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Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Car vandalism spree across Minneapolis
By Thieving vandals have turned Minnesota's capital into a dystopian hellscape by indiscriminately smashing hundreds of car windows, leaving a trail of broken glass across the Democrat-run city. Residents in recent weeks have gone to their vehicles to find windows broken and in some cases personal items swiped. 'It can't get any worse than this,' one observer said in a social media clip featuring rows of parked cars with their windows based in. Another resident took to Reddit to post a video of their street in the Uptown neighborhood showing dozens of cars that suffered the same fate. 'I woke up to find this on my street today,' the person wrote. 'This is very disappointing to see.' Despite the widespread destruction, no arrests have been made. 'Investigators are working diligently to collect information about the incidents and to locate and identify suspects,' the Minneapolis Police Department told the Daily Mail in a statement. Police are trying to determine if the break-ins this weekend were connected to ones from the previous weekend. Teacher Rachel Linnemann discovered her window was busted after her boyfriend told her around 6:15am on Monday, she told the Star Tribune. Her car was sitting outside her home on James Avenue home and camping equipment had been stolen. 'It looks like at least 15 cars,' she told the outlet, noting that cars on James and Lake streets and Lagoon Avenue were targeted. The attacks happened sometime between 10:30pm and 6:15am, as she had walked her dog the night before and saw that her vehicle was fine. Police also said around 25 cars were vandalized near Central Avenue the same night. Linnemann, who is on summer vacation from school, didn't have to commute to work that morning - but many in her neighborhood did. Residents were spotted sweeping up glass from the street and inside cars before leaving for work. Joel Van Horn just moved to the area west of the Uptown neighborhood a month ago and was looking forward to taking walks with his dog, he told KARE 11 . 'I mean, I knew it was going to happen if I didn't get a parking garage. I didn't act fast enough, you know,' said Van Horn, who paid $350to replace a truck window. 'You just factor that into the cost of living, unfortunately.' Robin Slaman, who has been living on Lyndale Avenue for 20 years, said she has noticed an uptick in crime in the city. 'I'm not shocked, but I haven't quite seen that before,' she told KARE 11. 'Needles on everyone's property, they leave trash everywhere, and if you leave anything sitting out on your property, it will be gone like that.'
CBS News
21 hours ago
- CBS News
2 killed, 1 hurt in "domestic related" shooting in Minneapolis, police say
Two people are dead and another is injured after a shooting in Minneapolis that police say was "domestic related." The Minneapolis Police Department gave few other details about the shooting, which happened on the 100 block of 59th Street East just before 12:40 a.m. Tuesday. Police said more information would be released on Tuesday. About two hours earlier, two Minneapolis officers were hurt while responding to a separate domestic call on the 900 block of 21st Avenue South. The officers were treated at a hospital and released. This story will be updated. Domestic Violence Resources: For anonymous, confidential help, people can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224.
CBS News
21 hours ago
- CBS News
Police still searching for answers after more car break-ins in Minneapolis
For the second time in a week, Minneapolis police are investigating dozens of vehicle break-ins. Upwards of 70 car windows were smashed in the early morning hours on Monday. Reports came in from several areas in the 2nd and 5th precincts. Police are trying to figure out if these break-ins are connected to similar cases last week, when dozens of cars were ransacked, with no money taken. Authorities said they're reviewing video and scanning social media for any leads. They're also teaming up with nearby cities that have experienced similar damage in recent weeks. Police are checking city cameras, but also asking residents to check any surveillance video they might have. Investigators are urging anyone with doorbell or security cameras to check for suspicious activity and bring any helpful footage directly to police. You can also register your cameras with the city's Connect Minneapolis program so officers can know where to look faster when crimes happen. No arrests have been made, but police say there are extra patrols in the hardest-hit areas.
CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
Teen killed in north Minneapolis shooting early Sunday morning
Minneapolis police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Sunday morning on the city's north side. Officers responded to a report of a shooting near Mississippi Drive North and Lyndale Avenue North just after 3 a.m., according to the Minneapolis Police Department. Upon arrival, police found a 19-year-old man with a life-threatening gunshot wound. Despite life-saving measures, the man died at the scene. The victim's identity will be released by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office. Police say the shooter fled the scene before officers arrived. "Anyone who has information should reach out and provide that information. We are working to do everything we can to find justice for this victim and his family," Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said. Anyone with information can contact the Minneapolis Police Department by emailing policetips@ or leaving a voicemail at 612-673-5845. Anonymous tips can be submitted online or by calling CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
CBS News
6 days ago
- CBS News
Minneapolis police given warning after dozens of vehicles broken into over 3-day span
Police are searching for the culprits behind dozens of car break-ins around downtown and northeast Minneapolis. The Minneapolis Police Department says the break-ins happened overnight on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in the First and Second precincts. The following areas were affected by break-ins, according to Minneapolis police: Police say if your vehicle was damaged or broken into recently to report it immediately by either calling 911 or 311. Reports can also be made in person at your nearest precinct or online. Anyone who lives in one of the areas where the break-ins occurred is encouraged to check any security cameras or doorbell cameras that may have captured the incidents. If you find footage that may be related, police say to call 911 or 311, or to go to your nearest precinct to provide the footage to investigators. To prevent vehicle damage and break-ins, police say to report suspicious activity near vehicles to 911 immediately and to provide a description of individuals, including any license plates of any vehicles involved, and the direction of travel of those involved. People are encouraged to park in well-lit and busy areas, to always take their keys with them and to hide or take valuables with them, such as phones, bags or electronics.
