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June 28
1:45 a.m. Vehicle collision. 2nd Street N/10th Avenue N. Male driver crashed into a yield sign while approaching a roundabout. No injuries occurred.
Unknown time. Verbal warning. 3rd Avenue S. Police gave a female driver a verbal warning for no proof of insurance and expired registration tabs.
June 29
7:50 a.m. Suspicious activity. Stearns Drive. Police were summoned after a male complained his truck had been unlawfully entered. Items from his toolbox had been stolen. A week later, authorities watched a video tape that had recorded the crime taking place. A suspect and van were observed but not identified. The investigation is ongoing.
June 30
1:30 a.m. Medical. 13th Street N. Police assisted a male who complained of chest pains and swelling in his legs. He was transported to the ER by Gold Cross.
11:09 a.m. Forgery. 2nd Avenue N. Police took a call in regards to a forged check. The male party involved contacted his bank in regards to the check but discovered it was a false alarm.
10:18 a.m. Trespassing. Benton Drive N. Female complainant requested police assistance while she issued a male trespasser a notice at her apartment complex. An officer arrived at the scene as he witnessed the complainant issue a notice to the trespasser. He was advised not to come back or further action would be taken.
July 1
12:14 a.m. Fire. 2nd Avenue N. Police responded to a report of smoke coming from a building. Officers spoke with a male employee who stated he had only fired up the smoke room 45 minutes prior, causing smoke to come out of the chimney. There was no damage or cause for concern.
July 2
8:00 a.m. Burglary. 4th Avenue N. Female complainant entered her porch to find her screen door had been forced open. She called the police after noticing an antique money box was missing. Additionally, the thief stole $5 worth of change from the complainant’s unlocked car. A cigar plastic tip was found on the porch steps and taken by authorities for further examination.
8:41 p.m. Detox. 10 Avenue NE. Police received a call from a female who requested a ride to detox. When authorities arrived on the scene, they found the woman to have slurred speech and a strong odor of alcohol. She was taken to the St. Cloud Hospital for further treatment.
July 3
7:23 a.m. Theft. 2nd Avenue S. Male complainant reported a theft between the hours of 11 p.m. and 2:30 a.m., stating someone had entered both of his unlocked cars. $20 worth of change was reported stolen, though no damage had been done to either vehicle.
9:36 a.m. Fire. 9th Avenue N. Police observed male burning styrofoam in a pit, causing large clouds of black smoke. He was advised by authorities to put the fire out.
July 4
9:52 a.m. Theft. Benton Drive N. Police called a female complainant who stated her license plate tabs had been removed from her car. No suspects were identified. The female complainant stated she would get new tabs on Monday.
6:36 p.m. Theft. 2nd Avenue N. Employees from a gas station reported a male suspect who drove away with stolen gas. After watching the surveillance video, police discovered the vehicle was also stolen. Neither the vehicle nor the suspect have been located.
