
10:30am apartment.
R/P stated that she kept the cash hidden in her
apartment. Nothing else was missing from the
apartment. R/P states she has called the police
numerous times because people have been entering
her apartment. No suspect information.
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
Status
02/01/2021 29000 Pointe O Woods Pl S - Stolen Victim states her 2019 White Jeep Grand
7:24pm (Apartments) Manufacturer
Cherokee was parked at her Apartment Complex
JEEP
Model in the 29000 Block of Pointe O Woods Pl.
GRAND CHEROK
Color Sometime on 02/02/2021 between 4:00pm-
WHI - White
Vehicle Year 7:30pm someone stole her vehicle.
2019
Body Style State
No suspect information.
MI
Description
White 2019 Jeep Grand
Cherokee
Status
02/01/2021 28000 Telegraph Rd. S - Stolen Manager for Car Dealership states that the
2:53pm (Commercial Car Dealership) Manufacturer
vehicle was last seen on November 6, 2020 when
Honda
Model it was checked into inventory.
Odyssey
Color No one has seen the vehicle since it was checked
RED - Red
Vehicle Year in and both keys are missing. The vehicle is a
2021
Body Style
2021 Red Honda Odyssey. No plate on the
VN - Van or Panel vehicle. No suspect information.
Description
Honda OdysseyStatus
02/03/2021 17000 Alta Vista Dr. S - Stolen Victim states he parked his 2019 Green Dodge
12:10pm Manufacturer
DODGE
Charger Scat Pack in his driveway in the 17000
Model Block of Alta Vista. Sometime between
CHARGER
Color 02/02/2021 10:45pm- and the following morning
DGR - Dark
Green
at 11:45am someone stole his vehicle.
Vehicle Year No suspect information.
2019
Body Style
4D - 4 Door
State
MI
License Year
2021
Description
4D GREEN DODGE
CHARGER SCAT PACK
392
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
02/01/2021 28000 Franklin Rd. Copper wire was taken & Several Officers responded to the 28000 Block of
9:10am (Vacant Building, Former recovered. Franklin Rd, (Former Ramada Inn/ Vacant
Ramada Inn Hotel) Building) for a report of a Larceny of Copper Wire
(B&E Vacant in progress.
Building Also.) R/P, Security Guard observed 2 W/M's on the
roof throwing down copper wiring. R/P was
across the street watching this take place with
his binoculars and gave the description of 2
W/M's wearing all black. R/P has seen the
suspects before on the property but he could
never catch them.
Officers arrived on scene and observed two
suspects on the roof throwing copper wire down
to the ground near a dumpster.
The suspects were dressed in all black. One of
the subjects appeared to be carrying some sort of
black wiring around his neck.
Officers set up a perimeter around the building
while waiting for additional Officers to arrive.
Officers located a door on the south side of the
building which appeared to be pried open. There
were fresh foot prints in the snow that lead to
the door.
A Southfield Police K-9 Unit and other Officers
made entry into the building and made their way
to the 12th floor of the building to access the roof
where the suspects were last seen. Officersobserved fresh footprints in the snow leading to
the furnace room. Both suspects were located
hiding in this room. They were ordered out and
they complied. Both suspects were taken into
custody for B&E Vacant Building and Larceny
from Building.
Status
From: 02/02/2021 20000 Greenfield Rd. S - Stolen R/P states he parked his vehicle in a Handicap
3:00pm (Medical Building) Description
Parking Spot in the parking lot in the 20000 Block
Handicap Placard Stolen from
To: 02/02/2021 2009 Subaru Forester. of Greenfield Rd. Sometime between 3:00pm-
6:00pm 6:00pm someone broke out window on his
vehicle and stole his Handicap Placard.
No suspect information.
02/03/2021 20000 Westland Dr. 2- Vehicles were opened and R/P states during unknown time frame, someone
ransacked. 2005 Honda Accord
6:48pm & 2008 Grand Caravan. opened and went through his two vehicles
parked at his residence. The vehicles were
ransacked but nothing was taken.
No suspect information.02/03/2021 28000 Telegraph Rd. Victims groceries were Victim states after grocery shopping at business
1:57am (Household Goods & taken by the Uber driver. in the 28000 Block of Telegraph Rd. she ordered
Groceries) an Uber Driver. R/P is wheelchair bound and
must rely on transportation services to get
around.
An Uber driver picked her up from business and
she loaded her groceries into his vehicle. They
drove to a Gas Station in the 28000 Block of
Telegraph Rd. where the R/P got out of the car
and went into the convenience store portion of
the Gas Station to get some items.
The Uber driver then took off with victim’s
groceries and left her at the gas station.
Officer investigating looked at victim’s phone and
investigated her Uber App. The Uber App.
showed the driver as an Arabic male approx. 45
years of age, with black hair and a black beard.
The name attached to the driver’s profile was
revealed. The plate attached to the driver profile
was located and Officer identified the registered
owner of the vehicle.
The registered owners photograph matched the
photograph of the male attached to the Uber
driver profile. The suspect has been identified
and incident is under investigation.Status
From: 02/02/2021 20000 Lasher Rd. S - Stolen Victim parked his 2008 Honda Element in the
4:00pm (Apartments) Description
parking lot at his Apartment Complex in the
Catalytic Converter from 2008
To: 02/03/2021 Honda Element 20000 Block of Lahser Rd.
4:30pm Sometime between 02/02/2021 4:00pm-
02/03/2021 4:30pm someone cut off the
catalytic converter from his vehicle.
No suspect information.
Status
02/04/2021 16000 Northland Dr. S - Stolen R/P states she picked up suspect (friend) from his
5:05pm (Medical Building) Description
residence in Detroit and drove to the 16000
An undisclosed amount of cash
was taken from victim’s purse that Block of Northland Dr. in Southfield for their
was left in her 2018 Ford Escape. rehab. treatment. They arrived at approx.
9:00am and they left the facility at approx.
11:00am. The suspect was driven back home and
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Citizens should never leave
R/P continued with her day.
their purses in their vehicles, At approx. 2:00pm, victim noticed that her black
especially if there is cash, purse, which was left in her vehicle all morning,
credit cards, ID and other was missing an undisclosed amount of cash.
valuables in it! R/P believes that her friend took her money.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> R/P spoke to the receptionist at the Rehab.
Facility and discovered that while she was
receiving her treatment her friend (suspect) was
observed by her coat which had the keys to her
car in it. The subject was then seen leaving the
treatment facility for about 30 minutes. He was
supposed to be getting his treatment at that
time. The suspect has been identified and
incident is under investigation.Status
From: 02/02/2021 24000 Civic Center Dr. S - Stolen Victim states sometime between 02/02/2021
8:00pm (Senior Apartments) Description
8:00pm- 02/03/2021 10:00am someone cut off
Catalytic Converter stolen from
To: 02/03/2021 2009 Ford Escape the catalytic converter from his 2009 Ford
10:00am Escape. No suspect information.
From: 02/01/2021 16000 North Park Dr. Nothing was taken. Victim states sometime between 02/01/2021
1:00pm (Apartments) 1:00pm- 02/04/2021 12:30pm someone broke
To: 02/04/2021 out rear window and attempted to break the
12:30pm front passenger window on victims 2019 Ford
Edge. Nothing was taken from the vehicle.
No suspect information.
02/07/2021 15000 Town Center 31- Vehicles were Officer was on routine patrol when he discovered
4:26am (Hotel Parking Structure) attacked. The interior of numerous vehicles were attacked in the parking
the vehicles was all structure adjacent to Hotel in the 15000 Block of
ransacked. Town Center. Officer located the suspects on the
top deck of the parking structure. They fled from
him and were last seen S/B on M-10 at a high
rate of speed.
Suspect/ Suspect Vehicle Information:
Silver 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 with a silver toolbox
in the bed. The vehicle was reported stolen out
of Southfield on 01/21/2021.
Suspect #1: B/M, dark clothing, skull cap and
blue mask (driver).
Suspect #2: B/M dark clothing, skull cap and
mask.Status
02/07/2021 24000 W Twelve Mile S - Stolen R/P (employee) advises subject came in and
10:02pm (Commercial- Food) Description
placed a carry out order. He attempted to pay for
Tip Jar containing cash.
order with two separate credit cards. Both were
declined. The suspect then grabbed the
businesses Tip Jar containing cash and fled the
store. The suspect was observed getting into a
Blue Grand Marquise.
Suspect Description:
Last Name
SUSPECT
First Name
UNKNOWN
DOB (Age) Sex
M
Race
BLACK/AFRICAN
AMERICAN
Complexion
Medium
Height
5' 11"
Weight
140
Notes
Blue Tommy Hilfiger Bubble Jacket, Gray Sweats, White
Shoes, Black Hat, Black Mask.
Tips:
❖ Ensure your vehicle is locked always 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
02/07/2021 18000 W Twelve Mile Nothing was taken. Officers responded to the 18000 Block of 12 Mile
11:03pm (Apartments) Rd. (Apartments) for a report of shots heard.
R/P states about 10 gunshots were heard from
the parking lot and there were 3 males outside in
that area. The males got into a White SUV and
drove towards 12 Mile Rd.
Upon arrival Officers located multiple shell
casings in the street. The scene was secured and
a Southfield Police Evidence Technician
responded for processing. Numerous spent shell
casings were recovered.
Officers located the White SUV and stopped the
vehicle. There were three subjects in the vehicle.
Female driver and two male passengers. One of
the males was armed with a handgun and had a
valid CPL. The handgun was confiscated from the
subject while Officers investigated further.
The female stated her boyfriend and she were
leaving the apartment building to get pizza, when
two b/m's approached them. The female
described both b/m's as wearing all black, black
hoodie, black ski masks. One suspect was approx.
5'11, with his ski mask pulled half way down.
(Note: These were same subjects seen earlier by
the victim’s apartment acting suspicious). Female
stated she observed one of the suspects pull out
a handgun and aim it at them. Female stated she
took cover and then heard several shots go off.Female observed the suspects get into a black
car, poss. BMW that was dirty. Female stated she
also observed her boyfriend pull out his handgun
and fire back at the suspects. Female stated the
suspects were attempting to rob them, but were
unable to take anything.
There are discrepancies between female and her
boyfriend’s statements. The male stated he was
by himself and his girlfriend was in her car during
the incident?
Investigation is on-going.
Suspect Descriptions:
Suspect# 1: black male, thin build, approximately
5'11" tall, wearing all black clothing, and a
black ski mask.
Suspect# 2: black male, thin build, approximately
6'0" tall, wearing all black clothing, and a
black ski mask. It’s unknown which suspect
produced the handgun.
Suspect Vehicle:
A Black possible BMW. (Dirty)
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 policeBe on the Look Out Highlights: Arrests by SPD Officers: Special Attention- LFA’s/ Fleeing & Eluding OWI= Operate While Impaired (31 Vehicles were attacked) OUIN= Operate Under Influence Narcotics February 7, 2021 4:26am LFA= Larceny from Auto 15000 Block of Town Center R&C= Receiving & Concealing Stolen Property (Hotel Parking Structure) DWLS= Driving with Suspended License Officer discovered that numerous vehicles had their A&B= Assault & Battery windows broken out and the vehicles were ransacked in CSC= Criminal Sexual Conduct the parking structure in the 50000 Block of Town Center CCW/CPL= Carrying Concealed Weapon adjacent to Hotel. A total of 31 vehicles were attacked. NOLOP= No Operator License on Person Officer was checking the area when he observed a R/A= Robbery Armed suspicious 2012 Silver Dodge Ram Pick Up Truck on the RNA= Robbery Not Armed top level of parking deck of the Hotel. Officer attempted PWID= Possession with Intent to Deliver to stop the vehicle and it fled from him. The vehicle fled PPO= Personal Protection Order S/B on M-10 at a high rate of speed and the pursuit was PBT= Preliminary Breath Test terminated. R/P= Reporting Party Suspect/ Suspect Vehicle Information: VCSA= Violation Controlled Substance Act Silver 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 with a silver toolbox in the bed. Suspect #1: B/M, dark clothing, skull cap and blue mask (driver). Suspect #2: B/M dark clothing, skull cap and mask. Note: The suspect vehicle was stolen out of Southfield on 01/20/2021. The vehicle was left running unattended with the keys in the ignition. No suspect information in original report.
Special Attention: Attempt Sexual Assault DWLS/ Possession of Cocaine- 1- Arrest 02/07/2021 1:06am 02/02/2021 3:43pm 30000 Block of Southfield Rd Telegraph Rd. & Swanson Rd. (Apartments) Officer was on routine patrol when he stopped vehicle for Traffic Officers were dispatched to the 30000 Block of Violation. (Speeding) Southfield Rd. for a report of a female stating she was After contact was made with the driver it was determined that the held against her will and assaulted in Apartment. driver had a suspended driver’s license. During questioning of the Officers met with the female caller. She states she driver, he was acting suspicious and making furtive movements met a subject, first name only on Instagram. around the driver’s seat. He was advised to keep his hands on the R/P and subject made plans to get together at his steering wheel & Officer kept a watchful eye on the driver until apartment and she ordered a Lyft to his apartment. another unit arrived on scene. R/P advises after she got there the subject began to try When the driver was asked to exit the vehicle, there was furtive and get intimate with her. R/P advised that it was not a movement again and it appeared that the driver was attempting to good time and told him no. The subject got aggressive conceal something under the front driver’s seat. with her and physically assaulted her. The driver was removed from the vehicle and taken into custody When victim attempted to leave he blocked her from for DWLS. Further investigation by Officers led to the recovery of leaving and continued to assault her until the subjects suspected cocaine in a plastic baggie under the front driver’s seat. mother walked in and asked what was going on. The suspected substance was later Field Tested by a Southfield Victim then fled the suspects apartment and called Police Evidence Technician. The test was positive for possible police. The suspect has been identified and presence of Cocaine. Suspect was taken to Southfield Jail, Investigation is on-going. processed and lodged. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Citizens that meet persons on Instagram or any other dating site should always use caution, especially the first time you meet the person. Citizens should meet at a safe place where there are lots of people and its open to the public. It’s not a bad idea to bring a friend along too! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Special Attention: Assault w/ Intent to Murder/ CCW/ Obstruct Police-
Larceny from Person/ Shooting 1- Arrest
02/01/2021 8:19pm 02/06/2021 1:09pm
27000 Block of Arlington Ct. 24000 Block of Greenfield Rd.
The victim met the suspect to sell a cell phone. The (Hair Salon)
suspect took the phone and ran away. The victim chased On 02/06/2021, Southfield Officers were dispatched to the 24000
after and followed the suspect into an open garage. Block of Greenfield Rd. (Hair Salon) for a trouble with subject. The
The victim was then shot. Two suspects fled from the original R/P stated an intoxicated male would not leave the
location in a possible White Chevy Trax. The victim went business. She heard from an unidentified individual that the subject
to a neighbor’s house and the resident called Police. The was armed. Another caller stated that the male was her ex-
18-year-old male victim suffered a single gunshot boyfriend, and he pulled a gun on her and threatened her with it.
wound. He was transported to an area hospital by After assaulting his girlfriend, the suspect exited the building and
ambulance and was in stable condition. for no reason confronted a male and pointed his gun at him and
During the investigation, a residence in the 27000 Block threatened to kill him. The suspect then entered a Gray Ford Fusion
of Arlington Ct. where the shooting was thought to have and left the scene.
occurred was contacted. The residents at this location Officer located the suspect vehicle S/B on Greenfield. The person
were questioned and released. Further investigation it driving the vehicle was an unknown female. The passenger
was determined that the suspects, may be at another matched the description of the suspect.
residence in the same block of Arlington Ct. After additional units arrived the vehicle was stopped w/o incident.
One male subject was located at this residence and he Both occupants were ordered from the vehicle. The female
was taken into custody. complied and was detained. The male was non-compliant, refusing
Investigation is on-going. directions and swearing at Officers. He later complied and was
Suspect Descriptions: taken into custody. Officers recovered a handgun from the
Suspect#1 glovebox directly in front of where the suspect was seated in the
Last Name
SUSPECT vehicle. The suspect when questioned refused to give his identity to
First Name
UNKNOWN
Officers. He continued to be non-compliant with Officers and
DOB (Age) threatened to physically assault officers on the way back to the jail.
18
Sex Suspect had a very hostile demeanor and continuously cursed
M
Race profanities at Officers. He did not have a valid CPL. In the jail, the
BLACK/AFRICAN suspect continued to be disorderly and threatened Officers and
AMERICAN
Build attempted to spit on them.Thin A Southfield Police Detective conducted Follow up investigation
Attire
PLAID JACKET and received video of the incident from witnesses. He presented
Notes
PLAID JACKET case to OCPO for review.
Suspect#2 As a result, the following charges were approved and swore to:
Last Name
SUSPECT Count #1: Assault w/ Intent to Murder
First Name
UNKNOWN
Count #2: Possession of Firearm in Commission of Felony
Aliases Count #3: Weapons-Firearms - Possession by Felon
BENJI
DOB (Age) Count #4: Possession of Firearm in Commission of Felony
18
Sex Count #5: Weapons-Carrying Concealed
M Count #6: Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Felonious Assault)
Race
BLACK/AFRICAN Count #7: Possession of Firearm in Commission of Felony.
AMERICAN
Hair Color
Black
Hair Style
Afro
Hair Length
Short
Build
Thin R&O/ Warrant- 1- Arrest
Teeth Height
5' 6" - 5' 9" 02/04/2021 2:20am
t Attire
NIKE JACKET
Telegraph & W Nine Mile
Officers were sent to location on a suspicious person, R/P’s ex-
boyfriend is following her. Upon arrival Officers located the
suspect. During the investigation, the subject fled on foot.
Southfield Police K-9 Officer and his K-9 were requested for a track.
During the track, the suspect was located a short time later and
was taken into custody w/o incident. The subject also had a Home
Invasion Warrant out of another jurisdiction.
He was arrested and lodged. No bond.Special Attention: Special Attention: Larceny from Vehicles
Larceny of Packages that were ordered and How to prevent this from happening to you!
delivered via Common Carrier.
How to prevent this from happening to you! -Citizens should never leave anything of value inside their vehicle.
Recently several citizens have had packages that were (Especially Handguns, Purses, Wallets, Cash & Cell Phones!)
delivered to their residences and apartments stolen
prior to them retrieving the packages. - If you have a garage you should park your vehicle in the garage
Citizens can prevent this from happening by scheduling and lock the garage.
a specific time to have the package delivered and be
waiting for the package. - Wheel Locks are a deterrent but don’t leave the wheel lock key in
Citizen can also schedule the package to be picked up by the interior of your vehicle, especially the center console or glove
themselves at the common carrier facility. 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.
-Lots of lighting around the area(s) that you park your vehicles isalso 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.
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