Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Thief Tries to Return Stolen Ham for Refund

The theft and attempted return of a ham were among the incidents appearing on the recent Maple Grove Police Blotter.

The following is a synopsis of some of the incidents that occurred in Maple Grove during the week of March 30 to April 5 as provided by the .

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.

March 30

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  • Vandalism on the 9600 block of Annapolis Lane. Report of wires to outdoor cameras disconnected.
  • Burglary on the 12500 block of 74th Avenue. Report of golf bag and clubs and a GPS unit stolen from garage.
  • Theft on the Weaver Lake Road/Forestview Lane. Report of a license plate stolen from vehicle and used in a gas drive off.
  • Theft from auto on the 6500 block of Forestview Lane. Report of a GPS unit stolen from unlocked vehicle parked in driveway overnight.
  • Theft from auto on the 6500 block of Evergreen Lane. Report of cell phone stolen from unlocked vehicle parked in driveway overnight.
  • Theft from auto on the 18000 block of Weaver Lake Road. Report of a GPS unit and a purse stolen from vehicle with window part way down parked in driveway overnight.
  • Theft from auto on the 6800 block of Deerwood Lane. Report of loose change and a power outlet converter stolen from unlocked vehicle parked in driveway overnight.

March 31

  • Damage to property at 73rd Ave/Kirkwood Lane. Report of window smashed out of vehicle.
  • Damage to property at 89th Ave/Rosewood Lane. Report of window broken out of vehicle driving in the area, possibly with a rock or a BB gun.
  • Theft on the 6300 block of Vinewood Lane. Report of a cell phone stolen at .
  • Theft from auto on the 17200 block of 82nd Avenue. Report of wallet stolen from vehicle at a park.
  • Theft on the 12200 block of Elm Creek Boulevard. Report of over $800 of merchandise shoplifted from suspects fled in a vehicle.
  • Theft on the 8000 block of Wedgewood Lane, suspect arrested for shoplifting at .

April 1

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  • Medical incident on the 10000 block of 99th Place. Responded to individual having difficulty breathing—officers administered oxygen until transported to hospital by paramedics.
  • Theft from auto on the 12000 block of 64th Avenue. Report of GPS unit stolen from vehicle parked in the driveway—a second vehicle was gone through but nothing taken.
  • Theft on the 12700 block of 74th Avenue. Report of vehicle stolen from driveway of townhome.
  • Damage to property on the 6900 block of Dallas Lane. Report of window broken out of vehicle parked in driveway overnight.
  • Damage to property on the 7100 block of Annapolis Lane. Report of graffiti spray painted on side of residence.

April 2

  • Theft on the 8100 block of Wedgewood Lane. Report of an individual stealing a ham from and then trying to return it for a refund.
  • Theft on the 9400 block of Dunkirk Lane. Report of audio box, two car stereos, and a car DVD player stolen from , suspect fled in a vehicle.

April 3

  • Theft on the 9800 block of Revere Lane. Report of cell phone stolen.
  • Damage to property on the 11800 block of 93rd Avenue. Report of vehicle driving across lawn causing damage to the grass.

April 4

  • Theft on the 16300 block of 96th Avenue, Report of vehicle leaving station without paying for gas.

April 5

  • Theft on the 7700 block of Main Street, report of wallet stolen from purse while in .

There were 22 property damage and two personal injury traffic accidents reported during this time period.


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