The following crime incidents were compiled from Saint Paul and Mendota Heights police department reports and other sources.
Highland Park
Robbery—Robberies at gunpoint were reported on the 1300 block of Maynard Drive on June 13, at the Speedway on Ford Parkway and Snelling Avenue on June 14, at Babcock & Sons on South Cleveland Avenue on June 16, and at the Watergate Marina on Crosby Farm Road on June 26.
Burglary—A break-in was reported at Stephanie’s Boutique, 735 S. Cleveland Ave., at 5:11 am. Friday, June 11.
—A residential burglary was reported on the 1600 block of Eleanor Avenue at 5:49 a.m. Tuesday, June 15.
—Half Priced Books, 2041 Ford Pkwy., was broken into and a donation box was stolen during the early morning of Tuesday, June 22.
Theft—Vehicles were reported stolen on the 2100 block of Eleanor Avenue on June 14, the 1600 block of Juno Avenue and the 1200 block of Bayard Avenue on June 19, the 2200 block of Rockwood Avenue on June 21, from Hertz Rent A Car on the 1400 block of Davern Street on June 22 and 23, the 2200 and 2300 blocks of Stewart Avenue on June 24-25, and near Planet Fitness in Sibley Plaza on June 27.
Assault—A woman was punched in the back of the head by a suspect who ran away after the assault at 8:58 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, on the 2100 block of Stewart Avenue.
—A male pointed a gun at a woman after a traffic incident and fled in his vehicle at 10 p.m. Saturday, June 26, on the 2300 block of West Seventh Street.
Miscellaneous—A bicyclist was taken to the hospital with injuries after running into a vehicle on Montreal and Saint Paul avenues at 6:58 p.m. Wednesday, June 23.
Lexington-Hamline
Burglary—A burglary was reported on the 1200 block of Selby Avenue at 2:06 p.m. Thursday, June 10.
—A male suspect was caught on video stealing resident files and rent checks from the office at Skyline Tower, 1247 Saint Anthony Ave., at 1:31 p.m. Monday, June 21.
Theft—A man and woman who made off with more than $600 in baby formula the day before were seen the following day loading more formula in trash bags at the Midway Target at 10:13 a.m. Friday, June 18. They were arrested after trying to leave without paying.
Sex crime—A rape was reported on the 1100 block of Marshall Avenue at 9:55 a.m. Friday, June 11.
Miscellaneous—A 38-year-old man was arrested for felony drug possession, misdemeanor DWI, indecent exposure and fifth-degree assault following a traffic accident on Lexington Parkway and University Avenue at 7:52 p.m. Wednesday, June 23. The suspect reportedly rear-ended a vehicle, got out in the middle of the intersection and chased the female driver of the other vehicle around the roadway while exposing himself. The victim was with her young grandchildren in the vehicle at the time.
Macalester-Groveland
Burglary—A male suspect was caught on video entering Shish, 1668 Grand Ave., at 2:18 a.m. Tuesday, June 15. He fled out the back before police arrived.
—A burglary was reported at Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks, 1580 Saint Clair Ave., at 4:01 a.m. Wednesday, June 23.
—A residential burglary was reported on the 1800 block of Goodrich Avenue at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 21.
Theft—Catalytic converters were reported stolen from vehicles on the 1200 block of Grand Avenue on June 21, on Davern Street and Jefferson Avenue on June 21, and the 300 block of Woodlawn Avenue on June 23.
—Vehicles were reported stolen on the 1700 block of Grand Avenue on June 14, the 1200 block of Goodrich Avenue on June 15, the 2200 block of Fairmount Avenue on June 19, the 200 block of Cecelia Place and on Hamline and Randolph avenues on June 21, and the 1400 block of Osceola Avenue on June 25.
Sex crime—A rape was reported on the 200 block of South Snelling Avenue at 7:33 a.m. Saturday, June 19.
Mendota Heights
Attempted murder—Officers responded to a call about an assault with a weapon at 10:16 p.m. Saturday, June 12, on the 1300 block of Northland Drive. The victim and suspect were taken to the hospital. The suspect was later charged with attempted murder.
Burglary—A homeowner reported that an ex-boyfriend broke into her residence on the 1200 block of Second Street at 3:43 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, but he was gone by the time police arrived. She was urged to obtain a restraining order.
—Two suspects stole a golf cart and tools after following a resident into an underground garage on the 2300 block of Lexington Avenue, it was reported at 2:25 p.m. Thursday, June 24. The golf cart was recovered, but the tools were still missing.
Theft—The catalytic converter was reported stolen from a vehicle on the 1300 block of Mendota Heights Road on June 14.
Miscellaneous—A man was found asleep behind the wheel of a running vehicle and was arrested for DWI at 12:39 a.m. Friday, June 11, on Valencour Circle near Acacia Boulevard.
—A bicyclist was arrested for outstanding warrants after being stopped on I-35E and Highway 13 at 11:41 p.m. Friday, June 18.
Merriam Park
Theft—Vehicles were reported stolen on Fairview and Portland avenues on June 10, the 400 block of Herschel Street on June 13, the 2200 block of Riverwood Place on June 14, from a locked garage on the 1700 block of Ashland Avenue on June 25-26, and the 2000 block of Marshall Avenue on June 26.
—The catalytic converter was reported stolen from a vehicle on Ashland Avenue and Wheeler Street on June 25.
Snelling-Hamline
Assault— A 31-year-old homeless man was arrested for felony assault after he reportedly threatened another male with a knife outside the Dollar Tree, 1420 University Ave., at 7:29 p.m. Sunday, June 27.
Summit Hill
Robbery—A strong-arm robbery was reported at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 20, on the 800 block of Grand Avenue.
Burglary—Burglaries were reported on the 600 block of Oakland Avenue on June 15, and the 600 block of Grand Avenue on June 17.
Theft—Vehicles were reported stolen on the 400 and 1000 blocks of Grand Avenue on June 12-13.
—Two women reported having their purses snatched while they were eating brunch at Cafe Latte, 850 Grand Ave., at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 23.
Summit-University
Robbery—A robbery at gunpoint was reported at Moda Salon, 499 Selby Ave., at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday, June 16.
Burglary—Burglaries were reported on the 600 block of Hague Avenue on June 11, the 1000 block of Ashland Avenue on June 16, the 800 block of Selby Avenue on June 18, and the 100 block of Forbes Avenue on June 27.
—An office computer was reported stolen from Carlsen & Frank Architects, 524 Selby Ave., during the evening of June 21-22.
Theft—Vehicles were reported stolen on the 900 block of Portland Avenue on June 11, the 900 block of Carroll Avenue on June 15, the 800 block of Selby Avenue on June 16, the 900 block of Hague Avenue on June 18, the 900 block of Marshall Avenue on June 21, and the 900 block of Selby on June 22.
Assault—A 47-year-old woman was arrested for felony assault after threatening a male at knifepoint at 10:55 p.m. Friday, June 25, on the 600 block of Dayton Avenue
Weapons—Shell casings were found near John Ireland Boulevard and Dayton Avenue after police responded to a report of shots fired at 8:25 p.m. Wednesday, June 23. No injuries were reported.
Miscellaneous—Two adults were arrested for drug-related crimes after they were seen trying to break into a vehicle at the International Christian Faith Center, 981 Marshall Ave., at 11:56 p.m. Wednesday, June 23.
West End
Robbery—The Speedways at 1734 and 1125 W. Seventh St. were robbed at gunpoint on June 11 and 14, respectively.
Burglary—Burglaries were reported on Leech Street near McBoal Street on June 12, and the 1800 block of West Seventh Street on June 22.
Theft—Vehicles were reported stolen on the 300 block of Ryan Avenue on June 14, the 900 block of West Seventh Street on June 17, the 300 block of West Seventh on June 20, the 200 block of Smith Avenue on June 21, the 100 block of Forbes Avenue on June 26, and at the Speedway at 1734 W. Seventh on June 27.
—A 32-year-old man was found slumped over in a stolen vehicle at 11:47 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, on Banfil and Dousman streets. He was booked for receiving stolen property, gun possession by a felon, drug possession and refusal to take a DUI test.
Arson—A fire was believed to be intentionally set on Colborne and Grace streets at 5:52 p.m. Friday, June 25.
Miscellaneous—A 33-year-old woman was cited for trespassing after police responded to a complaint of people on the lower deck of a residence on the 300 block of Sherman Street at 8:05 p.m. Wednesday, June 23. Police said patrons from nearby Freedom House, 296 W. Seventh St., have frequently been involved in trespassing and other crimes at the same Sherman Street property.
