Crime Alerts
Vandalism to Churches
  June
9, 2010 -- During the past week, there have been eight incidents of
vandalism at local churches west of Minnesota Highway 100. Reddish -brown paint
has been sprayed on the walls of Good Samaritan, St. Patrick's, Jehovah's
Witnesses, Normandale Lutheran, Crossview, Colonial and St. Alban's churches.
Two images have been sprayed: one is the number 81 with a circle around it, and
the other is a heart with the letters SMS and some other characters inside.
If you have any information about these incidents, call Det. Vik Konters at
952 -826-0486. Please keep your eyes and ears open, especially if you live near
a church, and call 9-1-1 if you see or hear anything suspicious.
Thefts from Autos & Vehicle Tampering
June 2, 2010 - During the overnight hours over the past few weeks, multiple
vehicles in the area from Sunnyside Road south to approximately 60th
Street were entered. In certain cases, various items such as credits cards,
cash, purses, wallets and electronics were stolen from unlocked vehicles parked
in driveways.
The Police Department has increased patrol in these areas, but also asks for the
public’s assistance to help catch those responsible. Please call 9-1-1
whenever you see or hear anything suspicious. Install outdoor motions
lights in all vulnerable areas. Most importantly, remove all valuables
and lock car doors.
Click
here to view specific theft locations.
Graffiti
April 21, 2010 - During the past week there have
been multiple incidents of Graffiti/Tagging on property in the area of France
Avenue between 71st Street and 75th Street. Typically this type of property
damage is done by juveniles who tend to strike in the late night hours.
The Edina Police Department is increasing patrol in the area and urges business
owners and residents to call 9-1-1 if you see or hear anything suspicious. Edina
does enforce a curfew for juveniles. For more information, visit the Edina
Police Department
FAQ Page.
The Edina Police Department encourages all property owners to remove all
graffiti promptly; this is one of the most effective ways to reduce future
Graffiti/Tagging.
Attempted Luring - McGuire Road at the south end of
McGuire Park
Dec. 2, 2009 - A 12-year-old boy reported an
attempted luring incident on Dec. 2, 2009. The attempt occurred at approximately
4:30 p.m. on McGuire Road at the south end of McGuire Park. The suspect,
described as a Hispanic male, 25-35, with a patch-like goatee, called to the boy
as he went past the car and asked if he wanted a ride. The boy immediately fled
the scene and called police from his home. The vehicle was black, possibly a
Pontiac Grand Prix, with Minnesota license plates, and may have been seen in the
area the next day.
The incident is under investigation and the area has extra patrol. Parents are
encouraged to remind children that they don’t have to even stop for, much less
talk with strangers, and to call 9-1-1 anytime they see something suspicious.
If you have any information about the incident or the suspect, please call the
Edina Police Department 24 hours/day at 952-826-1600.
Reward Offered in Attempted Robbery
Oct. 27, 2009 - Shortly after 10 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 24, a 19-year-old
woman in the 5900 block of Abbott Avenue was confronted in the alley behind her
house by a 30-35-year-old black male who demanded money. The woman said she
didn’t have any money and the suspect then struck her in the face.
The man fled west on foot and was described as approximately 6 feet tall,
210-230 lbs., with a slight beard. He was wearing a dark blue or black hoody,
dark baseball hat and smelled of alcohol.
The Edina Crime Prevention Fund is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for
information leading to the apprehension, arrest and conviction of the person
responsible for the attempted robbery.
The Fund is the sole judge of any point of contention regarding the reward, and
its decision on any issue connected with the reward is final.
If you have any information regarding this incident or suspects, contact Chief
of Police Mike Siitari at 952-826-1600, 24-hours-a-day. Your identity may remain
confidential.
Attempted Robbery – Abbott Avenue
Oct. 26, 2009 - Shortly after 10 p.m. on Saturday
Oct. 24, a 19-year-old woman in the 5900 block of Abbott Avenue was confronted
in the alley behind her house by a 30-35-year-old black male who demanded money.
The woman said she didn’t have any money and the suspect then struck her in the
face.
The man fled west on foot and was described as approximately 6 feet tall,
210-230 lbs., with a slight beard. He was wearing a dark blue or black hoody,
dark baseball hat and smelled of alcohol.
The Edina Police Department has added intensive patrol to the area and asks for
the help of the public in identifying and locating the suspect. If you have any
information about this incident or suspect, please contact Edina Police at
952-826-1600, 24-hours-a-day.
Thefts from cars reported in Cornelia School area
July 30, 2009 - Multiple vehicles were entered in
the early morning of July 28 on several streets including Bristol, Claremont,
Cornelia, Andover and Kellogg, south of 70th Street. Credit cards and cash were
the primary losses, but a portable DVD player, cell phone and prescription
medicine were also stolen from these unlocked vehicles parked in driveways.
This type of theft is often a crime of opportunity, and
often it’s juveniles out late at night, finding unlocked cars and quickly
searching the console, under the seats, and grabbing anything portable and/or
visible. Unfortunately, no one heard or saw anything on those nights -- no
barking dogs, slamming doors, people walking through yards, squealing tires or
anything else out of the ordinary. There are no suspects, and the only very slim
lead is a bag of Dove chocolate left behind by the thieves in one of the cars.
The Edina Police Department is increasing patrol in the
area and urges everyone to remove all valuables from their vehicles (including
the garage door opener), lock the doors, and don’t hesitate to call 9-1-1 if
they see or hear anything suspicious. If you have driveway lighting, leave it on
if you leave your car out. Also remember there is a curfew for juveniles in
Edina and you can find it on the Police Department’s
FAQ page.
Thefts from Autos
Jan. 22, 2009 -- During the overnight hours of Jan. 21 and 22, more than 20
vehicles in four different locations on the west side of Edina were entered and
various items such as global positioning systems, laptops, briefcases or purses
were stolen. Generally, these thefts occurred in the underground garages of
multiple-unit dwellings.
The Police Department is making every effort to capture these individuals. We
are increasing patrol in these areas and are asking for the public’s assistance
to help catch those responsible.
Chief of Police Mike Siitari reminds all residents of the importance of calling
“911 any time you see anything suspicious. And, if you use an underground
garage, be sure you pay attention to who’s driving in behind you. Remove all
valuables and lock the car doors."
Children approached by stranger near City park
Type of incident - Children approached by stranger
Date/time occurred – Saturday, Jan. 3, approximately 4:30 p.m.
Incident location - near Normandale Park, 66th Street and Warren Avenue
Details of incident - Two children were approached by a white male with a
long beard who asked if they wanted a ride home. The man was driving a
silver-colored, two-door sedan, possibly an older model; the children did not
get in the car and ran away. Prior to the incident, the vehicle had been seen
driving back and forth in the area.
Officers have increased their patrol in park areas. If you have any information
about this incident, the vehicle or male subject, please call Edina Police
Department at 952-826-1600, 24 hours per day.
Please remind children that they don’t have to talk with strangers, and they
should never accept rides from strangers under any conditions. If they are
approached, children should find responsible adults as fast as possible and
report the incident using 9-1-1.
Please contact Crime Prevention Coordinator Amy Grannes at 952-833-9523 for
other prevention information.
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