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 July 2, 2007
Benton County Sheriff: Hit and Run with Personal Injury
On 6/19/07 Benton County Deputies responded to a personal injury accident
located at the intersection of 15th St NE and 35th Avenue NE in Minden
Township.
Upon arrival deputies located a 39 year-old Male of St Cloud. He was the
driver of a Harley Davidson Motorcycle that had been struck by an unknown
vehicle. The male informed deputies that he was traveling north on 35th
Ave NE when he saw a vehicle coming from the east on 15 ST NE. He stated
that the vehicle did not stop at the stop sign and then struck his
motorcycle. The driver of the unknown vehicle continued on and failed to
report the accident.
The male stated that the vehicle was a black vehicle and that he believed
he hit the rear bumper of the vehicle. Another witness informed deputies
that he saw the accident and that the vehicle was a small car either black
or dark in color.
The driver of the motorcycle was injured and was transported to the St
Cloud hospital by Gold Cross ambulance. This investigation continues.
Anyone with information on this case is requested to contact the Benton
County Sheriff's Office at 320- 968-7201 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at
320-255-1301.
St. Cloud Police: Residential
Burglary and Theft
On 07/05/07 at approximately 0215 hours officers were dispatched to 200
block of 18th Avenue North for a burglary complaint. Investigation
revealed that someone had entered the residence sometime in the last three
days and stole a portable game system from a bedroom. The investigation
continues.
Waite Park Police: 2 Residential Burglaries
Waite Park Police Department is investigating two burglaries overnight at
two Waite Park homes. A resident reported the first one at about 1:40 a.m.
last night (7-2-07). The resident had heard some noise in the house and
about a half an hour later found a screen window open in the house. The
resident then called the police department. It is unknown if anything was
taken in this burglary.
The second burglary was reported at about 7:30 on 7-3-07. A resident
called to report that their home had been burglarized sometime overnight.
They thought it occurred sometime around 1:30 a.m. They heard their dog
barking at about 1:30 a.m. but did not discover until 7:30 that their
screen window had been cut open and some contents from a purse was taken.
It appears both burglaries happened between 1:00 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. The
suspect gained entry through a screen window in both cases. Residents were
home in both cases.
The Waite Park Police Department is looking for calls of any suspicious
activity in the area. The department is encouraging homeowners to keep all
windows and doors closed and locked during the night or when away from
home.
Stearns County Sheriff: Prowler and Suspicious Activity
On 6/22/07 the SCSO received a prowler call in the area of Walnut Circle
in the City of Rockville. A report was received of a young male, 5-8 to
5-10 of average build, unknown color, and wearing a tan jacket, looking
into the window of a private home. Once spotted, the prowler ran in a
westward direction from the home. Persons with information are asked to
contact Crime Stoppers.
Waite Park Police:
Suspicious Fire (From week of June 25, 2007,
additional details)
Waite Park Police Department is investigating a suspicious fire at 158 3rd
Avenue N that occurred at approximately 9:48 pm on Saturday, June 23rd.
The fire was started in a vacant house. The fire caused extensive damage
to the home. Anyone who may have observed any suspicious activity or
people in the area of 158 3rd Avenue N around this time should contact
Crime Stoppers or the Waite Park Police Department.
4th of July Safety Tips:
With the 4th of July occurring in the middle of the week, the AAA and
National Safety Council are predicting a larger number of American
families will be taking extended vacations during this time. As you
prepare for your trip and vacation, here are some safety tips to help
protect your property.
* Have the Post Office hold your mail or have a responsible friend or
relative pick it up every day.
* Stop any newspaper deliveries.
* Depending upon the length of your vacation, make arrangements for
someone to mow your lawn.
* Leave several small lights on or use the automatic timers.
* Notify responsible neighbors of your absence.
* Most law enforcement agencies appreciate being notified of residential
vacations and many will provide courtesy drive bys or property checks.
Check with your local police or sheriff’s department in your community.
* If you have a friend or relative that is a “key holder”, make sure that
any law enforcement notification includes this information.
* Leave an itinerary including possible phone numbers, destinations and
your vehicle’s description and license number, in case there is an
emergency need to contact you.
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