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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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Sector Update:
Summary of Pt 1 Crimes - 3rd Pct, Sector 3: Jan 1, 2012 to Jan 19, 2012
(Received from Sue Roethele, January 26, 2012)
 Download or print the crime update list  .pdf (28 kb)
 This is the first of many sector reports to be coming in 2012 to give you more information more quickly about crime in Sector 3 of the 3rd Precinct. Future updates will cover all the neighborhoods in Sector 3 but over a shorter period of time. The format that is being developed will also include information on issues that community members, neighborhood organizations, businesses, and especially block clubs, are working on with police. Contact me at my address below if you have any comments or suggestions.-- Crime Prevention Specialist Sue Roethele
For questions, contact:
Sue Roethele, Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department, 3rd Precinct
(612) 673-2839
sue.roethele@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
CRIME ALERT:
THIEVES TARGETING PURSES, LAPTOPS LEFT IN CARS PARKED AROUND LAKE NOKOMIS
(Received October 26, 2011)
Download or print the complete Crime Alert .pdf (40 kb)
 3rd Precinct Police are advising visitors to Lake Nokomis to plan ahead and not leave belongings in their cars when they go for a walk. Eight thefts from motor vehicles were reported in the area between Sept. 24 and Oct. 24. Many of the incidents occurred on midweek days, especially Wednesdays, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Unknown suspects smashed car windows to get into the vehicle and grab the item, often visible from outside.
Police say even pocket change and inexpensive sunglasses are tempting to thieves.
Purses, briefcases, laptops and GPS systems and other valuables should be placed in the trunk before you reach your destination. This prevents thieves watching in the area from targeting your vehicle.
Please see the attached Police Advisory for more information and share it with your neighbors and visitors.
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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COMMUNITY
NOTIFICATION:
SEX
OFFENDER NOTIFICATION for MORRIS PARK NEIGHBORHOOD.
(Received July 14, 2011)
Thursday, May 14---Minneapolis Police announced today that Frank Leo Sexton, a Level 3 sex offender, has been released from Lino Lakes prison where he was incarcerated after his provisions for release were violated in 2010. He is returning to his former address of 5836 45th Ave. S. where he has lived periodically since 2007. Sexton will remain under supervision by Hennepin County until Sept. 12, 2012.
 See the attached Fact sheet (27 Kb PDF) for his conditions of release and related information.
Because there have been community notification meetings about this offender before, the attached fact sheet is being reissued as a notification to the public of his return and there will not be a community meeting.
Please call the Minneapolis Police Sex Crimes Unit at 612-673-2817 or Hennepin County Supervising Agent Bart Hollaren, 612-596-0507, about questions or concern. .)
The
purpose of this notice is 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.
THE RELEASED OFFENDER: Frank Leo Sexton, DoB: 03/15/64
DESCRIPTION OF OFFENDER: White male, 5’7”, 156 Lbs, slender build, blue eyes, medium length blond hair, fair complexion, with a mustache and goatee.
DESCRIPTION OF OFFENSE: Mr. Sexton was convicted of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a 28 year old adult female in 1994. This offender confronted this victim as she left a store, followed her, and used physical force in order to gain compliance. This sexual contact was interrupted by citizens. Neither victim or offender were acquainted. Mr. Sexton has a previous history of chemical abuse. Mr. Sexton was revoked from supervision in 2008 and returns to his former address in the 5800 block of 45th Avenue South.
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CRIME ALERT:
BURGLARS STRIKE 16 HOMES IN NOKOMIS EAST
(Received December, 10, 2010)
Download or print the complete Crime Alert with locations .PDF (45 kb)
Since Nov. 22, there have been 16 residential burglaries in an area east of Lake Nokomis and south of Minnehaha Parkway. This area includes Keewaydin, Minnehaha, Wenonah and Morris Park neighborhoods.
Anyone loitering, looking in windows, or acting suspiciously on your block should be reported to 911 immediately.
Do not hesitate to to call 911 because police need to know where these suspects are operating. Your call could make the difference!
Lt. Mike Sauro, head of 3rd Precinct Property Crime Investigations, warns citizens that many burglaries occur after a stranger knocks on a door to determine if anyone is home. When there’s no answer, the suspect may kick in the door, break a window in the door, or slip through the yard to kick in the back door.
Residents should be on the watch for unknown people loitering on neighbors’ porches or walking between houses. If a strange man or woman comes to your door unexpectedly, do not let them in. Talk to them through the door and call 911 immediately to report and describe them. “You won’t overload the 911 system, and you can help the police identify or arrest these criminals,” says Lt. Sauro.
For questions, contact:
Sue Roethele, Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department, 3rd Precinct
(612) 673-2839
sue.roethele@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Download or print the complete Crime Alert with locations .PDF (45 kb)
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CRIME ALERT:
Indecent Exposure Incidents Reported in Keewaydin, Ericsson Neighborhoods
(Received November 4, 2010)
There have been two incidents of indecent exposure this week in Sector 3 of 3rd Precinct.
The first incident occurred between 8:51 a.m. and 9:08 a.m.on Tuesday, Nov. 2, in the 5100 block of 31st Ave S. in the Keewaydin Neighborhood. The victim said a man was standing behind a house as she was walking north with her dog. He exposed himself and appeared to want to be noticed. He was described as a white or hispanic male about 5'10" tall, of medium build, about 35 years of age. He was wearing a dark brown hooded sweatshirt, jeans and black shoes.
In the second incident, which occurred Wednesday, Nov. 3, between 9:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m., the female victim was waiting at a bus stop at 3660 E 46th St. in the Ericsson Neighborhood near the LRT. The male suspect approached her and attempted to hug her. The victim moved to the other side of the bus stop and the suspect followed her, exposing himself. The suspect apologized to the victim and left the area. He was described as a white male in his his early 50's, with a beard that was brown and gray. He wore a brown pullover, khaki brown pants and a brown hat.
What you can do:
- Stay alert to your surroundings—be aware of who is ahead of you and behind you.
- If you think someone is waiting for you or following you, switch directions and walk to a place where there are other people.
- Call 911 as soon as you can. Try to remember the man's appearance and details of his behavior.
- Be wary of isolated spots when you’re on the street.
- Review the Personal Safety Tips at: www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/crime-prevention/
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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CRIME ALERT:
3 attempted sexual assaults reported in Keewaydin, Standish and Bancroft neighborhoods
(Received October 25, 2010)
Since October 22nd, there were three attempted sexual assaults including one in the Keewaydin neighborhood.
Printable English/Spanish version of this Crime Alert: MS Word (76 kb) or Acrobat (53 kb)
The first incident occurred on October 22nd at 4:30 am in the area of 21xx East 37th Street (Standish) . The victim was grabbed from behind, dragged a couple of feet across a sidewalk and sexually molested. The second incident occurred at 2:30 am on October 23rd in the area of 17xx East 33rd Street (Bancroft) and involved the female being approached by the suspect who engaged her in conversation. He then left but returned and made lewd comments to her. The suspect then came up from behind and grabbed her breasts. Both victims were able to fight off their attacker.
 The third incident occurred at 9:25 pm on Oct 23rd in the area of E. 51st Street and Woodlawn Blvd (Keewaydin). The victim was jogging when the suspect approached her from behind and grabbed her around the mouth. When a vehicle drove by, the suspect ran away. In all three cases, the females were walking or jogging alone when approached by the suspect.
Victim 1 describes the suspect as: Hispanic male in his early 20's, with a slender build, inch long black hair that is spiked up in the front, and a faint moustache. He was wearing a light colored (possibly yellow) t-shirt, with dark colored pants. Victim recalls the suspect having crooked teeth. She is unsure how tall he is as he approached her from behind.
Victim 2 describes the suspect as: Hispanic male, early 20’s, medium build. Suspect is shorter than the victim, 5’6” to 5’7”. Not much facial hair, round face with a slight accent. She stated that he was wearing baggy clothes, dark colored pants, hooded sweatshirt and a dark knit type hat.
Victim 3 did not get a good look at her attacker but was able to describe the suspect as a male, approximately 6’ tall, wearing dark clothing.
If you have any information about these assaults contact the MPD Sex Crimes Unit. Sgt B. Carlson at 612/673-3064 or Lt. Nancy Dunlap 612/673-3790 or 612/963-3300 (cell).
What you can do:
- Stay alert to your surroundings—be aware of who is ahead of you and behind you.
- If at all possible travel in groups or pairs, not alone.
- Don’t get out of your vehicle or leave your home if you see someone who appears threatening or suspicious. Be aware of vehicles idling nearby or strangers sitting in vehicles or loitering. When approaching your car or house, have your car or house key ready in your hand.
- Use strong body language by walking with confidence and purpose, head up.
- If you think someone is following you, switch directions and walk to a place where there are other people.
- Call 911 immediately to report any cries for help.
- Be wary of isolated spots when you’re on the street.
IF YOU ARE CONFRONTED BY A POTENTIAL ATTACKER:
- Call attention to yourself by yelling, using loud verbal commands, and a screech alarm or make other noise to attract attention to the attacker.
- Talk, stall for time, and assess your options.
- Keep distance between yourself and a potential attacker by walking or running away and/or placing obstacles between you and the attacker (car, bus shelter, etc.)
- Do what you need to do to survive.
For more information about personal safety and other crime prevention techniques, call 3rd Pct. Crime Prevention Specialist Sue Roethele, 612-673-2839,
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COMMUNITY
NOTIFICATION:
SEX
OFFENDER NOTIFICATION for WENONAH NEIGHBORHOOD.
(June 8, 2010) (Updated Sept 1, 2011)
The
Minneapolis Police Department Sex Crimes Unit held a meeting to
present information about TWO Level 3 Sex Offenders
residing in the Wenonah neighborhood (listed
as residing on the 5700 blocks of 33rd and 34th Aves.)
DATE: Monday,
June 7, 2010
TIME: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
PLACE:Crosstown Covenant Church, 5540 30th Av S.
 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.
THESE OFFENDERS ARE NOT WANTED BY THE POLICE AT THIS TIME.
Offender: Bruce Edward Patterson NOTE: Patterson has since has left Minneapolis entirely (9/1/11)
Date of birth: 02/19/62
Description: African-American male, 5’9”, 190 Lbs, medium build, brown eyes, short black natural hair with a mustache and stubble goatee. Wears glasses. Fact sheet(52 Kb PDF)
Offender: James Carroll Watkins
Date of birth: 05/31/47
Description: African-American male, 6’1”, 211 Lbs, large build, brown eyes, head shaved (bald), light brown complexion and a circular
shaped mustache that surrounds the mouth and connects to the lower chin. Fact sheet(52 Kb PDF)
PLEASE
DOWNLOAD AND CAREFULLY READ THE FACT SHEETS. The fact sheets 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 are not able to print a copies of the Fact Sheets, copies are available by calling Minneapolis Police 612-673-2817, 3rd Precinct SAFE at 612-673-2839, or through the Nokomis East Neighborhood Association office, 3000 East 50th St., tel. 612-724-5652.
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Theives target cars at Lake Nokomis (10/26/11)