http://4thprecinctcare.org/rss/news News feeds for 4th Precinct CARE en-us Neighborhood Advisory Air Conditioner thefts- 4TH Precinct February 2, 2012 Facts: The 4th Precinct continues to experience an increase in the theft and damage of central air conditioning units from homes. The recyclable materials from the central air conditioning units are then sold. The Minneapolis Police Department is asking everyone in the 4TH Precinct to be particularly alert to suspicious activities outside of homes and to use sound burglary and theft prevention practices. During the past month there were five more damage to central air conditioning units reported. Date Time Location CCN 1/1-25 Unknown 32XX Colfax Av. N. 12-999473 1/28-31 Unknown 14XX W. Broadway 12-029850 1/29-31 8am -4pm 21XX Dupont Av. N 12-029864 1/30-31 11am -11pm 22XX Lyndale Av. N. 12-999470 1/30-2/1 Unknown 8XX Morgan Av. N. 12-999476 What you can do: Please be alert to strangers loitering outside of homes, lurking in alleys, near garages especially if the home is vacant. Call the 4TH Precinct Property Crimes Unit at (612) 673-5714 if you have any information about stolen or vandalized air conditioning units. If possible cover your unit with wrappings that are specifically for outdoor air conditioning units and are nominally priced and available at local hardware stores and discount warehouses. Some even come with secure locking devices. Light up the area around your air conditioning unit, from dusk to dawn. Alert your neighbors and block club members to the problem and be sure to watch out for each other. Remember the majority of burglars are caught because someone reported suspicious behavior immediately. Pay attention to suspicious vehicles circling the block with occupants you don't recognize. Contact your Crime Prevention Specialist for tips, information and other resources to keep your property and your home safe; or to have a free home security audit. Call 673-5704 and ask to speak to a Crime Prevention Specialist For questions, contact: Tim Hammett Crime Prevention Specialist Minneapolis Police Department, 4th Precinct 1925 Plymouth Ave N. Minneapolis, MN 55411 (612) 673-2866 timothy.hammett@ci.minneapolis.mn.us NAAiRConditionerAlert2.pdf To Protect With Courage To Serve With Compassion Connect with the MPD Thu Feb 02 15:11:04 -0600 2012 http://www.4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/air_conditioner_thefts_4th_precinct_neighborhood_advisory http://www.4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/air_conditioner_thefts_4th_precinct_neighborhood_advisory MPD provides this public safety information as a public service. These highlights are not reflective of all incidents handled or investigated by the MPD at this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ASSAULT: Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon 21XX Dupont Ave N Thursday 1/26/12 1709hrs 12-024904 Four female victims, 21-41 yrs, went into the 4th Pct to report they had just placed an order at a drive-thru restaurant when they heard a loud “Pop.” Victims stated they thought it was a shotgun & V1 stated she stepped on the gas to flee the area. Victims stated they heard several more shots & the back window on the vehicle shattered. No one was hurt. Victims stated they didn’t know who was shooting at them or where the shots came from. Shell casings were recovered from the incident. Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon 35XX Knox Ave N Monday 1/30/12 1827 hrs 12-028983 Officers responded to the report of a triple shooting. V1/male, 22 yrs, stated he was driving with his girlfriend, V3/19 yrs, sitting in the front passenger seat; his brother, V4/21 yrs, sitting in the rear passenger seat; & his cousin, V2/male, 25 yrs, was sitting in the rear driver’s side. V1 stated they stopped in front of a house & a black, 4-door vehicle pulled up next to them, facing the same direction. There were 3 unknown males, approx... 21 yrs, all wearing black knit hats in the suspect vehicle. The suspects didn’t say anything before they shot at the victims. V1 was shot in the buttocks & elbow & had non-life threatening wounds. V2 sustained a minor gunshot wound to the neck & V3 sustained a minor wound to the shoulder. V4 was not injured. Suspects were GOA. Victims were transported to the hospital for treatment. ROBBERY: ROBPAG 45th Ave N & Shingle Crk Dr Tuesday 1/24/12 2100hrs 12-023048 V1/male, 58 yrs, stated he was waiting for the MTC bus near the above location when he was approached from behind by 2 unknown males, 16-19 yrs. S1 forcibly pulled the backpack off his shoulders while S2 reached inside his rear pocket & removed his wallet. S1 was holding a large stick at the time. S1 also grabbed V1’s MTC bus card, which had been around his neck. V1 got on the MTC bus & reported the incident once he got to work. Loss included various credit/debit cards; $30 in cash; ID; a Swiss army knife, etc… Suspects were GOA. V1 was not injured. ROBPAG 28XX Girard Ave N Tuesday 1/24/12 2300hrs 12-023112 Officer was dispatched to a Robbery of Person & met V1/male, 54 yrs, who stated he was in front of his home by his car when 3 unknown males, 18-20 yrs, approached & S1 put a gun to his head. S1 ordered V1 to the ground & suspects went through his pockets. Suspects then fled on foot. Loss is V1’s wallet with a MN DL inside, but no cash. V1 was not injured. Suspects were GOA. ROBPER 16XX Glenwood Ave N Friday 1/27/12 1420hrs 12-025823 V1/male, 17 yrs, stated known S1/male, 17 yrs, wanted V1 to meet him at the library, where they then walked to the above address. V1 stated he walked in with S1, as they were meeting another party, S2/male, 17-18 yrs. When S2 went downstairs, he immediately punched V1 in the face, knocking him to the floor. While S2 continued to punch & kick V1 in the face, S1 pulled V1’s shoes off & also stole his cell phone & hat. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance with a lot of bruising on his face. V1 stated he knew S1 from being in the County Home together. Total loss is valued at $330. ROBPAG 51XX Humboldt Ave N Saturday 1/28/12 1700hrs 12-027098 Officers were dispatched to the above location on a Robbery of Person/Carjacking. Officers met V1/male, 30 yrs, who stated he placed an ad on Craigslist to sell a vehicle. V1 was contacted by 2 males, 21-25 yrs, who had V1 meet them in Brooklyn Center. V1 went to the suspect location & they test drove the vehicle around Minneapolis. When they got to the above location, S1 pointed a gun at V1, demanding his money, cell phone, & for V1 to get out of the vehicle. Suspects also took the vehicle title & drove off. V1 stated the vehicle belonged to his brother & his brother confirmed (via phone) that he bought the vehicle from the St. Paul PD. V1 stated both suspects had handguns. V1’s personal loss was a $200 cell phone & $2000 in cash. No injuries. ROBPAG 29XX James Ave N Saturday 1/28/12 2020hrs 12-027282 Officers responded to a Robbery of Person at gunpoint. V1/male, 45 yrs, stated he was walking his dog in Jordan Park when 2 unknown males, 18-25 yrs, walked up & asked him for a cigarette. V1 told them he didn’t have any & continued walking. S1 & S2 approached again & S1 pulled out a black handgun, demanding V1’s belongings. V1 gave S1 his house keys & misc. mail with his name & address on it. Suspects fled. V1 was not injured. No monetary loss. ROBPAG 27XX Logan Ave N Saturday 1/28/12 2046hrs 12-027294 Officers responded to a Robbery of Person at gunpoint & spoke to V1/male, 39 yrs, who stated he had just returned home with his wife & 10 yr-old child & parked the car in the garage. V1 observed 2 unknown males, 14-17 yrs, walk in the alley & approach him & his family. S1 pointed a gun at the victims & demanded all their money. V1 gave S1 $12 & V2 gave S1 her cell phone, valued at $200. S1 was pointing the handgun at the entire family at this time. Suspects then fled on foot. No injuries. ROBPAG (Attempt) 21XX Aldrich Ave N Sunday 1/29/12 1830hrs 12-028098 Officers responded to the above location on a Person with a Gun. V1/male, 26 yrs, advised that 2 males, including AP1/19 yrs, who had a gun, demanded his wallet & cell phone. AP1 punched V1 several times & unknown OT1/male, 17 yrs, checked the glove box on the vehicle V1 was working on in the garage. When suspects found V1 didn’t have any valuables, they fled on foot. An assisting squad located AP1 from a description, & found a gun on his person. AP1 was positively ID’d by V1 in a “Show Up” & booked in HCJ for PC Attempted Aggravated Robbery. ROBPAG Lowry Ave N & Penn Ave N Monday 1/30/12 1810hrs 12-028984 Officer was dispatched to a Robbery of Person & spoke with V1/male, 22 yrs, who stated he was robbed at knifepoint near the above location. V1 stated unknown S1/male, 25-30 yrs, approached him at the bus stop & asked for bus fare. V1 stated that when he pulled out his wallet, S1 held out a knife & demanded the wallet. V1 forfeited the wallet which contained $300 in cash, a debit card, & ID card. S1 fled. V1 was not injured. ROBPER 38XXFremont Ave N Monday 1/30/12 2105hrs 12-029099 Officer responded to a Robbery of Person at gunpoint & met V1/male, 20 yrs, who stated he got off the bus at 39th & Fremont Ave N & observed 2 unknown males, 18-21 yrs, standing across the street near his house. V1 crossed the street & walked by the 2 males where S1 followed him. S1 took out a small handgun, pointed it at V1, & demanded his money. V1 thought S1 was demanding money, but realized he wanted V1’s i-Pod. V1 forfeited the i-Pod to S1 & was told to walk away. S2 was only watching the incident & did not participate. V1 was not injured. The i-Pod is valued at $300. WEAPONS: WEAP—Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit 34th Ave N & Girard Ave N Tuesday 1/24/12 0433hrs 12-022240 Not long after a “shots fired” call in this area, officers observed 2 males walking down the street when a sidewalk was available. Officers approached the parties & AP1/male, 22 yrs, put his hands up & told officers he had a permit to carry & he was armed with a pistol. Officers detected the odor of marijuana on AP1’s breath & after telling a story, AP1 admitted smoking a marijuana cigarette. AP1 was issued a citation for carrying a pistol with a permit while under the influence of a controlled substance. AP1’s pistol was property inventoried. WEAP—Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Flee Officer on Foot 19XX Penn Ave N Wednesday 1/25/12 1946hrs 12-024005 Officers observed 2 males engage in what appeared to be a narcotics deal outside a convenience store. The males never entered the store & as they began to leave the lot, a marked squad was called to stop them for loitering. Both males fled on foot & were apprehended a short time later. AP1/male, 15 yrs, had a loaded handgun in his jacket & was booked in JDC for PC Weapons. AP2/male, 16 yrs, was cited & released for Fleeing Police. Tue Jan 31 15:00:33 -0600 2012 http://www.4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_731_jan_24_30_2012 http://www.4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_731_jan_24_30_2012 MPD provides this public safety information as a public service. These highlights are not reflective of all incidents handled or investigated by the MPD at this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ABBREVIATION GUIDE; V=Victim (V1, V2, etc…) S=Suspect (S1, S2, etc…) AP=Arrested Party (person taken into custody or cited & released for a crime) W= Witness (W1, W2, etc…) OT= Other (a party on the scene that often played no specific role or is not a victim) RP= Reporting Party (Example: “RP told officers there were people trying to break into his neighbor’s house) PV=Police Officer is the victim PG=Parental Guardian EMS= Emergency Medical Service DK= Drunk GOA= Gone on Arrival HCJ= Hennepin County Jail JDC= Juvenile Detention Center “KOPS” alert---Keeping Our Police Safe CHIPS=Child in Need of Protective Services ID’d= Identified (“He ID’d the suspect as a classmate”) SHOW-UP =Suspect is shown to victims to see if he/she can be positively ID’d as the person who committed the crime DOA= Dead on Arrival MTP= Metro Transit Police PC= Probable Cause (Evidence points to reasons to be arrested…i.e. “He was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons”) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSAULT: Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon 34XX Knox Ave N Sunday 1/22/12 1726 hrs 12-020952 Officers were dispatched to a stabbing at the above location & observed V1/male, 62 yrs, with blood on his t-shirt. V1 told officers he was stabbed by AP1/female, 53 yrs, as he pointed to her. AP1 was taken into custody without incident. V1 stated they argued over a vehicle & AP1 came at him with a knife, stabbing him in the head & neck. V1 refused to go to the hospital as the cuts were minor. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2. ROBBERY: ROBPAG 44XX Lyndale Ave N Saturday 1/21/12 1800 hrs 12-020107 Officers were dispatched to the above location on an Assault. Officers met V1/male, 21 yrs, who had dried blood on his face. V1 stated he was in line to buy some food & pulled out a large amount of cash to pay for his food. V1 then went to the restroom & was followed by 2 unknown males, 15-20 yrs. S1 hit V1 in the head from behind. V1 never saw a gun, but thought S1 had something solid in his hand. V1 attempted to get out of the restroom, but suspects kept hitting him in the head. Suspects stole V1’s cell phone, valued at $200 & $300 in cash, then fled. V1 refused medical attention & was transported home by officers. ROBPAG 8XX Sheridan Ave N Monday 1/23/12 0704 hrs 12-021341 V1/female, 31 yrs, was crossing the alley way when unknown S1/male, 17-25 yrs, grabbed her shoulder bag while placing a hard object in her back. S1 asked V1 if she had anything else & V1 handed over her cell phone. S1 then fled on foot. V1 carries her wallet separately in her coat & did not lose that. House keys & misc. papers were in her shoulder bag. No injuries. WEAPONS: WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit 30th Ave N & Knox Ave N Tuesday 1/17/12 0008 hrs 12-015703 Officers observed a male, later ID’d as AP1/male, 33 yrs, trying to flag down an undercover vehicle for suspected narcotics sales. AP1 was stopped & a .177 caliber BB gun was recovered nearby. Officers went to the address AP1 stated he just came from & a female ID’d the gun, stating she gave it to AP1 about 3 days ago. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Weapons. Tue Jan 24 11:01:07 -0600 2012 http://www.4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_730_jan_17_23_2012 http://www.4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_730_jan_17_23_2012 MPD provides this public safety information as a public service. These highlights are not reflective of all incidents handled or investigated by the MPD at this time. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. ASSAULT: Asslt1---Great Bodily Harm 30XX Dupont Ave N Tuesday 1/10/12 2120 hrs 12-009728 Officers were dispatched to the report of a shooting & located V1/male, 26 yrs, on the front porch. V1 had an apparent gunshot wound to the head. Officers spoke with W1/female, 22 yrs, who is V1’s girlfriend. W1 stated she & V1 were standing on the porch when unknown S1/male, 20-30 yrs, wearing a ski mask, walked up the front steps of the residence. W1 went inside to light a cigarette. W1 then heard a loud gunshot & found V1 with a gunshot wound to his head. W1 stated she saw S1 run from the residence, but could not provide any other information. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance in critical condition. Asslt2---Assault w/a Dangerous Weapon Fremont Ave N & Lowry Ave N Tuesday 1/10/12 2158 hrs 12-009762 Officers responded to the call of a person shot & walked into the incident address at 31XX James Ave N. V1 was lying just inside the front door & blood was soaking through his clothes on the lower side of his back & the upper part of his chest. V1 told officers the shooting occurred near the library, but couldn’t or wouldn’t identify any suspects. Others in the residence stated they were in the house when V1 walked in stating he had been shot. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance in critical but stable condition. Asslt4---Police/Emergency Personnel 43XX Newton Ave N Thursday 1/12/12 1230 hrs 12-011422 While working off-duty at Patrick Henry High School, officer helped out during lunch. Several students were swinging wild punches at each other & pushing each other around. S1/male, 18 yrs, one of the students, threatened to harm officers on the scene. When S1 was confronted he knocked an officer into a metal file cabinet. He also kicked at the officer & swung his arms violently. It should be noted that S1 had a bulge in his pocket & officer attempted to pat search him for weapons when he resisted & assaulted officer, knocking officer into a desk several times. S1 wanted to leave the school, so he gathered items from his locker & was allowed to leave. S1 was not arrested at the request of another officer. Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon 34XX Humboldt Ave N Saturday 1/14/12 0722 hrs 12-013241 Officers were dispatched to an assault at the above location. V1/female, 23 yrs, was lying in the street with a bloody head & face. All parties at the above location had been drinking alcohol. AP1/female, 32 yrs, started a fight with V2/female, 20 yrs, & ripped her shirt while assaulting her. V1 & V2 were leaving the house when AP1 threw a large glass bottle in their direction, striking V1 on the forehead. V1 stated she was knocked out for about 5 minutes & had a cut on her forehead that required stitches. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. AP1 was booked in HCJ for PC Assault 2. Asslt2---w/a Dangerous Weapon 20XX Willow Ave Monday 1/16/12 1710 hrs 12-015373 Officers were dispatched to the above location on a stabbing call. AP1/male, 26 yrs, was outside where he was taken into custody. V1/male, 41 yrs, & OT1/female, 42 yrs, stated that AP1 came over to the address & said he was going to kill his mother (OT1). At that point, V1 came out to protect OT1 & was stabbed in the torso area by AP1. V1 was transported to the hospital & AP1 was booked into HCJ for PC 2nd Degree Assault. ROBBERY: ROBPER 23RD Ave N & Queen Ave N Tuesday 1/10/12 1107 hrs 12-009169 V1 & V2, males, 21 yrs, pulled their vehicle over after AP1/male, 25 yrs, flagged them down from his vehicle to purchase marijuana. AP1 entered the victims’ car, sitting in the back seat behind them. AP1 reached into the upper waistband of his pants, while threatening to shoot both victims. Victims thought AP1 was armed with a gun, but never saw one. AP1 demanded marijuana, cash, & a box of cigarettes from the victims, which they gave to him. AP1 exited the victims’ car & fled the scene in his own car. AP1 was stopped by Robbinsdale PD & the stolen items were located inside his car along with a plastic toy gun, which was in the trunk. AP1 was positively ID’d by both victims after a “show-up” & then booked in HCJ for PC Robbery. No injuries. ROBPAG 20XX Irving Ave N Tuesday 1/10/12 1700 hrs 12-009480 Officers were dispatched to the above location on a Robbery of Person & met V1/male, 35 yrs. V1 stated he was standing in the front yard of the above address when unknown S1/male, 20-21 yrs, approached, holding a handgun in his left hand. S1 told V1 to turn around & V1 complied. S1 removed $25 that V1 had in his hand & fled on foot. No injuries. V1 could provide no further information. ROBPAG 21XX Irving Ave N Wednesday 1/11/12 1655 hrs 12-010612 Officer responded to the above location on one down. It was later learned that this was a robbery of person. Officer located V1/male, 16 yrs, lying on the ground, who stated he had just been robbed. V1 reported that 5 teenage males, 14-16 yrs, robbed him & 2 of the males had guns. V1 stated he recognized S1 from Facebook & from having attended school with him. V1 also remembered S3 from school. When asked how he was assaulted, V1 stated he wasn’t quite sure but they beat him down & all suspects kicked him while he was on the ground. Suspects stole a Blackberry valued at $250 & $200 in cash. V1 reported pain in his head & knee & was transported to the hospital via ambulance. Suspects were GOA. ROBPER 5th Ave N & Newton Ave N Thursday 1/12/12 1828 hrs 12-011695 Officer was dispatched to 5XX Newton Ave N on a Robbery of Person call. Officer met V1/male, 29 yrs, who said he was walking down the street when he observed unknown suspects, males, 15-25 yrs, crossing the street. V1 stated he was suddenly struck from behind & he fell to the ground. Both suspects hit V1 in the face with their fists. V1 stated one of the suspects grabbed his bottle of juice & they fled. V1 said it was the only loss in the robbery. V1’s front tooth had been knocked loose from being punched in the face & there were several cuts inside his mouth, as well as a small amount of blood on his right cheek. V1 refused medical. Suspects were GOA. ROBPAG (Attempt) Oak Park Ave & Queen Ave N Sunday 1/15/12 1800 hrs 12-014517 Officers were dispatched to the above location on an attempted Robbery of Person. V1/male, 19 yrs, stated he just got off the bus when he was jumped by 4 unknown males, unknown ages. V1 stated that suspects demanded he empty his pockets & implied they would shoot him if he didn’t. V1 said he refused & suspects began punching him in the torso area. V1 thought he possibly had broken ribs. V1 was transported to the hospital via ambulance. No loss. ROBPAG 29XX Irving Ave N Sunday 1/15/12 1730 hrs 12-014509 V1/female, 13 yrs, & V2/female, 15 yrs, were walking through the park when they were approached by a group of 7 suspects, 5 males & 2 females, 14-18 yrs. Two of the suspects used guns to threaten the victims into giving up their property. Loss included a cell phone; purse; ID; & clothes. Suspects then fled the area. No injuries. ROBPAG 52XX Bryant Ave N Sunday 1/15/12 2035 hrs 12-014616 Officers responded to the above location on a carjacking that occurred at gunpoint. V1/female, 30 yrs, stated she & her son, 10 yrs, left a grocery store & were approached by unknown S1/male, 20-30 yrs, who was holding a silver handgun. S1 demanded V1’s keys at gunpoint & V1 & her son ran back toward the store. Unknown S2/male, 20-30 yrs, told them not to run & V1’s son stopped when S2 said this. Suspects got into V1’s vehicle & drove away. V1 stated neither she nor her son were injured & refused medical attention. V1 stated the owner of the vehicle was her boyfriend, who was not at the scene. Store employees stated there might be a video of the incident. Vehicle & suspects were not located. ROBPAG (Attempt) 6XX Broadway Ave W Monday 1/16/12 1300 hrs 12-015311 Officers were dispatched to a Robbery of Person call. V1/female, 29 yrs, stated she parked in the parking lot of Merwin Drug so a friend could cash a check & she went to the “7 Mile” store across the street. V1 stated a maroon sedan followed her & unknown S1/male, 25-30 yrs, the front seat passenger, exited the vehicle & pinned her against it. S1 held a handgun to V1’s stomach & demanded her money. V1 told S1 she didn’t have any, but he could take her cell phone. S1 did not take the phone, but fled. V1 reported this was only an attempted robbery, but stated there may be a video of the incident. V1 was not injured & did not require medical attention. WEAPONS: WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Narcotics Violation / Drug Paraphernalia 14XX Golden Valley Rd Thursday 1/12/12 1633 hrs 12-011597 A search warrant was conducted at the listed location & suspected narcotics & a 22 caliber Cross Pump BB gun were recovered. 3 parties were cited & released for Disorderly House & released from the scene. AP1/male, 44 yrs, was later charged with PC Narcotics by complaint. All evidence was property inventoried. WEAP---Carry a Weapon w/out a Permit / Traffic Law Enforcement Broadway Ave W & Penn Ave N Saturday 1/14/12 0011 hrs 12-013036 Officers conducted a traffic stop at this location after a traffic infraction. AP1/male, 30 yrs, was asked to produce a DL & his insurance information. As AP1 reached for his insurance, he kicked something underneath his seat. Officer shined a flashlight on the floorboard & observed the handle of a handgun. AP1 was placed under arrest for PC Weapons & was booked in HCJ. Wed Jan 18 10:17:23 -0600 2012 http://www.4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_729_jan_10_16_2012 http://www.4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/4th_precinct_highlights_week_729_jan_10_16_2012 ________________________________________ Media Release Contact: Sgt. William Palmer 612-919-9362 william.palmer@ci.minneapolis.mn.us Sgt. Stephen McCarty 612-919-9118 stephen.mccarty@ci.minneapolis.mn.us _____________________________TO PROTECT WITH COURAGE / TO SERVE WITH COMPASSION The Minneapolis Police Department and Crime Stoppers team up to garner information in the Terrell Mayes homicide January 12, 2012 (MINNEAPOLIS) The day after Christmas, Terrell Mayes, 3 years old, was shot while inside his house. The stray bullet was fired from outside of the residence and neither Terrell nor the other occupants of the house were the intended target. Minneapolis Police Department Homicide investigators and other officers have been pursuing leads in an attempt to find the responsible party. On January 13, at 12:00 p.m. there will be a brief press conference at Farview Park, 621 29th Avenue North. Community stakeholders, Crime Stopper’s representatives and city officials will discuss the increased reward in the case among other things. Immediately following the conference, police personnel and volunteers will distribute informational flyers in 4 block radius around Terrell’s home. If you are interested in volunteering, please arrive at Farview Park by noon tomorrow. Crime Stoppers of Minnesota has long provided an avenue for the public to provide information to the police anonymously. In this instance Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1000 for information. Additionally, numerous private citizens throughout the state have donated over $5,000, which will be added to the Crime Stoppers reward. To provide information to Crime Stoppers regarding this incident, or any other serious crime, call 1-800-222-8477(TIPS), text TIP674 plus your information to 274637(CRIMES) or go to the Crime Stoppers website at crimestoppersmn.org and click on “Give a Tip”. All callers are given a unique identifier and no names are used. The PIO contact for this release is Sergeant Steve McCarty Thu Jan 12 09:20:43 -0600 2012 http://www.4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/mpd_media_release_1_12_2012 http://www.4thprecinctcare.org/article/read/mpd_media_release_1_12_2012