Pedestrian Hit, Residents Locked in Closet and Another Coyote

Brite Avenue residents spotted this coyote in their yard this week.Stolen: A Spencer Place storeowner reported items had been stolen from the store Nov. 26. Two females – one described as “Asian” – are suspected of committing the crime. Police started investigating, and during the investigation, they discovered another theft had occurred. Namely, a pair of jeans had also been stolen.

A Scarsdale Ave. car rental company reported one of their vehicles had not been returned by the renter – a 23-year-old Bronx man – and it was past its return, date Nov. 27.

Scams
An Oakstwain Rd. man reported, on Nov. 25, that he had previously been scammed out of $9,800 when using a Bitcoin machine in New Jersey. He was asking police for help in restoring normal functionality of his computer, which he believed had been compromised in the scam.

On Nov. 29, a Wakefield Rd. resident reported she attempted to buy tickets for an event. She looked up a website and initially believed the one she found was the business's official website. While attempting to purchase tickets she was asked for information outside of the normal credit card information, and she stated a recording of her voice was taken. The caller said she did give some account information before becoming suspicious and ending the process. The caller stated she contacted her financial institution and put a hold on her associated accounts. She stated no fraudulent transactions had been attempted.

Mischief
Someone egged a Meadow Rd. resident’s car Nov. 27.

Markings
Police received a report of graffiti at a Brite Ave. platform court Nov. 25. Investigation proved the suspected markings were written in chalk and intended for a recreational game. The markings easily washed off with water.

Trapped
On Nov. 28, a caller reported that she heard a woman yelling from inside a Fenimore Rd. house that she was locked in the house on the second floor. Patrol responded to the location and met with the homeowner who stated that he and his wife had been trapped in the closet but were able to be let out by his mother.

Pain
On Dec. 1, a Bell Rd. woman asked to speak with police over “strange occurrences.” She said she was experiencing pain in her leg from what she stated was radio frequency radiation. She advised that she has been seeing her doctor on a constant basis and did not request any medical attention. No further police action was requested.

Address
On Nov. 25, a Putnam Rd. man advised he is getting strange mail addressed to a company that appears to be using his address without his consent. He said he bought items from this company – called “Alkivision” - a few times in the past. He said the company has not attempted to open any accounts under his name nor did any financial losses occur.

Firearms
A resident brought firearms to headquarters for safekeeping, and police vouchered them Nov. 25.

Cars and roadways
A 17-year-old Garth Rd. pedestrian was struck by a car at Popham Rd. and Depot Place Nov. 25. She was crossing in the crosswalk when the accident occurred. Police and firefighters blocked traffic until Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps arrived. The 64-year-old Mt. Vernon driver was not charged. EMS workers took the pedestrian to White Plains Hospital Center for care.

Police removed a disabled car from Post Rd. via tow Nov. 25.

On Nov. 26, a car was parked with its front tires on a Hampton Rd. lawn. Police contacted the owner and advised him of the parking violation and requested he move the car.

Verizon was notified about low-hanging wires on Catherine Rd. Nov. 26 and Highland Way Nov. 27.

On Nov. 26, an Amazon delivery driver was attempting to turn around in a Griffen Ave. driveway and accidentally put his van in reverse, causing it to get stuck in the resident’s lawn. His manager reported that Amazon would organize a tow and handle the matter.

A car rolled onto its side in a car accident at Popham Rd. and Church Lane Nov. 27.

A parked car on East Parkway was blocking traffic flow Nov. 28. Police instructed the owner to move it.

A car drove onto Hyatt Field and struck a wooden gate in an apparent car accident at 3:19 a.m., Nov. 29.

A disabled car was removed from Palmer Ave. by tow Dec. 1.

Four car accidents were officially reported in the Village this week.

Animals
A coyote was spotted on Brite Ave. Nov. 29. It appeared to be in good health.

Village code
Police issued summonses to landscapers for using gas-powered leaf blowers on Brite Ave. Nov. 25 and Mamaroneck Rd. Nov. 30.

On Nov. 28, Police removed improperly posted signs from the Village right of way on Haverford Ave. And issued summonses, as appropriate.

A Kensington Rd. resident was told to lower the volume of music after neighbors complained of noise Nov. 28.

Landscapers were using a noisy wood-chipping machine during prohibited hours on Lincoln Rd. Dec. 1. Police issued a summons.

Lost and found
A Fox Meadow Rd. resident reported losing a driver’s license Nov. 29.

A passerby found a wallet on East Parkway Nov. 29. Police returned to wallet to its owner.

Firefighters
On Nov. 25, firefighters helped rescue a person trapped in a below-grade trench inn Chappaqua.

On Nov. 27, firefighters assisted at a two-car rollover accident at Church Lane and Popham Rd. No serious injuries were reported.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Nov. 25 – Dec. 1 has been compiled from official information.

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