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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
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POLICE
NEED HELP IDENTIFYING THIS SUSPECT (3/10/08)
  The
man depicted in the hooded sweatshirts in the attached
PDF is suspected in 12 business robberies in Minneapolis,
St. Paul and Edina,
including the robbery of the Wells Fargo Bank, 4721
Chicago Ave. S. on Thursday, March 6, shortly before
2 p.m. No one was injured. No gun was
seen. He is also a suspect in a January robbery of
the Walgreen's on Hiawatha Avenue.
 See
the attached suspect sheet for more details and photos.
(81 Kb PDF)
Anyone with information on the suspect or these incidents, please contact:
Sgt.
Fred McDonald
MPD
Robbery Unit
(612)
673-3706 Fred.McDonald@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
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Sex
Offender Update (1/31/08)
Robberies near LRT stations (01/08/07)
 Burglars Strike Nokomis East Area (12/14/06)
Armed Robberies in 3rd Precinct (10/24/06)
COMMUNITY
NOTIFICATION:
SEX
OFFENDER UPDATE
(Updated February 5, 2008)
FOR
WENONAH, KEEWAYDIN NEIGHBORHOODS
The
Minneapolis Police Department Sex Crimes Unit held
a meeting on Feb. 4 to present information about
a Level 3 Sex
Offender who is residing on the
5400 block of 29th Ave. South, just inside the
Wenonah Neighborhood of Nokomis East.
The
purpose of the meeting was to provide the community
with information about this particular offender,
the notification process prescribed by law, and present
information about the Minnesota Department of Correction
web site: www.doc.state.mn.us.
Offender: Charles Henry Brown
Date of birth: 07/30/79
Description: White Male, 5’10”, 161 Lbs, slender build,
medium complexion, blue eyes, short brown hair and clean shaven.
Description
of Offense: This
offender’s victim
pool are minor-aged females 14 to 15 years old. The
sexual contact involved sexual penetration offenses.
In each of the two prior cases, the victim and suspect
were acquainted.
In the first instance, in 1995, the case was intrafamilial
in nature, in that the victim was an adopted sister.
Neither case involved additional threats, force, or
assaultive behaviors. This offender was revoked in
2000, 2001, and 2002 for failure to abide by his” Conditions
of Release.“
Sex
Offender Fact Sheet
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Sex
Offender Update (1/31/08)
Robberies near LRT stations (01/08/07)
Burglars Strike Nokomis East Area (12/14/06)
Armed Robberies in 3rd Precinct (10/24/06)
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
Top of page
Sex Offender Update (1/31/08)
Robberies near LRT stations (01/08/07)
Burglars Strike Nokomis East Area (12/14/06)
Armed Robberies in 3rd Precinct (10/24/06)
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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Sex Offender Update (1/31/08)
Robberies near LRT stations (01/08/07)
Burglars Strike Nokomis East Area (12/14/06)
Armed Robberies in 3rd Precinct (10/24/06)
Armed Robberies in 3rd Precinct
(Received October 24, 2006)
Facts:
There have been several aggravated robberies of persons this month in the areas surrounding the VA Medical Center LRT Station (East 54th Street and Minnehaha Avenue) and the 38th Street LRT Station (East 38th Street and Hiawatha Avenue).
[Not mentioned in this alert are similar assaults on 46th Ave at 51st St. (near the 50th Street Station), and E. 50th St. at 36th Ave. S. on or around Oct. 19 and 20, 2006 - NENA Staff ] Suspects used a gun to threaten the victim or pushed the victim to the ground. Most of these incidents occurred between 7:00 p.m. and midnight. Suspect information is limited. The suspects were described as one to four black males, 16 to 20 years of age, wearing dark clothing.
As a result, the Minneapolis Police Department is taking the following steps:
- We have increased police patrols at and near LRT stations in the precinct.
- Metro Transit Police have also increased presence at LRT platforms.
- Officers have been looking into possible suspects we believe may be involved.
- The Robbery Unit has investigators assigned to these cases.
If you use Metro Transit, be alert to any suspicious activity near bus and rail locations in your neighborhood.
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.)
For crime prevention information in Somali or Spanish, contact the following cultural outreach representatives:
Spanish: CPS John Reed at 612-673-5579
Somali: Ahmed Hassan at 612-673-3202
Top of page
Sex Offender Update (1/31/08)
Burglars Strike Nokomis East Area (12/14/06)
Armed Robberies in 3rd Precinct (10/24/06)
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