The following crime incidents were compiled from St. Paul and Mendota Heights police department reports and other sources.
Highland Park
Robbery—A strong-arm robbery was reported on the 1800 block of Saunders Avenue at 7:58 p.m. Monday, April 27.
Burglary—Residential burglaries were committed on the 2300 block of Benson Avenue on April 19, the 1600 block of Pinehurst Avenue on April 20 and the 1300 block of East Maynard Drive on April 23.
Theft—Vehicles were stolen on the 2100 block of Ford Parkway on April 16, the 1900 block of Graham Avenue on April 17, the 1200 block of Juno Avenue on April 17, the 500 block of Warwick Street on April 20 and the 1200 block of Davern Street on April 22.
—Several items were reported stolen from vehicles on the 600 block of South Cleveland Avenue on April 18 and the 1700 block of Rome Avenue on April 23.
—Several items valued at more than $1,000 were reported stolen from a business on the 2000 block of Ford Parkway at 7:55 a.m. Monday, April 20.
Arson—An arson fire was reported at a multifamily residence on the 2500 block of Edgcumbe Road at 11:38 p.m. Sunday, April 19. Another arson fire was reported on the 1300 block of East Maynard Drive at 11:16 p.m. Saturday, April 25.
Miscellaneous—Felony damage to property was reported on the 2300 block of Benson Avenue at 2:25 a.m. Sunday, April 19.
Lexington-Hamline
Theft—A theft from vehicle of items valued at more than $1,000 was reported on Ashland Avenue and Dunlap Street at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, April 18.
Macalester-Groveland
Burglary—A home burglary was reported on the 200 block of South Syndicate Street at 1:58 a.m. Saturday, April 18.
Theft—Items valued at more than $1,000 were stolen from vehicles on the 1800 block of Randolph Avenue on April 16, on Edgcumbe Road and Jefferson Avenue on April 20, and on the 1600 block of Berkeley Avenue on April 22.
—Vehicles were stolen on Osceola and Snelling avenues on April 19, the 1800 block of Wellesley Avenue on April 26, on Palace and Snelling avenues on April 28, and the 2000 block of Grand Avenue on April 29.
Mendota Heights
Burglary—Tools were reported stolen from an underground parking garage on the 2300 block of Lexington Avenue at 10:05 a.m. Friday, April 24.
Theft—A wheelchair valued at $5,000 was stolen from the end of a driveway on the 500 block of Mendota Road while its owner was walking down the street at 9:50 a.m. Monday, April 20.
—Spools of copper wire were reported stolen from a work truck on the 1400 block of Northland Drive at 6:08 a.m. Monday, April 20.
—Several items were reported stolen from vehicles on the 2300 block of Lexington Avenue on April 23, the 600 block of Hidden Creek Trail on April 25, the 1000 block of Mayfield Heights Lane on April 25, the 700 block of Round Hill Road on April 25, the 600 block of Linden Street on April 27, the 900 block of Mendakota Court on April 27, the 2100 block of Dodd Road on May 6, and the 600 block of Sunset Lane on May 6.
—Vehicles were reported stolen on the 1700 block of Trail Road on April 25, the 800 block of Crown Circle on April 29 and the 1800 block of Delaware Avenue on May 1.
—Two vehicles were reported broken into and had items stolen on the 1600 block of Lilydale Road around 8:30 p.m. Sunday, May 3. A black Yukon-style vehicle with loud exhaust was seen leaving the area and was believed to be connected to the thefts.
Miscellaneous—A large number of street racers were stopped and issued citations at 11:55 p.m. Saturday, April 18, on the 900 block of Mendota Heights Road. One driver was arrested by the State Patrol on a felony count for fleeing police.
—Police received a call of a male suspect trying to enter a home on the 1300 block of Cherry Hill Road at 9:40 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Officers searched the area and observed individuals gathering at the house next door. Upon attempting to contact the group, the individuals fled on foot. One underage male who was under the influence was cited and released to a sober adult.
—A dog bite was reported at the city’s off-leash dog park on Acacia Boulevard around 12:48 p.m. Tuesday, May 5.
Merriam Park
Burglary—A commercial break-in was reported on the 2000 block of Marshall Avenue at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 16.
—Burglaries were reported on the 1700 block of University Avenue at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, April 23; and on the 2000 block of Carroll Avenue at 6:57 a.m. Friday, April 24.
Theft—Vehicles were stolen on the 1500 block of St. Anthony Avenue on April 16, the 2100 block of University Avenue on April 17, the 400 block of North Prior Avenue on April 17, the 300 block of North Cleveland Avenue on April 19, the 400 block of North Wilder Street on April 22 and the 1900 block of University Avenue on April 27.
Arson—An arson fire was reported at a commercial building on the 400 block of North Prior Avenue at 5:28 p.m. Friday, April 17.
Snelling-Hamline
Burglary—A commercial break-in occurred on the 1400 block of Concordia Avenue at 4:06 p.m. Thursday, April 16.
—Residential burglaries were reported on the 400 block of North Snelling Avenue at 12:54 p.m. Sunday, April 19; and on the 1500 block of Portland Avenue at midnight Monday, April 20.
Assault—Aggravated assaults with a gun occurred on the 1400 block of University Avenue at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, and again at 11:10 p.m. Thursday, April 23.
Arson—An arson fire was reported on the 1300 block of University Avenue at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25.
Summit Hill
Theft—Vehicles were stolen on the 1000 block of Grand Avenue at 1:38 p.m. Friday, April 17; and on Grand Avenue and Grotto Street at 7:12 p.m. Tuesday, April 21.
—Thefts from vehicles of items valued at more than $1,000 were reported on Chatsworth Street and St. Clair Avenues on April 24; and on St. Clair and Victoria Street on April 25.
Summit-University
Burglary—A home break-in was reported on the 600 block of Dayton Avenue at 3 p.m. Monday, April 27.
Theft—Items valued at more than $1,000 were reported stolen from a vehicle on the 200 block of North Chatsworth Street at 1:10 p.m. Friday, April 24.
—Vehicles were stolen on the 200 block of North Milton Street on April 28 and the 700 block of Dayton Avenue on April 29.
Sex crime—A rape was reported at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 18, on the 600 block of Dayton Avenue.
West End
Robbery—A strong-arm robbery occurred at a convenience store on the 700 block of Randolph Avenue at 2:54 p.m. Saturday, April 25.
—A robbery at gunpoint was reported on Superior and Western avenues at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 29.
Burglary—A residential break-in was reported on the 200 block of Richmond Street at 4:07 p.m. Thursday, April 23.
Theft—Vehicles were reported stolen on the 700 block of Otto Avenue on April 24 and on the 200 block of Grand Avenue on April 29.
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