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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: 255-1301
Outside St. Cloud: 1-800-255-1301
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submit tips on unsolved crimes in the tri-counties of Benton, Stearns and
Sherburne.
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Crime Stoppers Open Cases for Week of November 19, 2007
St. Cloud Police: Residential Burglary with Injuries
On 11/19/07 at 1907 hours officers were dispatched to the 800 block of
Pebble Creek Drive for a residential burglary in progress. Officers met
with two victims, a 16 year old male and a 44 year old male, both of St.
Cloud. The victims explained that they had come home to two individuals in
their residence in the process of taking items from the house. The
suspects had entered the residence by forcing open an exterior door. The
two victims confronted the burglars and a physical altercation ensued.
One of the suspects described as a white male in his early 20's
approximately 5'lO” with a medium build and a blonde beard ran away. The
second suspect described as a dark complected male, unknown race, in his
early 20s, approximately 5’7", with a heavier build, dark short hair and a
goatee received possible injuries during the struggle, including a cut to
the left temple area.
This suspect also left behind numerous clothing articles, which were lost
during the struggle and was seen running from the area wearing only a
T-shirt, boxer type underwear and no shoes.
With the assistance of Waite Park Police Department and the Stearns County
Sheriff’s Department, two dog tracks were attempted, both leading in a
northeasterly direction and ending on an adjacent street where it is
believed the suspects possibly entered a vehicle. Also assisting in the
investigation was the Minnesota State Patrol.
Both victims were transported to the St. Cloud Hospital and treated and
released for non-life threatening injuries resulting from the altercation
with the suspect.
The suspects may have been in the neighborhood prior to the burglary
either walking and/or on bicycle. Anyone with information regarding this
investigation is encouraged to contact the St. Cloud Police Department at
320-251-1200 or Crime Stoppers at 320-25S-130l.
St. Cloud Police: Business Robbery
On ll/l8/07 at approximately 2021 hours officers were dispatched to the JM
Speedstop at the corner of 25th Avenue South and 2nd Street in reference
to a robbery.
The investigation revealed that a white male approximately 16 to 20 years
of age. standing approximately 5'9" with a medium build, wearing a ski
type mask, altered the business, directed the clerk to get back, and then
removed a box of pull tabs off the counter and fled southbound on foot. No
weapons were displayed in this incident. A canine track met with negative
results.
St. Cloud Police: Business
Burglary, Criminal Damage to Property and Theft
On 11/19/07 at approximately 0256 hours, officers responded to the 10
block of 32nd Avenue South for 8 property damage report. Investigation
revealed that the southeast door of a business had been forced into by
breaking the glass. Officers entered the building and found no one inside.
Unknown suspects entered the business and caused large amount of damage,
stole cash, checks, and two printers.
Waite Park Police: Assault
Officers responded to a report of an assault at Olive Garden. The victim
stated a black male in his late teens or early 20's, wearing a dark green
parka and jeans ran up behind her and punched her in the back of the head.
The male then ran off with 4 other black males. The victim suffered minor
injuries. The suspect has not been located.
Sartell Police: 9 – Case Summaries
Monday, November 12
9:55 a.m. Criminal damage, 400 block of Pheasant Drive. Homeowner reported
that suspect(s) cut the screen on a window and tried to enter the
residence. Suspect(s) did not gain entry into the home. Police are
investigating.
Tuesday, November 13
4:30 p.m. Suspicious activity, Pinetree Court. Female reported that while
she was out walking at 5:30 a.m., she saw an SUV parked along the roadway.
As she walked down the road, the SUV started to follow her. The male
driver of the SUV rolled down the window and asked the female how she was
doing. The female quickly walked away and the SUV drove off.
Wednesday, November 14
7:01 a.m. Criminal damage, 800 block of 10th Street south. Mailbox was
damaged.
Thursday, November 15
7:59 p.m. Suspicious activity, 600 block of Huntington Drive. Caller
reported a suspicious young male, smoking and pushing a stroller with a
child in it. The caller thought it was suspicious because it was dark and
cold out and thought it was strange. After receiving the complaint,
officers drove around the area and could not locate anyone in the area
pushing a stroller.
Friday, November 16
7:08 a.m. Theft from vehicle, 1500 block of Pine siskin Avenue. An
unlocked truck was entered while it was parked overnight on the street. A
Kenwood CD player was removed from the dashboard and a spare key for the
truck were stolen.
8:20 a.m. Criminal damage and theft, south of 17th Street South.
Construction worker reported that a window on his pickup was broken and a
digital camera, a Gander Mountain utility knife and a small package of
Sudafed were stolen. Suspect(s) also vandalized the vehicle with white
spray paint.
Sunday, November 18
8:21 a.m. Criminal damage and theft, 2300 block of Troop Drive. The
driver’s side window on a truck was smashed overnight and items inside the
truck were strewn about. Suspect(s) also cut off the padlock to a trailer
attached to the truck. Among the items stolen were a computer and two
nailers.
11:41 a.m. Criminal damage, 200 block of 3rd Avenue North. Vehicle tire
was slashed while it was parked in the owner’s driveway.
8:52 p.m. Criminal damage, Sartell Middle School. Seven panels of the
fence behind the school had been cut with what appeared to be a wire
cutter.
St. Cloud Police: Bias Motivated Property Damage
On 11/16/07 at approximately 1703 hours officers were dispatched to 651
1st, Avenue South. Atwood Memorial Center, for a bias-motivated property
damage.
Upon arrival officers learned that two swastikas had been scratched into
the wall of a computer lab and into a stall wall in a bathroom; both
located in the Multicultural Office.
The swastikas would have been placed on the walls between 11/13/07 and
11/15/07.
Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to call the St.
Cloud Police Department at (320) 251-1200 or Crime Stoppers at 320)
255-1301.
St. Cloud Police: Attempted Theft – Hydraulic Oil
The EPA and St. Cloud Fire Department have been investigating and
attempting to detain hydraulic oil that had spilled sometime overnight
from Phillip's Recycling.
At 1515 hours on 11-15-07, the St. Cloud Police Department has been asked
to investigate whether the spill was an act of vandalism or attempted
theft. The case is currently being investigated for either one of these
events by the St. Cloud Police.
Avon Police and MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension: Crime Alert
(From week of November 12, 2007)
Type of Incident: Hit and Run Property Damage Date / Time Occurred:
11-11-2007 // Apprx 04:30 AM
Incident Location: 101 Stratford St W, Avon MN 56310
Details of Incident:
Hit and run occurred – property damage only. Officer arrived and observed
that a silver Dodge Durango was struck by an unknown vehicle that was
heading westbound on Stratford St W. The Durango was hit with enough force
to push the back end of the Durango over into another vehicle. Witness
described a vehicle leaving the area that had a passenger head light that
was not operational, unknown color of the vehicle, however witness
described the vehicle as a possible 4 door passenger car, unknown number
of occupants. Left at the scene were pieces of a head light assembly that
are believed to be from an early 90’s to a later model vehicle;
approximately a foot long piece of the suspected vehicle which shows a
maroon or burgundy color (see pictures). The silver Durango had paint
transfer on the passenger side on two separate areas which were reddish in
color, and the lower area of the passenger door there are black transfer
marks possibly from a bumper. The suspect vehicle should have significant
damage to the front or the right front of the vehicle. Anyone having
information is asked to contact the Avon Police Department or Tri-County
Crime Stoppers.
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