Police Report : Copper Wire Stolen, $10,000 in Cash and $25,000 in Checks Reported Lost

Burglary: The property manager of a vacant house on Birchall Drive reported on July 25 that he saw, via surveillance camera, an unknown male arrive at the location in a gray Subaru and enter through a rear door. The male stayed in the house for a brief period of time and then exit the location with what appeared to be copper electrical wire. The property manager stated there have been contractors in and out of the location, but he did not recognize the man. He stated he would like to document the incident for extra ridebys and would contact the property owner to see if he would like to file a formal report.

Trespassing
At 3:15 a.m., July 26, a Catherine Road resident observed an individual walking around her residence via her doorbell camera. While on the phone with dispatch, she received an additional alert from her camera and observed the individual at the rear of her residence by a shed and back door. Patrol checked the exterior of the residence and found all to be secure and in apparent good order. Police then located an individual in the shed located at the rear of the house.

Credit card
On July 26, a resident walked into headquarters to report a credit card had been opened in his name by his father, without his consent. The card was cancelled.

Disputes
Police mediated a dispute involving two Popham Road residents July 24. One resident accused the other of blocking the door while waiting for a taxi.

On July 27, police intervened in a dispute between two walkers on the high school track. One walker reported having a verbal disagreement with another man, described as wearing a green shirt, over track etiquette. The walker stated that while he was running, he and the other man exchanged words, and after doing so, the other man bumped his shoulder while walking. The other man left the scene prior to patrol's arrival.

Cars and roadways
On July 22, police tracked down the owner of a parked car at Boulevard and Potter Road and asked the owner to move the car so Village workers could conduct tree work.
On July 22, police also tracked down the owner of a parked car blocking a Wayside Lane driveway and asked the owner to move the car.
On July 22, police marked a low-hanging wire over Brite Avenue and informed the utility company.
On July 23, police called a tow for a disabled car on Garth Road and also set up cones in the meantime to assist with traffic control.
A branch fell onto electrical wires on Aspen Road July 23. Police notified Con Edison.
A parking enforcement officer issued tickets to illegally parked cars on Stonehouse Road and Brambach Road July 25.
Five car accidents were officially reported in the city this week.

Noise
Suspicious noises coming from a Brewster Road property turned out to be raccoons in a dumpster July 25.

Animals
Police helped a dog owner get her dog inside the house from the house’s front yard July 26.

Police shot a raccoon with two injured legs that appeared to be suffering on a Hampton Road driveway July 28.

Lost and found
Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps employees found a NYS Benefits card on Weaver Street and gave it to police for safekeeping July 22.

On July 24, a caller reported losing a rose gold Tiffany bracelet in the area of East Parkway on July 22. She asked police to notify her if anyone finds and turns in the bracelet.

A Harwood Court business manager reported losing an envelope of un-deposited checks valued at $25,000 on July 24. The manager attempted to deposit the checks on July 19, but due to a banking error, the deposit did not go through. The manager then left the checks in an envelope on the front counter. Upon returning to the office after the weekend, the envelope of checks was missing.

A motorcycle rider reported losing the license plate to his bike somewhere in the Village July 24.

Police found a cell phone on Fenimore Road and returned it to its owner July 25.

On July 25, a woman found a credit card on East Parkway and gave it to police.

On July 26, a woman reported losing two envelopes filled with $10,000 cash combined. She said she withdrew the cash from a bank in Village center then walked to DeCicco’s Marketplace to do some shopping. When she got home, she realized the envelopes of cash were missing. When the person went back to the bank to withdraw more money, the bank manager got concerned and alerted police that the person might be the victim of a scam. However, the person and police assured the manager that the cash had simply been lost.

Village code
On July 23, police advised homeowners to relocate signs posted in the Village right of way on Sheldrake Road.

On July 27, a Griffen Avenue resident reported a man and a youth came to his door soliciting and “trying to shake him down for money.” Police canvassed the neighborhood and did not find any solicitors.

On July 28, police advised homeowners to relocate signs posted in the Village right of way on Hamilton Road.

Police advised kids that fishing was prohibited in Audrey Hochberg pond at Olmsted and Brewster roads July 28.

On July 28, police advised a Ferncliff Road party host that neighbors had complained of noise. The host said she would bring the party inside.

Firefighters
On July 22, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of elevated carbon monoxide levels in a Paddington Road house. The hot water heater was recommended for servicing since levels seemed to raise once it was in use. Firefighters ventilated to space with fans.

On July 23, firefighters assisted a Boulevard resident use a house key to enter the resident’s house.

On July 24, firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a Stratton Road carbon monoxide leak.

Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Walworth Avenue July 24.

On July 24, firefighters assisted paramedics move a patient back into bed in Eastchester.

A pilot light left in the “on” position released gas into a Depot Place business July 25. Firefighters ventilated the space and shut off the pilot light.

Firefighters assisted with a car accident, involving a car into a house, in the Fairview Fire District July 26.

On July 28, a driver got locked outside a car at Griffen Avenue and Weaver Street. Firefighters opened the door to let the driver inside.

An Oak Way resident was unable to shut the gas to his grill July 28. Firefighters assisted and advised having the grill serviced.

On July 28, firefighters helped a Marjory Lane resident get back inside the resident’s house after an accidental lockout.

This report covering police and fire department activity from July 22-28 has been compiled from official information.

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