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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
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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: 7/6/2010
SUBJECT: Duluth Police Seek Publics help in Identifying Residential Burglars
BY: Lieutenant Kerry Kolodge, (218) 730-5639
NATURE OF INCIDENT: Burglary Information Sought
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INCIDENT DATE: 7/6/2010
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INCIDENT LOCATION: Duluth Area
SUBJECT: Duluth Police Seek Publics help in Identifying Residential Burglars
BY: Lieutenant Kerry Kolodge, (218) 730-5639
NATURE OF INCIDENT: Burglary Information Sought
CASE NO.:
INCIDENT DATE: 7/6/2010
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INCIDENT LOCATION: Duluth Area
The Duluth Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying residential burglars who may be removing stolen property from homes. Recent trends show that large flat screen televisions, personal computers, laptops, Play Station and X-Box video systems are being targeted by residential burglars. In late May, a London Road residence was entered and a 30-inch television, telescope and a vehicle were taken. On June 23rd, a Lincoln Park residence was burglarized, and a 42-inch television, Dell computer, X-Box and Sony stereo were taken. On June 25th, a Morgan Park residence was burglarized, and a 55-inch television, was taken.
The Police Department is asking residents to get to know their neighbors, and to keep a watchful eye not only on their own homes, but their neighbor’s homes as well. If someone they don’t recognize as their neighbor comes out of their neighbor’s home with a large television, computer or video game system, they are strongly encouraged to call 911 and report the incident. If a vehicle is involved, police ask the caller to get the license plate number, make and color of the vehicle.
If a person is seen carrying large items, such as a large flat screen television out of a residence, there is a chance that the home is being burglarized.
The Police Department encourages citizen involvement in preventing burglary and other property crimes, such as vehicle prowls. Recent citizen tips from across the City have resulted in several arrests. Residents are reminded to remove valuables from their cars, and lock the doors of their cars and homes to keep from being victimized by thieves