Monday, April 11, 2011

Woman reports robbery at knifepoint in Rochester, 3 suspects sought

Apr 10, 2011,
http://postbulletin.com/news/stories/display.php?id=1450609
The woman was standing outside of her home in the 600 block of Second Street Northwest when she said she was approached by three juvenile males. One of the juveniles held a 6- to 8-inch knife to her and demanded her purse, according to the police report. The juveniles took the purse and ran.

Burglar Chased by Burnsville Homeowner Crashes Car Into House

Friday, 01 Apr 2011
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/minnesota/burnsville-citizen-chase-car-crash-apr-1-2011
According to Burnsville police, the incident started around 11:50 a.m. Friday when a homeowner interrupted a burglary on the 1400 block of McAndrews Road. The suspect pointed a gun at the homeowner before speeding away in a vehicle. The homeowner chased the burglary suspect in his own car for about a mile, before the suspect crashed into a house near 134th Street and Burncrest Court.

I don't recommend chasing an armed burglar yourself, but I'm happy the thug got caught.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Man shot in Austin home invasion

Mar 29, 2011 http://postbulletin.com/news/stories/display.php?id=1449396
A 28-year-old man was shot during what Austin police are calling a home invasion Monday night.

According to Police Chief Brian Krueger, officers responded at 7:13 p.m. to 200 First St. S.E. for a report of an assault and shooting.

Friday, March 11, 2011

We're back

Sorry about the hiatus.  Given the recent spat of money-grubbing lawsuits against well-meaning bloggers by a group of newspapers who haven't come to terms with the reality of the internet, I wanted to make sure this site was completely DMCA compliant.  

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Group Invades Friend’s Home for Money in Eden Prairie

Monday, 11 Oct 201 http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/group-invades-friend%E2%80%99s-home-for-money-in-eden-prairie
She returned with Marquis Rollins and Devonshier Agee, who were wearing masks and carrying what looked like a handgun.

Police say Rollins demanded the $25,000 and threatened to kill the victim. When the man screamed for help, Rollins pistol-whipped him, while Agee ransacked his apartment looking for cash.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Man Wakes to Burglar in St. Cloud, Suspect On the Loose

Sunday, 19 Sep 2010
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/Man-Wakes-to-Burglar-in-St.-Cloud-sept-19-2010
ST. CLOUD, Minn. - St. Cloud Police are searching for the suspect in a gutsy Sunday morning robbery in which the burglar was found in the bedroom of the awakening victim.

The 19-year-old victim awoke around 5:20 a.m. to find the burglar in his bedroom. The suspect fled upon being spotted, but escaped with more than $3,000 in electronics from the home.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Elderly Fridley man sexually assaulted in home invasion

9/20/2010
http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=873059
FRIDLEY, Minn. -- An elderly Fridley man was sexually assaulted Sunday night after someone entered his home.

"I would classify it has a horrific crime for anybody to have to endure," said Lt. Mike Monsrud with the Fridley Police Department.

Police say the man entered the home through an unlocked patio door.

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It's the third similar incident in the last month in the neighborhood. Fridley police say in all three cases the suspect has entered the home through an unlocked door. All three victims were elderly, but up until Sunday, no on had been hurt.