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 Lock
Bumping - What you should know.
(Posted 3/10/08)
 Some
residential locks are vunerable to unauthorized
unlocking by using modified keys in a technique
called "bumping". Watch the UTube
video, then
check out Snopes.com for
verification and this
site for more
dicussion. (3/10/08)
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Fighting Graffiti in Minneapolis
A new homeowner and business owner's guide to reporting and dealing with graffiti. Removal techniques, prevention tips, resource listings., and more. (Updated 9/25/06) |
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Problem Solving
Tips:
Neighbor
one-on-one disputes
When two neighbors have a one-on-one dispute (such as property line disputes
or livability issues), they may contact Minneapolis
Mediation or (for financial disputes) Conciliation
Court.
Traffic
Complaints
General questions about traffic complaints may be directed to Traffic
Enforcement.
Animal Issues
Animal Issues/Pet issues regardless of the time of day are handled by Animal
Control at 612-348-4250.
Housing Inspections
If you have complaints about garbage houses, tall grass, structure problems
or a house without water or electrical service, contact Housing Inspections.
Parking
Complaints
Issues concerning abandoned autos or other parking problems on public streets
or sidewalks may be addressed to Traffic
Control & Parking Enforcement.
Issues
concerning abandoned autos or other parking
problems on private property may be addressed
to Housing
Inspections.
Suspected
Narcotics Activity
If you believe that a location is the site
of suspected drug activity, call the 3rd
Precinct
Community
Response Team (CRT) at (612) 673-5706.
Boarded up properties that continue to be problematic
Unfortunately, many persons inappropriately enter
boarded properties. As a citizen, you can do
the following things to address the issue.
If it is criminal activity you are CURRENTLY observing, call 911. Otherwise, please check
to see if there are notices or placards on the
property. They may give an indication as to who
should be called for problems. If
there are no postings, then start with Housing
Inspections. If it is not an Inspections
property, email or call Sue
Rothelle, your 3rd Precinct,
3rd Sector crime
prevention specialist.
at 673-2839. Many agencies
and private individuals may be responsible
for the boarding, including a local bank,
the fire
department, rental owner or Minneapolis Community
Planning and Economic Development (CPED).
Graffiti
If you have had property "tagged" with
graffiti, call the Graffiti
Hotline at 612-673-2090
or make an online graffiti report. |
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CRIME ALERT NOTIFICATION:
(Received & posted May 12, 2009)
 Minneapolis Police advise that a new type of scam is appearing in the Metro area.
A victim receives a phone call late at night (usually after midnight) from a person claiming to be from a credit card company. The person states that they are investigating possible fraudulent use of the victim's credit card.
The unknown suspect then attempts to have the victim provide the credit card's number for verification. The victim (who most likely was sleeping and may be a bit disoriented) believes that the call is legitimate and provides the credit card information.
The calls are originating from out-of-state phone numbers, according to caller ID's.
Please call 311 to report this crime.
For questions, contact:
Sue Roethele, Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department, 3rd Precinct
(612) 673-2839
sue.roethele@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
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ID Theft phone scam (05/12/09)
Sex Offender Update (11/10/08)
 Burglaries in Nokomis East (9/23/08)
Robberies near LRT stations (01/08/07)
Burglars Strike Nokomis East Area (12/14/06)
COMMUNITY
NOTIFICATION:
SEX
OFFENDER NOTICE
(Originally posted Nov 10, 2008)
The
Minneapolis Police Department Sex Crimes Unit held
a meeting to present information about a homeless
Level 3 Sex Offender seen in the Morris Park neighborhood
(listed as the 5400 block Of Hiawatha Avenue. The
offender has been living out of his car, a 1975 bronze
Mercury Comet. (images below show both 2- and
4-door bronze-colored Comets.)
 
DATE: Thursday,
November 13, 2008
TIME: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
PLACE: Morris
Park Community Center, 5531 39th Ave. So. (enter 39th Ave.
from 55th street.)
The
purpose of the meeting was to provide the community
with information about this particular offender,
the notification process prescribed by
law, and the Minnesota Department of Correction web
site: www.doc.state.mn.us.
THIS OFFENDER IS NOT WANTED BY THE POLICE AT THIS TIME.
Offender: Earl Maurice Petersen
Date of birth: 12/13/56
Description: White Male, 5’9”, 174 Lbs, Medium Build, Blue
Eyes, Light Brown Hair, Medium Complexion, And Clean Shaven.
PLEASE
DOWNLOAD AND CAREFULLY READ THE MEETING FLYER
and FACT SHEET. The fact sheet also contains
the telephone numbers to call if you have questions
about the offender. These documents in are in Adobe
Acrobat (pdf) format. If you cannot attend, but want
a flyer and fact sheet for this offender,
call 612-673-2802, or pick one up from the flyer
box outside NENA's office (3000, East 50th St.)
Sex
Offender meeting flyer (MS Word, 100KB) 
Sex
Offender Fact Sheet (MS Word 85 KB
Additionally,
the MPD mailed the meeting flyer to all those
addresses within the following boundaries:
North boundary: East 51st Street.
South boundary: East 58th St.
East boundary: Minnehaha Ave. So.,
46th Avenue South
West boundary: 40th Ave. S.
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ID Theft phone scam (05/12/09)
Sex
Offender Update (11/10/08)
Burglaries in Nokomis East (9/23/08)
Robberies near LRT stations (01/08/07)
Burglars Strike Nokomis East Area (12/14/06)
Crime Update, Sept 23, 2008
NENA
news release: Updated 10/01/08
There
have been a number of incidents in the neighborhood
that you should know about. Since this was written,
Sue Roethele (MPD) released a Crime
Alert on Wednesday night that significantly expands
on the crimes and area.
There
have been three five reported thefts and break-ins
on or near the 4900 block of 37th Ave in recent
days:
- 9/7 – The
front passenger window of a vehicle parked on the
street was broken out and two bikes had been taken
from the rear (inside) of
the vehicle.
- 9/17 – Between
6 - 7am – Two
bikes were stolen from an unlocked garage.
- 9/21
- 4:30am – Victim
was upstairs with a small child when she heard
a noise and her dog ran downstairs growling.
The victim did not see any suspect, but later
that morning, she noticed that the screen was
cut on the ground level and the privacy gate to her back yard fence
had been opened. A purse was missing, along with
keys and other items.
- 9/25
- Truck (in driveway) broken into....49xx - 37th
ave so
- 9/25
- Home break in on 47xx - 35th
ave so.
In
Nokomis East, there have been 35 residential burglaries
since the beginning of August. Many of the incidents
involve screens being cut and entry being made through
open or unlocked windows. We
have since received reports of more incidents, including
businesses and church.
The victim of one of the home invasions is a 102
year old resident.
We also have reports in Keewaydin of vehicles parked
on the street having engine parts stolen off them. This is happening
elsewhere in the precinct as well.
There have been 32 thefts from motor vehicles reported in Sector 3 (which
includes 11 neighborhoods, including the 4 Nokomis East neighborhoods)
since the beginning of August. In addition, there were 22 thefts from
vehicles in parks during that time period.
If
you can lock your windows, do so! And remember to
check all door locks, including garages. Keep an
eye out for your neighbors, and report anything that
doesn't look right.
It's
okay to call 911
even if you are not sure
what's happening .
In
the meantime, Precinct 3 has somehow found the time
to work with Mpls Star Trib to report on similar
crimes on the other side of the Pond. Read about
the Hale, Page, and Diamond Lake Neighborhoods
in the Strib posted on September 25, 2008 - 12:05
PM:
http://www.startribune.com/local/29744919.html?page=1&c=y
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of page
ID Theft phone scam (05/12/09)
Sex
Offender Update (11/10/08)
Burglaries in Nokomis East (9/23/08)
Robberies near LRT stations (01/08/07)
Burglars Strike Nokomis East Area (12/14/06)
Robberies
near LRT stations
January 9, 2007
 Printable flyer (65 KB  )
Facts:
There have been two aggravated robberies of persons since Christmas near the 50th Street/Minnehaha Park Station (E. 50th St. and Hiawatha Ave.) and the Lake Street/Midtown Station (E. Lake St. and Hiawatha Ave.).
In the first instance, at about 6:45 p.m. on Dec. 28, the suspect grabbed at a bag a female was carrying as she walked westward on E. 50th St. after leaving the station. When she refused to let go of the bag, he showed a knife and threatened her. He ran away when she repeatedly screamed at him.
In the second incident, at about 9 p.m. on Jan. 4, a female was awaiting a train at the station when a man approached her and asked for money. When she told him she did not have any, he pulled her purse off her shoulder and ran away. Suspect information is limited.
The Minneapolis Police Department has taken the following steps:
- The Robbery Unit has investigators assigned to these cases.
- Four juveniles and one adult have been arrested as a result of investigations into robberies in the areas near LRT stations.
- We have increased police patrols at and near LRT stations in the precinct.
- Metro Transit Police have also increased presence at LRT platforms.
What you can do:
Practice good home security and crime prevention techniques:
- Be extra cautious about your surroundings. Be aware of strangers loitering in your area around the bus stop or LRT platform.
- Carry only what you need. Do not carry large amounts of cash or unnecessary personal items.
- Call 911 if you see anything suspicious. If you do not speak English, call 911 and tell them which language you speak so that they can get a translator to help.
- If you are a victim of robbery, report it immediately by calling 911.
For more information about personal safety and other crime prevention techniques, contact the crime prevention specialist for your sector www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/outreach/safe-teams.asp. (Nokomis East area: contact Sue Roethele (612-673-2839)
For crime prevention information in Somali or Spanish, contact the following cultural outreach representatives:
Somali: Ahmed Hassan at 612-673-3202
Spanish: CPS John Reed at 612-673-5579
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ID Theft phone scam (05/12/09)
Sex
Offender Update (11/10/08)
Burglaries in Nokomis East (9/23/08)
Robberies near LRT stations (01/08/07)
Burglars Strike Nokomis East Area (12/14/06)
Burglars
Strike Nokomis East Area
December 14, 2006
Facts:
Residents have reported several burglaries of homes and garages recently in the Morris Park, Wenonah, Keewaydin and Minnehaha neighborhoods. The following blocks in the Nokomis East area have reported burglaries:
Printable version (43 KB pdf). Block leaders are asked to share this information to neighbors as soon as possible.
- 5300 block of 26th Ave. S.
- 5300 block of 27th Ave. S.
- 5400 block of 26th Ave. S.
- 5500 block of 31st Ave. S.
- 5500 block of 32nd Ave. S.
- 5600 block of 27th Ave. S.
- 5600 block of 33rd Ave. S.
- 5600 block of 35th Ave. S.
- 5700 block of 25th Ave. S.
- 3400 block of Minnehaha Pkwy. E.
In most cases, suspects got in by prying or kicking doors open, or entering through unlocked doors and unsecured windows. One door was locked, but not pulled tightly shut. Items stolen included guns, knives, heavy power tools, video and digital cameras, jewelry, credit cards and personal papers. There is very little suspect information. At least one suspect wore a black mask.
What you can do:
Practice good home security and crime prevention techniques:
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Minneapolis Police are urging residents to be alert to strangers loitering on their blocks this time of year. Watch for strangers anywhere on your block, but especially on porches, near garages and between houses.
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Be alert. The police want you to call 911 for any suspicious activity such as loitering, the sound of glass breaking, loud banging or unfamiliar trucks and vans lingering in your alley.
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Keep your doors locked at all times.
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Install deadbolt locks (with a 1" throw) and a high-security strike plate (with 3" screws) on home and garage doors. If you have glass within 42" of the door lock, consider: 1) a double-cylinder deadbolt lock, 2) tempered glass, or 3) a decorative grille over the glass.
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Use window pins, track fillers, or additional locks to prevent windows from being opened more than 6".
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Lock your vehicle when it is in the garage. Don’t leave valuables in the vehicles, even CDs.
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Leave outdoor lights on overnight, or install photosensitive lighting that operates from dusk to dawn, mounted high enough to be out of reach.
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Be aware of strangers loitering in the area when you leave your house. Make sure you know your neighbors! If you don’t have an organized, active block club, call MPD Crime Prevention Specialist Sue Roethele at the 3rd Precinct (673-2839) for help.
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Mark your property with Operation Identification (OPID). Call 612-673-2749 to get your personal number, marking pen and instructions. OPID is a national computerized system that often helps recover stolen items and may lead to the arrest of a suspect.
- Call MPD Crime Prevention Specialist Sue Roethele at the 3rd Precinct, 612-673-2839, to schedule a free home security audit of your home.
You can reproduce this flyer (see above link) or contact Sue Roethele (612-673-2839) if you want her to postal mail you copies to distribute. Please let her know how many copies wanted. (They will have a “Security Tips for the Holidays” piece on the reverse side.
Visit www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police for more crime prevention information and resources.
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