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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
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 September 24, 2007
Stearns County Sheriff: Criminal Damage to Property
On 9/24/07, the SCSO received a damage to
property report. The damage took place off 325th St in St. Wendel Twp.
Unknown person or persons started up a large haulage truck and drove it
into a barn, causing extensive damage to the truck and barn. Damage’s are
expected to be in the tens of thousand of dollars. A noise report had
also been received during the early morning of Sunday, September 23rd,
coinciding with the damage found the morning of 9/24. It is believed the
damage occurred early Sunday morning, about 1:30am. Persons with
information are asked to contact Crime Stoppers.
St. Cloud Police: Armed Robbery, Shots Fired, Minor Injuries
Update: Suspect Arrested
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.
Waite Park Police: 6 – Burglaries
and Thefts
Waite Park Police Department is investigating six burglaries that occurred
over the weekend. The first was reported to police on Sunday morning, Sept
23rd from the Wild Bird Center, 103 Division Street W. A window was broken
and some items were taken. We are still gathering a list of stolen items.
The second was also reported on Sun Sept 23rd and occurred at Play It, 713
2nd Street S. Forced entry was used to gain access to the business and an
undisclosed amount of cash and some business checks were taken from the
business.
The third burglary was reported Mon Sept 24th and occurred at Granite City
Cycle and Sport, 47 3rd NE. A window was smashed to gain entry, but
nothing appears to be missing.
The fourth burglary was reported on Mon Sept 24th and occurred at Face
Logic, 643 2nd Street S. Forced entry was used to obtain access to the
business and an undisclosed amount of cash was reported missing.
The fifth burglary was reported on Mon Sept 24th and occurred at Good
Feet, 719 2nd Street S. Forced entry was used to obtain access to the
business and an undisclosed amount of cash was reported missing.
The sixth burglary was reported on Mon Sept 24th and occurred at Inspired
Trends, 701 2nd Street S. Forced entry was used to obtain access to the
business and an undisclosed amount of cash was reported missing.
Waite Park Police: 2 – Attempted
Burglaries and Thefts
Waite Park Police Department is also investigating two attempted
burglaries at Rebecca’s Amish Furniture located at 1313 2nd Street S and
Camille’s Sidewalk Café located at 601 2nd Street S. In both cases, it
appears someone attempted to pry open a door, but did not gain access.
Waite Park Police: 2 – Criminal
Damage to Property
Waite Park Police Department is investigating two damage to property
complaints that occurred in the 600 and 700 blocks of 2nd Street S. It
appears that someone gained access by forced entry, but gained access into
two empty office spaces.
St. Cloud Police: 1st Degree Burglary with Weapon and Theft
On 09/22/07 at 0154 hours officers were dispatched to investigate a
burglary that had occurred in the 100 block of 3rd Avenue Northeast.
The victim indicated that two males entered her apartment waving a box
cutter and left taking money and miscellaneous items from her apartment.
Suspect #1 is described as a white male with light colored hair and in his
early twenties. He would be around 6'0" tall with an average build and
pierced ears and was wearing a white T-shirt and jeans. He also had a very
thin beard that extended from ear to ear under his chin.
Suspect #2 is a white male who goes by the name of Jay or Jake and has
dark hair. He is in his early twenties and is approximately 6'0" tall with
an average build and pierced ears. Suspect #2 was wearing a Columbia
jacket and blue jeans.
Anyone with information about the burglary is encouraged to call the
police department at 251-1200 or Crime Stoppers at 255-1301.
Stearns County Sheriff: Vehicle Vandalism and Theft
On 9/2/07, the SCSO received reports of vandalism to four vehicles in the
City of Freeport. During the night unknown person or persons “keyed” four
cars parked at private homes in the city. Persons with information are
asked to contact Crime Stoppers.
On 9/18/07, the SCSO received a report of property stolen from 3
vehicles. The cars were parked at a private home on Belmont Road in Maine
Prairie Twp. A Pioneer CD player and about 100’cds were stolen from the
cars. The cars had been unlocked during the night. Persons with info are
asked to contact Crime Stoppers.
Stearns County Sheriff: Cabin Burglary and Vandalism
2. On 9/19/07, the SCSO received a report of a cabin burglary and
vandalism on Ashview Road in Maine Prairie Twp. Unknown persons ransacked
the cabin after forcing entry through a window. Nothing was stolen, but
extensive damage was done. Persons with information are asked to contact
Crime Stoppers.
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.
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