On 1-1-08 at about 10:15 pm, there was a Robbery of person near the intersection of 44th St W and Colfax Av S.
2 people were walking on 44th St W. They saw a dark colored car driving around on 43rd St W somewhat suspiciously, but did not get a license plate number.
2 black male suspects, both wearing hooded sweatshirts approached the victims and displayed handguns, demanding money. The victims complied with the suspects and were not harmed.
The suspects are described as;
- Black male, 5 ft 9 inches to 6 ft 1 inch, 16-19 years old, light complexion, wearing glasses.
- Black male, 5 ft 9 inches to 6 ft 1 inch, 16-19 years old, light complexion.
If you see any suspicious activity or suspicious vehicles, please call 911 immediately. Get as much information as you can to describe the suspicious behavior and describe the suspects/vehicles. License plate numbers are very important if you can get them.
Remember please;
- Please alert your neighbors to this information if they do not receive these e-mails. Also let your neighbors know how to sign up for these alerts. Send a message to
- Please let your block club members know about these events.
- Be aware and call 911 with suspicious person calls, if you see suspicious activity/persons.
- Keep an eye out for people on the street before exiting your home/vehicle.
- When you get into your car, lock your doors and do not just sit in the vehicle parked.
- Don’t carry excessive extra cash, credit cards or other items.
- Write down the numbers and contact information of all your credit/debit cards so you can call and cancel them immediately should they be taken/lost. Keep this in a safe location.
- Get involved with (or start) your neighborhoods Crime & Safety committee
1. CARAG meets the 2nd Monday of each month, Call Scott Engle 823-2520 for more information
2. East Harriet meets the 3rd Monday of each month at Java Jacks, contact Matt Perry at 839-3320 for more information.
3. Kingfield meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at MLK Park, contact Joanna at 823-5980 for more information.
4. Lyndale meets the second Tuesday of each month at the 5th Pct, contact Mark at 824-9402 for more information. - Get involved with the Stroll Patrols for your neighborhood, contact the above people for more information on when/where these groups meet.
- If confronted by someone, comply with what they demand.
- If you have any information on this or any other crime please call the MPD Tips line at 612-692-8477
Again, please call 911 with suspicious person/activity complaints if you see something out of the ordinary.