Crime & Safety

Maple Grove Police Blotter: Thousands of Dollars Worth of Tools, Equipment Stolen

Two separate thefts on Feb. 6 result in about $46,000 worth of equipment and tools stolen.

The following is a synopsis of some of the incidents that occurred in Maple Grove during the week of Feb. 3 through Feb. 9 as provided by the . 

Feb. 3

  • Theft on the 8100 block of Wedgewood Lane. Report of driver’s license and social security card stolen from wallet that was turned into the service center at .
  • Theft on the 18400 block of Bass Lake Road. Report of boat and trailer stolen from .

Feb. 4

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  • Damage to property, theft on the 12600 block of 92nd Avenue. Report of fire hydrant hit by vehicle and missing from the scene.
  • Theft on the 8000 block of Wedgewood Lane. Report of two teenage shoplifters at referred to Hennepin County Diversion Program.

Feb. 5

  • Vandalism on the 19200 block of 81st Place. Report of landscaping lights pulled out of the ground but not damaged.
  • Theft on the 12900 block of Elm Creek Boulevard. Suspect arrested for attempting to steal a cell phone from
  • Theft from auto on the13800 block of 74th Avenue. Report of license plates stolen off vehicle parked in driveway.

Feb. 6

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  • Theft on the 9800 block of Hospital Drive. Report of prescription pad stolen from doctor’s office.
  • Burglary on the 9600 block of 85th Avenue. Report of someone entering over the weekend and stealing approximately $22,000 worth of tools and equipment—no suspects.
  • Theft on the 17400 block of 72nd Avenue. Report of construction trailer stolen from site with approximately $24,000 worth of tools and equipment inside.

Feb. 7

  • Theft on the 8000 block of Wedgewood Lane. Suspect arrested for shoplifting approximately $60 of watches and jewelry from .
  • Theft on the 15300 block of Grove Circle. Report of three suspects leaving store with unpaid merchandise. Suspects fled in a vehicle and were not located.

Feb. 8

  • Theft from auto on the 15800 block of 95th Avenue. Report of front license plate stolen from vehicle while reporting party was at work at clinic.
  • Theft on the 12200 block of Elm Creek Boulevard. Report of two suspects stealing over $500 worth of merchandise from —suspects fled from scene on foot.
  • Damage to property on the 9800 block of Norwood Lane. Report of mailbox damaged.

Feb. 9

  • Theft on the 12200 block of Elm Creek Boulevard. Report of suspect shoplifting approximately $1,700 worth of merchandise from —suspect was not found.
  • Theft on the 12200 block of Elm Creek Boulevard. Report of three suspects stealing approximately $850 worth of merchandise from —no suspects found.

There were 18 property damages, four medical calls and four personal injury traffic accidents reported during this time period. If arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. For additional details, visit the city of Maple Grove website crime mapping section.


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