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 11, 2010
Quick $50 Program Announced
Click here to see the press release
Becker Police: Residential
Burglary and Theft
On 01/10/10 at approximately 1947 hours, the Becker Police responded to
the 14000 block of Cottonwood Blvd, on a report of a Burglary.
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Investigation revealed that while the owners of the residence were away,
unknown person(s) entered the residence and garage areas and removed
without permission a large amount of electronics valued between $7,500 and
$10,000. - Damage was also done to the residence and also to a vehicle
parked in the garage area.
A white 4-door sedan was observed in the area when the burglary was said
to have occurred. The investigation is ongoing.
The Becker Police Department is looking for any information related to
this burglary. If anyone has any information, they are asked to call the
Becker Police Department at 763-261-4300. People may also call Tri-County
Crime Stoppers with any information and may remain anonymous. They can
call 1-800-255-1301.
St. Cloud Police: Attempted Scam
On 01/11/10 at approximately 1800 hours officers were dispatched to the
3100 block of Crescent Ridge Trail in reference to a matter of information
complaint. Officers met with the elderly complainant who stated she had
received several phone calls letters in the mail stating she had won large
amounts of money.
When the complainant advised she was contacting the police the individual
on the other end of the line got angry and asked why she had to do that.
The male was unable or unwilling to provide further company information.
The St. Cloud Police Department would like to remind individuals to not
provide personal information or money to unknown individuals as they are
often not legitimate.
Waite Park Police: Business Burglary and Theft
On January 9, 2010 officers were dispatched to KO-Z's located at 601 2nd
Street S, Waite Park for a burglary complaint. Entry was gained when the
suspect(s) broke out a window to the business. An undisclosed amount of
cash was taken from the business.
It appears the suspect may have significantly cut their side or leg when
entering the building.
Anyone with information should contact the Waite Park Police Department at
(320) 251-3281 or Crime Stoppers at 800-255-1301 or
www.tricountycrimestoppers.org.
St. Cloud Police: Residential
Burglary and Theft
On 01/10/2010 officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Raymond Avenue
Northeast for a burglary complaint. Further investigation revealed that
forced entry was made through a window and a Dell lap top computer was
taken from the residence.
St. Cloud Police: Vandalism to
Vehicles (16)
On 01/10/10 at approximately 0005 hours, officers were dispatched to the
1300 block of 10th Avenue South for a report of vandalized vehicles.
Investigation ultimately revealed that vehicles in several locations had
been damaged.
* Seven vehicles in the 1300 block of 10th Avenue South
* Two vehicles in the 1400 block of 10th Avenue South,
* Three vehicles in the 1400 block of 17th Street South
* Four vehicles in the 800 block of 26th Avenue North
All damaged in a similar fashion. The damage is believed to have occurred
sometime between 2200 hours on 01/09/10 and 0005 hours on 01/10/10.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to contact the
St. Cloud Police Department at 320-251-1200 or Crime Stoppers at
320-255-1301.
Waite Park Police: Theft from Newspaper Machines
(From week of 1-4-10)
On 01/03/2010 a series of coin thefts from St. Cloud Times newspaper
machines has occurred at several locations in Waite Park. Investigation
revealed that these thefts have also occurring in the cities of St. Cloud,
Sartell and Sauk Rapids.
No suspects at this time but anyone with information are asked to contact
the Waite Park Police Department 320-251-6300 or Crime Stoppers at
320-255-1301.
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