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.
Go to the "How To Report / Collect" page for complete instructions.
Crime Stoppers Open Cases for Week of December 17, 2007
Create CommUNITY: Bias/Hate Crimes Reward Offer
Create CommUNITY is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information on
unsolved bias/hate crimes in the tri-county area. This information must
lead to an arrest and/or formal charging of the person or persons
responsible for committing the bias/hate crimes.
Tri-County Crime Stoppers is coordinating the processing of tips,
protecting the anonymity of the tipster and the payment of any rewards.
the process of , Inc. to accept up to $1,000 (one thousand dollars) as
reimbursements for rewards given by Tri-County Crime Stoppers, Inc for
information received on any un-solved bias crime in the tri-county area,
Create CommUNITY bases the definition of “bias offense” according to the
Minnesota State Statute, as the conduct that would constitute a crime and
was committed because of the victim’s or another’s actual or perceived
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability as defined in
Minnesota State Statute section 363A.03, age or national origin.
Sartell Police: 3 – Case Summaries
Thursday, December 13
4:54 p.m. Burglary and theft, 2200 block of Troop Drive. Garage was
entered and the following items were taken: Delta 12” compound miter saw,
trim blade, and a DeWalt reciprocating saw.
Friday, December 14
7:36 a.m. Vandalism, 400 block of 5th Avenue South. House was egged.
Saturday, December 15
6:12 a.m. Criminal damage, 400 block of 4th Street North. Outside mirrors
were broken off a vehicle that was parked in the driveway.
Stearns County
Sheriff: Theft from Vehicle and Theft by Credit Card
On 12/7, the SCSO received a report of a car break in at Powder Ridge Ski
area. A 1997 Pontiac had been broken into, a purse and a “Super Talent”
MP 3 player were stolen.
The suspects in the crime used a stolen VISA card from the purse to access
the cash machine at Lux Shell Station at Hwy 15 and Cr 136. Two
withdrawals were made. The suspects attempted to use the VISA again at
Clearwater Travel Plaza but it had been cancelled already.
One of the suspects was described as a younger male, about 5-10 with red
hair. The suspect’s car was captured on video and is a maroon or red two
door Ford Thunderbird or Mercury Cougar, model year 94-96. Persons with
information are asked to contact Crime Stoppers.
St. Cloud Police: Residential Burglary and Theft
On 12/19/07 at 1332 hours officers were dispatched to the 400 block of
Wilson Avenue Southeast for a burglary complaint. Investigation found that
unknown suspect(s) entered the home sometime over the weekend and stole
approximately $700 worth of video game systems and accessories. The
investigation is ongoing.
St. Cloud Police: Felony Theft from a Vehicle
On 12/19/07 at approximately 2040 hours, officers responded to a theft
from vehicle complaint in the 600 block of 11th Street South. It was
reported to officers that over $2,300 in property had been stolen from
inside the vehicle.
There was no sign of forced entry and the investigation is ongoing.
The St. Cloud Police Department would like to remind citizens not to leave
valuables inside their vehicles.
St. Cloud Police: Residential Burglary and Theft
On 12/16/07 at approximately 0019 hours officers were dispatched to the
1000 block of 6th Avenue South for a burglary complaint.
The unlocked residence which was a college rental home was entered by an
unknown person(s) sometime between 2300 and 2400 hours on this date. Once
inside severa1 locked bedroom doors were forced open and miscellaneous
electronic equipment was stolen.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the St. Cloud Police
Depan1ment at 320-251-1200 or Crime Stoppers at 320-255-1301.
Waite Park Police: Hit
and Run
On 12/15/07 at 1423 hours, a Stearns County Explorer Scout was directing
Holiday Traffic by Macy's when a white Ford 4-door pick-up with dually
wheels with large side mirrors and some type of a blue colored sticker on
the passenger side struck her from behind from the east and turned left
and exited the mall on 3rd Street traveling eastbound and was last seen
turning northbound on Highway 15.
The Explorer Scout was treated and released for minor injuries.
The Waite Park Police Department is asking the public for help in
identifying the vehicle and driver. Please call 320-251-3281 or Crime
Stoppers at 255-1301 with any information.
St. Cloud Police:
Robbery
On 12/15/07 at approximately 1726 hours officers were dispatched to a
robbery that had just occurred at Ashland Mart, 1220 32nd Avenue North.
The investigation revealed that an unknown white male wearing a black ski
mask had entered the store and went directly to the counter area where he
removed two pull tab boxes. The suspect left the store with the pull tab
boxes after threatening the employees to not follow him.
With the assistance of several Minnesota State Patrol Troopers, Stearns
County Sheriffs Department Deputies, and a Stearns County Sheriffs
Department K-9 the area was searched with negative results.
This robbery came less than a month after a similar incident at the JM
Speedstop on 2nd Street South.
Anyone with information regarding these cases are encouraged to call the
St. Cloud Police Department at 320-251-1200 or Crime Stoppers at
320-25S-1301.
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