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.
March 20
Animal complaint. Strawberry Court. Anonymous tip alerted authorities to a dog that had been left outside for 24 hours and was making noise. Officers determined the homeowners were on vacation and the dog had a caretaker during the day.
9:23 a.m. Civil problem. 13th Street Circle. Police intervened in relation to a child-custody issue. The parties involved were advised to go to family court and get a custody agreement signed by a judge.
March 21
9:07 a.m. Theft. Second Avenue N. Police received a complaint of theft of fuel. Video evidence showed a driver leaving a local business without paying for gas. There is no further information at this time regarding suspects.
March 22
4:54 a.m. Gunshot. Oak Crest Court. Authorities responded to reports of the sound of gunshots. Upon surveillance of the area, nothing was found.
March 23
5:30 p.m. Public assist. Benton Drive N./Second Street N. Police were dispatched after a report of a demolition ball that had fallen off a flat bed. Authorities directed traffic until a front-end loader was able to remove it.