Crime & Safety

Christian Bookstore Receives Counterfeit Cash, Lingerie Theft at Victoria's Secret: Maple Grove Police Blotter

There was also a burglary reported at storage locker and car theft reported.

The following is a synopsis of several incidents that occurred in Maple Grove during the week of Feb. 15-28, 2013 as provided by the Maple Grove Police Department.  For additional details, check out the Maple Grove website crime mapping section

Theft from Auto

  • Feb. 23 - 12500 block of 92nd Avenue. Theft report of property stolen from vehicle.
  • Feb. 27 - 12600 block of 63rd Avenue. Theft report of property stolen from vehicle.

Medical

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  • Feb. 18 - 10700 block of 108th Avenue. Medical call for an individual having an asthma attack, officers administered oxygen until transported to hospital by paramedics
  • Feb. 25 -  8300 block of Rice Lake Road. Medical call for an individual with shortness of breath, officers administered oxygen until transported to hospital by paramedics.

Counterfeit

  • Feb. 15 - 12900 block of Elm Creek Boulevard. Lifeway Bookstore reported receiving  $50 counterfeit bill. Bill had already been sent to the bank, which turned the bill over to the FBI. It was “unknown” as to who passed to bill, according to the incident report.
  • Feb. 19 - 18800 block of 100th Avenue. Report of individual receiving counterfeit currency when selling items on Craigslist.

Car Theft

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  • Feb. 20 - 12500 block of 90th Place. Report of vehicle stolen from driveway.

Burglary

  • Feb. 15 - 11600 block of Lakeland Lane. Report of burglary to storage lockers. The incident is currently an active investigation.

Financial Card Transaction Fraud

  • Feb. 25 - 9400 block of Dunkirk Lane, fraud report of suspicious activity on reporting party’s bank account.
  • Feb. 26 - 14000 block of Sunnyslope Drive. Fraud report of someone using reporting party’s account number fraudulently.

Theft

  • Feb. 15 - 13900 block of Maple Knoll Way. Theft report.
  • Feb. 15 -  12400 block of Elm Creek Boulevard. Theft  of merchandise stolen from store, suspect fled in a vehicle.
  • Feb. 17 - 8000 block of Wedgewood Lane. Attempt theft of merchandise, suspect apprehended, then fled store without the merchandise.
  • Feb. 18 - 12900 block of Weaver Lake Road. Theft report of wallet stolen from locker room.
  • Feb. 18 - 12200 block of Elm Creek Boulevard. Four individuals allegedly stole more than 70 bras from Victoria Secret. Suspects fled, unable to locate. Currently an open/active investigation.
  • Feb. 20 - 10300 Yorktown Lane. Theft report for a victim of a phone scam.
  • Feb. 21 - 10400 block of 96th Avenue. Theft report of mail stolen.
  • Feb. 21 - 8900 block of Zachary Lane. Theft report of property stolen, suspects fled in vehicle.
  • Feb. 26 - 8100 block of Wedgewood Lane. Theft report of items removed from purse while purse was in a shopping cart.
  • Feb. 26 - 14500 block of 99th Avenue. Theft report of property stolen from loading dock area.
  • Feb. 27 -  8000 block of Wedgewood Lane. Theft report of individual leaving store with unpaid merchandise, suspect fled in a vehicle.
  • Feb. 28 - 12900 block of Weaver Lake Road. Theft report of purse stolen from concession stand, purse subsequently found in parking lot but contents missing.

Identity Theft

  • Feb. 27 - 16800 block of 91st Avenue. Identity theft report of cell phone account opened using reporting party’s information.

There were 40 property damage and seven personal injury traffic accidents reported during this time period.


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