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Dec. 19
6:58 p.m. Theft. Walmart. A female was witnessed attempting to leave the store with unpaid merchandise. The female was arrested.
Dec. 20
1:56 a.m. Warrant arrest. CR 120. While on patrol, an officer checked a license plate of a driver and found the owner had a warrant for his arrest. The driver was aware of his warrant. He was placed under arrest and transported to the jail without incident.
5:55 p.m. Found property. Keys were left at the Sartell Police Department. They are being held until claimed.
Dec. 21
1:31 a.m. Parking violation. 8th Avenue N. Winter-parking citation issued.
1:49 a.m. Parking violation. 17th Street N. Winter-parking citation issued.
1:55 a.m. Parking violation. Sartell Lane. Winter-parking citation issued.
12:14 p.m. Suspicious vehicle. 4th Avenue NE. A complaint was made regarding two people who were sitting inside a parked vehicle for about 30 minutes. The two were eating lunch and said they were leaving shortly.
4:38 p.m. Vehicle theft. Troop Drive. A report was made of a wallet that was stolen from an unlocked vehicle sometime between 2-4 p.m.
Dec. 22
1:07 a.m. Gas smell. Hwy. 15. A complaint was made regarding the strong odor of natural gas. Officers checked the area and were unable to detect any leaks.
Dec. 23
9:19 p.m. Unwanted person. Coborn’s. A complaint was made regarding an unwanted and possibly intoxicated person inside the store. The male had left by officer’s arrival.
Dec. 24
12:56 am. Parking violation. Pheasant Crest Loop. A citation was given for a vehicle that was parked in a marked fire lane.
8:49 pm. Found property. Family Dollar. A wallet was found in the store and attempts have been made to contact the owner. The wallet is being held at the Sartell Police Department.
6:50 pm. Gas leak. Sartell Street W. A carbon-monoxide alarm was going off inside a home. Officers arrived and checked the home and received a positive reading. Xcel was contacted for the family.
Dec. 25
1 p.m. Missing person. 1st Street NE. A notification was given of an elderly male who had walked off and they were not sure of his location. He was later found inside his home and wanted to spend his holiday evening there.