Police Report: E-Bike Stolen from East Parkway

Stolen: On April 30, a commuter reported his e-bike and chain lock were stolen from East Parkway.

Scam and identity theft
On April 30, an Innes Rd. woman reported she was contacted by phone by a scammer. She realized the call was a scam and hung up.

On May 3, a Gaylor Rd. resident reported receiving some fraudulent charges on her credit card.

Suspicious
Two individuals with flashlights were at a Horseguard Lane house at 10:37 p.m., April 28. They were scared off by a doorbell camera.

A parent of a child reported, on April 29, that approximately one week ago, that a third-grade girl was approached by a man while she was been walking home from Heathcote School. The man was driving a "small white, dirty sedan." The man reportedly gestured for the girl to approach the vehicle, which caused the girl to run home. No exact date could be established, and there was no further description of the male or the vehicle. The reporting party advised the parent of the child that if activity like this occurs, the police should be notified right away. The caller requested that extra ride-bys of the area be conducted around dismissal time.

On April 29, a Post Rd. resident reported she was walking her dog in the area of Mamaroneck and Cambridge Roads when she observed a male with long hair, in a dark blue sedan driving on Mamaroneck Rd. The resident further stated that when she turned around to head back towards Post Rd., the male followed them and parked his vehicle on Rugby Ln. The resident stated that at no time did the male gesture or say anything to her, but she felt that this was suspicious. Patrol canvassed the area yielding negative results.

A caller advised that a person was using a drone in the area of Drake and Hamilton roads, and she thought it was suspicious May 1.

Mysterious
On April 30, patrol arrived to a Weaver St. address and spoke with the homeowner, who showed patrol footage of his car’s lights turning on. The footage did not show anyone approaching his vehicle or residence; and no damage to property or any criminal activity was revealed to be taking place. Patrol conducted a perimeter check, and all was in order. No further assistance was needed.

Help
A woman dropped her wallet down a sewer grate on Spencer Place April 30. Police and firefighters helped her retrieve it.

At 2 a.m., May 2, a woman called and said she left property inside a friend’s house on Garden Rd., and after a verbal dispute, he is not allowing her to retrieve her personal belongings. Patrol arrived on the scene and told the friend that the woman left her wallet inside his house. The wallet was produced, and all contains were found to be inside.

A TV was delivered to the front of a Drake Rd. house May 2. The resident asked for help in moving it to the back of the house.

Police contacted West Hampton police to conduct a welfare check on a person in need of mental health services May 2. The person’s parents reside in Scarsdale.

Cars and roadways
On April 28, police notified Verizon about a low-hanging wire over Lebanon Rd.

On April 28, police Patrol observed multiple vehicles honking and appearing to be confused by traffic control set up at Post and Olmsted roads. Patrol further observed multiple vehicles almost get into motor vehicle accidents due to the lack of visibility of highway personnel and the altered traffic pattern. No detour signs were set up and motorists were confused. Police advised the job foreman that police should be present to assist.

On April 29, police notified Con Edison about arcing wires on Mamaroneck Rd.

Police notified Verizon about a fallen wire on Ridgecrest Rd. April 30 and low-hanging wires on Edgewood Rd. and Boulevard May 1.

A disabled car was removed from Popham Rd. May 3.

On May 3, at approximately 3:03 am., patrol responded to an iPhone crash detection activation alert at Post and Richbell roads. Upon arrival, patrol observed a two-vehicle accident with injuries. An accident report was completed. One vehicle was towed, and one occupant was transported to White Plains Hospital Medical Center for further medical evaluation.

Animals
On April 30, police reunited a lost dog, found on Boulevard, with its owner.

On May 3, police reunited a lost dog, found on Church Ln., with its owner.

Village code
On April 29, A Hamilton Rd. resident reported a young man was soliciting in the area.

On April 30, police removed illegally-posted signs from Canterbury Rd., Olmsted Rd. and Boulevard.

On May 2, police removed illegally-posted signs from Post Rd.

On May 3, a Catherine Rd. resident was informed about the need for a work permit to continue conducting work on the property.

On May 3, several residents complained about loud youth screaming and speeding in their cars in the street on Catherine Rd. and Hamilton Rd. police questioned them and told them to quiet down. The youth said they were participating in a scavenger hunt.

On May 4, police removed illegally-posted signs from Post Rd.

Lost and found
A Secor Rd. man reported losing a license plate somewhere in the Village April 28.

On April 30, a Brewster Rd. resident reported losing a license plate somewhere in the Village.

On May 1, a Butler Rd. resident reported losing his car’s license plates after the car was sold and surrendered.

On May 1, a person walked into headquarters and reported losing a cell phone.

On May 2, a Garden Rd. resident reported finding items inside his car.

On May 4, a Mamaroneck Rd. resident reported losing her wallet while traveling.

Firefighters
On April 28, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway.

On April 29, firefighters called Con Edison to check on a potential gas leak on Madison Rd. related to a contactor working on a boiler.

On April 29, a small fire broke out on one of the railroad ties near the Scarsdale train station. Firefighters used a pressurized water can to attack fire. The fire was put out before the next arriving train, so no hazard was extended to the third rail.

Firefighters helped a Lawrence Rd. resident turn off an outdoor spigot April 30.

On April 30, firefighters were dispatched to a Spencer Place store for a carbon monoxide investigation with individuals feeling ill. Firefighters encountered three employees complaining of feeling sick while working inside the store. Firefighters moved those people to the sidewalk outside of the store and checked the space with four gas meters.

Firefighters found no strange odors or carbon monoxide on either level of the store, and there were no carbon monoxide or gas alarms activated. All three people were evaluated by paramedics; two were checked and refused further medical intervention, while one was transported to Westchester Medical Center for evaluation. Firefighters found no observable hazards at the location, and the store was reoccupied.

On May 3, firefighters responded to a Post Rd. car accident with injuries, involving a hydrant. On arrival, units found a two-vehicle accident. All occupants had self-extricated and were in the care of Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps. One vehicle was over a retaining wall, up against a tree. The other vehicle was up against the first vehicle with the hydrant under the front bumper. The hydrant had been sheered from the water main, and water was flowing down the street. A telephone pole had also been struck and compromised. Con-Ed electric and water departments were dispatched to the scene. Firefighters stabilized the scene and assisted other departments in the mitigation and clean-up of the scene.

Firefighters helped lift a Cooper Rd. patient for hospital transport May 3 and a Saxon Woods Rd. patient May 4.

On May 3, firefighters responded to a carbon monoxide incident caused by an overcharged sump pump battery in a Bradley Rd. house. Firefighters disconnected the battery and placed it outside. They ventilated the house and recommended replacing the battery.

On May 4, firefighters helped a Tompkins Rd. resident first-floor air conditioner cover as a one-time courtesy, although such a job is outside the normal scope of work for the fire department.

This report covering police and fire department activity from April 28-May 4 has been compiled from official information.

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