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.
Jan. 24
10:30 a.m. Motor theft. 13th Avenue S. Police were summoned to the aforementioned address after observing a black SUV in between two trees. A towing company pulled the vehicle out and transported it to their lot. After running the plates, the vehicle came back to an unknown name out of St. Paul. A proof of insurance card was found in the cup holder of the vehicle, which provided the name of the supposed owner. The owner was contacted and informed of the damages to his vehicle. The vehicle was reported as stolen, since the owner had not driven it the previous night.
Jan. 25
12:33 p.m. Property damage. Summit Avenue N. A female complainant called authorities after her car had been damaged while in a parking lot. She had no idea who may have done this or how the damage was incurred. A report was filed.
Jan. 26
3:33 a.m. Alarm. Benton Drive N. Police responded to an alarm at a local business. Upon arrival, the building was secured. The keyholder reset the alarm, and the area was cleared.
5:47 a.m. Medical. Fourth Avenue N. Officers assisted a resident who was having difficulty breathing. Police met Gold Cross upon arrival. The resident was fine and no longer needed medical attention.
Jan. 27
3:43 a.m. Agency assist. CSAH 120. Sauk Rapids police assisted the Sartell Police Department with a burglary alarm at a local business. Upon arrival, officers approached the building and cleared the area.
3:18 p.m. Gas drive-off. Second Avenue N. Police were dispatched to a local gas station after employees stated a vehicle had driven off without paying for their fuel. Based on a surveillance video, the license plate, make and model of the vehicle were all obtained. The owner of the vehicle was contacted and said she believed she had paid for the fuel. She said she would call the gas station management to discuss the issue. A few days later, police called to follow up, and the gas station stated the woman had paid.
Jan. 28
12:03 a.m. Fire. Second Avenue N. Police responded to reports of flames shooting out of the side of a local residence. Upon arrival, police found the homeowner was having a large recreational fire in the backyard. He extinguished part of the fire to make the flames smaller.
Jan. 29
Juvenile. Osauka Road N.E. A juvenile male was found to have possession of a 4-inch pocket knife. It was located in his backpack and was reported after other students had seen it. The student in question was suspended.
7:50 a.m. Theft. Second Avenue S. Police were dispatched after a report of a burglary at a local residence. According to the complainant, someone had entered their garage during the night and stolen an ice auger. There was no suspect information that could be provided. No further action has been taken at this time.
Jan. 30
4:04 a.m. Suspicious activity. North Benton Drive. Employees at a local gas station called authorities after a vehicle had been parked by their dumpster for some time. Upon arrival, the vehicle was recognized to be that of a male employee who worked at the station.
