More Burglaries in South Minneapolis

A big list. Summertime Burglary Season is here.

MPD Crime Alert Below
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I just wanted to let you know that we had 6 burglaries this past week (6-2-09 to 6-8-09) in the Lyndale neighborhood and King Field neighborhood. Locations;

1. 32xx Blaisdell Av S
2. 1xx 32nd St E
3. 33xx 1 Av S
4. 33xx Nicollet Av
5. 34xx 1 Av S
6. 38xx Nicollet Av

Please remember to call 911 if you see any suspicious activity, people or vehicles.

Remember please:



Please pass this information on to your neighbors if they do not receive these emails (copy emails and paste them into a new message rather than forwarding them). Tell your neighbors how to sign up for these alerts – visit http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/crimealert/signup.asp.
Please let your block club members know about these events.
Be aware of your surroundings. Call 911 on any suspicious activity, persons, or vehicles.
Watch for people on the street before exiting your home or vehicle.
When you get into your car, lock your doors and do not just sit in the parked vehicle.
Do not carry excessive cash, credit cards, or other items. Bring only what you need.
Write down the numbers and contact information for all your credit/debit cards so you can call and cancel them immediately if they are taken or lost. Keep this information in a safe location.
Get involved with (or start) your neighborhoods Crime & Safety committee
CARAG call Scott Engle 823-2520 for more information on neighborhood meetings
East Harriet meets the 3rd Monday of each month at Java Jacks, contact Matt Perry at 839-3320 for more information.
Kingfield meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at MLK Park, contact Sarah at 823-5980 for more information.
Lyndale meets the second Tuesday of each month at the 5th Pct, contact Mark at 824-9402 for more information.
If you have information on a crime please call the MPD Tips Line at (612) 692-8477.
If you witness a crime, try to look for this information:
People: Estimated height, weight, build, age, race, gender, distinguishing features, and clothing.
Vehicle: License plate number, make, model, year, and color.
People and vehicles: Time they came/left, and what direction they were last seen headed.
Also note if a weapon is involved.

For additional crime prevention resources please visit the City of Minneapolis’s crime prevention website at http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/crime-prevention/.



Again, please call 911 with suspicious person/activity complaints if you see something out of the ordinary.



Thanks



Tom


For questions, contact:

Tom Thompson, Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department, 5th Precinct
(612) 673-2823
thomas.thompson@ci.minneapolis.mn.us

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