LA Fitness Hit By Locker Room Thefts

ROYAL OAK, MI — A rash of thefts from the locker room of a Woodward Avenue fitness facilities is under investigation by the Royal Oak Police Department, according to Lt. Keith Spencer. Wallets were stolen from four LA Fitness customers with cash, credit cards and personal identification information taken from each, according to police reports.

Three of thefts occurred on Oct. 27 between 5:15 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. The fourth incident was on Oct. 29 between 4 - 5 p.m. and, again, credit/debit cards, cash and identification information was stolen.

“It happens on occasion at various locations,” Spencer said of the thefts. He said gym goers should consider storing important items in alternative locations. “Leave your high-dollar valuable stuff at home. If you leave it in your car, keep it out of view. The less visible things are, the more it reduces break-ins.”

Here’s a look at other reported crimes in Royal Oak from Oct. 26 - Nov. 2:

Larceny

• 5150 Coolidge Hwy. (Meijer), 10-31-17, 8:46 p.m.: Complainant employee reported unknown suspect engaged her in a fraudulent money order transaction. When the employee opened the cash register, the suspect grabbed the money from the drawer and fled from the store. The investigation is ongoing.

Malicious Destruction of Property

• 508 Williams St., (St Paul School), 10-26-17- 10-27-17, 1:30 p.m.- 1:30 p.m.: Complainant reported unknown suspect(s) damaged a section of exterior fencing.
• 3000 block of Sylvan Dr., 10-27-17- 10-28-17, 6:00 p.m.- 9:33 a.m.: Complainant reported unknown suspect(s) smashed the front passenger window of his parked 2015 Chrysler.
• Third St. & Main St., 10-26-17- 10-27-17, 6:00 p.m.- 6:00 a.m.: Complainant contractor reported unknown suspect(s) damaged the poured concrete on the sidewalk. 17-39483

The following arrests were made during the period:
Four (4) Probation Violation
Three (3) Misdemeanor Warrant
Three (3) Felony Warrant
One (1) Trespassing
Three (3) Disorderly Conduct
Four (4) Drove While License Suspended
Two (2) Drove While License Suspended and Misdemeanor Warrant
Two (2) Operating While Intoxicated
Two (2) Possession of Marijuana
One (1) Possession of Marijuana and Misdemeanor Warrant
One (1) Possession of Marijuana and Felony Warrant
One (1) Possession of Synthetic Narcotic
One (1) Possession of Synthetic Narcotic and Obstruct Police
One (1) Assault & Battery
One (1) Domestic Assault & Battery
One (1) Larceny from a Building and Possession of Stolen Property
One (1) Fleeing and Eluding, Possession of Crack Cocaine, Drove While License
Suspended, and Misdemeanor Warrant
Total Arrests: 32

File photo courtesy city of Royal Oak