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 26, 2009
St. Cloud Police: Attempted Robbery
On 01/27/09 at approximately 1828 hours, officers were dispatched to the
BP Gas Station at 727 St. Germain Street East in reference to an attempted
robbery complaint.
Investigation revealed that a black male approximately 18-26 years of age
had demanded money from the cashier. Nothing appears to have been taken in
this robbery attempt. The suspect exited the business and fled on foot. At
this time this incident is an ongoing investigation.
If anyone has information that would assist in this investigation or if
anyone was in the area when this occurred please contact the St. Cloud
Police Department at 320-251-1200 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at
320-255-1301.
St. Cloud Police: Business Burglary and Theft
On 01/26/09 at 0003 hours officers were dispatched to 2700 block of
Clearwater Road for an alarm. Upon arrival officers observed that the
front window had been smashed with a brick and the suspect had gained
entry into the business.
The suspect was wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt, a light colored
two tone winter jacket, a dark colored face mask, jeans, and a back pack.
The suspect took numerous items and left the business.
A track was completed with the assistance of the Waite Park Police
Departments K-9 Unit. At this time the investigation is ongoing.
Authorities believe that this crime is related to a similar incident at
this same location, one week ago. See next crime report!
St. Cloud Police: Business Burglary and Theft
(From week of 1-19-09)
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: Suspicious Fire
On 011"24/09 at approximately 0249 hours, officers responded to the 800
block of 6th Avenue South, for a fire.
Investigation revealed that a couch had started on fire while on the porch
of the residence. The St. Cloud Fire Department arrived on scene to
extinguish the fire and they believed it was caused by a cigarette butt.
No one was injured by the fire and officers could not determine who had
caused the fire. At this time, officers do not suspect arson to be a
factor in this incident.
Anyone with further information is encouraged to call the St. Cloud Police
at 320-251-1200 or Crime Stoppers at 320-255-1301.
Sherburne County Sheriff: Criminal Vehicular
Homicide – Hit-and-Run (From week of 1-19-09)
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.
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