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.
Oct. 11
3:15 a.m. Assist. Benton Drive/CR 55. Police assisted another agency in locating an intoxicated male who had wandered off from a cab which had broken down. Police located the male and transported him home.
10:11 a.m. Theft. Second Avenue N. A female complainant stated she believed a person who had left her apartment had stolen a $20 bill from her. Although she didn’t see him take it, she confronted him and he appeared to look guilty. She called authorities immediately after who documented the incident. She was advised to call in again if he made another appearance.
Oct. 12
8:52 a.m. Suspicious activity. Fourth Street S. Staff at a local school stated an anonymous male had come into the building not knowing who he is or what he wants. Upon arrival, authorities made contact with the male who stated he was looking for the Adult Education building. He was directed to the correct building.
10:28 a.m. Alarm. Police were dispatched to a residence where an alarm was sounding. The homeowners were not present, but a neighbor was contacted who stated he would alert the owners of their alarm issues.
8:08 p.m. Gunshots. 13th Street N. Officers were dispatched after a report of a possible gunshot. Officers checked the area where the alleged gunshot was heard but nothing was observed. The area was cleared.
Oct. 13
3:15 a.m. Noise complaint. Benton Drive N. An anonymous complainant called police in regard to loud music being played. Officers arrived at the location but could only detect faint noise from a television. The tenant was advised to turn his volume down. He stated he had hearing difficulties, but he would turn down the volume in the future.
Animal complaint. Seventh Avenue N. Police received an email from a local resident who stated he had heard a bobcat or cougar sometime during the night. Upon arrival, there was no evidence of a wild cat. The area was cleared.
Oct. 14
Arrest. River Avenue. While on patrol, police observed a vehicle with an occupant inside sitting at the aforementioned address. A license-plate query determined the occupant was a warranted criminal. The male driver was arrested and transported to the Benton County Jail.
Oct. 15
Damaged property. Fifth Avenue N. Police met with a male complainant who claimed his neighbor had been using a backhoe to dig in the alleyway behind his property. According to the complainant, wires had been dug up, trees were falling over and there was a 4-foot drop created by the digging. Officers investigated the area but could not find any evidence of the listed complaints. Police made contact with the neighbor who stated he had a permit with the city to remove some trees and level ground. No further action was taken.
Arrest. Second Street N. Authorities located a warranted suspect and transported her to the Benton County Jail for further action.
Oct. 16
2:10 p.m. Found property. Fifth Avenue N. An anonymous caller stated they had found an aluminum folder belonging to a local business. The folder was returned.
Oct. 17
7:45 p.m. Hit and run. 15th Street N.E. A female complainant called authorities after noticing there had been a paint transfer on the rear side of her vehicle’s bumper. She was not sure when the damage occurred, but photographs of the damage were taken. Nothing further has been determined at this time.
