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 January 19, 2009
Sherburne County Sheriff: Criminal Vehicular
Homicide – Hit-and-Run
The Sherburne County Sheriff is investigating a Criminal Vehicular
Homicide – Hit-and-Run. The victim was struck by a motorized vehicle
between the hours of 0630-0700 while crossing Highway 25 Big Lake to get
his mail. The suspect vehicle left the scene and the victim was pronounced
dead moments later.
The suspect vehicle is likely a truck or SUV style vehicle with damage
probably to the front left corner, windshield and may have damage to the
driver side rear view mirror. Due to the extent of the injuries sustained
the suspect vehicle may have blood, hair or human tissue near the above
mentioned areas. Our agency is requesting body shops and repair businesses
to be aware and looking for any vehicles that may match the above
information. We request the following counties to receive this
information: Anoka, Benton, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Stearns, and Wright. Any
information please contact the Sherburne County Sheriff’s Department at
763-241-2500 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at (320) 255-1301.
St. Cloud Police: 6 - Residential Garage
Burglaries
On 01/19/09 at approximately 0723 hours officers of the St. Cloud Police
Department responded to numerous garage break-ins that occurred on the
north side of St. Cloud, between approximately 2200 hours on 01/18/09 and
0530 hours on 01/19/09. Citizens are reminded to report any suspicious
persons as soon as possible to the St. Cloud Police Department at (320)
251-1200 or to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-255-1301.
St. Cloud Police: Business Burglary and Theft
On 01/18/09 at approximately 2331 hours officers were dispatched to the
2700 block of Clearwater Road reference an alarm. Upon arrival officers
determined that the front window had been smashed out and someone had
gained entry inside the build1ing.
A track was done with the assistance of Waite Park Police canine; however,
no suspect was locked at this time.
The suspect took merchandise from inside the store and left on foot. The
suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 20 to 27 years old,
5'9” tall, wearing a two toned winter jacket, a dark hoodie, a light
colored baseball hat and a backpack.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact
the St. Cloud Police Department at 320-251-1200 or Crime Stoppers at
320-255-1301.
St. Cloud Police: 2nd Degree Assault with
Injuries
On 01/18/09 at approximately 0153 hours officers were dispatched to the
400 block of St. Germain Street East for a possible assault. Upon arrival
officers found a 26-year-old St. Cloud male with facial injuries. The
victim said a group of five Hispanic males in a dark green Ford Explorer
confronted him in the parking lot of Beaudreau's Bar. A passenger in the
vehicle displayed a semi-automatic hand gun in his left hand and
threatened to shoot the victim. A second passenger exited the vehicle and
punched the victim in the face causing his injuries.
The suspects then fled the area in the vehicle. The victim was transported
to the St. Cloud Hospital for treatment of his non life-threatening
injuries.
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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