A (501) C Non-Profit Organization
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
About Crime Stoppers
Online tip reporting
Tri-County Crime Stoppers has added online tip
reporting to it’s arsenal of tools for use by citizens to anonymously
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 December 10, 2007
St. Cloud Police: Aggravated Robbery
and Assault
On 12/12/07 at 0955 hours officers were dispatched to 1400 block of 126
Avenue north, for a robbery. Upon arrival officers found the victim, a 37
year-old female, in the hallway with her mouth duct taped shut.
Investigation revealed that three males, one described as a black male
approximately 20 years of age wearing a green hooded sweatshirt with short
hair, and two Asian males approximately 20 years of age wearing black
shirts, entered the apartment through an unlocked door, demanded money
from the victim, bound her with duct tape and shoelaces, and struck her in
the head with an object and kicked her several times. After approximately
30 minutes, the three individuals left the apartment with unknown items
from the victim's purse.
The victim did not recognize any of the suspects. The victim did not
sustain any severe injuries; there was also an infant present that was
unharmed.
The scene was processed for evidence and the follow-up investigation will
be conducted by CID. Anyone with any information regarding this incident
is encouraged to call the St. Cloud Police Department at 320-251-1200 or
Crime Stoppers at 320-255-1301.
Waite Park Police: Robbery and
Assault
On 12/11/07 at 1815 hours, the Waite Park Police responded to a robbery
and assault that occurred at Division St. and Waite Ave. S. The 18 year
old victim was sitting in his car on Division St. waiting to make a right
hand turn on to Waite Ave in front of the Olive Garden when an
unidentified man came up to his car, pulled open his driver's door, and
demanded his wallet and valuables.
The suspect punched the victim in the face and fled on foot. The suspect
made away with the victims wallet.
St. Cloud Police: Racial Incident
and Vandalism
On 12/11/07 at 1654 hours officers were dispatched to 702 1st Avenue
South, in reference to vandalism.
Upon arrival officers located a swastika scratched in the men's room stall
door in Stewart Hall. It was not very visible but was distinguishable as a
swastika.
SCSU security then escorted officers to the Atwood Center where a red foam
sticker had been located in the women's bathroom. The sticker had a
drawing on it with the words "White Folks" written underneath it. The
sticker was on the inside of the stall door in the women's bathroom. At
this time there are no leads In this case.
St. Cloud Police and Fire:
Suspected Arson
An early morning garage fire is being investigated as arson, according to
St. Cloud police. The fire was reported at 1:12 a.m. Monday at 307 Second
Ave. NE. The fire caused $14,500 in damage to the garage and three
vehicles. One vehicle was inside the garage and two were parked outside. A
truck and car outside the garage suffered heat damage.
The nearby house and shed were not damaged, according to the St. Cloud
Fire Department. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call
the St. Cloud police department at 251-1200 or Crime Stoppers 255-1301.
Sartell Police: 3 – Case Summaries
Wednesday, December 5
6:40 a.m. Attempted burglary and criminal damage, Subway. Suspect(s) broke
a window and gained access into the building. Nothing appeared to have
been stolen. Police are investigating.
11:37 a.m. Hit and run, 300 block of 8th Street North. Complainant
reported observing a vehicle out of control and damaging several
mailboxes. The driver of the vehicle did not stop. Officers located the
vehicle and its driver. The 25-year-old male driver was issued a citation
for failing to report a property damage accident.
Sunday, December 9
1:50 p.m. Stolen vehicle recovered. While on patrol, a Sartell officer
located a parked vehicle that had been stolen out of Fridley. Suspects
were not located.
St. Cloud Police: Residential Burglary
and Theft
On 12/10/07 officers were dispatched to the 800 block of 18th Avenue North
for a burglary complaint. A detached garage was entered and various tools
were stolen. Anyone with any information on a possible suspect can call
the St. Cloud police Department at 251-1200 or Crime Stoppers at 255-1301
Waite Park Police: Residential
Burglary and Theft
On December 6th, at 1741 hours officers responded to a report of a
burglary that occurred sometime between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm on Thurs Dec
6th in the 00 block of 1st Street N. Missing from the residence are
electronics including a digital camera, speakers, a sub, DVD player,
receiver, 22 in TV, etc and a black leather jacket.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers or the Waite
Park Police Department at 251-3281
St. Cloud Police: Bias Motivated
Graffiti
On 12/06/07 at approximately 1900 hours officers were dispatched to St.
Cloud State University to investigate a drawing found on a history
bulletin board. Officers found a drawing containing a story board of
people conversing about "rednecks", wearing swastikas on their arms,
holding alcoholic containers, and applying bias motivated graffiti. Later
in the evening, three additional drawings of this nature were found across
campus.
It was reported to the St. Cloud Police Department on 12/7/07 at 1019
hours that a document with a swastika drawn on it was placed under the
door of a university professor in the education building. It is unknown at
this time if these incidents are related to each other and if they are
related to the previous reports of this nature on the SCSU campus.
The St. Cloud Police Department Criminal Investigation Division is
assisting in the investigation. The case remains active at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the St. Cloud Police
Department at 251-1200 or Crime Stoppers at 255-1301.
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