Retail Thefts, Burglars and Guns

Here are highlights of the police report for the final two weeks of December:
Guns: A School Lane man turned over two guns to the police on December 21. The guns belonged to his deceased father and included a Browning 22 Long Rifle and an Ithaca Shotgun Model 37R Featherlight. The man presented his father's death certificate, and permits for the rifle and shotgun. He completed a voluntary statement granting permission for the guns to be destroyed.

On the afternoon of 12/20 a rifle round was found near the pond at the library and turned over to police.

Burglars:
A home on Saxon Woods Road was entered on the evening of 12/18. The resident went into her closet in the master bedroom and noticed that someone had gone through it and taken several watches, jewelry and a Louis Vuitton duffle bag and suitcase. Screens were pried off two windows which were broken and determined to be the point of entry. A basement window was broken and there were dirt footprints on the basement carpet.

Police investigated an attempted burglary at a home on Cushman Road on the night of December 22. They found pry mark on two rear doors that appeared to be caused by someone trying to get into the house. Police checked the rest of the exterior and found everything in order. Wristwatches were also missing from a dresser drawer.

The burglar alarm at a home on Morris Lane went off on the morning of 12/23 and the resident found the window to the library wide open. Police found no signs of tampering or forced entry but the homeowner was concerned about footprints he found near the front of the house. The man later reported that his Apple Macbook Pro laptop computer was missing from his library. It was accessible from the open window.

Thefts:
A red and green laser light projector was stolen from the front lawn of a home on Madison Road on December 23. The projector was used to project holiday decorations and was valued at $50.

A Kindle, credit cards and cash were stolen from an Overhill Road home sometime between 12/24 -12/26.

A saleswoman at a clothing store on Spencer Place (Great Stuff) in Scarsdale said that a Moncler hat, valued at $400 had been stolen from the store on the afternoon of 12/27. According to the report, three people entered the store, and one heavy set black woman wearing a coat with a fur-lined hood took the hat while the others distracted the saleswoman. Police reviewed the video and witnessed the theft.

Earlier that afternoon another store on Boniface Circle (LF?) reported the theft of a pink fur keychain ($28) and a lipstick shaped cell phone case ($48). The same three suspects, black and female entered the store and one took the items.

A Brayton Road woman reported that her Michael Kors handbag including credit cards, her driver's license and professional licenses had been stolen on 12/22. She last remembered seeing at 12:25 at Starbucks in Hartsdale and only realized that it was missing when she went to ShopRite at 7:20 that night. She contacted the bank and found that unauthorized charges had been made to her debt card and they cancelled and blocked the card from further use.

A woman's handbag was stolen from a home on Fairview Road on December 24. The resident found the door to the house ajar and discovered that his wife's purse was missing.

Lost:
On 12/18 a Saxon Woods Road man told police that his son lost two cell phones at Scarsdale High School. One was an iPhone 5S and the other was a Samsun Galaxy.

Found:
A set of keys to a Cadillac keys were found near the Scarsdale Police station at 1 pm on December 21 and turned over to police. Police tried to find the car nearby but were unable to do so.

On December 23rd, police received bike locks that were found at the rack on Depot Place. The five locks have been stored at the police station.

Another set of car keys was found at the Girl Scout House on December 26th. The key ring included a loyalty card for Jo-Ann's Fabrics. Police called the store to see if they could identify the owner but they said they could not release any information. The keys are being held at the station.

On December 15 a Montrose Road woman reported that someone left a white children's bike on her property on October 10. The bike says Mountain Track 60". Police took possession of the bike.

Threatening Letter:
An 80 year-old resident of Black Birch Lane reported the receipt of a threatening letter on December on 21st. The letter was received by U.S. mail and said, "The town of Scarsdale wishes you both get what you deserve for the new Year To drop dead! It's time you moved out!! And move into prison next year .... Watch-your step before you fall ...." The woman said she found this letter to be threatening and to fear for her safety and the safety of her family.

Damage:
A chain from a power shovel that is used to pull large trash bins at the sanitation yard on Secor Road broke and damaged a nearby car on 12/22. The chain flew off the power shovel and hit the passenger side door of a 2015 Mazda CX 5 that was parked nearby. No one was in the car at the time.

Street signs were damaged with graffiti in Greenacres on December 20th. Five painted signs were found at several locations along Greenacres avenue.

The head of a parking meter at the corner of Chase Road and Woodland Place went missing on December 14. All that remained was the pole. The last time the meter was seen was 12-11.

Suspended Registration:
Police stopped the driver of a 2003 Ford Explorer at the corner of Heathcote and Kelwynne Roads at 5:30 on 12/22 when their scanner indicated that the license plates were suspended. The car was driven by Maribel Mendoza, age 25 of New Rochelle. Police issued her a summons, removed the plates from the car and called Vincent's Town service to tow it to New Rochelle.

Identity Theft:
On December 15 a Brewster Road woman reported that someone had used her personal information and her son's address to attempt to open credit cards from Dillards and Amazon.

Propane Leak:
On December 15 a construction found a leaking propane tank at a home under construction on Saxon Woods Road. The Scarsdale Fire Department, Con Edison, Yonkers Haz Mat and the County Police all responded and closed the road. Six neighboring homes were evacuated. The Fire Department determined that someone had tampered with the valve of the tank while attempting to steal the tank. It appeared that the suspect fled when the tank began to leak. The tank was removed from the scene.

Accidents:
A 72 year-old Mamaroneck Road man was struck by a car driven by a Bonnie Meadow Road woman on Wednesday December 16. The car was making a turn onto Palmer Avenue from Mamaroneck Road when it hit the man in the crosswalk.

Injured:
A 78 year-old Garth Road woman fell at the corner of East Parkway and Popham Road at around 5 pm on 12/19. She had a cut above her lip but refused medical attention.

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