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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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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 September 17, 2007
St. Cloud Police: Attempted Aggravated Robbery and Kidnapping
On 09/18/07 at approximately 2153 hours were dispatched to 702 33rd Avenue
North, EZ Stop, for an attempted robbery complaint. According to the
victim, an 18 year old female of St. Cloud, she was leaving work when
confronted by a male displaying a handgun who demanded that she let him
back into the locked store for money. She explained that the store could
on1y be reopened by a manager's key which she did not have.
The male demanded that she drive him to the east side of St. Cloud. The
victim drove the male to the area of Hwy 10 and E. St Germain where he got
out of her vehicle. The victim was not injured and the suspect did not
obtain any money.
The suspect is described as a 19 year old, dark skinned black male, 5'10”,
150 pounds, with a small amount of facial hair on his chin and was wearing
a gray hooded sweatshirt with black on it.
It is unknown if this robbery is related at all to the one that occurred
the night before at Gas It For Less.
St. Cloud Police: Armed Robbery, Shots Fired, Minor Injuries
Update: Suspect Identified
As of 09/19/07 at 2100 hours, the St. Cloud Police Department has
developed probable cause for the arrest of suspect Justin Christopher
Mitchell, DOB: 05/05/85, for this alleged offense.
Mitchell is described as a black male, 5'10", 172 pounds, with brown eyes
and short dark hair. Mitchell has no permanent address at this time.
Police also believe they have recovered the weapon involved in this
incident.
Because of the violent nature of this crime, the
suspect, Mitchell, should be considered dangerous.
On 09/17/07 at approximately 2052 hours officers were dispatched to an
armed robbery that had occurred at Gas It For Less at 3429 3rd Street
North.
Investigation revealed that a black male approximately 18 to 20 years old,
approximately 5'11" to 6'2" and approximately 190 pounds, with a shaved
head, bushy eyebrows, and possibly a small pencil moustache, wearing a
hoodie, blue jeans, and white tennis shoos, had attempted to rob the store
at gunpoint. Shots were fired in the store and the 26 year old employee
fought off the robber receiving minor injuries.
The suspect fled the area prior to officer’s arrival. A perimeter was set
up and the area was checked with the assistance of Minnesota State Patrol
and a bloodhound from the Steams County Sheriff’s Department.
St. Cloud Police: Racial Incident
On 09/16/07 officers were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of 9th
Avenue North.
Investigation revealed that sometime between 09/14/07 at 1545 hours and
09/15/07 at 0930 hours, someone dumped paint on the front door and steps
of a residence and left a note with racial slurs.
The police are asking anyone that noticed anything suspicious during that
time to contact the St. Cloud Police at 320-251-1200 or Crime Stoppers at
255-1301.
Sartell Police: 7 – Case Summaries
Tuesday, September 11
10:20 a.m. Theft, 300 block of 7th Street North. Three skateboards were
stolen from a garage.
9:16 p.m. Burglary, 1600 block of 4th Street North. Police are
investigating.
Wednesday, September 12
12:14 a.m. Burglary, 1000 block of 1st Street North. Police are
investigating.
7:20 a.m. Theft, 200 block of 5th Avenue East. Two pair of sunglasses,
black ash tray with change and a small amount of cash was stolen from an
unlocked vehicle that had been parked overnight.
9:01 a.m. Tampering with motor vehicle, 200 block of 5th Avenue East. Two
unlocked vehicles were entered while they had been parked overnight.
Nothing appeared to have been taken from either vehicle.
Thursday, September 13
9:43 a.m. Criminal damage and theft, Gold’s Gym. Vehicle window was broken
and a purse was stolen.
Saturday, September 15
11:10 a.m. Theft, 200 block of 4th Street North. A metal squirrel trap was
stolen from the owner’s back yard.
St. Cloud Police: Residential Burglary and Theft
On 09/15/07, at 0853 hours officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of
Northway Place in reference to a burglary. In meeting with the victim, a
56-year-old St. Cloud resident, he stated that his garage had been broken
into to including his vehicle. Located in the vehicle was a 44 caliber
handgun which was stolen.
St. Cloud Police: Business Burglary and Theft
On 09/11/07 at 0953 hours officers were sent to Plato's Closet, 2960
Division Street West, to investigate a burglary that had occurred
overnight. Unknown suspect(s) smashed a window that faced 29th Avenue and
entered the store. The suspect(s) stole two electronic cash drawers which
contained $1,000 cash each.
St. Cloud Police: Assault with Personal Injury
On 09/02/07 at approximately 0300 hours a 21 year old male from St. Cloud
was assaulted in the alley directly behind 826 6th Avenue South. The
assault occurred after two groups of males engaged in a verbal argument
that turned into a physical fight. During the fight one male suspect
punched the victim who fell to the ground and struck his bead on the
pavement. The victim received a head injury from the assault that required
treatment at the St. Cloud Hospital.
The suspect and other males from his group had come from a dark green
smaller passenger type car similar to that of a ford escort which was also
in the alley.
One of the males involved in the fight was described as a white male, in
his early 20'a, with a bald head or very light, thinning blonde hair.
Anyone who witnessed this assault, or has information regarding this
incident is encouraged to call either the St. Cloud Police Department at
(320)251-1200, or Crime Stoppers at (320)255-1301.
Sauk Rapids Police Department: Crime Alert
Sometime during the overnight hours both Tuesday, September 11th and
Wednesday, night, unknown person(s) have entered numerous vehicles
throughout the city of Sauk Rapids. They have stolen mostly electronic
equipment (stereos, CD players, speakers, etc), but also tools and a
tackle box.
Some of the vehicles were left unlocked. Other vehicles were locked and it
is unclear how access with gained to these vehicles as they were found
still locked and all windows intact.
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