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Tri-County
Crime Stoppers
of Minnesota, Inc.
Serving Central Minnesota
P.O. Box 545 St. Cloud, MN 56302-0545
St. Cloud Area and Cellular 2000 customers: 255-1301
Outside St. Cloud: 1-800-255-1301
About Crime Stoppers
Crime Stoppers Open Cases
for Week of August 22, 2005
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St. Cloud Police:
Business Burglary
On 08/25/0S at O5OO hours the St, Cloud Police were dispatched to
Schmity's Superette located at 1522 3rd Street North for a burglary
complaint.
Investigation revealed that the store bad been burglarized between 2235
hours on 08/24/05 and O5OO hours on 08/25/05. Approximately 30 cartons of
cigarettes and $100 worth of cigars were taken.
St. Cloud Police:
Suspicious Activity
At 1549 hours on 8-24-05, St. Cloud Police were notified of a suspicious
activity incident which had occurred in the east parking lot at Wal-Mart.
A 1S year o1d female was approached by a dark skinned male in a white
4-door car. The male tried to call the female over to his car. When she
tried to walk away, she dropped her keys and the male picked them up. He
again tried to get her into his car. He eventually drove off and she ran
into the store for help.
The incident occurred between Wal-Mart and the Miller Auto Plaza Store.
St. Cloud Police:
Burglary and Vehicle Theft
On 08/24/05 at 0236 hours the St. Cloud Police Department was dispatched
to a burglary and stolen vehicle complaint in the 400 block 7th Avenue
South. The residents left the home on 08/23/05 at 2300 hours leaving the
home unlocked. At 0215 hours on 08/24/05 the tenants returned and found
that an unknown person(s) entered the unlocked residence, removed a set of
car keys from a kitchen table and stole a motor vehicle which was parked
in the driveway.
The motor vehicle is described as a 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24. It bears
Minnesota License BJW742. There were no other items missing from the
residence and nobody was home at the time of the burglary.
St. Cloud Police:
Robbery
On 08/22/05 at approximately 2100 hours officers were dispatched to the
400 block of East Lake Boulevard for a robbery.
Investigation revealed that the adult male victim of St. Cloud was riding
a bike around Lake George when three white males approached, pushed the
victim off his bike causing minor injuries, and stole some personal
property. The males then fled from the area.
There was a delay by the victim in reporting the incident. Officers
checked the area, but were unable to locate the suspects or any of the
property that was stolen. The victim refused medical treatment. Due to the
level of the victim’s intoxication he was unable to provide further
information about the suspects or the exact area of the crime scene.
St. Cloud Police:
Residential Burglary
On 8/20/05 at 1745 hours officers received a report of a burglary that
occurred in the 1600 block of 10th Avenue South.
The burglary was believed to have happened on 8/20/05 sometime between
1230 hours and 1545 hours. Entry was gained into the residence via an open
patio door. Once inside, the Suspects ransacked the residence and took
numerous personal belongings; including electronics, beauty products,
CD's, and a small refrigerator.
A neighbor did hear noise coming from the residence, which is now
currently believed to be caused by the suspects. The neighbor further
advised that there was a car parked in the driveway of the residence,
which was described, as a 90's model, black, 2 door sports car.
Benton County Sheriff: Theft of Electrical Wire
On August 15, 2005, the Benton County Sheriff's Office received two
reports of theft that occurred in Langola Township and the City of Rice.
Complainants reported the theft of approximately 1,850 and 1,250 feet of
electrical type wire from irrigation systems. The wire is described as
black in color, approximately one inch in diameter. The wire contains
eleven copper wires enclosed in the black insulation.
St. Cloud Police:
Business Burglary
At 0730 hours on 08/18/05 the owner of Stop Light Bait located at 45 8th
Avenue Southeast, St. Cloud, discovered his business had been broken into
sometime overnight.
The suspects did approximately $3,000 in damage while entering the
business and took an undisclosed amount of cash.
St. Cloud Police:
Attempted Telephone Fraud
On 8/18/0' St. Cloud Police to took a report from a senior citizen who
lives at Carefree Living in regards to an attempted telephone fraud.
Investigation revealed that an unknown person claimed to offer the victim
a $12,000 government grant and then proceeded to ask the victim for her
checking account information.
The St. Cloud Police considers such phone calls suspicious and recommends
that persons do not give any credit card or bank information over the
phone to anyone they do not know.
St. Cloud Police:
Business Burglary – Theft of Wire
On 08/17/05 officers were dispatched to Crescent Electric, 620 Apollo
Avenue Northeast, for a burglary complaint.
The burglary occurred sometime after 1400 hours on 08/11/05. The unknown
suspect/suspects gained entry by cutting through a chain length fence in
the back of the business. The suspects removed approximately $1800 worth
of copper wire, which was on reels.
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.
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