Police Report: Package Containing iPhone Stolen from Franklin Road Porch and a Car Fire on the Bronx River Parkway

Stolen package: On April 10, a Franklin Rd. man reported a stolen package. He stated at approximately 4 pm, he observed on video surveillance a FedEx employee dropped off a package containing an iPhone 16 PRO and an iPhone case at the front door. About 10 minutes later. he observed on video surveillance a gray or light blue Honda CRV traveling westbound on Franklin Rd. toward Haverford Ave. stop in front of his house. He saw a Hispanic or light black male wearing a red hoodie, black pants, and black and white sneakers exit the vehicle and walk toward the porch and steal the package. The suspect walked back to the vehicle and left the scene westbound on Franklin Rd. toward Haverford Ave. The vehicle was occupied by at least two parties.

Identity theft
An unknown person withdrew funds from a Woods Lane man’s bank April 9.

Cars and roadways
On April 7, police saw people pushing a disabled car on Post Rd. Police offered to call a tow, but the driver said her husband would pick it up the next day.

A parked car was blocking a Hampton Rd driveway April 8. Police deduced the car belonged to someone at the high school. Staff made an announcement, and the car was moved.

On April 8, police notified Con Edison that a transformer on Putnam Road had darkened in color.

Police cleared empty boxes from Morris Lane April 8.

Police dispatched a tow for a disabled car on Griffin Ave. April 9.

The highway department was informed about fallen insulation on Post Rd. April 10. Police moved a bag of garbage out of the roadway and onto the curb on Popham Rd. April 12.
A driver hit a pothole and sustained two flat tires, leaving his car on Rochambeau Rd. overnight April 12.

Another car got a damaged tire from a Mamaroneck Rd. pothole April 12.

On April 12, police conducted a traffic stop on Church Lane. It occurred after police ran the vehicle's plates, and they came back to a different vehicle. The operator was issued associated violation tickets. The vehicle was then towed. The driver was from Waterbury, CT.

One car accident was officially reported in the Village this week.

Civil matter
On April 8, a Kathy Lane man reported he was having issues with a moving company regarding several items he was attempting to sell.

A Garth Rd. business manager reported he hired a scaffolding company to set up for a job April 9. He paid a deposit for the job. The company failed to get a permit, and the job was delayed. The manager then said he was having a hard time getting the company to finish the job.

Suspicious
On April 9, a Walworth Ave. woman reported seeing a white man in his 50s on her porch. He then walked back to a car occupied by an unknown white male and left the scene. The woman stated she stopped the car and asked why he was at her residence. She stated the unknown man said they were canvassing for a company and issued her an
advertisement flyer. She stated she returned to her front porch and did not observe any
flyers. She further stated she did not observe the unknown parties attempt to contact other residences. She believed the incident was suspicious.

A 911 call originated from a Palmer Ave location after 2:30 a.m., April 12. (11 operators said arguing could be heard in the background of the open phone line. Police went to the scene and saw people moving items into a garage in order to prevent them from getting wet, according to the people on scene. The 911 call was an apparent “pocket dial” call.

Village code
A Hazelton Drive resident reported an aggressive solicitor April 8. The solicitor was gone when police arrived.
On April 9, police removed a sign posted in the Village right of way On Post Rd. A summons was issued.
On April 10, police removed signs posted in the Village right of way on Post Rd. and Fenimore Rd. A summons was issued.
On April 11, police removed signs posted in the Village right of way on Butler Rd. and Lincoln Ave.
On April 12, police removed signs posted in the Village right of way on Post Rd. A summons was issued.
On April 12, police told a construction crew on Springdale Rd. to stop work before designated hours.

Animals
A dead bird was reported on Quaker Ridge School grounds April 11. Police went to the scene, bur custodial staff had already left.

Lost and found
A Kensington Road resident reported losing his driver’s license and Social Security card April 7.
On April 9, a person found a cell phone on Boulevard and brought it to police.

Firefighters
Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Boulevard April 7.

Wires were arcing at a Chesterfield Rd. house April 7. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.

A U-Haul driver accidentally locked his keys inside the truck on Heathcote Rd. April 7. Firefighters opened the door.

On Sunday, April 6, at approximately 7:30 PM, Scarsdale fire responded to a dispatch regarding a "transformer leaking fluid" at 4 Putnam Road. Upon investigation, the fire officer on scene found no evidence of leakage from the transformer. Instead, the liquid observed at the base of a tree was determined to be sap from freshly cut limbs. Assuming this call originated from the homeowners at 4 Putnam Rd, the fire officer attempted to make contact but was unsuccessful. This incident was categorized as a "good intent call," requiring no further intervention by the fire department. However, on April 8, firefighters received a landline call from dispatch with additional details from a Sage Terrace resident. The resident was concerned with the discoloration of the transformer in conjunction with the liquid on the tree. Firefighters responded to assess the transformer further. The liquid dripping from the tree was confirmed to be sap and is unrelated to the transformer or utility pole. While a darkened transformer does not necessarily indicate a current
issue—since prior repairs might not require full equipment replacement—the resident's observation of an acute change in its appearance prompted a ticket with Con Edison's municipal dashboard. A Con Edison representative was dispatched for evaluation.

On April 8, firefighters were called to a car fire on the Bronx River Parkway. They started fire suppression using booster tanks. Approximately 750 gallons of water used to suppress the main body of fire. Approximately 250 gallons of water was used for overhaul.

Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway April 9.

On April 10, firefighters helped change smoke detector batteries in a detector on a vaulted ceiling in a Fox Meadow Rd. house.

Fireplace smoke was escaping inside a Corell Rd. house April 10. Firefighters extinguished the fire, and the smoke then vented out naturally.

A defective boiler was releasing carbon monoxide into a Park Rd. house. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison and ventilated the house. The boiler was red tagged.

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

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