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Tri-County
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Serving Central Minnesota
P.O. Box 545 St. Cloud, MN 56302-0545
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Outside St. Cloud: 1-800-255-1301
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Crime Stoppers Open Cases
for Week of June 27, 2005
St. Cloud Police: Assault (Supplement)
On 6/26/05 at approximately 1 am, officers
responded to the St. Cloud Hospital for a reported assault. A 28-year old
male stated he was assaulted on 11th Ave S near Division Street. The
victim stated that he was asked for money by two black males, one of whom
was carrying a hatchet. When the victim stated he had no money, the male
with the hatchet struck the victim several times. It is most likely that
the blunt end of the hatchet was used. Several other black males arrived
and proceeded to kick and punch the victim as he was on the ground. The
suspects remain at large.
6/30/05 – Supplement: The St. Cloud Police Dept. has received information
that prior to this assault, additional victims may have been assaulted at
the same location, shortly before this assault, possibly by the same
suspects. If you were the victim of this earlier assault, please contact
the police at 251-1200 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 255-1301.
St. Cloud Police: Residential Burglary
On 6/30/05, the St. Cloud P.D. responded to a
burglary complaint on 21st Ave N, near Division St. The investigation
revealed that unknown person(s) stole a garage door transmitter from the
homeowner’s vehicle parked outside the garage. On either the same date of
a later date, it is believed the suspect(s) used the transmitter to gain
entry to the garage and removed several items. Items taken include a large
Craftsman 3-drawer tool chest valued at $450 containing approximately
$1,500 in tools, fishing equipment, two bikes, an air compressor, a laptop
computer and a DVD player. The items were in the garage because the
homeowner was preparing to move. The estimated value of the items exceeds
$5,000.
St. Cloud Police: Business Burglary
On 7/1/05, St. Cloud Police responded to a
burglary at Go For It Gas at 1000 9th Ave S. The burglary occurred
sometime between 1 am and 3:19 am. Suspects gained entry by smashing the
south glass door a leaving with approximately $1,000 in cigarettes and
pipes.
St. Cloud Police: Assault
On 6/26/05 at approximately 1 am, officers
responded to the St. Cloud Hospital for a reported assault. A 28-year old
male stated he was assaulted on 11th Ave S near Division Street. The
victim stated that he was asked for money by two black males, one of whom
was carrying a hatchet. When the victim stated he had no money, the male
with the hatchet struck the victim several times. It is most likely that
the blunt end of the hatchet was used. Several other black males arrived
and proceeded to kick and punch the victim as he was on the ground. The
suspects remain at large.
Stearns County Sheriff: Bike Theft
The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office received a
report of a bicycle stolen from Quarry Park on 6/23/05 between 2 pm and 8
pm. The bicycle is a Roadmaster 18 speed, blue and yellow, with rusty
handlebars and new tires.
Stearns County Sheriff: Illegal Dumping
During the evening of 6/27/05 or early morning
hours of 6/28/05, unknown persons dumped 50+ old tires in the area of St.
Johns/Avon. The automotive and tractor tires were scattered along 315th
Ave and County Road 159.
Stearns County Sheriff: Tire Slashing
Over the past month, there have been several
reports of tire slashing in the City of Freeport. Tires have been slashed
on cars and trucks parked on the street and in private garages. The crimes
appear to be random.
St. Cloud Police: Sexual Assault (Update)
On 6/26/05 at 0146 hours officers were
dispatched to the area of the 1900 b1ock of Michigan Avenue Southeast for
a sexual assault. Investigation revealed that a twenty year old, female
victim of St. Cloud, reported that she was sexually assaulted by a
stranger in the woods near the 1900 block of Michigan Avenue Southeast.
The suspect is described as a dark completed male in his thirties,
approximately 5'9", slender build, with shaved hair on the sides and a
pony tail in the back.
Update – 6/29/05
As of this date, a photograph of the suspect
vehicle is being released to the media for the public’s assistance in
identification. The suspect vehicle is further described as a dark colored
late 1980’s to early 1990’s Chevrolet conversion van with two
light-colored stripes running the length of the vehicle. A spare tire
appeared to be mounted on the rear of the vehicle in a case with metallic
trim. The vehicle also has at least one running board the full length of
the vehicle between the front and rear wheel tires on the passenger side
of the vehicle. The picture of the vehicle can be viewed at the St. Cloud
city’s website at www.ci.stcloud.mn.us. Click on Departments, Police
Department and Case Information.
St. Cloud Police: Assualt
Between the dates of 6/17/05 and 6/26/05, the
St. Cloud Police Department has taken three complaints of persons being
assaulted by multiple black males and females, some with weapons such as
baseball bats or clubs in the Southside area near the SCSU campus. Person
traveling in this area on foot are requested to use caution, especially
during the evening hours. Pedestrians are urged to walk in lit areas and
with other persons whenever possible.
St. Cloud Police: Phone Scam
On 6/24/05, at approximately 1244 hours, the
St. Cloud Police were dispatched to 33rd Ave N in reference to a possible
telephone scam. It was learned that an unknown male telephone the victim
trying to ascertain his bank name, account and routing numbers. The victim
did not give this information to the caller. The unknown male identified
himself as David Morgan and game a call-back number, which turned out to
be a bogus number. The St. Cloud P.D. is asking that anyone who receives a
similar call to contact the St. Cloud P.D. or Tri-County Crime Stoppers.
St. Cloud Police: Burglary and Possible Attempted Sexual Assault
On 6/27/05 at 0245 hours officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of
24th Avenue North, for a Burglary in progress. Investigation revealed that
an unknown male had entered a bedroom, through an unlocked window, touched
the sleeping female who then screamed.
The unknown male got up and ran out of the open window. The area was
searched by officers and active K-9, with negative contact.
St. Cloud Police: Sexual Assault
On 6/26/05 at 0146 hours officers were dispatched to the area of the 1900
b1ock of Michigan Avenue Southeast for a sexual assault. Investigation
revealed that a twenty year old, female victim of St. Cloud, reported that
she was sexually assaulted by a stranger in the woods near the 1900 block
of Michigan Avenue Southeast.
The suspect is described as a dark complected male in his thirties,
approximately 5'9", slender build, with shaved hair on the sides and a
pony tail in the back.
St. Cloud Police: Assaults
On 06/26/05 at 0047 hours officers were dispatched to 7th Street South &
7th Avenue South, for an assault complaint. Upon arrival officers found
three persons that had been assaulted by a group of 10-15 black males
ranging from 16-20 years of age.
Two of the victims had been transported to the hospital for their
injuries. One victim did not require medical treatment.
Investigation revealed that the group of males had begun assaulting these
persons for no apparent reason. One of the victims had been struck by an
unknown object.
Case #2:
On 06/26/05 at approximately 0030 hours it was reported that four
individuals had been assaulted at 7th Avenue and 7th Street South. A
juvenile female had been struck in the face breaking her nose.
The suspects were described as three black females and several black
males.
One victim received medical attention from the St. Cloud Hospital.
This case appears to be related to the above case, which also was a felony
assault.
Cold Spring Police: 3- Business Burglaries
On Friday morning 6-24-2005 the Cold Spring Police Department responded to
three forced entry business burglaries. All of the burglaries occurred in
the Cold Spring / Richmond area. Police are looking for a very old safe
that was taken and has not been located.
Waite Park Police: Theft
On Thursday, June 23, 2005, the Waite Park Police Department was called to
a theft that occurred at Al’s Iron, 304 31st Avenue N. Stolen was a rod
iron spiral staircase, valued at $3500.00.
Waite Park Police: Criminal Damage to Property
On Thursday, June 23, 2005, the Waite Park Police Department was called to
a property damage complaint at McKinley School in Waite Park. One of the
windows had been broke out the school. The value of the window is $500.00
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