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 28, 2009
Quick $50 Program Announced
Click here to see the press release
St. Cloud Police: Attempted Fraud
On 10/05/09 at 0956 hours officers were dispatched to the southeast side
location regarding a report of attempted fraud. Investigation revealed
that an elderly female had been contacted by phone from an international
number requesting she send a money gram for $500 in order to claim a cash
price. The elderly female had purchased the money order from Wal-Mart but
the transaction had been blocked by Wal-Mart security due to the
suspicious circumstances. No money was lost this date by the female. All
contacts between the female and the suspect is believed to be from over
the phone and out of the country.
The public is reminded not to send money to any individuals concerning
lotteries, especially those from out of the United States, as nearly all
are scams and it is very difficult to retrieve any money that would be
sent to these individuals.
St. Cloud Police: Residential Burglary and Theft
On 10/04/09 at approximately 2302 hours, officers were dispatched to the
1500 block of 13th Avenue Southeast, for a burglary complaint. Officers
met with the 25-year-old victim, who stated he heard footsteps in the
upper level of his residence at approximately 2100 hours. The victim
stated he later discovered several items had been taken from the kitchen.
The victim believed the suspect(s) entered the residence through an
unlocked back door. No one was injured during the incident.
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: Attempted Entry of a Residence
On 10/04/09 at 0036 hours, officers were dispatched to the 500 block of
6th Avenue South in reference to an attempted entry.
Officers were informed that an unknown individual was seen breaking a
window on the north side of a residence in the area. Upon arrival,
officers observed several individuals walking around inside of the
residence, including an individual with a hooded sweatshirt over his head.
Officers were allowed entry into the residence and made contact with
several individuals, all of whom were either living at or visiting the
residence.
Anyone with any information in reference to this incident is encouraged to
contact the St. Cloud Police Department at 320-251-1200 or Crime Stoppers
at 320-255-1301.
Stearns County Sheriff:
Residential Burglary and Theft
On September 26, 2009 a cabin burglary was reported
to the Stearns County S.O. The only items taken during the burglary are
believed to be two (2) Tekna Model DV-3X underwater scooters used for
SCUBA diving. They are red in color and have an anti-skid surface added
onto the bottom side. I have included a photo of similar items.
St. Cloud Police: Aggravated
Assault with Injuries
On 09/27/09 at approximately 0224 hours officers were dispatched to the
600 block of 8th Avenue North, for a medical.
Investigation revealed that the victim, a 51 year old resident of St.
Cloud, appeared to have been assaulted. The victim was transported by Gold
Cross Ambulance to the St. Cloud Hospital for life threatening injuries.
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information
regarding the assault is asked to contact the St. Cloud Police Department
at 320-251-1200 or Crime Stoppers at 320-255-1301.
Update:
The police are still following any leads in regards to this investigation.
The victim remains in serious condition.
Police are looking for any information on an individual, who would have
been wearing a dreadlock wig in this area or the downtown area on the
evening of Saturday, 09/26/09 to the early morning of Sunday, 09/27/09.
Police are requesting anyone with information on the
assault or the individual in a dreadlock wig to call Crime Stoppers at
320-255-1301 or St. Cloud Police Department at 320-251-1200.
Update:
The police want to thank the public for their assistance in locating the
individual in the dreadlock wig. This individual is not a suspect and had
stopped to render aid to the victim.
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