Police Report: Stolen Car Recovered in Bronx After Accident, Plus Sick Raccoons and Illegal Signs

Stolen car: A parked 2020 Land Rover, color white, was stolen from a Rochambeau Rd. driveway overnight Oct. 13-14. It was valued at $85,000. The car was later found at an auto body shop in the Bronx after being involved in an accident outside the Village.

Stolen
A Brown Road woman reported that jewelry, valued at over $11,000, was missing from her house On Oct. 13. She stated that she thought the incident occurred within the last three weeks.

Identity theft
On Oct. 12, a Walworth Avenue man reported he was the victim of attempted bank fraud.

On Oct. 13, a Fayette Road resident reported that someone fraudulently registered a vehicle in her name, without her permission.

Criminal mischief
On Oct. 13, a Griffen Avenue caller reported an incident of criminal mischief that took place the previous night. Video surveillance showed a person drive up near the steps of a structure, exit the vehicle, draw graffiti on the steps, and begin gyrating and making hand gestures. Police are investigating.

Welfare check
Police checked the welfare of a Berkeley Road woman after her relative reported she had not heard from her for some time, on Oct. 10. The woman was fine and called her relative.

Civil matter
A Lawrence Road woman reported that a neighbor cut branches from trees on her property Oct. 13. She said she attempted to discuss the matter with the neighbor, but the neighbor did not seem to have an interest in resolving the matter. Police advised both parties that this was a civil matter and to consult with the Engineering Department.

On Oct. 13, a Sage Terrace man reported he hired a contractor who allegedly “walked off the job” after being paid. The contractor allegedly walked off the job following a disagreement.

Cars and roadways
On Oct. 10, police stood by and assisted with traffic control while a driver with a flat tire waited for assistance.

A caller from Alfa Romeo Vehicle Services advised of a stolen car on Murray Hill Road Oct. 10. Police canvassed the area but did not find any sign of the stolen car.
Police assisted at a car accident on the Bronx River Parkway and issued one of the drivers a citation Oct. 11.

On Oct. 11, police issued summonses to a dump truck driver whose vehicle was determined to not have a valid registration during the course of a traffic stop on Fenimore Road. The suspended registration was due to a truck mileage tax violation. Summonses for the violation and for excessive smoke were issued. The truck was towed from the Village back to its yard.

On Oct. 11, police helped a driver with a flat tire at Post and Olmsted roads.

On Oct. 11, police advised a motorist who locked her keys in a rental car that police could provide information about locksmiths, but the driver said she was waiting for a towed organized by the rental company.

The highway department was notified about a fallen street sign at Crane Road and East Parkway Oct. 12.

Patrol asked a driver to move a parked bus from Haverford Avenue so traffic could pass more freely Oct. 12.

Patrol asked drivers to move parked vehicles from Mamaroneck Road so traffic could pass more freely Oct. 12.

On Oct. 13, police created a tape perimeter for safety and informed Con Edison about a fallen wire spotted by a mail carrier on Drake Road.

On Oct. 13, police identified a car with scofflaw status parked on Scarsdale Avenue. The owner said she would rectify the matter immediately at Village Hall.

A car with Texas plates was involved in an accident on Ferncliff Road Oct. 14. Police arranged for a tow to remove it from the road.

A truck involved in a bridge strike was parked on Meadow Road Oct. 14. The driver moved it because it was blocking a resident’s driveway.

Verizon was notified about fallen wires on Bradley and Mamaroneck roads Oct. 14.

A car with a flat tire was awaiting a tow on Mamaroneck Road Oct. 14. Police placed flares around it for safety.

Two cars parked on Brewster Road did not have license plates, and police issued warnings Oct. 15.

A caller from a vehicle monitoring services company advised of a stolen 2018 Dodge Durango on Gatehouse Road Oct. 14. Police canvassed the area but did not find any sign of the stolen car. The caller then reported the car was pinging from New Rochelle. NRPD was informed and assisted in an unsuccessful search.

Police assisted at a car accident on the Bronx River Parkway and issued one of the drivers a citation Oct. 11.

Police issued a verbal warning to a group of kids hanging out in a parked car on Madison Road, possibly smoking, Oct. 16.

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

Animals, insects
On Oct. 12, a Brite Avenue caller reported a sick raccoon in a neighbor’s yard. Police advised on a list of local trappers.

A sick raccoon was reported on Kingston Road Oct. 12.

A sick raccoon was reported on Montrose Road Oct. 12. Police went to the scene and observed the animal as “sick and suffering.” Police shot the animal and notified the Westchester Department of Health. The animal’s body was placed in a bag for pickup by the sanitation department.

A Haverford Road woman thought she saw a man in black walk up her driveway, via her doorbell camera, Oct. 12. Police reviewed the camera footage and determined an insect had crawled across the camera lens.

Police received a complaint about a dog barking on Rectory Lane Oct. 15. The dog had already been brought inside its house when police arrived.

An Ardmore Road man reported a neighbor’s dog bit his leg while he was out for a walk Oct. 15. Police spoke with the dog’s owner and requested documents to fill out appropriate paperwork.

Police checked on a dog left in a parked car on Chase Road Oct. 16. The temperature was 59 degrees outside and the car was ventilated through a sunroof. The dog had water and was not in distress.

Village code
On Oct. 13, police issued warnings to real estate agents who placed signs in the Village right of way, in violation of Village code, on Nelson, Lawrence and Lee roads and on Boulevard.

On Oct. 14, police removed a tutoring sign from East Parkway placed in violation of Village code, and they issued a summons.

The owner of a Garth Road establishment lowered the volume of music after police received numerous noise complaints Oct. 14.

On Oct. 15, police removed a posted SAT and ACT sign from East Parkway placed in violation of Village code.

On Oct. 15, police removed a tag sale signs from Boulevard and Madison Road, placed in violation of Village code, and they issued a verbal warning.

Police halted tree removal work on Stonehouse Road because it was being performed without a proper permit Oct. 15.

On Oct. 15, police removed painting signs from Brite Avenue as well as from Fox Meadow Road, placed in violation of Village code, and they issued warnings.

Police advised a Lebanon Road resident that neighbors had complained about loud noise, from talking outdoors, coming from the resident’s house Oct. 15. The resident advised guests were leaving and conversation would be moved inside.

Lost and found
On Oct. 10, a passerby found a cell phone on Spencer Place. While police were on their way, the passerby reported that the owner had recovered the phone.

A woman reported losing a designer wallet in the area of East Parkway and Spencer Place Oct. 10.

On Oct. 10, a woman reported her son lost his wallet at Chat Restaurant on Christie Place.

On Oct. 11, a Webster Road man reported losing his passport from the Republic of Ghana.

A cell phone found on Lyons Road was given to police, who placed it in safekeeping, Oct. 14.

Firefighters
On Oct. 10, a Brewster Road homeowner complained of an odor of burning plastic. Firefighters could not find the source of any odor.

Elevated carbon monoxide levels were detected in a Brewster Road house Oct. 10.

Firefighters ventilated and stood by for Con Edison. On Edison arrived and red-tagged the furnace, which was determined to have a malfunctioning feed. Later a resident complained of a headache after the furnace had been shut down. Firefighters returned and metered the house. No more carbon monoxide was detected.

A contractor hit a gas line on Lenox Place Oct. 11. Firefighters provided assistance and stood by for Con Edison. It turned out the gas line was inactive and already shut down.

A malfunctioning oil burner was causing an odor in Village Hall Oct. 11. Firefighters checked for safety and let people back in the building. Service was recommended.

On Oct. 13, police and firefighters notified Con Edison about a suspected gas leak on Garth Road.

Con Edison red-tagged a faulty gas feed in a Garth Road building after firefighters investigated and gas odor and shut appliance supply lines Oct. 14.

Firefighters assisted a Chateaux Circle resident who was locked out of her apartment since the superintendent said he would only respond to emergencies, such as weather related incidents, on the weekend.

Firefighters shut a valve to a leaking water pipe in a Post Road structure and advised the resident to call a plumber Oct. 16.

A Hutchinson Avenue house had elevated carbon monoxide. Firefighters evacuated residents, ventilated, shut gas lines and stood by for Con Edison. A faulty boiler was detected.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Oct. 10-16 has been compiled from official information.

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