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City of Duluth - Police Department
Mike Ceynowa, Chief of Police
2030 North Arlington Avenue • Duluth, Minnesota 55811 • www.duluthmn.gov
2030 North Arlington Avenue • Duluth, Minnesota 55811 • www.duluthmn.gov
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer, Mattie Hjelseth at (218) 730-5434 or mhjelseth@duluthmn.gov
Public Information Officer, Mattie Hjelseth at (218) 730-5434 or mhjelseth@duluthmn.gov
DATE: 9/22/2011
SUBJECT: Police Alert Citizens of Recent Vehicle Thefts
BY: DPD Public Information Officer Jim Hansen
NATURE OF INCIDENT: Public Awareness
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INCIDENT DATE: 9/22/2011
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INCIDENT LOCATION: Duluth and Surrounding Area
SUBJECT: Police Alert Citizens of Recent Vehicle Thefts
BY: DPD Public Information Officer Jim Hansen
NATURE OF INCIDENT: Public Awareness
CASE NO.:
INCIDENT DATE: 9/22/2011
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INCIDENT LOCATION: Duluth and Surrounding Area
The Duluth Police Department has identified a recent trend of criminal activity where suspects are searching for vehicles located on private property which appear to be broken down, or not in good running condition.
The suspects then contact a towing company who unwittingly buy the vehicles as an untitled salvage or junk vehicle. The vehicles are towed away and end up being salvaged or sold as scrap before the lawful owner has had a chance to report their vehicle stolen.
The Duluth Police Department encourages tow companies, salvage yards, scrap metal recycling centers and citizens to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity by calling 911.