Police Report: Cars and Scooter Stolen, Graffiti and a Bat

Photo Credit: Shelley GrafsteinStolen cars: An Olmsted Rd. resident reported both of his cars — a 2019 Mercedes-Benz and a 2023 GM – were stolen from his driveway overnight from Aug. 10 to 11.

Stolen
An electric scooter was stolen from a locked bike rack on Depot Place Aug. 5. The lock was not damaged, suggesting the thief “guessed” the four digit code.

Graffiti
Graffiti made with pink and green fluorescent spray paint was reported on Mamaroneck Rd. tennis courts, at the middle school, Aug. 4.

Identity theft and scams
On May 5. A Cambridge Rd. woman reported fraudulent accounts had been opened in her name, including with Raymour and Flanigan.

Someone called a Colvin Rd. woman, alleging to be from Chase Bank and asked her to send money to a Zelle account Aug. 5. She did, and she is not suffering a financial loss.

Neighbors
On Aug. 4, a Brambach Rd. resident stated his neighbor has been gathering branches and tossing them over on his side of the property. The resident showed police a video of that event. Such incidents have allegedly been taking place since 2019. The most recent incident occurred in May 2023. The resident wanted police to document the report.

Driver
A Lyft driver cancelled a pickup and showed up at a Boulder Brook Rd. house anyway, alarming the resident Aug. 5. The driver would not respond to messages via the app to leave the house. Police spoke with the driver, who was new to Lyft and did not understand the assignment or the use of the app.

Help
Police stood by while a man removed his belongings from a Taunton Rd. house Aug. 5.

Concerns
On Aug. 6, a called reported a white Audi parked on Scarsdale Ave., occupied by two females who might be drinking alcohol in the car. Police arrived on scene and saw only one person in the car. Patrol observed an alcoholic beverage on the front armrest, which did appear to be consumed. The driver stated that she got the beverage at home for a friend and did not consume the beverage. She did not appear to be intoxicated. Patrol contacted the girl’s guardian who came to the scene to drive the vehicle and his daughter home.

Suspicious
On Aug. 7, a Murray Hill Rd. resident reported suspicious vehicles in the area and hearing strange noises inside his residence. Patrol arrived and met with the resident, who requested a check of the interior of the residence due to noises heard upstairs. Patrol conducted a check and found all to be secure and in good order. The resident also advised that an unknown party rang his doorbell earlier in the day, stating he wanted to "interview wealthy residents in the area," which the complainant found suspicious. He also advised that a vehicle was parked and idling on the street for an extended period of time which concerned him. Patrol advised the resident to contact police if he needs further assistance.

Cars and roadways
Police informed the highway department about a loose manhole cover on Brewster Rd. and a dead skunk on Post Rd. Aug. 4.
On Aug. 5, a 34-year-old Tuckahoe driver was issued a summons for driving with a suspended registration following a traffic stop on Post Rd. The license plate was removed, and the car was towed.
On Aug. 5, a 28-year-old New Rochelle driver was issued a summons for driving with a suspended registration following a traffic stop on Chase Rd. The license plate was removed, and the car was towed.
On Aug. 6, a 68-year-old White Plains driver was issued a summons for driving with a suspended registration, unlicensed driving and operating a motor vehicle without insurance following a traffic stop on Mamaroneck Rd. The license plate was removed, and the car was towed.
On Aug. 6, a 35-year-old Yonkers driver was issued a summons for driving with a suspended registration and an uninspected motor vehicle following a traffic stop on Chase Rd. The license plate was removed, and the car was towed.
On Aug. 6, a 21-year-old White Plains driver was issued a summons for driving with a suspended registration following a traffic stop on Post Rd. The license plate was removed, and the car was towed.
On Aug. 6, a 36-year-old Hartsdale driver was issued a summons for driving with a suspended registration following a traffic stop on Mamaroneck Rd. The license plate was removed, and the car was towed.
Police informed Verizon about a low-hanging wire on Ogden Rd. Aug. 6.
Police helped direct a large truck to its destination, which helped move the truck out of a congested area on Crane Rd. Aug. 6.
A truck got stuck between two supporting beams in an East Parkway parking structure Aug. 7.
Police informed the highway department about a loose manhole cover on Brewster Rd. Aug. 7.
On Aug. 8, a 27-year-old Scarsdale driver was issued a summons for driving with a suspended registration following a traffic stop on Lorraine Place. The license plate was removed, and the car was towed.
Police helped escort a pedestrian to her destination on Weaver St. Aug. 9.
An Amazon delivery truck struck a tree on Greenacres Ave. Aug. 10.
A tree fell on Rock Creek Lane Aug. 10. Police informed the highway department for removal.
Five car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.

Animals
A caller reported a barking and limping dog on Stonehouse Rd. might be in distress Aug. 6. Police arrived and spoke with the dog’s owner, who apologized for the barking. She said the dog had an old injury, which caused the limp. Police determined that the dog otherwise seemed to be in good condition, well cared for and well fed.

A Nelson Rd. woman went to Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps headquarters on Weaver St. to report a dog bite Aug. 9. She was taken to White Plains Hospital Center for treatment.

A resident of a Gaylor Rd. convent reported a bat inside the house Aug. 10, Police corned the bat in a stairwell and isolated it there Aug. 10. Police advised to call a pest control company, but the resident only got answering services since it was around 2:30 a.m.

Village code
People soliciting in cow uniforms on Cambridge Rd. had a permit to solicit in the Village Aug. 5.

Responding to a noise complaint on Black Walnut Rd., police observed youth attempting to damage Village-posted signs on Mamaroneck Rd. Aug. 8. Police notified the youths’ parents and asked the parents to pick up the youths.

Police removed illegally posted signs on Post and Fenimore roads Aug. 8 and on Heathcote Rd. Aug. 10 and 11. Summonses were issued as appropriate.

Police advised a Secor Rd. club manager of a noise complaint Aug. 8.

Lost and found
A resident reported losing afront license plate in the Village Aug. 8.

A Visa card was found at the farmer’s market on East Parkway Aug. 10. Police contacted the card issuer and was advised to destroy the card.

Firefighters
A Quaker Center grill caught fire Aug. 4. Police and firefighters responded and firefighters took over to make sure the fire had been fully extinguished, so the grill would not reignite Aug. 4. Firefighters also found a leaking propane tank and moved it away from the house. The valve would not close, so firefighters allowed it to leak until it was empty, and they used water from hose lines to disperse the leaking propane. The resident was advised to discard the damaged grill and tank.
An outlet fire was reported on Carman Rd. Aug. 4. Firefighters found an arcing outlet and shut the breaker. They advised the resident to call an electrician for repair.
On Aug. 5, firefighters helped a Foxhall Rd. resident open a locked garage to get a car out after the remote opener would no longer function.
On Aug. 7, firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Bronx River Parkway.
On Aug. 7, firefighters unlocked a Madison Rd. bathroom door to help free a child accidentally locked inside.
On Aug. 7, a resident was locked outside and firefighters tried to get into a locked Black Birch Lane house through a second-floor window that was supposedly unlocked. But the window was locked, and firefighters had to enter through the garage. While removing the ladder to the second floor, an unsecured plastic flower box became dislodged and fell to the ground. No damage occurred, but soil spilled on the driveway.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of sparking and smoking wires, with smoke coming from a manhole on Chateaux Circle Aug. 9.
Firefighters shut down an instant hot water device that was arcing and causing an odor inside a Kent rd. house Aug. 8.
On Aug. 8 and 9, firefighters assisted at car accidents on the Hutchinson River Parkway.
Smoke was coming from an underground manhole on Chateaux Circle Aug. 9. An electrical burning odor and “humming” noise were present. Firefighters called Con Edison and stood by for their arrival.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Aug. 4-11 has been compiled from official information.

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