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Stolen cell phone recovered

July 13, 2016 by Kalamazoo Public Safety

On July 13, 2016 around 02:42 pm., Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the area of the Kalamazoo Mall and Michigan Ave regarding a report of a suspect stealing a cell phone. Upon making contact with the victim she reported that she was approached by three males on bicycles and as they rode by one male took the cell phone right out of her hand as she was using it. The incident was captured by several cameras downtown and a description was immediately put out for the suspects. Sgt Sanderson located the three suspects near the intersection of W Paterson and Douglas and upon attempting contact the three subjects fled. Two of the three were located and arrested with the victim’s cell phone and a realistic appearing facsimile hand gun in their possession. The two suspects were lodged on charges of larceny from a person and resisting and obstructing police. The third suspect in this case was also identified and charges are being sought for his arrest.

Anyone have information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

Authority: Sgt VanderKlok

Date: July 13th, 2016
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigation Division, 337-8139

Larceny from motor vehicle suspect arrested

July 12, 2016 by Kalamazoo Public Safety

On July 12, 2016 around 9:00 am, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers responded to the 2100 block of S Burdick on a 911 call regarding a larceny in progress. The caller had observed an individual breaking into their vehicle and contacted police. While officers were responding, the suspect began leaving the area and victim followed the suspect on foot. Officer Townsend was the first officer to arrive in the area and upon locating the suspect and attempting contact, the individual ran from officers. The suspect was taken into custody by Sgt Mayo and Officers Townsend and Bryant. During the course of the investigation the suspect’s apartment was searched and officers located stolen electronic equipment. The suspect is a 32 year old Kalamazoo resident. The investigation is ongoing as all of the victims have not yet been identified.

The suspect was arrested for breaking and entering a motor vehicle, possession of burglary tools, and attempted resisting and obstructing a police officer. Kalamazoo Public Safety would like to remind all residents to not keep valuables in your vehicle and to report suspicious activity.

Anyone have information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

Authority: Sgt Gretchen Mayo

Date: July 12th, 2016
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Criminal Investigation Division, 337-8139

Quick crime reporting and response leads to larceny arrest

July 11, 2016 by Kalamazoo Public Safety

On July 10, 2016, at about 1830 hours, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were notified by a concerned citizen regarding the larceny of a phone. A citizen reported having their phone snatched from their hand in the area of 200 S Kalamazoo Mall.

With the assistance of eye-witnesses and the use of a GPS cell phone application Public Safety Officers were able to track the stolen phone to a residence in the 1000 block of N Church. Once at the residence, Public Safety Officers located the stolen phone and were able to return it to the victim.

The suspect, a 14 year old resident of Kalamazoo was lodged at the Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home on a charge of larceny from a person. Charges are also being sought against an additional person for their involvement.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8139 or Silent Observed at 343-2100.

Authority: Sgt. Charles Treppa

Date: July 10, 2016
Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Contact: Captain Victor Ledbetter, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety 337-8139

Stolen cell phone recovered

Larceny from motor vehicle suspect arrested

Quick crime reporting and response leads to larceny arrest

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