Police Report : Stolen Jewelry Returned by Handyman Thief

Photo Credit Shelley GrafsteinStolen jewelry: A Rural Drive resident reported jewelry from her jewelry box was missing May 28. She said the incident occurred after her handyman left the house that day. She called police and called the handyman and asked him to bring back the jewelry in exchange for her not pressing charges. The handyman returned the jewelry in the presence of police. The resident said she had recommended the handyman to a client, and police advised her to notify the client, as well as notify police in the jurisdiction where the client lives. Police asked the resident multiple times if she wanted to press charges, and each time, she declined.

Porch pirates
A delivered package was stolen from a Lee Rd. doorstep May 30. It was delivered at 11:50 a.m., and it was stolen at 11:55 a.m.

Call for help
Police received a call about parents and a young child having a dispute, and the child calling for help near Tompkins Rd. May 27. Patrol met with the parents who stated their son would not leave the mall earlier that day and began throwing a tantrum. While driving home, the son began screaming "help" in the back seat, So, the parents stopped the car in the public safety parking lot. The son continued throwing a tantrum and reluctantly got into the vehicle to go back home. The parents stated this kind of behavior happens every now and then, and it usually takes the son approximately two hours to relax.

Late-night walk
A White Rd. mother called police because her daughter had left the house for a late -night walk and had not returned home. It was almost 2 a.m., May 29. Calls to the daughter went unanswered, and the daughter’s phone’s location settings had been turned off. Police canvassed the area, found the daughter and brought her home. She said she had turned off location settings. Police advised the daughter to not go out alone late at night and walk on the street during late hours because of potential hazards.

Fraud
On June 1, a Butler Rd. resident reported being the victim of fraud involving a mortgage scam, which might have left his business and him at a financial loss.

Homeless
A homeless man was sheltering in a Popham Rd. building May 29. Polcie told him he could not shelter there and offered him assistance.

Suspicious
Patrol spoke with a Bradey Road boy, on May 27, who stated he got dropped off from the school bus at the intersection of Sprague and Lyons roads when he noticed a black Chevy SUV in the area. He said he continued walking home and when he got to the intersection of Sprague and Bradley roads, the vehicle stopped next to him, and an unknown individual rolled down the window and said, "Hey youngster." The unknown person was described as a black man, and no further description could be provided. The boy walked away from the vehicle, and the vehicle drove east on Sprague Rd.

A Crane Rd. school official reported an older, bald, white man was sitting on school steps drinking from a vessel. He did not belong there, so his presence raised concern May 27. He left the steps and was sitting in a gray SUV with the door open. He left before police arrived.

Missing person
A health aide called police on June 1, because the Christie Place resident, whom the aide was supposed to be watching, was not at home. Police found her in a neighbor’s apartment, where she had wandered unbeknownst. Police safely got the resident back home. Police provided suggestions on how to prevent the resident from wandering.

Welfare check
Police checked the welfare of a White Rd. resident at the request of a concerned friend May 29. All was in order.

Death
An 83-year-old man, who was a Popham Rd. resident, died at home June 1. Police notified his next of kin.

Cars and roadways
On May 27, police observed a black sedan pass through a red light on Palmer Ave. Police conducted a traffic stop and issued the Coralyn Rd. driver a summons for the offense, as well as for other licensing misdemeanors.

Following a minor car accident at Post and Mamaroneck roads on May 27, police realized one of the drivers, from Astoria, did not have a valid license. Appropriate summonses were issued.

On May 28, police notified Verizon about a fallen wire on Crossway.

An errant ball from Little League practice struck a passing driver’s car on Mamaroneck Rd. May 30. The impact broke the car’s windshield. Coaches were informed, and the League’s treasurer was contacted to facilitate an insurance claim.

On May 31, police notified Con Edison about sparking wires on Scarsdale Ave.

One car accident was reported in the Village this week.

Dogs
On May 27, a Dickel Rd. resident reported having two interactions with a neighbor’s medium-sized dog with brown curly hair. Both times he said he was walking his dog and the brown dog left its property and charged at his dogs until being called back by the owner. The resident asked police to make contact with the resident since the dog crossed Post Rd. in one of those instances, and he was concerned for the dog's safety. Patrol attempted to talk with the dog’s owner, but no one was home.

A small white dog was reportedly running into the street on Post Rd. June 1. Police prepared a summons for its owner, who later picked up the dog from headquarters.

Village code
On May 26, a Wayside Lane resident reported noise from people playing pickleball at Fox Meadow Club courts. The caller alleged that the club does not have permit for pickle ball – only tennis and paddle tennis. Police spoke with club management and advised that the club does have a permit for pickleball. The noise from the game was determined to be within normal levels.

Police received two reports of people lighting fireworks on Palmer Avenue May 26. They were gone before police arrived on scene.

On May 27, police removed illegally posted signs about power washing from trees in the Village right of way. Police issued the power washing company summonses.

At 12:45 a.m., May 30, police advised a truck driver that he could not make deliveries to Scarsdale Ave. businesses at that hour.

Civil matters
A Palmer Ave. man advised that a neighbor cut down the man’s tree May 30. Polcie advised them to stop arguing and requested the engineering department to evaluate the incident and determine property lines. It was deemed as civil matter.

Fairview Rd. neighbors were arguing about street parking May 31. Police mediated the dispute, and the neighbors agreed to refrain from parking near each other’s driveways.

Firefighters
On May 26, firefighters responded to a car fire on the Hutchinson River Parkway around 4 a.m. They encountered one Jeep Cherokee fully involved in flames. The driver, who was the sole occupant of the car, was out of the car and ok. He did not know what caused the fire. Firefighters knocked down the fire and continued to work to extinguish it. They also knocked down flammable liquids burning beneath the car. The hood was forced open through the grill with a cable twist for overhaul. The battery was unable to be disconnected due to its location under the front seat being covered with heavily burned material. The car was towed from the scene. The fire’s point of origin was in the rear cargo area, and there was extensive damage to the right rear wheel area. The driver reported no impacts with any objects or mechanical problems. The vehicle’s interior and rear section were heavily fire damaged.

On May 27, a leaking air handler in an Oak Lane attic caused water to infiltrate a smoke detector, causing it to malfunction.

On May 28, firefighter shut the supply valve to a leaking propane tank in an outdoor kitchen on Stonewall Lane.

Firefighters helped paramedics lift a Post Rd. patient and carry the patient in a stairwell May 29.

On May 30, police removed a melted plastic container from a Crossway oven and put it outside.

On May 31, firefighters notified utility providers at the site of fallen wires on Scarsdale Ave.

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