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Tri-County
Crime Stoppers
of Minnesota, Inc.
Serving Central Minnesota
P.O. Box 545 St. Cloud, MN 56302-0545
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for Week of August 15, 2005
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Albany Police Department: Smash and Grab, Identity Theft
The Albany Police Department is asking for the public’s help in resolving
a theft from vehicle incident that took place on 08/12/2005 at
approximately 2130 hours where a window was smashed and a purse was taken.
The vehicle was parked on Church Avenue by the Albany Golf Club. Inside of
the purse was a Visa credit card, checkbook from Federal Employee Credit
Union, personal keys, an ID card, and a nursing license.
Later that night, it was learned that the Visa credit card had been used
at several businesses along I-94. The credit card was used at the Holiday
Station in Albany, Smiley Gas Mart and First Stop in Freeport, Super
America, Holiday Station, and Truckers Inn in Sauk Centre. New information
reveals that one of the checks taken was used at an Applebee’s restaurant.
There may be other credit card and check transactions that remain unknown
at this time.
The Albany Police Department received surveillance pictures of a male and female who were using the credit card. The individuals are unknown to this department. If you can identify these individuals or have any information related to this incident please contact the Albany Police Department at 320-845-2200 or call Tri- County Crime Stoppers at 320-255-1301 or 1-800-255-1301.
St. Cloud Police: Armed Robbery
(From week of August 1, 2005 Updated 8-15-05, Solved with three arrests)
On 07/17/05 at
approximately 2116 hours officers were dispatched to 319 2nd Street South,
JM Speedstop, in reference to a robbery.
Officers learned that the lone cashier, a 23-year old from St. Cloud, was
robbed at gunpoint. The unknown suspect demanded cash and left with an
undisclosed amount of cash.
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6'0" tall, 170
pounds; light build, in his early 20’s.
Officers are reviewing the video surveillance tape and the investigation
continues.
(Update) On 8-15-05, three
individuals from St. Cloud were arrested for felony theft in reference to
this investigation. Arrested were two females, ages 25 and 23; and one
male age 18. The investigation revealed that all three persons planned
this theft, including one that was an employee of JM Speedstop. The
incident was staged to present itself as a robbery, but in fact, was only,
theft due to the fact that all persons involved were working together.
Stearns County Sheriff: Graffiti Vandalism
On 08-10-05 Deputies took a vandalism complaint at the St. Martin City
Park. Someone drew graffiti on the cement and on the wall under the
shelter. Some additional graffiti was found in the women’s bathroom.
These incidents occurred between noon on 08-09-05 and noon 08-10-05.
Stearns County
Sheriff: Theft of Fishing Equipment
On 08-11-05 Deputies responded to a theft complaint in the 2100 block of
247 Street in St. Augusta.
Taken was a smoke colored Plano 777 tackle box. It is about 12" high, 12"
deep and 18" long with a tan lid. The lid is warped and doesn’t close
properly. It was filled with miscellaneous fishing items. A light grey
pedestal butt seat, Abu Garcia spin rod and reel 6 and a half feet long,
Shakespeare fishing rod and reel 6 and a half feet long, a Quantum
reel(reel top is gold) with a 7' brown (unknown brand) rod. The victims
fishing license and boat registration were also in the tackle box. This
theft occurred between 07-31-05 and 08-07-05.
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