Where Are My Wheels? Two Cars Stolen From Meadow Road Driveway Overnight

Stolen cars: On April 1, a Meadow Road resident reported two of her cars – a 2020 Kia and a 2020 Pilot – had been stolen overnight. The owner was confused about whether the keys were inside the cars and if the cars were unlocked. One car, the Kia, was recovered in New Rochelle.

Car break-ins
On April 1, an Old Lyme Road resident reported that someone entered her car, rummaged through it and stole a purse and wallet containing $100 cash and a driver’s license. She said she captured the incident on video.

Identity theft
On March 28, a Walworth Avenue woman reported her daughter’s Instagram account had been backed.

On March 30, an Axtell Drive woman reported four of her unemployment checks were fraudulently deposited into an unknown Green Dot account. The checks were written in 2021.

Mailbox
On March 29, a caller reported that a mailbox on Chase Road had a sticky substance near the mail slot. Patrol notified the Post Master, and a maintenance crew was made aware of the incident.

Cars and roadways
On March 29, a car struck a fire hydrant on Stratton Road March 29. Firefighters and the water department assisted.

On March 30, police placed a fallen wire to the side of the road on Weaver Street and notified Verizon.

Police placed portable stop signs at the intersection of Post and Olmsted roads while maintenance workers were working on a fallen primary wire March 30.

On April 1, police placed a fallen wire to the side of the road on Crossway and notified Verizon.

Police helped a driver change a flat tire at Post and Olmsted roads April 2.

On April 2, police directed traffic around a stopped car on Heathcote and Sherbrooke roads while the driver checked it for possible mechanical issues.

Police issued summonses to drivers who parked their cars on a Fox Meadow Road lawn April 2.

On April 3, police helped a driver with a flat tire on Heathcote Road.

Three car accidents were reported in the Village this week.

Brick
A Putnam Road homeowner reported a child from Greenacres School threw a brick over the rear playground fence, and the brick damaged the homeowner’s car. The parent of the child who threw the brick exchanged information with the homeowner in order to take car of cosmetic damage to the car.

Civil matter
On March 30, a Fox Meadow Road resident reported that a neighbor’s workers were removing the fence at the back of his property to replace it with a new fence. Patrol spoke with the resident and the neighbor, and both individuals claimed that the property in question was on their side of the property line. The building and engineering department said no further work could be completed until the property line was clarified. Police advised the parties that this was a civil matter.

Help
On April 2, police stood by while two neighbors spoke with each other to resolve a matter.

An Oak Lane homeowner accidentally left a key in his house door, which was under construction April 2. Police checked the house and secured the door.

Animals
On March 29, a caller reported an injured turkey on Fox Meadow and Ogden roads. Police contacted a local animal shelter and an animal rehabilitator arrived to evaluate the turkey. It was determined that the turkey was not injured.

A loose dog was reported at Mamaroneck and Murray Hill roads March 28. Police picked up the dog and in the meantime the dog owner’s nanny contacted headquarters looking for the dog. The dog was returned to the nanny, who came to HQ with a leash. Police issued a summons to the owner because the dog was not properly licensed in the Village.

A wild turkey was reported on Fox Meadow and Ogden roads March 31 and on Walworth Ave on April 1.

On April 2, two large, blonde-furred dogs were roaming on Post Road, disrupting traffic. Police secured the dogs with the help of the dog owner’s friend. The friend called the owner who reported the dogs damaged the fence around her yard, which enabled them to break free. She picked up the dogs, and police issued her a summons.

On April 3, a Clarence Road resident reported having concerns about a coyote that appears in her yard. It was not there when police arrived. Police advised her to call again when she sees the coyote, especially if it appears sick or injured.

Village code
On March 30, police issued a summons to a landscaper for using a gas-powered blower on Richbell Road.
On April 1, police issued a summons to a landscaper for using a gas-powered blower on Thornwood Place.

A Rugby Lane resident reported a neighbor was placing garbage in open pails, which were attracting vermin and emitting a foul odor April 2. Police noticed one open trash can containing household trash. There were no vermin observed in the area. It appeared that the lid of the can blew off.

On April 2, police issued summonses to landscapers for using a gas-powered blower on Lincoln Road.

On April 2, police advised a Richelieu Road resident to keep the noise level of music down after neighbors complained.

Lost and found
A Clarence Road man found a blue iPhone on his property and handed it over to police for safekeeping March 29.

On April 3, a youth lost an Apple watch on Huntington Avenue, and the parents reported it to police.

Firefighters
On March 28, firefighters helped paramedics access an Edgewood house for a medical call.

Firefighters assisted at car accidents on the Hutchinson River Parkway March 29 and March 31.

Called to investigate a gas odor on Sheldrake Road, firefighters found a gas grill that was left with the gas on March 29. They turned off the gas.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of an arcing power line and a burning tree on Olmstead Road March 30.

Firefighters shut power to a malfunctioning HVAC system in a Brite Avenue house and ventilated the space March 31.

Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway March 31.

Firefighters assisted at a car accident on Burgess Road April 1.

This report covering police and fire department activity from March 28 – April 3 has been compiled from official information.

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