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Daily Mail
7 days 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
17-07-2025
- 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.
CBS News
14-07-2025
- CBS News
Chicago police warn of car break-ins, armed robbery in South Loop, Near South Side parking garages
Chicago police issued a warning for a rash of car break-ins and an armed robbery in residential and public parking garages in the Near South Side and South Loop. Police said incidents were reported in the South Loop, Printer's Row and Motor Row District Sunday morning, all near each other. In each incident, the suspects broke the driver or passenger side window of a parked, unoccupied cars and stole things from inside. In one of the cases, as the car's owner approached their vehicle with a passenger, they were robbed at gunpoint by the suspects. In several of the incidents, the suspects' escape was seen by witnesses and captured by surveillance video. Police said they fled in a gray Lexus or Mercedes Benz sedan that did not have a license late. The reported incidents took place at: 800 block of S. Wabash Ave. at 6 a.m. on July 13 800 block of S. Wabash Ave. at 6:04 a.m. on July 13 800 block of S. Wabash Ave. between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. on July 13 700 block of S. Wabash Ave. at 6:05 a.m. 600 block of S. State Street at 6:05 a.m. on July 13 400 block of S. Clark Street between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. on July 13 300 block of E. Cullerton Street between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. on July 13 Police described the two suspects as Black men, one who is between 5 ft. 6 in. and 6 ft. tall, 140-180 lbs. wearing a black t-shirt, black jeans and a black ski mask, and the other described as 5 ft. 8 in. to 6 ft. tall, 140-160 lbs. wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants and a black ski mask. An investigation by Area Three detectives is ongoing.
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Yahoo
Wave of car break-ins hits Atlanta grocery stores, leaving victims frustrated
The Brief Thieves targeted vehicles at grocery stores in Atlanta's Poncey-Highland neighborhood, breaking into at least nine cars over the weekend. Surveillance footage shows suspects in a black Infiniti breaking into five cars at Kroger in seven minutes, leaving victims financially strained and frustrated. Atlanta Police report an increase in car-related crimes in the area, urging the public to provide any information about the incidents. COLLEGE PARK, Ga. - A group of thieves targeted vehicles outside multiple grocery stores in Atlanta's Poncey-Highland neighborhood over the weekend, breaking into at least nine cars and leaving workers frustrated and financially strained. What we know The string of break-ins occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning, primarily in the parking lot of the Kroger store off Ponce de Leon Avenue. Five employees who were working overnight reported their cars had been broken into. Just down the street, four more vehicles were hit at a nearby Publix, according to the Atlanta Police Department. What they're saying One Kroger employee, who did not want her face shown on camera, said she was working the third shift when the thieves smashed her car window. "Everybody is out here trying to make a dollar," she said. "It's not easy." She said the thieves took her bags containing credit cards and $300 in cash. The window repair cost her another $280. "I lost money and had to come up off more money. It's irritating, for sure," she said. Surveillance video from the Kroger reportedly shows the suspects—four young men in a black Infiniti—breaking into five cars in just seven minutes. "They were in and out," the employee said. The crimes have left victims feeling violated and wary. "Anything worth value they was taking. Just threw what they didn't want on the ground," the victim said. "I was saving up to get my baby a bed. To take something that doesn't belong to you—it's not right. But I do believe in karma. What goes around comes around." Big picture view Atlanta Police confirm the incidents are part of a broader uptick in car-related crimes in the area. Data shows multiple car thefts this month, including a stolen vehicle on Wednesday in Poncey-Highland and four more in the neighboring Old Fourth Ward. What you can do Authorities urge anyone with information about the break-ins to contact the Atlanta Police Department. The Source FOX 5's Kevyn Stewart spoke with the Atlanta Police Department and residents near Poncey-Highland and the Old Fourth Ward.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
Chicago crime: Thief broke into several cars in South Loop parking garages, CPD says
The Brief Several cars in South Loop parking garages were broken into between Friday night and early Saturday morning. Police provided a rough description of the suspected thief. CHICAGO - Several cars parked in South Loop parking garages were broken into between late Friday night and early Saturday morning. The break-ins took place in parking structures along the 600 block of South La Salle Street, the 800 block of South Wells Street, and the 100 block of West 9th Street, according to the Chicago Police Department. What we know In each incident, the offender broke the passenger or driver side windows and, in several cases, took personal property from inside the cars. The offender was also reported to have been seen fleeing in a gray Lexus sedan with an Ontario, Canada, license plate, police said. The offender was described by police as an African American male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, and a black/gray Nike Jordan gym shoes. Police listed each incident's date and approximate location: 600 block of S. La Salle St on June 6 at 11:19 p.m. 600 block of S. La Salle St on June 6 at 11:19 p.m. 600 block of S. La Salle St on June 6 at 11:19 p.m. 600 block of S. La Salle St on June 6 at 11:19 p.m. 600 block of S. La Salle St on June 6 at 11:19 p.m. 600 block of S. La Salle St on June 6 at 11:19 p.m. 600 block of S. La Salle St on June 6 at 11:19 p.m. 800 block of S. Wells St on June 7 at 2:20 a.m. 800 block of S. Wells St on June 7 at 2:20 a.m. 800 block of S. Wells St on June 7 at 2:20 a.m. 100 block of W. 9th St on June 7 at 2:20 a.m. 800 block of S. Wells St on June 7 at 2:20 a.m. 800 block of S. Wells St on June 7 at 2:20 a.m. What you can do Anyone with information on the break-ins is asked to contact Area Three Detectives at 312-744-8263 or submit an anonymous tip at
