Police Ask for Information on Bank Thefts

Thefts at Chase Bank: Greenburgh Police are asking for information about two incidents that occurred outside Chase Banks, one on December 14 and one on November 7, 2022.

According to the report, around 11:45 am on Wednesday December 14 a large amount of cash was stolen from a customer in the Chase Bank Parking lot at 353 North Central Avenue.

A female customer exited the bank and got into her car. She was approached by an “unknown Hispanic woman” who motioned for the woman to roll down her car window. The Hispanic woman told the victim that there were several nails underneath her rear tires. The victim got out of the car and collected several nails that had been placed under her tires.

When she got back into the car and driving out of the parking lot, she realized that an envelope containing a large amount of case had been stolen.

Police report that a “similar distraction type larceny” occurred at another Chase Bank in Greenburgh on November 7, 2022. They are asking anyone with any information regarding these incidents to contact the Greenburgh Police Detective Division at 914-989-1725.

Stolen Cars
At 1:50 am on December 7, a Lebanon Road man was awoken by a loud noise. He looked outside and saw that his 2020 BMW X5, valued at $45,000, was being driven away. It had been parked in front of Tesla in the driveway. The thief struck the Tesla and drove over the front lawn to escape with the car.

The Avis rental car agency on Scarsdale Avenue reported that two rental cars had not been returned in over a month. One car had not been rented out of Scarsdale’s jurisdiction, and the issue was thus referred to another agency.

Car break-ins
A Cushman Road woman reported that someone attempted to enter one of her parked vehicles in her driveway at 1:20 a.m., Dec. 7., but the car was locked. The suspect allegedly left the scene in a black BMW.

Criminal mischief
On Dec. 8, an Elm Road driver reported his 2011 Mazda’s rear bumper had been vandalized on Scarsdale Avenue.

Death
A 79 year-old woman who lived on Dell Road was found unresponsive at 6 pm on December 5, 2022. She was pronounced dead by SVAC and the Westchester County Medical Examiner’s Office was contacted.

DWI
On Dec. 11, policed arrested Michael Magagnin, 33, of Yonkers, on charges of driving while intoxicated (first offense), refusal to take a breath test, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and speeding in zone. Police conducted a traffic stop of Magagnin’s car after it was observed speeding on Post Road. At that time, officers noticed signs of intoxication and arrested Magagnin. He was released on his own recognizance with an appearance ticket of Scarsdale Village Justice Court.

Scam and fraud
On Dec. 5, a Berkeley Road woman reported that someone claiming to be a NYPD detective called her and asked questions. The woman confirmed her address before suspecting it was a scam.

On Dec. 8, a Birchall Drive caller reported she was a victim of fraud after her bank informed her that a fake check, for over $9,778.17, had been cashed against her account. Forgery and Grand Larceny

Same address
On Dec. 10, a Greenacres Avenue man reported receiving a letter from the DMV in regard to a person with a suspended license claiming to have the same address as the Greenacres Avenue man. The man needed police report to file a report with the DMV.

Domestic matters
On Dec. 6, an Edgewood Road woman reported her husband was screaming at her, Police arrived and found the husband and wife in separate rooms. They confirmed that they had had a verbal disagreement over personal issues. They agreed to stay away from each other.

A person at a Clarence Road address called 911 and later called back to say everything was fine Dec. 7. Police went to the house and encountered a boyfriend who reported having a verbal argument with his girlfriend. The boyfriend said he feigned to call 911 during the argument, to get his girlfriend to stop throwing his clothes. He said she then agreed to leave to stay with a family member while he planned to pack his clothes. She told police she was not returning until he left.

Wrong address
A dumpster was incorrectly delivered to the wrong Wynmor Road address Dec. 5. The contractor made arrangements to have it picked up and redelivered to the correct address.

Welfare check
A woman called police to say she picked up an elderly man who was hitchhiking and gave him a ride to a Catherine Road address Dec. 7. Police checked on the man by going to his house. It appeared that everything was in order although the man did not open the door.

Help
A Ridgecrest West woman asked police to help her move a Christmas tree from blocking the entrance to a lower level exit door Dec. 8.

Civil matters
A Birchall Drive resident reported movers damaged his house while moving furniture Dec. 10. He asked police to document the incident. z

Police stood by while the manager of a Christie Place establishment worked out an agreement with a customer who was refusing to pay a bill for a party that had been contractually agreed upon Dec. 10.

Cars and roadways
On Dec. 5, police assisted a driver in pushing a disabled car out of the road on Greenacres Avenue.
Police called a tow for a disabled car on Tompkins Road Dec. 6.

On Dec. 7, police responded to Walworth Avenue because a resident claimed construction vehicles blocked in her car. Allegedly, a worker told the resident, “You should have left earlier, “ when she asked him to move the vehicle away from her driveway. Police helped the resident maneuver her car out of the driveway.

Police issued a summons to the owner of a parked car blocking a Gaylor Road driveway Dec. 7.

Police informed water department about a leaking valve at Walworth Avenue and Colvin Road Dec. 8.

Police stopped RT Vasquezalleyne of Brooklyn on the Post Road at Fenimore Road at 3:23 pm on 12/8. He was driving a moped and changed lanes without signaling. Upon investigation, police determined that Vasquezalleyne had no license, no helmet and no face shield. He was charged with changing lanes unsafely as well. The moped also had no registration plate.Police issued a summons to a driver of a motorcycle who did not have a valid registration plate, after the motorcycle was spotted on Post Road Dec. 8.

A female driver, who stopped in a Boulevard parking lot, reported a man was following her, Dec. 8. Police spoke with him, and he identified himself as a private investigator. The woman told police she believed the man is a worker’s comp investigator.

Police advised a tree-trimming worker to use a flagger to divert traffic around their work zone on Popham Road Dec. 9.

Tree-trimming signage was creating a visibility hazard with regard to traffic on Post Road Dec. 9. Police helped workers relocate the signs.

Police helped a driver find her parked car on Harwood Court Dec. 9.

Verizon was notified about a low-hanging wire on Tunstall Road Dec. 9.

Bob Harrison, age 81 of Fox Meadow Road was stopped by police on the Post Road at Oxford Road on Saturday morning December 10 at 9:19 am for driving 66 miles per hour in a zone where the speed limit is 30 miles per hour. When police asked to see Harrison’s license they found that it was suspended for “administrative actions by department.” Police contacted Harrison’s son to pick him up and take him and his car home. He was issued tickets for speeding and driving without a license.

The registration of a car was suspended due to lack of toll payment. On Dec. 10, police pulled over the car on Post Road for a traffic stop and subsequently issued the driver of summons.

On Dec. 10, police assisted a driver in pushing a disabled car out of Post Road.

Police stood by while a flat tire was changed on a disabled car at Popham and Lockwood roads Dec. 11.
A construction fence blew into Murray Hill Road Dec. 12. Police corrected the situation.

Village code
Police issued a summons to landscapers for using gas-powered leaf blowers in violation of Village code on Fayette Road, after a caller complained that leaves were blowing around and causing a “blinding effect” for drivers Dec. 7.

Early Dec. 11, police advised a Dolma Road party host that neighbors had complained of noise. The host agreed to turn off the music.

Animals
A Cornell Road resident twice reported seeing a possibly sick fox in a nearby yard Dec. 10. Police observed the fox in a neighbor’s yard. It appeared to suffer from mange, and therefore, might be able to recover.
A hungry-looking cat was found on Innes Road Dec. 10. It was picked up by a representative of New Rochelle Humane Society.

Two callers reported seeing a loose German shepherd running outside in the area of Mamaroneck and Leatherstocking roads and Post and Fenimore roads Dec. 10.

On Dec. 11, police received a report of a loose brown dog, about the size of a German shepherd, on Post and Fenimore roads.

Firefighters
Power lines caught fire on Griffen Avenue Dec. 5. Firefighters cut power to the lines and stood by for Con Edison. The fire subsided as soon as the power was cut.

Firefighters assisted at a car accident on the Hutchinson River Parkway Dec. 6. One car was removed by tow. No injuries were reported.

Firefighters checked an Ogden Road basement for possible carbon monoxide after a resident expressed concerns related to a gas-heating unit that had recently been serviced Dec. 6.

Firefighters ventilated Scarsdale Village Hall after charred food in a toaster oven released smoke and a burnt odor inside the building Dec. 7.

Firefighters assisted at car accidents on the Hutchinson River Parkway Dec. 7 and 9.

Firefighters assisted at the scene of an unconscious person found inside a black BMW SUV parked at the sanitation yard Dec. 9. The front window was smashed by first responders who were already on scene performing CPR when firefighters arrived. Firefighters helped package the patient so Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps could transport him to the hospital.

Firefighters used a fan to ventilate fireplace smoke from a Crawford Lane house Dec. 9.

On Dec. 11, firefighters ventilated a Walworth Avenue house due to accumulated fireplace smoke, resulting from a closed flue.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Dec. 5-11 has been compiled from official information.

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