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 14, 2008
Create CommUNITY: Bias/Hate Crimes Reward Offer
Create CommUNITY is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information on
unsolved bias/hate crimes in the tri-county area. This information must
lead to an arrest and/or formal charging of the person or persons
responsible for committing the bias/hate crimes.
Tri-County Crime Stoppers is coordinating the processing of tips,
protecting the anonymity of the tipster and the payment of any rewards.
the process of , Inc. to accept up to $1,000 (one thousand dollars) as
reimbursements for rewards given by Tri-County Crime Stoppers, Inc for
information received on any un-solved bias crime in the tri-county area,
Create CommUNITY bases the definition of “bias offense” according to the
Minnesota State Statute, as the conduct that would constitute a crime and
was committed because of the victim’s or another’s actual or perceived
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability as defined in
Minnesota State Statute section 363A.03, age or national origin.
St. Cloud Police: Robbery, Assault and Theft
On 01/17/08 at approximately 0122 hours officers were dispatched to an
apartment building in the 1400 block of 12th Avenue North for a robbery.
Further investigation revealed that the victim, a 26 year old male
resident of St. Cloud, had been robbed by four Somali males that he did
not know. The suspects punched and kicked the victim and took his cell
phone.
Waite Park Police: Robbery and Theft
Waite Park Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred at
approximately 4:00 pm on Monday, Jan 14th outside Cash Wise Foods, 113
Waite Avenue S. The robbery occurred outside the deli entrance. The male
victim was approached by a black male in his 40’s asking for money to help
him fix his car, as the victim reached for money in his wallet the male
suspect grabbed all of the victim’s cash and ran off, leaving the area in
4 dr 90’s Buick or Oldsmobile blue car. The license plate was white with
green lettering and also had a picture of an orange or a peach on it. This
is not a Minnesota license plate, but is believed to be either Georgia or
Florida.
The black male suspect is described as wearing a black cotton style hat
with a bill, longer black coat to about the suspect’s knees and gold wire
rimmed sunglasses. The suspect also has a thin mustache.
Waite Park Police: Business Burglary and Theft
Waite Park Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred on
1/12/08 at approximately 11:21 pm. Officers responded to a report of an
alarm at Gateway Tire and Auto, 1013 2nd Street S, Waite Park. Officers
from Waite Park and the Stearns County Sheriff’s Department arrived to
find a door open. The officers entered the building and found the business
had been burglarized. An undisclosed amount of money was taken from the
business.
St. Cloud Police: Business Burglary and Theft
On 01/13/08 at approximately 2127 hours officers were dispatched to
Brigitte’s Cafe, 42 32nd Avenue South in reference to a suspicious
activity complaint. Upon arrival officers observed that a front window had
been smashed out and that the suspect(s) had gained access into the
restaurant. While inside a small amount of cash was taken before fleeing
from the scene.
Due to several burglaries at this business there will be increased patrol
of the area. Anybody with information regarding this incident is asked to
call the St. Cloud Police Department at 251-1200 or Crime Stoppers at
255-1301.
St. Cloud Police: Residential Burglary and Theft
On 01/12/08 at approximately 2303 hours, officers of were dispatched to
the 700 block of 8th Avenue South in reference to a burglary complaint.
Investigation revealed that unknown suspect(s) had entered the dwelling
and took a gaming console, a small amount of money, and miscellaneous DVDs
from a bedroom in the residence.
The burglary occurred between 01/10/08 and 01/12/08. There was no sign of
forced entry into the residence.
Stearns County Sheriff: Authorities Warn Of Dangerous ID Theft Suspect
UPDATED
1-11-08: -- Authorities from
several counties continue looking for a man who they believe is
responsible for crime spree throughout Central Minnesota. Latest
information is that he is suspected of breaking into and stealing at least
eight vehicles. Johnson also allegedly stole several credit cards and
checks, and he's also assumed the identity of one of his victims. Police
used surveillance video and witnesses to help identify him.
ST. CLOUD,
Minn. (WCCO) ? The Stearns County Sheriff's Office has put out a warning
about a possibly dangerous man suspected in a string of identity theft
crimes.
According to the sheriff's office, Nathan Johnson, 22, was identified by
surveillance video and witnesses to have been connected with car break-ins
and thefts in December.
Authorities believe Johnson has assumed the identities of his victims of
theft, having stolen ID from checks, credit cards and other forms of
identification from inside the vehicles.
Johnson has stolen at least seven vehicles since the beginning of
December, according to the sheriff's office. It is believed he swaps
license plates when switching between vehicles.
Johnson has been supporting himself with a victim's checks, assuming his
identity while also using his driver's license, according to the Minnesota
Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
Because the suspect is considered dangerous, authorities stress for anyone
with information on Johnson's location to not approach him but instead
report that information to local law enforcement officials.
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