Man Robbed in Mankato Apartment Invasion

Tuesday, 24 Aug 2010
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/minnesota/mankato-apartment-invasion-aug-24-2010

MANKATO, Minn. - A man who answered a knock on his apartment door in Mankato on Monday was knocked to the floor by several men and robbed.

Mankato police were called to the Highland Hills apartments around 9:22 p.m. on a report of a home invasion and robbery. According to police, the man heard a knock on his door, but the peephole was blocked when he tried to look out into the hallway.

Mankato Police Search for Robbery Suspect

May 9, 2010
http://keyc.tv/node/37068

During the investigation, police learned that two males entered the residence uninvited and demanded money from the victim.One of the suspects displayed what is believed to be a black handgun and verbally threatened the victim.The suspects took the victim's wallet and fled the area.The victim's wallet was later located a block from the scene.Won is currently being held in the Blue Earth County jail awaiting formal charges.But... Another suspect is still at-large, and was described as a black male, approximately 6'2' 180 pounds, wearing a black-hooded sweatshirt.Anyone with additional information about the incident is encouraged to call police at 507-387-8780.

4 Teens Arrested For Mankato Home Break-In

May 1, 2010

http://wcco.com/local/teens.arrested.mankato.2.1669137.html

Four teenagers are in custody in Mankato after police say they broke into a home with guns late Friday night.

Mankato Police said it happened around 11:30 p.m. at 430 Walnut Street. Officer received a call that their home was being robbed and that they had barricaded themselves in a room.

When officers arrived, they caught and arrested one person fleeing the scene. That person was armed with a handgun.

Four-minute brawl, then four shots

January 08, 2008
I had seen this story before, but it appeared to be a cold burglary, not a home invasion, as seen here and here.

The latest, however, says otherwise.
http://www.mankatofreepress.com/local/local_story_008181304.html

At about 11:45 p.m., Vosburgh, who lived in a downstairs apartment on Grove Street, walked upstairs to an apartment rented by three young women, went in the unlocked door and to a bedroom where he began scattering items.

One of the women was home, watching TV in her bedroom and did not hear Vosburgh. Vosburgh, who was naked, then went to her bedroom, opened the door and pushed her to the ground, straddling her and saying he was going to pull her pants off and sexually assault her.

Lock your doors, please.

The women reported Vosburgh came toward them, backing them into the living room. He was fondling his genitals and shouting sexual remarks at them.

Vosburgh punched both women, pounded their heads on the floor and dragged one woman by the leg as she tried to escape.

Ladies, a man physically assaulting you can usually be considered lethal force.

osburgh pulled the two Taser probes out of his chest and then attacked officer Blackstock with the piece of metal and pushed the officer down several stairs.

Vosburgh then backed Ellis and Gray up to the living room wall. Both officers had drawn their service handguns and Ellis shot four times, hitting Vosburgh in the chest. Huettl said it is not yet known how many of the shots hit Vosburgh, who died at the scene.

The less-than-lethal device had no effect. This violent, predatory thug's attack was ended with the judicious use of gunfire, as opposed to cooperation or meek submission.