If you have a tip concerning a crime, call the Sauk Rapids Police Department at 320-251-9451 or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 320-255-1301 or access its tip site at www.tricountycrimestoppers.org. Crime Stoppers offers rewards up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for crimes.
Aug. 14
1:30 p.m. Gas drive-off. North Benton Drive. Police made contact with a vehicle that had left a gas station without submitting payment. Upon making contact, the driver said he had forgotten and readily paid the amount due. No further action was taken.
2:28 p.m. Assist. Second Avenue N. A complainant called authorities requesting information on the eviction process due to her roommate telling her to leave immediately. She was informed her roommate would need to pursue a formal process and to ask her landlord if she had any further questions.
Aug. 15
2:04 p.m. Ordinance complaint. 9-1/2 Street N. Police received a complaint that someone’s neighbor had not been mowing their lawn and the grass was overgrown. Authorities made contact with the owner of the residence who stated he usually had someone mow it for him. He would contact the lawn care company and have it mowed within the next week.
6:13 p.m. Suspicious person. Benton Drive N. Employees at a local business stated they could see a man hiding in the bushes. Upon arrival, the man was located talking on his phone. He stated he was not hiding but just thought it was a nice evening to sit outside. The employees were informed of the findings, and no further action was taken.
Aug. 16
3:20 p.m. Second Street N. Fraud. A local bank called police in regard to counterfeit $10 bills they had been receiving. Authorities placed the bills in evidence and will look into it as soon as possible. No other information was available.
Aug. 17
12:16 p.m. Welfare check. Eighth Avenue S. Police were checking on a female who had just been released from the hospital. She had no phone, and authorities were making sure she had made a safe transition home. All was well with the patient. No further action was taken.
Aug. 18
4:19 p.m. Extra patrol. 11 Street N./Summit Avenue. Police assisted in directing traffic on two westbound lanes that were heavily congested.
9:44 p.m. Animal complaint. River Avenue N. A complainant called authorities after two dogs ran after her and her dog while on a neighborhood walk. Police found the dogs and contacted the owner. They were picked up.
