Home Invasion

11/04/2008

http://ksax.com/article/stories/S646150.shtml?cat=10268

Two men have been arrested in a home invasion in Boyd.

Yesterday morning around 9:15am, two men entered a home in the city of Boyd. The suspects attacked the homeowner and forced him to give them the key to his safe. The suspects threatened the man with a knife and told him to lie face down on the floor. He was able to escape from the suspects and ran out of the front door.

Police Investigate Alleged Sexual Assault and Home Invasion

12 Oct 2008

http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=7630270&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1

EDEN PRAIRIE -- Police are investigating an overnight alleged break-in and sexual assault inside of an Eden Prairie residence on the 6400 block of Regency Lane.

Home invasions aren't just an "urban" problem. Suburbs suffer, too.

Two women in their 30s told police that someone forced themselves into their townhome Saturday night. The suspect then tied them up and sexually assaulted one of the women.

Officials investigating Fridley home invasion, child abduction

10/07/2008

http://ksax.com/article/stories/S609946.shtml?cat=10230

The Fridley Police Department and the Anoka County Sheriff's Office are investigating two home invasions in the past two weeks.

First:

In the first report, homeowner Evelyn Cooper told police she awoke to find a suspect in her bedroom during the early hours of Sept. 29.

"I kept looking at him. I couldn't see his face, I think he didn't want me to know who he was," Cooper said.

Second:

On Monday, a homeowner was awakened by the sound of her screen door opening shortly before 2 a.m. She went to investigate and could hear her 8-year-old daughter yelling.

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The mother ran outside yelling to her child and found the child several town homes away. The child reported that a man had entered her room and taken her outside. The suspect had run off when the mother called to her child.

This story is accompanied by a reminder to lock your doors and windows at night.

Man charged in Robbinsdale New Year's killing

October 1, 2008 - 2:51 PM

http://www.startribune.com/local/west/30029259.html?page=1&c=y

Update to this story.

A 27-year-old Minneapolis man has been arrested in a shocking New Year's Day home invasion and murder in Robbinsdale that stymied investigators for months, and a second man is in custody on another, possibly connected, shooting that night.

Hang 'em high.

The man attempted to remove her clothing as he continued to threaten her. Hearing his wife under attack, Marks jumped up and attempted to disarm the other suspect, the two other witnesses, said. One suspect then fired multiple times, shooting Marks in the chest. The two men, armed with long guns, then fled, the witnesses said.

Requiescat in pace, Mr. Marks.

FL police investigate 2 home invasions

Wednesday, 01 October 2008

http://forestlaketimes.com/content/view/1698/1/

Police in Forest Lake are investigating a pair of home invasion burglaries during the past week that took place while the occupants were home and sleeping, investigator Luke Hanegraaf said.

First:

Police said the burglar or burglars were in the process of stealing the family’s car from the garage but left the home without doing so. A number of collectible items had been placed in the car.

Police believe entry to the home was gained through the attached garage.

The door leading to your attached garage should be as strong as your front door, with a deadbolt.

Second:

On Tuesday of this week, police received a second report of an overnight home invasion. This week’s report came from the 300 block of South Shore Drive.

The home was entered during the night while the occupants were sleeping. It is believed entry to the home was gained through a basement window.

Man arrested in probe of burglary at home

September 29, 2008

http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080929/NEWS01/109290048

Dillon Edward Hoffert, 22, was in the Stearns County Jail Sunday and may face charges of burglary, criminal damage to property and fleeing police.

Residents at the home were awakened by an intrusion, and one climbed out of an upstairs window to call police from a neighbor's house at 4:37 a.m. There were no injuries.

Attention residents of the Windom neighborhood: Residential Robbery

City of Minneapolis

show details 3:28 PM (1 hour ago)

On Monday September 23 at approximately 11:00p.m, a robbery of a residence occurred in the 5600 block of Blaisdell Av. S. Two suspects entered through an unlocked front door and implied they were armed with guns. The resident and his adult son were assaulted, the phones were damaged, and the items were removed from the home. The suspects left in a red or maroon minivan or SUV-style vehicle.

Suspect #1 is described as a black male with a dark complexion, 18-25yo, 5’11”, thin build, wearing a black zippered jacket with a silver design on the back and dark jean shorts. The suspect used his jacket to cover his face.

Suspect #2 is described a mixed race or light complected black male, 18-25yo, 5’11”, medium to muscular build, wearing a baggy blue t-shirt. Suspect #2 was also using his shirt to cover his face.

Remember please:

1. Please pass this information on to your neighbors if they do not receive these emails. Tell your neighbors how to sign up for these alerts – they just send a blank email to SAFE5.3-on@ccpsafe.org and must reply to the automatic confirmation email.
2. Please let your block club members know about these events.
3. Be aware of your surroundings. Call 911 on any suspicious activity, persons, or vehicles.
4. Watch for people on the street before exiting your home or vehicle.
5. When you get into your car, lock your doors and do not just sit in the parked vehicle.
6. Do not carry excessive cash, credit cards, or other items. Bring only what you need.
7. 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.
8. Get involved with (or start) your neighborhood Crime & Safety Committee.
1. Fulton Safety Committee meets the last Tuesday each month; email safety@fultonneighborhood.org for more details.
9. Know your Neighborhood Associations.
1. Armatage meets the 3^rd Tuesday each month; www.armatage.org for more details.
2. Fulton meets the 2^nd Wednesday each month; www.fultonneighborhood.org for more details.
3. Kenny meets the 3^rd Tuesday each month; www.kennyneighborhood.org for more details.
4. Lynnhurst meets the 2^nd Thursday each month; www.lynnhurst.org for more details.
5. Tangletown meets the 3^rd Monday each month; www.tangletown.org for more details.
6. Windom meets the 2^nd Thursday each month; www.windomcommunity.org for more details.
10. If you have information on a crime please call the MPD Tips Line at (612) 692-8477.
11. If you witness a crime, try to look for this information:
1. People: Estimated height, weight, build, age, race, gender, distinguishing features, and clothing.
2. Vehicle: License plate number, make, model, year, and color.
3. People and vehicles: Time they came/left, and what direction they were last seen headed.
4. Also note if a weapon is involved.

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

If you have any additional questions or concerns please contact:

Amy Lavender

Crime Prevention Specialist

5th Precinct-Sector 3

3101 Nicollet Av.

Minneapolis, MN 55408

(612) 673-5407

amy.lavender@ci.minneapolis.mn.us