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.
Sept. 27
3:58 p.m. Gas drive-off. Second Street N. Police were dispatched to a local gas station for a report of a customer who had driven off without paying for fuel. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the caller who is the assistant manager. He stated an elderly male had pumped gas and driven away without making an attempt to pay. The description of the car as well as the license-plate information was obtained through a security video. The man was contacted and stated he thought he paid via credit card, but apparently his transaction did not go through. He agreed to call the gas station and make a payment over the phone. No further action was taken.
Sept. 28
12:25 a.m. Suspicious vehicle. Osauka Road N.E. Officers observed a vehicle parked on the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was unoccupied and parked legally. The area was cleared.
Sept. 29
12:36 a.m. Traffic stop. Second Street N./Ninth Avenue N. A vehicle was observed that had expired registration. A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver stated he had recently purchased the vehicle and had new tabs at home but did not know how to put them on. Driver was verbally warned for this offense and encouraged to put current registration before being cited.
Sept. 30
10:07 a.m. Welfare check. Second Avenue N. Police were notified by the Sauk Rapids Public Works that they were in the process of re-connecting the water in a residence that had poor sewer pipes. There was a concern that children may be living on the level of the home with the plumbing issues. Police were able to confirm only adults lived in the residence and they were on a safe level of the house.
