Attention Armatage Residents: Theft Alert
Jennifer Swanson
hours of December 16, there were twelve thefts from motor vehicles and
one garage burglary where windows were smashed and items removed. The
incidents were concentrated primarily between 56 St W-60 St W/Penn Av
S-Irving Av S.
In all of the cases, windows of vehicles were smashed by an unknown
object and various items were removed. There is no suspect
information at this time. Almost all of the vehicles had items of
value removed from them including; GPS units, leather jackets, money,
and various electronics.
PLEASE REMOVE ALL VALUABLES FROM YOUR VEHICLES-EVEN IF PARKED IN THE
GARAGE
Please pass this information on to your neighbors if they do not
receive these emails. Tell your neighbors how to sign up for these
alerts--- they just link to http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/crimealert/signup.asp,
click on their neighborhood on the map, and fill in the form.
Please let your block club members know about these events.
Be aware of your surroundings. Call 911 on any suspicious activity,
persons, or vehicles.
Watch for people on the street before exiting your home or vehicle.
When you get into your car, lock your doors and do not just sit in the
parked vehicle.
Do not carry excessive cash, credit cards, or other items. Bring only
what you need.
Write down the numbers and contact information for all your credit/
debit cards so you can call and cancel them immediately if they are
taken or lost. Keep this information in a safe location.
Get involved with your neighborhood Crime & Safety Committee.
The Armatage Safety Committee meets quarterly (December, March, June,
September) at 6 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of the month
.
Know your Neighborhood Associations.
Armatage meets the 3rd Tuesday each month; www.armatage.org for more
details.
Fulton meets the 2nd Wednesday each month; www.fultonneighborhood.org
for more details.
Kenny meets the 3rd Tuesday each month; www.kennyneighborhood.org for
more details.
Lynnhurst meets the 2nd Monday each month; www.lynnhurst.org for more
details.
If you have information on a crime please call the MPD Tips Line at
(612) 692-8477.
If you witness a crime, try to look for this information:
People: Estimated height, weight, build, age, race, gender,
distinguishing features, and clothing.
Vehicle: License plate number, make, model, year, and color.
People and vehicles: Time they came/left, and what direction they were
last seen headed.
Also note if a weapon is involved.
For additional crime prevention resources please visit the City of
Minneapolis’s website at http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/crime-prevention/.
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at any time on your User Profile Page. All you will need are your e-
mail address and your password. You can always use the "Reset your
Password" link on the Log-In page for help.
This service is provided to you by the City of Minneapolis.
For questions, contact:
Amy Lavender, Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department, 5th Precinct
(612) 673-5407
amy.la...@ci.minneapolis.mn.us