Mount Kisco Police Report May 23-30

By Martin Wilbur

Friday, May 23 

5 p.m. — A male, 52, was charged with petty larceny, a misdemeanor, on a complaint from security staff at Target on North Bedford Road, Mount Kisco. The man was detained after he left the store without paying for $700 worth of merchandise in his possession. He was booked at the Green Street precinct and released pending an  appearance in Mount Kisco Justice Court.

Saturday, May 24

2:39 p.m. — A substance abuse treatment center in the village reported that a client had failed to show up as scheduled. It asked that a report be prepared to document its concern for the client’s health and safety. An officer was subsequently able to reach the client by phone. The man reported that he was fine but had chosen not to attend. Since the man’s participation in the program was voluntary and not due to any court order, no further police action was required. He was advised that the program would welcome his participation if he changed his mind.

4 p.m. — A trespass warning was issued to a female, 14, after she was caught shoplifting at a store on North Bedford Road. The store did not wish to press criminal charges but requested that the officer prepare a formal trespass order that bars the girl from returning to the business. The teen’s grandmother came to pick her up and was advised that the girl would face arrest if she returned to the business.

11 p.m. — A noise complaint was received regarding loud music on Grove Street. Officers spoke with a man who was hosting a party. He agreed to lower the volume.

Sunday, May 25

7 p.m. — A resident, male, 22, was charged with third-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child, both misdemeanors, after a domestic dispute at his residence earlier in the day. The incident was reported by the victim when she came to the Green Street precinct several hours after it occurred. The man was taken into custody at his home, booked at the precinct and released pending a June 12 appearance in Mount Kisco Justice Court. 

1:50 p.m. — An officer on patrol observed that a metal construction plate had shifted on Maple Avenue, causing a hazardous traffic condition. The officer placed a traffic cone in the roadway to alert motorists of the condition. The Mount Kisco Department of Public Works was notified.  

5:24 p.m. — An officer responded to a Stewart Place residence after a 911 hang up call was received. The resident reported that he had dialed in error.

11:40 p.m. — Officers responded to Kirby Plaza on a report of an injured man bleeding from a head wound. The man, who was intoxicated, was uncooperative and verbally aggressive with officers. Westchester EMS and the Mount Kisco Volunteer Ambulance Corps also responded to provide medical care. The man was taken to Northern Westchester Hospital for medical and mental health services.

Wednesday, May 28

1:10 p.m. — A patrol officer was dispatched back to the Green Street precinct to take a harassment complaint. The victim said he has been receiving harassing phone calls and texts from a person known to him for nine months and has been unable to get the other party to desist. An officer prepared a report and turned the matter over to detectives for continued investigation.

Thursday, May 29

1:34 a.m. — A man used the call box at the Green Street precinct to report that he overheard people saying he was wanted by police. A Westchester County patrol officer returned to the building, checked for any open warrants and advised the man that he was not wanted.

6:35 a.m. — Report of a white van that sideswiped a parked car in the 400 block of East Main Street before fleeing the scene. An officer checked at nearby businesses but no video was located that captured the incident.

10:48 a.m. — A welfare check was requested on West Street. An officer located a woman who was confused and disoriented. She was taken to the hospital for evaluation.

12:17 p.m. — An auto dealership in the village reported that a person walked onto its lot and drove off in one of its vehicles. Officers canvassed for the stolen vehicle with negative results. The matter was turned over to detectives for continued investigation.

Friday, May 30

11:13 a.m. — A man came to the Green Street precinct to file a fraud report regarding merchandise he paid for but had not received. He reported that he discovered the business had moved from Mount Kisco. Although the issue was a civil matter, a sergeant located a customer service number for the company, made a call and helped the man obtain a refund.