The following crime incidents were compiled from Saint Paul and Mendota Heights police department reports and other sources.
Carjacker caught as part of Operation Intercept
A 15-year-old boy who was suspected of committing multiple carjackings and robberies across the metro area was apprehended on Friday, February 26. At 9:39 the previous evening, the suspect reportedly jogged up to a 21-year-old woman who was getting out of her car on the 800 block of Saint Paul Avenue. He pointed a gun at her chest and demanded her purse. The woman did not have any money, so he fled in a nearby black, four-door sedan with silver rims.
Surveillance video showed the suspect’s vehicle following a white Audi Q5 across the Ford Bridge into Minneapolis. There the Audi was rear-ended, the driver assaulted and her vehicle stolen.
The next day, the suspect was located in the stolen Audi, but fled during an attempted traffic stop. He was tracked to the East Side of Saint Paul and surrendered after being surrounded by police.
The arrest was part of Operation Intercept, a coordinated, multi-agency effort to end the carjacking epidemic in the East Metro area. Police say the boy had previously been arrested more than 20 times.
Highland Park
Burglary—A commercial break-in was reported on the 2100 block of Ford Parkway at 2:09 a.m. Friday, February 26.
Theft—Vehicles were reported stolen on Norfolk Avenue and Wheeler Street on February 25, and the 2200 block of Stewart Avenue on February 26.
—Several items valued at more than $1,000 were reported stolen from vehicles on the 1100 block of Rankin Street and 2500 block of Stewart Avenue on February 25, on Highland Parkway and Woodlawn Avenue on February 27, the 1700 block of Graham Avenue on March 1, and the 1800 block of Hillcrest Avenue on March 3.
Assault—An aggravated assault with a knife was reported on the 600 block of South Lexington Parkway at 11:29 a.m. Monday, March 1.
Macalester-Groveland
Burglary—A burglary was reported on the 1200 block of Jefferson Avenue at 1:57 p.m. Tuesday, March 2.
Theft—Several items valued at more than $1,000 were reported stolen from vehicles on the 1300 block of Grand Avenue and the 1500 block of Sargent Avenue on February 25, and the 1200 block of Lincoln Avenue on February 28.
Mendota Heights
Robbery—A robbery and assault were reported on the 2300 block of Lexington Avenue at 10:33 p.m. Saturday, March 6. Police said the male aggressor had fled the scene before their arrival. The investigation determined multiple crimes had occurred. The victim denied medical assistance.
Burglary—Numerous items were reported stolen from an underground parking garage on the 1100 block of Highway 13 at 5 p.m. Monday, March 1.
—A group of suspects were caught on video trying to enter an apartment complex on the 2100 block of Highway 13 at 9:09 p.m. Monday, March 1. Minor property damage was reported.
—An employee reported that an unknown male entered an unsecured door and stole her wallet on the 2500 block of Executive Drive around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 10.
Theft—Several items were reported stolen from vehicles on the 900 block of Highway 13 on February 23, the 1600 block of Lilydale Road on February 28, the 1300 block of Northland Drive on March 9, and the 1300 block of Highway 13 on March 10.
—Catalytic converters were reported stolen on the 2000 block of Executive Drive and the 2300 block of Pilot Knob Road on February 24, the 1400 block of Northland Drive on February 28, the 2000 block of Timmy Street on March 2-3, the 2100 block of Theresa Street on March 6, and the 1000 block of Dakota Drive on March 8.
—A witness saw someone stealing tools from a vehicle on the 1400 block of Highway 13 at 2:03 p.m. Friday, February 26.
—A purse was stolen from a vehicle while the victim was using the city’s dog park on the 1300 block of Acacia Boulevard around 10:40 a.m. Monday, March 8.
—A suspect was reportedly seen stealing items from multiple vehicles near the 1400 block of Highway 13 around 10:39 a.m. Monday, March 8. Officers found the suspect vehicle, but the driver was able to get away.
—A vehicle was reported stolen on the 1000 block of Chippewa Avenue at 8:44 a.m. Wednesday, March 10.
—Police received a report around 4:12 p.m. Thursday, March 11, that someone was stealing the nuts and bolts from the railroad bridge on the 1600 block of Lilydale Road. The thefts reportedly had been going on for some time and extra patrols were requested.
Assault—Officers responded to a report of a fist fight at a hotel on the 1300 block of Northland Drive at 2:23 p.m. Saturday, February 27.
Miscellaneous—Police received a report of a male sleeping behind the wheel of a vehicle with his foot on the gas pedal at 7:16 p.m. Sunday, February 21, on the 700 block of Highway 62. Officers observed the male switch seats with a passenger and arrested him for DWI.
—A male who had not rented a room there was found hiding in the bushes at a hotel on the 1300 block of Northland Drive at 3:19 a.m. Thursday, February 25.
—A suspect was cited for dumping construction debris over the bluffs on the 800 block of Highway 13 at 5:35 p.m. Tuesday, March 9. He reportedly told police he thought it was a good place to get rid of the rubbish.
Merriam Park
Burglary—Burglaries were reported on the 1900 block of Laurel Avenue on February 27, and the 1700 block of Marshall Avenue on February 28.
Theft—Vehicles were reported stolen on the 1900 block of Saint Anthony Avenue and the 300 block of North Finn Street on February 27, and the 1600 block of University Avenue on March 3.
—Several items valued at more than $1,000 were reported stolen from vehicles on Beverly Road and Clifford Street on March 2, the 1900 block of University on March 2, and the 500 block of North Prior Avenue on March 3.
Assault—An aggravated assault with a knife was reported on Fairview and Iglehart avenues at 8:50 p.m. Friday, February 26.
Snelling-Hamline
Assault—An aggravated assault with a gun was reported on Pascal Street and Saint Anthony Avenue at 10:30 p.m. Friday, February 26.
Weapons—Gunfire was reported on Carroll Avenue and Pascal Street at 5:55 p.m. Saturday, February 27.
Summit Hill
Burglary—A burglary was reported on Crocus Hill at 3:55 p.m. Wednesday, March 3.
Theft—A vehicle was reported stolen on the 900 block of Grand Avenue at 9:15 p.m. Thursday, February 25.
—Several items valued at more than $1,000 were reported stolen from vehicles on the 500 block of Lincoln Avenue on February 27, the 900 block of Goodrich Avenue on March 1, and the 1100 block of Grand on March 2.
Summit-University
Burglary—A commercial break-in was reported on the 700 block of Concordia Avenue at 5:31 p.m. Tuesday, March 2.
Theft—Several items valued at more than $1,000 were reported stolen from a vehicle on Laurel Avenue and Mackubin Street at 1 a.m. Saturday, February 27.
—A vehicle was reported stolen on the 100 block of North Chatsworth Street at 11:01 a.m. Tuesday, March 2.
Weapons—Gunfire was reported on the 800 block of Carroll Avenue on February 28, and the 800 block of Laurel Avenue on March 2.
Miscellaneous—An incident involving narcotics was reported on Marshall Avenue and Grotto Street at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, February 25.
West End
Car thief caught—The driver of a stolen vehicle with stolen license plates reportedly rear-ended a vehicle at a high rate of speed at 9:28 a.m. Sunday, March 7, on West Seventh Street and Smith Avenue. The suspect driver took off running and shortly afterward was found riding a bike on West Seventh. The 26-year-old male was arrested after he rode the bike into the officer who had gotten out of his vehicle to talk with him.
Robbery—A robbery with a knife was reported on the 1100 block of West Seventh Street at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 2.
Burglary—A residential break-in was reported on the 1100 block of Elway Street at 8:34 a.m. Saturday, February 27.
—A burglary was reported on the 300 block of Clifton Street at 10:09 a.m. Sunday, February 28.
Theft—Several items valued at more than $1,000 were reported stolen from vehicles on the 300 block of North Smith Avenue and 1900 block of West Seventh Street on February 28, the 600 block of Stewart Avenue on March 1, and the 700 block of Mercer Street on March 2.
—A vehicle was reported stolen on the 1800 block of Ivan Way on Sunday, February 28.
Assault—An aggravated assault with a dangerous weapon was reported on the 200 block of West Seventh Street at 6:09 p.m. Friday, February 26.
