Suspect in Driveway Gets a Surprise: Blotter

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A Royal Oak man reported to police that he saw a man sitting in his pickup truck while it was parked in his driveway in the 1900 block of N. Wilson St. about 12:30 Monday afternoon.

When the two made eye contact, the suspect fled in a red Dodge Dakota pickup that was stopped in the street.

The complainant said the suspect was an 18- to 20-year-old male, about 6 feet tall and weighing 150-170 pounds. He was unable to get a good view of the driver of the truck.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Royal Oak Police Criminal Investigation Division at (248) 246-3528 and reference report No. 15-41933.

Another Royal Oak resident reported someone tampered with his vehicle while it was parked in front of his residence in the 2000 block of N. Wilson between 9 p.m. Sunday and 10:30 a.m. Monday.

The 2000 GMC Sierra was unlocked at the time, and the truck’s owner said the steering column had been damaged by someone who was attempting to steal it. The case number in that incident is 15-41880.

Also on the blotter for the week of Nov. 5-12:

Breaking and Entering

3320 Rochester (Mobile Lube Express), 11-10-15, 6:22 p.m. – 6:25 p.m.: Complainant reported an unknown suspect had broken into the business by kicking in a lower bay door panel. The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of currency. 15-42124

Larceny

900 block of N. Altadena, 11-6-15 – 11-7-15, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Complainant reported an unknown suspect stole a decorative cement dog statue from her front porch. 15-41586

Larceny from Automobile

3200 block of N. Vermont, 11-4-15 – 11-5-15, 12:30 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.: Complainant reported she parked her 2005 Chevrolet Impala in front of her residence. When she returned she discovered an unknown suspect had stolen the catalytic converter. 15-41610

2300 block of N. Vermont, 11-05-15, 12:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: Complainant reported he parked his 2000 Oldsmobile Alero in front of his residence. When he returned he discovered an unknown suspect had stolen the catalytic converter. 15-41291

Malicious Destruction of Property

1500 block of Mayfield, 11-9-15, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Complainant reported he parked his 2005 Chrysler Town & Country in front of his residence. When he returned he discovered an unknown suspect had broken out the rear window of the vehicle. 15-41953

W. Third and S. Center, (Parking Structure) 11-10-15, 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Complainant reported he parked his car in the parking structure. When he returned he discovered an unknown suspect had keyed the driver side rear door. 15-42152

Arrests

Three (3) Misdemeanor Warrant

One (1) Felony Warrant

Three (3) Assault and Battery

Three (3) Operating While Intoxicated

Nine (9) Driving While License Suspended

Two (2) Driving While License Suspended & Misdemeanor Warrant

One (1) No Operators License on Person & Misdemeanor Warrant

One (1) Possession of Marijuana

One (1) Possession of Marijuana & Narcotic Paraphernalia

Two (2) Disorderly Conduct

One (1) Urinating in Public

One (1) No Operators License on Person

One (1) Urinating in Public & Misdemeanor Warrant

One (1) Consuming Alcohol in Public

Total Arrests: 30