POLICE UPDATE
Royal Oak Police Department – Lt. Thomas Goad
248-246-3521
For the week of September 15, 2011 through September 21, 2011
Breaking and Entering:
2900 block of Woodslee, 9-17-11: The complainant reported that an unknown suspect entered his condemned home and stole a laptop computer and a flat screen television. The home was condemned after if caught fire during a storm in August. 11-3428
Home Invasion:
1000 block of E. Lincoln, 9-15-11: The complainant reported that an unknown suspect entered her home while she was out of town and stole several pieces of jewelry. 11-3411
4100 block of W. Thirteen Mile, 9-15-11: The complainant reported that an unknown suspect entered his apartment through a side window and stole several video games. A neighbor reported that she had observed a suspicious black male in his late teens walking near the apartment during the afternoon. 11-3412
300 block of Park, 9-16-11: The complainant reported that an unknown suspect broke the glass to the back door. It is unclear if entry to the home was made and no property is missing. 11-3422
Unlawful Driving Away of an Automobile
2530 Rochester, 9-19-11: The complainant reported that an unknown suspect stole her 1998 Plymouth Breeze sometime over the last month. 11-3453
William Beaumont Hospital, 3601 W. Thirteen Mile, 9-19-11: The complainant reported that an unknown suspect stole his 2002 Chrysler Sebring. 11-3465
Larceny from Automobile
1300 block of Hoffman, 9-18-11: The complainant reported that an unknown suspect stole the in-dash GPS unit from his Jeep Cherokee. 11-3446
2300 E. Fourth Street, 9-18-11: The complainant reported that an unknown suspect stole the in-dash GPS unit from his Jeep Commander. It appears as if the suspect used a wedge in the door in order to get the vehicle unlocked. 11-3451
4300 block of Delemere, 9-19-11: The complainant reported that an unknown suspect entered his secured business parking lot and broke into several of the work trucks. 11-3454
1800 block of Parmenter, 9-21-11: The complainant reported that an unknown suspect enter one of his work trucks and stole a concrete saw. 11-3489
Other Incidents:
Whittier Park, Farnum and Alexander, 9-15-11: The complainant reported that an unknown suspect stole his green Trek mountain bike. 11-3481
Meijer’s, 5150 Coolidge, 9-16-11: The complainant reported that she was approached by a heavy set white female who asked her about different types of tea. When the complainant turned around she noticed a white male, 5’8” tall and thin build walking away from her cart. The complainant realized later that the male had stolen an undisclosed amount of currency from her purse. 11-3421
Fifth Street and Main Street, 9-16-11: The complainant reported that an unknown suspect stole his silver Treck mountain bike which was locked to a bike rack. 11-3424
Detroit Zoo, 8400 Ten Mile, 9-17-11: The complainant reported that an unknown suspect stole her I-Phone. 11-3430
Burger King, 1711 N. Main, 9-17-11: The complaint reported that an unknown suspect used a counterfeit Twenty dollar bill at the store. 11-3417
500 block of Curry, 9-20-11: The complainant reported that an unknown suspect stole her silver Trek mountain bike. 11-3472
2900 block of N. Vermont, 9-21-11: The complainant reported that an unknown suspect smashed out the back window of his vehicle. 11-3483
Arrest Summary:
The following arrests were made during the period:
One (1) Driving While License Suspended and Reckless Driving
Two (2) Driving While License Suspended
One (1) Driving While License Suspended and Misdemeanor Warrant Arrest
Seven (7) Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol
One (1) Operating Under the Influence of Narcotics and Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Four (4) Misdemeanor Warrant
Four (4) Disorderly Conduct
One (1) Possession of a Fraudulent Prescription and Resisting Arrest
One (1) Possession of Marijuana and Obstructing a Police Officer
One (1) Assault and Battery
One (1) Check Fraud
One (1) Prescription Fraud and Misdemeanor Warrant
One (1) Domestic Assault and Carrying a Concealed Weapon
Total Arrests:26
Press Releases for the Week
PRESS RELEASE
Royal Oak Police Department
Lieutenant Goad
248-246-3521
3300 block of Rochester Rd. Homicide
On September 21st, at 5:00 p.m., Royal Oak detectives along with officers from the Clinton Township Police Department and the Detroit Violent Crimes Task Force arrested a person of interest in Clinton Township. The arrested person’s identity is being withheld at this time.
Our Department is still asking for witnesses with any information to please contact the Royal Oak Police Department at (248) 246-3500.
PRESS RELEASE
Royal Oak Police Department-Deputy Chief Gordon Young
3300 block of Rochester Rd. Homicide
The Royal Oak Police Department is continuing the homicide investigation. The victim has been identified as Ranae Ann Chupick, a 41-year-old resident of Royal Oak. The victim died from multiple stab wounds to the chest.
The victim was attacked and killed inside her apartment.
Investigators found no signs of forced entry into the victim’s apartment.
Our Department is asking for information and possible witnesses to this homicide. If you have further information, please contact the Royal Oak Police Department at (248) 246-3500.
PRESS RELEASE
Royal Oak Police Department-Deputy Chief Gordon Young
On September 19, 2011, at 9:42 pm, the Royal Oak Police Department responded to the 3300 block of Rochester Rd. on a report of a suspicious death. The deceased, a 41-year-old female and resident of the apartment, was found by co workers who came to the apartment to check on the victim when she did not show up for work.
This is an apparent homicide and there was evidence at the scene of a physical encounter. An autopsy is scheduled for this morning with the Oakland County Medical Examiner.
Our Department is asking for information and possible witnesses to this homicide. If you have further information, please contact the Royal Oak Police Department at (248) 246-3500.