Police Report : Thefts Rise – Stolen Jewelry, Wallets, Bicycle and a Salsa Prank

Stolen: On Aug. 29, a Fox Meadow Road woman reported that new items had been stolen from her house. Items included jewelry and wallets valued at over $7,650.

A catalytic converter was stolen from a parked car in a Madison Road driveway overnight from Sept. 1 into Sept. 2.

A Fox Meadow Road woman reported someone stole a bicycle from her property and left another bicycle there in its place Sept. 2. The stolen bicycle was valued at $888.68.

Check fraud
On Aug. 29, a Lyons Road resident reported that a check that she placed in a public mailbox had been stolen, altered and cashed for a larger amount. The larger amount was indicated as $7,860.56.

Identity theft
On Aug. 29, a Barry Road resident reported that someone fraudulently opened a financial account under his name, and numerous transactions had been completed. An overdraft of $500 was also incurred.

Arrested
As a courtesy, Greenburgh police informed Scarsdale police that they were arresting a person located on Popham Road Aug. 29.

Dispute
On Aug. 29, a Post Road resident alleged that a group home staff member pushed her and she wanted to document the incident. The director of the home arrived on scene to mediate the matter and said she would remain on site for the remainder of the night.

Death
An 87-yeare-old Saxon Woods Road man died at his residence Sept. 5.

Screaming
Neighbors of a Post Road house showed police a video that recorded screaming coming from the house Aug. 29. Police went to the house and asked the house sitter if there were any issues at the house, but she said nothing was wrong.

Kids
A group of “white kids” were reported to be possibly fighting on the platform of the Scarsdale train station at Depot Place Aug. 31.

On Aug. 31, a caller reported a group of kids were parked on River Road “smoking, drinking and leaving garbage behind.” Police went to the scene and saw a woman and her co-worker in a legally parked car. They said they were on a lunch break and were about to leave the area.

Harassment
An East Parkway business manager reported a man comes to the business at closing time and harasses employees Aug. 30. The man, described as an older white man, was reported to ask intrusive questions, which made employees feel uncomfortable.

On Sept. 1, a woman reported she had been involved in a dispute that turned physical at 2:30 a.m., earlier that day. Police observed scratch marks on her neck. She declined medical assistance. Further investigation revealed the incident actually occurred in Harrison; so the matter was turned over to Harrison police.

Assistance
On Aug. 29, police checked the welfare of Lee Road children at their father’s request. Everything was in good order.

On Aug. 30, police checked the welfare of a Myrtledale Road resident who was having a hard time responding to the door. The resident called headquarters to say she was OK. She said everything was in good order.

A Palmer Avenue man asked for help resetting passwords to access his accounts after getting a new phone Sept. 4.

Police helped an elderly woman bring boxes of items left by her ex-husband to the curb Sept. 4.

A Brown Road resident reported seeing people, possibly kids, on his property via a doorbell camera Sept. 4. Police confirmed a group of kids was in the area.

Homeless woman
Police dispersed a homeless woman from in front of a Christie Place business Sept. 5.

Prank
A Lenox Place caller advised that a jar of salsa was found smashed on her driveway Sept. 1. She indicated an acquaintance was at fault. Police spoke to the acquaintance, and she denied smashing the salsa jar. As police interviewed the parties, it became clear that this was a prank. Police advised the parties that such behavior was an inappropriate use of police resources. They were reminded that such actions could result in criminal charges.

Pedestrian struck
On Aug. 29, around 12:30 p.m., a mother reported her son was struck by a car at the intersection at Crane and Chase roads. The son was crossing the street when he realized a car, which he described as a possible four-door blue hatchback, was not going to stop. At that point the son attempted to back up, and the car hit his ribs and left elbow. His father took him to the hospital.

Cars and roadways
On Aug. 29, police notified Verizon about a low-hanging wire on Woods Lane. It might have been caused by a paving crew, a resident said.

A contractor struck a gas line on Reimer Road Aug. 28. Police and firefighters notified Con Edison.

On Aug. 31, police removed several branches from Meadow Road and Hutchinson Avenue and informed the highway department about a large dangling branch. The highway department had to close the road to address the matter.

A driver reported he accidentally parked in a spot on Scarsdale Avenue that was reserved for an occupant of a residential building Aug. 31. Upon returning to his car after midnight, Sept. 1, the driver realized a car, which belongs to the space, parked in front of his car, thus blocking it in. Police tried to reach the owner of the parked car, but they were unsuccessful. The driver agreed to return the next morning to retrieve his car.

Eastchester police were notified about a fallen crosswalk sign on Garth Road Sept. 2.

On Sept. 2, police picked up a cardboard box from Mamaroneck Road and threw it away.

Police pushed debris off Mamaroneck Road Sept. 2.

On Sept. 3, a Walworth Avenue resident complained about a “loud banging noise” that occurred every time a car drove over a roadway plate in front of his house.

On Sept. 4, police received numerous calls about an improperly working parking gate at a parking structure located at Depot Place and Popham Road. Some drivers were stuck inside the garage, and police facilitated a call to garage management to open the gate.

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

Civil matters
On Aug. 29, a Church Lane caller reported that workers from a neighbor’s house were walking on his property without permission, despite the fact that he had told them to leave the property. The workers showed police a permit to do work on the neighbor’s property. They said they were not sure were the property lines were, and they apologized for walking on the caller’s property.

On Aug. 30, a Weaver Street woman reported a crew from a “water main company” damaged her driveway after backing a truck into it. She asked police to document the damage.

On Aug. 30, a Post Road resident reported that the siding of her house got wet because a neighbor had watered her plants and sprayed the house. She was concerned the house would not dry due to it being in a shady area. The neighbor said it was an accident and apologized.

On Sept. 1, a Copper Beech Lane caller reported a disagreement with a contractor who arrived on scene asking for the remaining balance of alleged work performed. The caller requested helped from a Spanish-speaking officer. The caller said he had refrained from paying the total bill because the contractor allegedly damaged some property and the work was never completed. Police referred both parties to small claims court and remained on scene while the contractor picked up his tools. The caller requested that the contractor not come back.

On Sept. 2, a Palmer Avenue resident reported that a neighbor’s landscapers were performing work over the property line. Police spoke with the landscapers, and the landscapers said they would not approach the property line again.

Village code
Signs in violation of Village code were removed throughout the Village and disposed of Aug. 30 and 31. Warnings were issued when appropriate.

On Aug. 30, an expired “no parking” sign was removed from Greenacres and Walworth avenues, and a Village code violation summons was issued for a posted sign violation.

On Aug. 30, police issued summonses for the improper use of gas leaf blowers on Fox Meadow Road.

Neighbors complained about a generator running for several days at a Putnam Road house Aug. 31. Police spoke with the resident who said Con Edison had cut power from the pole while doing a pole inspection, and the power to her house had yet to be restored.

Neighbors complained of noise from a loud party on Secor Road Sept. 2. Police asked the party hosts to lower the volume of their music.

Police asked Parkfield Road residents to lower the volume of music after neighbors complained Sept. 3.

Animals
A caller reported an Elmdorf Drive dog was left outside “all day without water” Aug. 30. The owner of the dog told police the dog was outside with his wife and had access to food and water. Police confirmed the statement.
Police asked the highway department to remove a dead skunk from Post Road Sept. 3.
Lost and found
On Sept. 1, a caller reported finding a credit card on Spencer Place. Police vouchered it for safekeeping.

Firefighters
On Aug. 29, a contractor hit a Reimer Road gas line. Firefighters provided safety and set up a hose line as a precaution while waiting for Con Edison.

Firefighters cleaned up a small Rural Drive oil spill on the roadway Aug. 29.

On Aug. 31, firefighters helped a locked-out Rock Creek Lane resident gain access to
his house.

Firefighters assisted at a car accident at Post and Crane roads Aug. 31.

Firefighters assisted at a car accident at Weaver Street and Crossway Aug. 31. Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps took injured parties to the hospital.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Aug. 29 – Sept. 5 has been compiled from official information.

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