Thursday, July 21, 2016

$3,000 Reward Offered in Burglary Cases

Edina, Minn., July 21, 2016 — The Edina Crime Prevention Fund is offering a $3,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and charging of the person or persons responsible for recent residential burglaries and other property crimes.

Between 11 p.m. Monday, July 18 and 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, three burglaries, an attempted burglary, theft from a vehicle and vehicle theft occurred in the Lake Cornelia and South Cornelia neighborhoods, west of Southdale Center.

If you have information regarding these incidents or suspects, contact the Edina Police Department at 952-826-1600, any time of day. Your identity may remain confidential. The Edina Crime Prevention Fund is the sole judge of any point of contention regarding the reward, and any decision on any issue connected with the reward is final.

Due to the crimes in the area, the Edina Police Department also reminds residents to take measures to protect their property from burglary. The Edina Police Department recommends following these tips:

  • Keep doors to the home and garage doors closed and locked.
  • Exterior doors should be made of solid wood or steel and have a deadbolt with at least a one-inch throw.
  • Install a security strike plate – a six-inch strike plate that uses six three-inch screws – to reinforce the door frame.
  • Install pins in double-hung windows and remove the cranks on first-floor and basement casement windows.
  • Install motion sensor lights in the front and back of your home.
  • When you leave your home for extended periods of time, put a lamp and radio on a timer.
  • Remove all valuables from vehicles, including garage door opener, when parking in the street or driveway.

The Edina Police Department has increased patrol to include more unmarked and marked squads in the two neighborhoods. Residents are also encouraged to call 911 immediately if they see or hear anything out of the ordinary, including suspicious vehicles in the area.

For more information, call the Edina Police Department at 952-826-1610.
 

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