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Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 10 February 2016

Created: 10 February 2016

Last Updated: 10 February 2016

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At 6:30 a.m., Feb. 5, a Madison Road woman reported an interrupted burglary at her kitchen window. She said she and her husband heard a thump, saw footprints in the snow by their house and saw their kitchen window ajar. Her husband checked his office, which was next to the kitchen, and noticed that his Macbook Air computer was missing. Her husband left the house to chase after the suspect. He followed the footprints along Madison and Barry roads and Forest and Eastwoods Lanes. Police were dispatched and a hotline was broadcast to New Rochelle and the Westchester County police departments. Westchester County police dispatched a canine unit to attempt tracking the suspect, and the department of public works was instructed to refrain from salting or plowing the roadways in the vicinity of the incident. Patrol brought the man home and investigated the scene. The couple checked their office and noticed their iPad, a backpack and two phone chargers were also missing. In the meantime, the canine unit followed the suspect's scent along the exact set of footprints to a car parked in front of Winchcombe Way in New Rochelle. Police are following up.

Burglaries
A Cohawney Road homeowner reported returning home to find his house burglarized Feb. 4. The master bedroom was heavily tossed, and the homeowners said they needed some time to compile a list of all stolen items. The burglary occurred while the homeowners were visiting their son in Sleepy Hollow between 2:30 and 6:30 p.m.

At 11:30 p.m., Feb. 5, police were dispatched to a Meadow Road burglar alarm. Upon arrival, patrol noticed the front door wide open. They went inside and began checking the house. They saw a basement window screen ripped off and the window pried open. Footprints were seen in the snow outside the window and a recently discarded cigarette butt was found nearby. Patrol called the homeowners who were in the city. They returned and checked their house for possibly missing items. At the time, nothing was reported missing. According to the couple, they left their house at 3:15 p.m. by taxi, in order to take a train into New York City for the night.

Stolen goods
On Feb. 6, a Woods Lane man reported finding a pillowcase on the sidewalk of Heathcote Road. It contained ten bracelets and 11 cents. Police vouchered it and are following up.

Was anything stolen?
On Feb. 1, an employee from the CVS store on Popham Road suspected a man and woman might have stolen merchandise from the CVS store. The employee's suspicion was based on an observation that "it appeared to him that the female party was trying to hide her bag under her coat when she and the male ran out of the store quickly." The employee did not see the couple steal anything. Nor could he identify any missing merchandise from the store. Video footage from security cameras only showed the man and woman entering and exiting the store. There was no evidence of the man and woman stealing anything. The man and woman were described in the incident report as middle-aged and black. The employee said they were each wearing black coats – the woman with a black and white headscarf and the man with sandals. The employee making the report was a 43-year-old white man. Without any evidence of stolen merchandise, the reported suspicion of theft was unfounded.

Internet scams
A Barry Road man reported he was sold stolen gym equipment on Ebay and required a police report to receive a refund from Paypal Feb. 3.
A Parkfield Road man reported being the victim of an online scheme to defraud him Feb. 1.

Assistance
A Garth Road man asked police to help him locate his 80-year-old wife after she "ran away" from him while he was parking their car on Spencer Place Feb. 1. The man said his wife suffers from dementia, and he suggested his wife might have walked home. With the assistance of Eastchester police, the woman was found in the couple's apartment building on Garth Road. She and her husband declined further attention and medical assistance.

On Feb. 2 and Feb. 4, police stood by while a representative of Adult Protective Services attempted to speak with a Quaker Ridge man about some deposits he made into a third party's account. On both occasions, the representative rang the doorbell, but there was no answer at the man's house.

A Boulder Brook Road woman told police she was in a panic because her burglar alarm went off and she was not dressed Feb. 3. She asked patrol to check the exterior of her house for signs of tampering or forced entry. Everything was found to be in good order.

Welfare check, domestic issue
At a mother's request, police checked the welfare of a 17-year-old Tuckahoe girl who was staying a Palmer Avenue house and not answering her cell phone at 2 a.m., Feb. 7. According to the police report, the girl was OK and did not need any assistance. Later, around 5:15 p.m., the mother again called police, stating she was worried about he daughter because she missed a doctor's appointment and needed to take medication. Patrol relayed the mother's concern to the daughter and the daughter's aunt who lives in the Palmer Avenue house. Approximately two hours later, the Palmer Avenue aunt called police, stating the girl's mother was on her property and would not leave. Patrol suggested the mother leave the girl's medication on the doorstep, where it would be retrieved immediately by the Palmer Avenue aunt. In the meantime, police contacted Tuckahoe police and learned there had been a domestic dispute between the mother and daughter the previous night. During that dispute, the mother and daughter grabbed each other. There were no physical injuries or arrests. According to Tuckahoe police, the girl was released to her Palmer Avenue aunt in order to calm the situation and let both the mother and daughter calm down. The mother was advised to contact Tuckahoe police of Child Protective Services for further assistance.

Footprints
Footprints leading to a detached Fairview Road garage led the homeowner to believe a prowler was in her garage at 9:30 a.m., Feb. 5. The footprints went around the garage to the rear of the structure, according to police information. While checking the interior of the garage, patrol noted several Poland Spring water items. The homeowner said she was expecting a delivery and confirmed the items in the garage matched the order placed. Thus, the footprints of a suspected prowler were determined to be only the footprints of a Poland Spring deliveryman.

Too much to drink
MTA police asked for assistance with an intoxicated man on the northbound platform of Scarsdale train station at 11:30 p.m., Feb. 6. He needed to be transported to the hospital. Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps was notified, and an ambulance responded to the scene.

Where's the car?
A caller asked police to help her find her car parked in the village Feb. 2. She said she parked her car somewhere and was no longer able to find it. Patrol found the car parked on Chase Road.

Students struck
A 12-year-old middle school boy was hit by a car in the lower parking lot of Scarsdale Middle School during dismissal at 2:45 p.m. The boy was sitting on parking lot curbing when he was hit by a 2005 Honda making a right turn around the curb where the boy was sitting. The driver said she did not see the boy sitting there when she turned the corner. Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps took the boy to the hospital for evaluation and treatment.

An 18-year-old high school boy was struck by a 17-year-old high school girl's 2012 Acura in the rear parking lot of Scarsdale High School at 8:00 a.m., Feb. 2. According to the accident report, the Acura struck the boy's backpack, and the boy fell to the ground. The girl said she did not see the boy because she was looking for a parking spot. The boy was evaluated by the school nurse. He was not taken to the hospital.

Cars and roadways
Police asked drivers parked too close to the intersection of Walworth Avenue and Colvin Road to move their cars Feb. 2. The drivers complied without incident.

Police directed traffic around a disabled car at Fox Meadow and Crane roads Feb. 3.

On Feb. 4, police reported a small pothole on Garden Road to the highway department.

Police removed a low-hanging wire from above a Gilmore Court driveway, secured it and notified the utility company Feb. 5.

A parked car was left with its ignition running on Clarence Road at 5:30 a.m., Feb. 7. The owner, who lived on the street, said he remotely started his car to warm it up before leaving for work. Patrol reminded the owner about vehicle and traffic law and possible parking violations.

Police asked a worker to move his car from grass in front of a Murray Hill Road house Feb. 7. The worker complied with the request.

Eleven car accidents were reported in the village this week.

Dogs, coyotes
Patrol contacted a Gatehouse Road dog owner about numerous complaints regarding her dogs Feb. 1. It was suggested, but not mandated, that she consider turning the dogs over to her husband who no longer lives in the area.

A woman walking her dog on Sage Terrace advised of a coyote in the area Feb. 5. It was gone when police arrived in the area.

Lost and found
A man reported losing a Secure Pass access card in a parking lot Feb. 5. The pass had the man's name and photo printed on it.

A Honda car key was found on Lockwood Road Feb. 6. Police were holding it for safekeeping.

A passerby found a woman's purse in front of 7 Eleven and gave it to police Feb. 7. Police identified and contacted the owner, and she responded to headquarters to retrieve her purse.

Village code
On Feb. 6, police issued a summons to the owner of a car whose alarm was going off and creating unnecessary noise for more than an hour.

Firefighters
Underground electrical service running through an underground Verizon box shorted out and caused arcing on Gatehouse Road Feb. 1. Firefighters stood by for Con Edison.
Con Edison checked a Richbell Road house for possible gas migration Feb. 1. The house was found to be in good order.
Air leaks were detected in a fire sprinkler system on Christie Place Feb. 1.
Firefighters helped a Myrtledale road homeowner shut off water to a disconnected pipe connection Feb. 3.
Power lines fell down after a box truck hit a utility pole on Overhill Road, and the pole snapped Feb. 3. Wires entangled the truck and the pole's transformer was on the ground. Firefighters closed Overhill and Circle roads and stood by for Con Edison. The truck was leaking fluid, but firefighters were unable to determine the source. They blocked nearby storm drains with absorbent material.
Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak in a Wayside Lane house Feb. 4. Con Edison meters detected gas in the atmosphere and near a burner unit.
Firefighters removed a communications wire from Lincoln Road Feb. 4.
A woman accidentally got locked out of her Popham Road house Feb. 6. Firefighters gained access to the house and helped her back inside.
In unrelated incidents, firefighters stood by for Con Edison for a reported natural gas odor on Mamaroneck and Sheldrake Roads Feb. 7. They also checked houses on Mamaroneck Road for possible gas migration.
This week, firefighters assisted with two car accidents in the village and on parkways. They responded to two false carbon monoxide alarms and 16 false alarms caused by device malfunction, cleaning product fumes, construction dust, fumes from spray foam insulation, cleaning products, cooking smoke and floor sanding dust.

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Written by Traci Dutton Ludwig

Published: 17 February 2016

Created: 17 February 2016

Last Updated: 17 February 2016

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A second-floor motion detector in a Berwick Road house summoned police to the scene of a recent burglary around 6:20 p.m., Feb. 12. There, the master bedroom, two closets and the master bathroom had been rummaged through. Jewelry was reported stolen. Investigation found a second floor window screen removed, the window open ajar approximately three inches and pry marks on the window frame. Detectives are investigating.

On Feb. 13, a woman checking her sister's Dunham Road house reported a broken rear sliding glass door and the house burglarized. The homeowners had left for vacation on Feb. 12, at approximately 4 p.m. The master bedroom, closets, children's bedrooms and an office were ransacked, with drawers emptied and numerous thrown onto the floor. Detectives noted fresh footprints in the snow near the sliding glass door, which was the burglars' point of entry and exit. The homeowners were notified of the incident, for follow-up with police upon their return. The house has a home security system, but it was not armed at the time of the incident.

Nelson Road residents returned home from a two-week vacation to find their house burglarized Feb. 14. The house was not equipped with a security system, surveillance system or automatic lights. A rear window was found open when the residents returned. Upstairs, bedrooms were in disarray, and $1,000 cash, two pairs of designer sunglasses and pillowcases were reported stolen. Downstairs, a living room shade was open, possibly for use as a lookout's vantage point. A small safe, with a key in it, was found on the floor of the master bedroom. The residents said they did not keep anything in the safe. Police determined the suspects entered the house through an unsecured rear patio window and exited the house through a rear patio door. Police noted some cash, valuables and electronics were left untouched, in plain view inside the house.

Dead on arrival
Santo Gulla, of Ferncliff Road, passed away at home Feb. 8. He was 103.

Stolen
On Feb. 10, a Wyndham Road man reported his Jeep Wrangler mountain bicycle was stolen from a sign pole outside Depot Place. The bike had been attached to the pole with a kryptonite lock at 7:35 a.m. The bike was missing at 9:15 a.m., and the cut lock was lying on the ground nearby. The blue, black and silver bicycle was valued at $470. The lock was valued at $80.

On Feb. 13, a Sheldrake Road woman reported a pair of white gold earrings, a gold Bulgari ring and a white gold and diamond ring were stolen from her between Oct. 1 and Oct. 29, 2015. The woman said she had moved into temporary housing on Harcourt Road while her house was being renovated. She hired a moving company to help her move. Upon unpacking her belongings, she could not find the jewelry, but she thought it might be packed with her nightstand or safe. When those items were unpacked, the jewelry was not there either. She said she had not yet contacted the moving company about the missing jewelry.

Identity theft
On Feb. 9, a Beechwood Lane resident reported someone stole his personal identity to fraudulently open a T-Mobile cell phone account on Feb. 2. The account, in the man's name, was set up for international use in France. It resulted in a charge of one Euro on the man's American Express account. American Express and T-Mobile were notified of the fraudulent charges. The account was closed.

On Feb. 11, a Walworth Avenue man reported two credit cards were fraudulently opened in his name – a Macys American Express card and a Bloomingdales card. The Bloomingdales card had acquired an undisclosed balance. The man reported the fraudulent cards to the creditors, and they were cancelled.
On Feb. 13, an Aspen Road resident reported someone attempted to open fraudulent Bank of America credit card in his name on Feb. 10. The application was denied, and the resident did not suffer any financial loss.

Criminal mischief
On Feb. 9, a Fox Meadow school custodian reported someone drove a vehicle onto the school's sports fields overnight, causing damage. The car left circular tire tracks in the ground, commonly referred to as "donuts." A neighbor reported hearing a car rev its engine around 7 p.m., Feb. 8., but police could not verify if the sound was related to the damage. Principal Duncan Wilson reported this kind of incident has happened in the past.

Strange calls
A Park Road woman reported receiving a few unusual and unwanted phone calls. The reported context of the calls was, "Hi Maria. Are they with you?" The woman could not ascertain if the calls had been made by a live person, or if they had been generated by a recording. She could not determine if the calls originated from a private number or not. She asked patrol to make additional ridebys of her house at night.

Cab fare
A taxi driver drove to headquarters with a passenger after the passenger said he was unable to pay the $120 fare from Grand Central Station to his house on Walworth Avenue at 5 a.m., Feb. 10. The passenger allegedly told the driver he did not have any money to pay the fare. Patrol told the passenger he would have to find a way to pay it. Patrol followed the driver and passenger back to the passenger's house, where the passenger eventually went inside, got money and paid the fare.

Postal truck
A Boulder Brook Road resident saw a "suspicious postal truck" parked outside her house and called police at 6:30 a.m., Feb. 8. Officers responded to investigate the complaint. They spoke with the driver of the truck, a uniformed postal workers, who advised he was waiting until 7 a.m. to make a delivery, as part of a new service offered by Amazon.

Man in yellow vest
A caller reported a "suspicious man" allegedly "watching people" on Boulevard and Johnson Roads. He was described as between the ages of 18 and 20, African American and wearing a yellow reflective vest. The caller was concerned because "the man did not seem to belong to the area." Patrol spoke with the man and confirmed he had a legitimate purpose to be in the area. He was a Verizon employee, waiting for his supervisor. They had been speaking with existing customers in the area about their services. No violations were observed.

Food vendor
Police received complaints about a vendor selling food items out of his car in the parking lot of Village Hall Feb. 10. Officers had trouble communicating with the driver due to a language barrier, so the driver called a woman to serve as a translator. She said the driver was from a Chinese restaurant in Queens. He planned on making a hot food delivery, which had not yet been delivered. Patrol advised the woman and the driver that the police department has received multiple complaints about food sales outside Village Hall. Patrol warned that a permit is required for any such sales. The driver left the area without incident.

Health aide
A Coralyn Road woman called police after midnight, Feb. 11, stating she did not want a home health aide staying at her house. The aide called her supervisor who said another aide had the same problem with the woman the previous night. Police gave the aide a courtesy ride to the train station.

911 – Obama on the line
A Fox Meadow man called 911, stating he was the President and that he was looking for his car Feb. 11. Patrol went to the man's house and advised him he was not the President, nor was the President looking for him. The man's mother was at home, but she was unaware that her son had been calling 911. She took away her son's cell phone to prevent future similar incidents. Later the man called 911 again, stating a federal judge works for him, and this federal judge will arrest police officers who show up at his house. Patrol advised the man to stop calling 911, unless it is an emergency. The man's mother was advised to speak with her son and her son's doctor about this ongoing issue. On Feb. 12, police received additional non-urgent 911 calls from the same man. Police spoke with his mother, who was not at home. She said a family member would respond to the house to handle the situation. At 1 a.m., Feb. 13, the man called police stating his neighbors were bothering him. He could not articulate what the neighbors were allegedly doing to cause a nuisance. The desk officer asked to speak with the man's mother. She said she would administer his son's medication, and he would go to bed. On Feb. 13, the man called 911 again several times, alleging he was the President of the United States and the "boss of the Scarsdale police."

Alarm
Police helped a village employee silence a malfunctioning alarm panel in a village building Feb. 12. The alarm company was contacted for service.

Safekeeping
A man gave two handguns to police for safekeeping Feb. 12. The man came into possession of the handguns after the passing of his father. Ownership of the guns was in the process of being legally transferred to another person, but the man wanted police to take possession of the guns in the meantime.

Mother daughter dilemma
Police were called to mediate a dispute between a Quaker Ridge mother and her adult daughter Feb. 12. The daughter wanted help in getting her mother situated in her bedroom. The mother said she was fine in the living room. Police advised the daughter they did not have the authority to force the mother to go to her room. The daughter said a caregiver was scheduled to arrive the next morning.

White van
A caller reported a white Ford Econoline van parked outside his White Road house at 10:45 a.m., Feb. 13. The van was occupied by two men – a driver with no front teeth wearing a cowboy hat and a passenger wearing a hoody. The caller approached the men and asked what they were doing. They said they were waiting for a buddy and pointed to a neighbor's house. The caller told police he know the residents of the alleged house and was fairly certain the two men in the van were not waiting for anyone from that house. As the men were driving away, one said to the caller, "We are not casing the neighborhood."

Fallen tree
A village-owned tree fell on a Ridgedale Road house at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 13. A beam in the attic sustained minor damage, and the building department was advised. The homeowner's daughter was informed an asked to notify her parents.

Help
An Edgewood man who suffers from dementia reported seeing a homeless man opening his garage door at 11:30 p.m., Feb. 14. There were no footprints in the snow indicating such an action. Patrol checked the garage and confirmed it was unoccupied and safe. Patrol notified the man's daughter about the matter.

Cars, roadways, water
Patrol rolled up a fallen wire on Harvest Drive and placed it at the side of the road Feb. 9.

On Feb 10, patrol asked a driver to move his car from the fire station driveway at Popham and Post roads. The driver said he did not realize he had parked at the fire station, and he promptly moved his car.

Police notified the water department about a possible water leak on Boulevard Feb. 11.

A man sitting in a parked gold Hyundai on Barry Road was a solar panel contractor who was waiting for his partner's work van to arrive at 8:45 a.m., Feb. 12.

Patrol notified the water department about a leaking hydrant at Griffen Avenue and Brittany Close Feb. 12.

The water department was asked to shut water to a Circle Road house due to frozen pipes Feb. 12.

A blood transporter was allegedly driving on the wrong side of Richbell Road Feb. 12. Police initiated a traffic stop, and the driver said he did not see the yellow markings on the road. The driver did not show any signs of intoxication or impairment. He thanked patrol for the assistance.

The highway department salted an icy roadway at Birchall Drive and Morris Lane, due to an overflowing catch basin Feb. 13.

Police removed a large tree limb and a cluster of fallen branches from Brook Lane Feb. 13.

Patrol directed traffic around a disabled car, with a flat tire, near the intersection of Weaver Street and Hutchinson Avenue Feb. 13.

A tree fell on Post Road, at Lorraine Place, and caused a car accident Feb. 13.

A man in the bus depot after hours was a District bus driver awaiting a late pickup of the track team Feb. 13.

A man sitting in a parked car on Tunstall Road said he had just left a friend's house and was using the friend's Wifi for an electronic device in his car at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 13.

Pipes broke in a Brewster Road house while the homeowners were away. A neighbor noticed a heavy water flow coming from the side of the house. The water department was notified and shut water from the street. Firefighters and police assisted.

Four car accidents were reported in the village this week.

Lost and found
On Feb. 10, a man reported losing a diplomat license plate from his car while it was parked on Mamaroneck Road.

A Berwick Road man found a wallet containing personal papers, credit cards and $180 cash while he was on his way to work Feb. 11. Police contacted the owner, who picked up his wallet from headquarters.

On Feb. 11, an iPhone with attached headphones was found on the ground in the vicinity of police headquarters. The screen and earphones were damaged. Police vouchered the phone for safekeeping.

A Stratton Road woman reported losing half of her Cartier gold bracelet Feb. 11. The bracelet consisted of two hinged halves, and one portion fell off and was lost while the woman was running errands in the village. The bracelet was valued at $6,300.

On Feb. 13, a Brambach Road man reported losing the front license plate from his car. He could not remember when or where he last saw the license plate.

Fire
An oil burner puff-back occurred at a Rodney Road house Feb. 8. Firefighters checked the house and advised the homeowner to service the boiler.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a natural gas odor, with gas readings, in a Jefferson Road house under construction Feb. 8. Nearby houses were checked for possible gas infiltration.

Firefighters notified Con Edison about a natural gas odor on Chesterfield Road Feb. 9.

Firefighters opened a fireplace flue in a Heathcote Road house that was accidentally left in a closed position while the resident was burning a fire Feb. 11. Smoke inside the house was ventilated.

A Rochambeau Road resident was accidentally locked out of her house Feb. 13. Firefighters verified her identity and helped her get back inside the house.

A tree fell on Bethel Road and hit a water pipe from a construction site Feb. 13. Water flooded the road. Firefighters, water department employees and highway workers responded to rectify the situation.

Firefighters helped a Palmer Avenue resident with a faulty smoke detector Feb. 13.

Firefighters put the elevator at the Scarsdale train station out of service because it was malfunctioning Feb. 14.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a gas leak from a water heater in a Fox Meadow Road house Feb. 14.

A suspected gas odor in a Meadow Road house was traced to leftover paint cans, empty bottles of household cleaners and soap products Feb. 14. Firefighters advised the residents to clean out the garage to eliminate the odor.

Water was leaking through a light fixture in a Park Road house Feb. 14. Firefighters traced the source of the leak to a frozen and cracked radiator pipe in an attic closet. They shut off pipes to the affected part of the heating system and advised the homeowner to contact a plumber and electrician to rectify the situation as soon as possible.

This week, firefighters assisted at two car accidents in the village and on parkways. They responded to six false carbon monoxide alarms and 15 false fire alarms due to device malfunction, floor sanding dust, cooking smoke and construction dust.

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Written by Joanne Wallenstein

Published: 03 February 2016

Created: 03 February 2016

Last Updated: 05 February 2016

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Three laptop computers were stolen from a Madison Road house during a burglary Jan. 30. The homeowners reported leaving the house, dark and unlocked, at 2:40 p.m. They returned at 7 p.m. and found the house ransacked. The house does not have a security alarm. The rear patio door was slightly ajar, and footprints were visible in the snow. A trail of dirt on the basement floor led from a window into the house. The basement window was determined to be the point of entry, but it showed no sign of force. One laptop was located inside a computer bag at the base of the stairs. Two other laptops were upstairs in an office. Police are investigating.

Stolen sink
On Jan. 25, a Post Road man reported someone removed a $500 vintage cast iron sink from his driveway. The sink was not attached to any plumbing, he said. Instead it was a stand-alone item that was used to clean items that he did not want to wash in his regular sink and possibly clog the drain. All waste water from the cast iron sink simply drained onto his driveway. According to the man's neighbor, a green van drove up the man's driveway between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Jan. 15. Two men got out and put the sink in the van before they drove away. Construction work has been ongoing at the neighbor's house, and the man believes one of the contractors must have informed the scrap collectors of the sink's presence, since the sink was not visible from the road. The man asked his neighbor's contractors if they knew anything about the missing sink, and they denied it.

Stolen bicycle
On Jan. 29, a $600 Gary Fisher bicycle and $50 helmet were stolen from the bicycle rack across from Starbuck's on East Parkway. Their owner – a Montgomery Road man – said he locked both items to the rack at 8 a.m. When he returned around 5:45 p.m., the lock had been cut and the items were gone.

Car break-in and attempted car break-in
An Eton Road woman's 2013 Acura was broken into and her handbag was stolen while the car was parked on Huntington Avenue during an evening event at Greenacres School Jan. 25. The handbag had been in plain view in the car's backseat. A rock was found inside the car; however the woman did not know if it had been there prior to the incident or if it had been used to break her car's front passenger window and thus gain access to the handbag.

A possible attempted car break-in was reported by a Heathcote Road resident at 6:30 a.m., Jan. 29. The resident said she looked out her house window and saw a man standing in her driveway by one of her cars. The man apparently tried to get into the car and the car alarm began sounding. At that time, the men got into a silver colored, four-door sedan and fled. He was described as approximately six feet tall, with a darker skin tone – possibly Hispanic or black – and wearing dark sweats and a dark beanie cap. Police canvassed the area but were not able to locate him.

Driver arrested
After stopping a Mercedes Benz for non-functioning tail lights on Mamaroneck Road Jan. 26, patrol checked the driver's license and learned he had twenty suspensions and revocations within the last year. Most suspensions were issued for failing to answer summonses and failure to pay fines in Queens and Bronx counties. Patrol arrested the driver – James Daniel Kelly, 42, of Trumball, Connecticut – on the charge of second-degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. He was booked at headquarters and later released on $100 cash bail, with a February 3 appearance ticket for Scarsdale Village Justice Court.

Scam
A Weaver Street resident reported someone posing as a computer technician installed Malware on his computer and fraudulently gained access to his financial information Jan. 30. It started with an email advising the man to call a number with regard to a threat of computer viruses. The man called the number and a supposed technician remotely accessed the man's computer and spent about 30 minutes looking through files and installing software. The technician then asked for the man's checking account number and bank routing information to charge him $500. Shortly thereafter, the man suspected the incident was a scam and cancelled the payment through his bank. He took his computer to an Apple store, where an employee confirmed that Malware had been installed on the computer and removed it.

Family matter
An elderly woman called police to report her adult daughter had taken her purse and would not let her leave their house Jan. 29. When patrol arrived at the house, the daughter had returned the purse, and the mother was getting ready to leave the house for a physical therapy appointment, accompanied by a health aide. Patrol advised the daughter she should not behave in the manner in which she was behaving. The daughter said she believes her mother has dementia and should not be going out for hours at a time. Then, the daughter asked for someone to measure her blood pressure. She denied being in need of emergency care and said she was not experiencing a medical emergency. She said she was only curious about her blood pressure level. Patrol advised her this request would be an improper use of emergency medical services and she should make a doctor's appointment if she wanted to know more about her blood pressure.

Bomb threat
Someone made a bomb threat at Scarsdale High School Jan. 29. Police investigated the school and determined there was no threat to life or property.

Unwanted visitors
An Old Lyme Road resident reported two men were outside his house, asking for money, Jan. 25. The resident said he knew one of the men, identified as "Dred," but he no longer wished to have contact with him. Patrol advised the resident to cease all communication with "Dred" and inform him the police would be called upon his next unwelcome visit.

On Jan. 29, the manager of HSBC Bank on Popham Road reported an elderly couple was causing commotion and refusing to leave the bank. The couple alleged bank employees had the wife's prescription glasses and would not return them. They also alleged the bank was withholding medical documents from them. Police and the bank manager explained that the wife's glasses were not found at the bank and the bank was not in the business of dealing with medical documents. The police department's older adult advocate is following up with the couple.

Patrol stood by while New Rochelle police advised a man to leave the area around Dunkin' Donuts on Weaver Street because he was shouting and causing a disturbance Jan. 29. The man said he lives locally and proceeded to walk home.

Bicycles
After a fire captain reported seeing "youths" riding bicycles on Post Road, without lights and against traffic, around 11 p.m., Jan. 26, patrol stopped the individuals out of concern for their safety. According to the report, the two individuals were not youths and appeared to be adults of sound mind. The man was pedaling a bike with a woman on the pegs of the bike. They were riding northbound, against traffic. Patrol suggested they ride on the northbound lane and travel with traffic. The woman told the officer she did not want to listen to him or take his advice. She stated there were no sidewalks cleared for them to ride their bikes. According to the report, "she appeared rather angry" about being stopped and given safety advice.

Ride home
A Circle Road woman said a man knocked at her door, seemed suspicious and refused her offer to help him if he needed any assistance at 3 p.m., Jan. 29. Police caught up with the man on Circle Road. He said he was lost in the area and wanted to go home. Police checked his background, which came back clean, and offered him a courtesy ride to White Plains.

Directions
A suspicious woman wearing a headscarf knocked on the door of an Old Lyme Road house, mentioned the resident's mother's name and asked the resident for directions around 7 p.m., Jan. 30. The resident's mother advised her to close and lock the door. The woman left the area. Police canvassed the neighborhood for the woman but she was nowhere to be found.

A Bradford Road resident made contact with two people sitting in an older 3-series BMW parked outside the resident's house at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 30. The people told the resident they were lost. They drove away when the caller asked why they were parked on his street.

An erratic driver on School Lane said he was lost and looking for the way back to Manhattan at 7:45 a.m., Jan. 31. As a courtesy, police escorted the driver to the Bronx River Parkway entrance.

Neighbors
A Roosevelt Place woman said her neighbor and his son have been walking across her property, without her permission and without heeding a note she sent to the neighbor, requesting him to stop. Specifically, the woman said she has seen her neighbor either send his son across her property toward Edgewood School, which he attends, or her neighbor accompanies his across her property. She told police she thinks it is dangerous because the boy darts across Roosevelt Place. After sending her neighbor a note, the woman said she received a "bizarre" note in return, but she did not elaborate on the contents. Caller said since sending the note, she now sees her neighbor looking into the rear of her house from his property, making her and her children uncomfortable. Additionally, there is now a fishing line strung up between the two properties and possibly a camera, she said. Patrol attempted contact the neighbor, but he was not home.

Rifle surrender
A Beechwood Lane resident brought a hunting rifle to headquarters, for the purpose of surrendering it Jan. 29. The resident said he owned the rifle for more than 30 years and wanted police to destroy it or accept it as a donation.

Welfare check
At the request of a concerned acquaintance, police checked the welfare of a Fox Meadow Road man Jan. 31. The man's son was notified when police could not make contact with the man. The son checked on his father and advised his father was fine. He further explained that his father's answering machine was not functioning properly.

Taxi fare
A taxi driver stopped patrol on Garth Road to report a passenger did not pay his fare at 4:30 a.m., Jan. 31. The driver showed patrol the house that the passenger entered after he exited the taxi. The house was in the jurisdiction of Yonkers; so patrol notified Yonkers police. Patrol advised the driver to wait for Yonkers PD and to not take any action in the meantime.

Cars and roadways
A car parked in front of a Ridgecrest North house for more than 15 minutes at 12:20 a.m., Jan. 25, was occupied by an au pair who resides at a neighbor's house and the au pair's boyfriend. They said they were talking before parting for the night. They apologized for causing any concern or inconvenience.

Police issued a parking summons to the owner of a Buick blocking the Chase Road post office driveway Jan. 25.

A caller complained of ice on the sidewalk of Fenimore Road Jan. 25. Patrol notified the department of public works for proper treatment and removal.

Police issued a parking summons to the owner of a gray Honda pilot, parked in violation of overnight parking rules, Jan. 26.

Police called a tow for a blue Hyundai that broke down at the corner of Post and Olmsted roads Jan. 29. The car was towed to the library parking lot to await roadside assistance.

Parked cars were hindering traffic flow on Madison Road Jan. 30. Police contacted the car owners and asked them to move their cars.

Police and firefighters closed an open manhole on Lincoln Road Jan. 31. Patrol notified the highway department for repair.

Seven car accidents were reported in the village this week.

Village code
After midnight on Jan. 30, a Wayside Lane resident complained of music being played over loudspeakers at Fox Meadow Tennis Club. At the club, police encountered a man who was having a party with some friends inside the clubhouse. The music did not seem excessive, according to the police report. Patrol reminded the man to keep the noise level reasonable so it would not disturb anyone.

Civil matter
On Jan. 30, an elderly Saxon Woods resident reported she was having issues with the staff of the assisted living facility where she lived. Police determined the issues were not criminal in nature and advised her to voice her concerns with management.

Lost and found
A Garden Road woman reported she left a brand new $500 Bottega Veneta wallet in a shopping bag on a Metro North train Jan. 30. She contacted Metro North's "Lost and Found" department, and a representative said the wallet had not been turned in. In order to receive insurance reimbursement from American Express, the woman needed a police report.

A passerby found a set of keys in the snow on a Depot Place path near the train station Jan. 30. Police vouchered the keys for safekeeping.

Fire
Con Edison was dispatched to Stratton Road because of a reported gas odor Jan. 25.
Similarly, Con Edison was dispatched to Meadow Road because of a reported gas odor Jan. 26.

Firefighters found a gas leak at an exterior gas meter at a Boulevard house Jan. 26. They stood by for Con Edison.

A broken water discharge pipe to a sump pump was leaking in a Palmer Avenue house Jan. 27. Firefighters shut power to the sump pump while the resident stood by for a plumber.

Firefighters helped a Greenacres Avenue resident rectify a problem with a clogged stove igniter Jan. 27.

A Tory Lane resident asked firefighters to check her furnace because it was making loud noises Jan. 27. Firefighters shut off the unit while the resident waited for a professional service technician.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a natural gas odor at an Autenreith Road house.

A Westview Lane resident extinguished a grease fire by covering the cooking pan with a lid Jan. 28. Firefighters checked for extension of the fire and found all nearby walls and cabinets to be safe. While firefighters were at the house, the homeowner asked firefighters to check an unusual smell in a basement closet, where the natural gas meter was located. Firefighters detected a musty smell in the closet, but there was no odor of gas. Nevertheless, Con Edison was summoned at the homeowner's request.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the unrelated sites of a hissing pressure reducer valve on Boulevard and an outdoor natural gas odor on Garden Road Jan. 28.

Firefighters stood by for Con Edison at the site of a heavy gas odor coming from a Con Edison excavation site Jan. 28.

Firefighters assisted Con Edison check Seneca Road houses for possible gas infiltration after a leak was found at a curb box on the street Jan. 31.

This week, firefighters assisted at five car accidents. They responded to one false carbon monoxide alarm and 11 false fire alarms, caused by device malfunction, cooking smoke and a battery change.

This report covering police and fire department activity from Jan. 25-31 was compiled from official information.

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