Thieves Pose as Utility Workers and More on Police Blotter

Highlights from Royal Oak Police Department reports from the past week:

Thieves pose utility workers

1600 block of Wyandotte, June 2: A man reported someone posing as a utility worker approached him. The man distracted the homeowner while a person entered the house and stole and cash from the home. The suspects may be driving a white four-door sedan, possibly a Buick Elantra, with tinted windows and an out of state license plate.

The man who distracted the homeowner was described as Hispanic and 5-feet 8-inches tall.

The person who entered the home was described as a black male in his 20s, 5-feet 5-inches, medium build, blue shirt and an identification card attached to a lanyard around his neck.

900 block of S. Campbell, June 2: A woman reported someone entered her home through a window on the southeast side of the residence. Nothing was taken from the home. The woman believes the person was scared off by her dogs.  

3900 block of Normandy, June 3: A man reported someone entered his house through the side door and stole an X-Box 360 game system and two wristwatches. 

Thief attempts to steal car

Fifth and Troy, June 2: A man reported someone attempted to steal his Red 2001 Chrysler Sebring.  

Tiger flag stolen from front porch and more 

2000 block of E. Harwood, June 1: A man reported someone stole his Detroit Tigers flag from his front porch.  

25252 Woodward (L.A. Fitness), May 31: A man reported someone stole his gym bag out of his locker. The gym bag contained his wallet, credit cards, identification and keys.   

4100 block of Elmhurst, June 5: A man reported someone entered his open garage and stole a bicycle. The man observed a white Ford Ranger driving slowly through the area just prior to the theft.  

700 block of S. Kenwood, June 4: A man reported someone stole a TomTom GPS unit and a Blackberry Bluetooth out of his vehicle.  

Graffitists target businesses 

112 E. Third Street (Rock on Third), May 31: Staff reported someone spray painted graffiti on the south and west walls of the business.  

300 block of S. Main, May 31: Staff reported someone spray painted graffiti on the dumpster behind the business.  

2400 block of Rochester, June 5: A man reported someone spray painted graffiti on the south side of the vacant business.  

1000 block of Mohawk, June 3: A man reported someone broke the window on the side door of his house.  

Thieves target cars 

800 block of S. Stephenson, May 31: A man reported someone stole the tailgate and rock guard off of his Gray 2002 Dodge Ram truck.  

3000 block of Bamlet, May 31: A woman reported someone stole a Dell laptop computer and wallet out of her vehicle.  

2800 block of Bamlet, May 31: A man reported someone stole an iPod touch out of his vehicle.  

3400 block of Hillside Drive, May 31: A woman reported someone stole the catalytic converter off of her 2001 Chevy Cavalier.  

3000 block of Bamlet, May 31: A man reported someone stole loose change and an iPod charger out of his vehicle.  

2000 block of E. Harwood, June 1: A man reported someone stole a wheel off of his 2003 Chevy Malibu.  

700 block of S. Vermont, June 2: A woman reported someone stole the license plate off of her Gray 2004 Ford Taurus.  

3600 block of Hunter, June 3: A woman reported someone stole a diamond ring out of her vehicle.  

If you have any information about any of these incidents, call Royal Oak Police at 248-246-3500. For questions about this blotter, email judy.davids@patch.com.