Yonkers Man Arrested for Credit Card Grand Larceny, Kids Throwing Bottles at Party

Photo Credit: Shelley GrafsteinArrested: On Oct. 9, following an investigation, police arrested a 55-year-old Yonkers man on charges of fourth-degree grand larceny. He is accused of stealing an 81-year-old Fenimore Rd. resident’s credit card information.

Stolen package
On Oct. 8, a Kent Rd. man reported a package was stolen from his residence. Patrol reviewed security footage that showed a silver sedan drive by the residence numerous times. An unknown male wearing a black sweater, black sweat pants, and a mask could be seen exiting the vehicle, walking around the property and leaving with the package. The vehicle was seen traveling north on Kent Rd.

Stolen money
A Lee Rd. resident reported money had been stolen from her bank account Oct. 9.

Identity theft
A Cooper Rd. man reported someone used his credit card information to purchase Apple products without his permission Oct. 7. He said he had received notification from Apple that there was an order in progress for two iPhones to be delivered to his residence during a specific time frame. Further inquiry with his credit card company revealed he had been fraudulently charged but was able to stop the payment, which cancelled the order. The listed party stated he is not at any financial loss as a result. The man believed an unknown party would have been present at his residence at the time of delivery to intercept the order.

On Oct. 9, a Lee Rd. woman reported someone used her personal identifying information for an incident of criminal impersonation that resulted in financial loss.

Scams
On Oct. 7, a Chateaux Circle resident reported he gave his credit card information out over the phone, which resulted in him getting scammed. Since then he has been reimbursed and suffered no financial loss at this time. He further went on to state he has opened up a new account with a new bank and has been getting scam like phone calls. Patrol advised him to go speak with the bank in person to establish the validity of these calls. Patrol also advised him to not pick up phone numbers he does not know as well as to never give out personal information over the phone.

A Hampton Rd. woman she received a scam email that included a picture of her house Oct. 7. Police advised the email was a scam and contained information easily obtained online.

On Oct. 10, a Church Lane resident showed police a phishing email he had received. It was attempting to lure the resident into sending money. Police advised it was a common scam.

Welfare check
A mother in Canada asked police to check the welfare of her four kids who were staying with her ex-husband in the village Oct. 12. They were in good condition.

Suspicious
On Oct. 7, a Griffen Ave. woman advised that a unknown party ran up to her mailbox and her neighbor’s mailbox, opened the mailboxes and then ran off. The unknown party did not steal anything from either mailbox. No other criminal activity was observed from the video. On Oct. 9, another Griffen Ave. resident reported a similar incident, describing the perpetrators as “younger kids.”

On Oct. 7, Mamaroneck Rd. principal reported unknown people were taking photos of themselves on school property. Patrol observed, on video surveillance, at approximately 9:30 a.m., one Asian male and one Asian female exit a Central Taxi Ford Crown Victoria in front of the administration building, at which time both parties photographed themselves and the listed location. The principal stated they were not expecting a new Asian student to attend the school. Patrol responded to Central Taxi. Upon arrival, patrol spoke to the Central Taxi dispatcher who stated both parties requested a taxi to take a tour of the village to reminisce about their time in Scarsdale. The listed dispatcher stated she did not have any pedigree information for both parties.

An Overlook Rd. woman reported two male youths, riding an electric scooter, entered her driveway and turned around Oct. 8. She advised shed did not want them to trespass on her property.

On Oct. 10, a Mamaroneck Rd. resident reported people were seen on his property. He believed they “jumped the fence.”

On Oct. 10, an Olmsted Rd. caller reported seeing two male youths, riding an electric scooter, enter her driveway and then proceed to ride into the library parking lot. She felt the behavior was suspicious.

A man “wrapped in clothes” was lying down in a Post Rd. park Oct. 11. Police offered assistance, which the man refused.

Garbage
On Oct. 11, a caller stated there was a black box with a yellow strap near the entrance to the Quentin Rd. walking path. The caller did not believe it had been there longer than a day. Patrol observed the listed container, which held a soiled sweatshirt. It was picked up and discarded by the highway department.

Cars and roadways
An ice cream truck parked in a Post Rd. parking lot was creating a hazard Oct. 7. Police asked the driver to move the truck.
Police directed traffic around a disabled car on Crane Rd. while the tire was being changed Oct. 7.
Patrol notified Verizon about fallen wires on Corell Rd. and Post Rd. Oct. 8.
Patrol notified Con Edison about fallen wires on Post Rd. Oct. 8.
A Tompkins Rd. resident wanted a driver to stop parking close to his house Oct. 8. Police asked the legally parked driver to move the car as a courtesy.
Police removed a shipping pallet and a shipping box from Popham Rd. Oct. 10.
Av fiber optic box was seen hanging from a Pole on Herkimer Rd. Oct. 11. Police contacted the utility provider.
Police twice directed traffic around disabled cars on Mamaroneck Rd. while the drivers waited for tows, Oct. 12.
On Oct. 13, police twice advised Post Rd. pedestrians to use the sidewalk for safety.
On Oct. 13, police helped a Weaver St. pedestrian safely reach her destination.
Policed mediated a dispute between a parked driver and a pedestrian over an alleged request for the driver to not use the horn on East Parkway Oct. 13.
Patrol notified Verizon about fallen wires on Chesterfield Rd. Oct. 13.
Two car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.

Civil matter
On Oct. 7, a Lyons Rd. caller reported that contractors working at a neighbor’s property might cause damage to her property. Police advised the caller to contact the building department with regard to the property line.

On Oct. 13, a Brewster Rd. resident saws her neighbor approach her house via a doorbell camera. She and the neighbor were allegedly in dispute over a civil matter. She wanted police to advise the neighbor to stay off her property.

A Rodney Rd. resident reported arguing with a neighbor about tree trimming Oct. 13.

Village code
Police removed illegally posted signs from the Village right of way on Kent Rd. Oct. 8, and Heathcote Rd. Oct. 9. Summonses were issued.

Kids
On Oct. 13, a 911 caller reported "30,000 kids" at a party on Berwick Rd. The caller also stated bottles were being thrown into the roadway. Upon arrival, police observed several youths gathered at the edge of the property. They began to disperse immediately. Police spoke with the homeowner who said her son had made her aware that many uninvited party attendees began showing up to the house. The homeowner stated that all guests had been advised to make arrangements for pick up. A check of the property found nobody remaining who appeared to be in need of any assistance. Patrol monitored the area until it appeared all attendees had dispersed safely.

Animals
Police advised a Brookfield Rd. resident to call a trapper about a possibly sick skunk sighted in the backyard Oct. 10.

On Oct. 10, a Madison Rd, dog owner reported that a Rodney Rd. neighbor’s black dogs got loose by breaking the fence and were trying to attack his dog while he was out walking the dog. Patrol spoke to the homeowner on Rodney Rd who stated that, while doing yard work, her landscapers removed part of her fence and did not put it back when the work was completed. Both parties were advised to bring all vaccination and permit information to headquarters. Both parties stated that they would be speaking to each other regarding the incident later that evening.

A caller found a dog on Murray Hill Rd. and dropped it off at headquarters Oct. 11. Police reunited it with its owner and issued a summons.

Lost and found
A Carstensen Rd. woman reported losing earrings valued at $28,865 inside her house Oct. 7. She last saw them in her bathroom after cleaning the earrings.
A passerby found a wallet on Mamaroneck Rd. Oct. 8. Police identified the owner and returned the wallet.
A Walworth Ave. man reported losing a license plate for his motorcycle Oct. 8.
A Varian Lane resident reported losing a passport in the Village Oct. 10.
A Ridgedale Rd. man reported losing a license plate Oct. 12.
A passerby found an iPhone on Garth Rd. Oct. 12. Police identified the owner and returned the lost property.
A Brite Ave. man reported losing his backpack in an Uber Oct. 11. It contained his wallet, credit cards and driver’s license.

Firefighters
On Oct. 7, firefighters investigated an interior gas odor in a Paddington Rd. house.

They found a leak near the water heater and called Con Edison.

On Oct. 9, a Topland Rd., Hartsdale, resident reported smoke in the house. A closed fireplace flue caused it.

Firefighters shut gas and electric to a range with an igniter problem in a Wheelock Rd. house Oct. 10.

A gas leak was detected at a steam boiler in a Nelson Rd. house Oct. 11. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas odor on Murray Hill Rd. Oct. 11.

Parchment paper burned inside a Post Rd. kitchen caused a fire, which the resident extinguished Oct. 12. Firefighters assisted with ventilation and checked for safety.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 7 - 13 has been compiled from official information.

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