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