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.
Feb. 14
1:14 p.m. Animal complaint. Fourth Street S. An officer was dispatched after receiving a complaint of a dog running loose in a parking lot area. Upon arrival, the animal could not be found, but it will be watched for.
7:01 p.m. Medical. Sixth Avenue N. Police responded to a medical-alert alarm. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the male who stated he had pressed the button by accident and did not require any assistance.
Feb. 15
9:30 a.m. Theft. River Avenue N. Officers responded to a report of theft at a local residence. The complainant stated someone had broken into his garage and stolen some ice- fishing merchandise. No suspects have been determined at this time.
Feb. 16
2:39 a.m. Fire. Second Avenue N. Police responded to a large unattended fire in the backyard of the aforementioned address. Upon arrival, no one appeared to be near the fire, but it was apparent larger items such as garbage and furniture were being burned. The Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire. No one was at the residence.
11:12 a.m. Missing property. Fourth Avenue N. Police were dispatched for a possible theft. Upon arrival, authorities spoke with the complainant who stated five gemstones were missing from her necklace. The gems were not recovered. It was unknown how they went missing, but the prongs were bent.
Feb. 18
1:25 p.m. Suspicious activity. Summit Avenue N./11th Street N. While on routine patrol, police observed a vehicle driving very slowly behind them. Authorities made their way into a cul-da-sac so they would be able to run plates. Officers made contact with the driver who stated he was simply leaving his home in Sauk Rapids. He complained of being contacted by police because of his race. Police told the driver his driving behavior was suspicious and there had been a number of burglaries and break-ins throughout the area. They were simply being cautious.
10:28 a.m. Medical. Eighth Avenue S. Officers responded to an intoxicated female experiencing chest pains. Upon arrival, Gold Cross was already on the scene; the female was transported to the hospital.
Feb. 19
7:58 a.m. Theft. First Street S. Police were dispatched to a local business after stating they had a shoplifter in their vicinity. Upon arrival, an employee stated he/she had seen the suspect taking items from store shelves and putting them into his coat. He was confronted, given a trespass notice, photographed and cited for theft.
Feb. 20
6:05 p.m. Suspicious activity. First Street S. While on patrol, officers observed a vehicle parked in the southeast corner of a park. Police asked the occupants of the vehicle what they were doing. They responded their vehicle had overheated, and they were letting it cool down. No further action was taken.
