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 September 1, 2008
St. Cloud Police: Robbery and Theft
On 09/02/08 at approximately 2340 hours, officers were dispatched to a
robbery in the 100 bock of 7th Avenue Southeast. Investigation revealed
that a. 29-year old female of St. Cloud was riding her bicycle on 7th
Avenue Southeast when she was pushed off the bicycle from behind.
The suspect, described as a male approximately six feet tall, 180 to 190
pounds, wearing a black ski mask, green jacket pointed a gun at the victim
and demanded money. The suspect took cash from the victim and ran south on
7th Avenue Southeast. The victim was not injured during the incident.
Officers checked the area with the assistance of Waite Park K9 unit, but
were unable to locate the suspect.
Anyone with information regarding this incident a asked to contact the St.
Cloud Police Department at (320) 251-1200 or Crime Stoppers at (320)
255-1301.
St. Cloud Police:
Residential Burglary and Criminal Damage to Property
On 09/02/08 at approximately 1820 hours, officers were dispatched to the
400 b1ock of 22nd Avenue North, for a burglary. Investigation revealed
that sometime between 08/31/08 and 09/02/08, unknown person(s) entered a
residence and caused damage inside. The residence was unoccupied at the
time and nothing was taken. There was no force used, and it is believed
entry was made through an unlocked door.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the
St. Cloud Police Department at (320) 251-1200 or Crime Stoppers at
(320)255-1301.
St. Cloud Police:
Armed Robbery and Theft
On 03/03/08 at approximately 2l49 hours officers were dispatched to the
700 block of 131h Avenue Southeast, in reference to a robbery. Upon
arrival officers met with a 24-year-old victim of St. Cloud, who advised
officers he was robbed at gun Point by two males. After taking the
victim's wallet and cell phone the suspects fled on foot to the east. A
replica gun was recovered' the 800 block of 15111 Avenue Southeast. The
case is currently under investigation. St. Cloud. The Police Department
was assisted by the Benton County Canine Unit.
St. Cloud Police:
Residential Burglary and Vehicle Theft
On 9-4-08 officers responded to a. theft of an ATV in an unsecured garage.
Investigation revealed that a 2003 Honda, yellow in color, model TRX400BX,
was taken from a residence in the 1800 block of County Road 134 on either
09/02/08 or 09/03/08.
The complainant followed the tracks to a neighbor's re5idence, where he
suspected the ATV was then transported to another location.
St. Cloud Police:
Residential Burglary and Theft from Vehicle
On 9-4-08 officers were dispatched to the 6200 block of County Road 120
for a burglary complaint. Investigation revealed that forced entry was
gained through a door into a garage with a screwdriver being suspected
used to gain entry. Numerous CD's were taken from a motor vehicle inside
of the garage.
Attempted entry was observed in three separate doors that led into
garages; however, it is unknown if anything was taken from these garages.
St. Cloud Police: Gunshots with Damage to Property
On 08/31/08 at approximately 0225 hours, officers were dispatched to the
1900 block of 13th Avenue Southeast for A gunshot complaint.
Investigation revealed that unknown individual(s) fired approximately nine
shots through the window and siding of the residence. No one was injured
during the incident and it is unknown who committed the crime.
It is believed this was a targeted residence and was not selected at
random.
It is early in the investigation and is ongoing by our Criminal
Investigative Division. Anybody with information is asked to contact the
St. Cloud Police Department at 251-1200 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at
255-1301.
St. Cloud Police: Residential Burglary and Theft
On 08/30/08 at approximately 2356 hour’s officers responded to the 900
block of 5th Avenue South, in reference to a burglary.
Investigation revealed that sometime between the hours of 1730 and 2315
entry was made into a residence through a back door and back window as
both showed signs of forced entry.
Stolen were a computer, a digital recording device, a microphone, blank
checks, and cash.
St. Cloud Police: Theft of Gas Tanks
On 09/01/08 officers responded to numerous thefts of gas tanks from boats
on the north side of St. Cloud. In all instances the boats were covered
and parked near the alleyway in the rear of the homes.
There have been no arrests made in these cases, Citizens are encouraged to
secure their belongings from their boats and phone police with information
of any suspicious persons in the alleyways.
St. Cloud Police: Residential Burglary and Theft
On 09/01/08 at approximately 0209 hour’s, officers were dispatched to the
600 block of 9th Avenue South, for a burglary complaint.
Investigation revealed that unknown suspect(s) entered an unoccupied
residence through an unlocked door. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole
multiple items, including a Sony digital camera, 32 inch Insignia
television, Sony VIO laptop, bed sheets, an iPod with stand and speakers,
a Nintendo DS game system, a Panasonic SD500 camcorder, a gray and black
backpack, a Sony PSP game system, and cash from the residence.
St. Cloud Police: Residential Burglary and Attempted
Theft
On 08/29/08 at approximately 0130 hours a 20-year-old St, Cloud State
student reported that a white male had entered her room and attempted to
steal her laptop computer and Wii play system while she was sleeping. The
victim scared the suspect out of the residence and the suspect fled out
the unlocked backdoor before calling police.
So far police have been unable to locate the white male, who was described
as 16-20 years old, slender build, wearing a basketball jersey and a dark
colored baseball cap.
St. Cloud Police: Armed Robbery and Theft
On 08/09/08 at approximately 0230 hours officer were dispatched to the
1800 block of 16th Street Southeast for a robbery. A 19 year-old victim
from St. Cloud stated that he was robbed at gun point and items were taken
from his person.
The suspects were described as two black males wearing baggy clothing. If
you have any information regarding this case please contact the St. Cloud
Police Department at 320-251-1200 or Crime Stoppers at 320-255-1301.
St. Cloud Police: Theft
On 08/28/08 St, Cloud Police took a report of stolen manhole covers in the
area of Traverse Road & Cooper Avenue. The Street Department found as many
as 11 stolen drain covers and manhole covers stolen from the previous
evening.
Besides the potential hazard, the loss is valued at $2,500. No suspects at
this time and metal recycling plants were notified. Anyone with
information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the St, Cloud
Police Department at (320) 251-1200 or Crime Stoppers at (320) 255-1301.
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