Burglaries in Nokomis East

FROM NOKOMIS EAST NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER AND MPD CRIME STATISTICS

There have been eight burglaries—four homes and four garages—since April 20 in Morris Park and Minnehaha neighborhoods.

Suspect(s) entered by cutting screens over unlocked windows, kicking doors in, or through unlocked doors and unsecured windows. At least one victim’s rooms showed signs of having been rifled though. Most incidents happened in the evening or overnight. Among the items taken were a 52 inch TV, other electronics and games, cash, power tools, lawnmower and bikes. At least one car was searched.

The burglaries took place on the following blocks: April 20: 54xx 37 Av (Garage), 53xx 36 Av (House); April 29: 56xx 45 Av (H), 57xx 45 Av (H), 56xx 39 Av (H); May 4: 57xx 36 Av (G), 57xx 36 Av (G), and 57xx 37 Av (G).

Suspect Information: Forensic evidence in some of the cases is still being
processed, but at this time there is little information. Police lauded the action of a neighbor whose vigilance interrupted one attempted burglary. The alert neighbor heard glass breaking and pounding at his neighbor’s home, and ran to his window because he knew his neighbor was out of town. He saw an unknown man kicking in the door of the home next door. His wife called 911

immediately, but the suspect suddenly turned away, as if he realized he had
been seen, and fled down the street. Officers discovered a broken window on
the house but entry was prevented by the watchful neighbor. Police emphasize
residents should call 911 when they hear or see something suspicious.

There have been 25 reported burglaries in the Minnehaha neighborhood since
Jan. 1, 2010, according to the Minneapolis Police Department Year to Date
Neighborhood Statistics, and seven auto thefts. There have been 20 burglaries in
Morris Park and six auto thefts in the same period.