Police report string of garage burglaries in south Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minneapolis Police Department said there's been "an increase in burglaries to garages" in south Minneapolis over the past week.
In a message to 3rd Precinct residents, the department reported 15 recent garage burglaries.
Police said the most common reported stolen items were bikes, tools and lawn equipment.
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The burglaries occurred on the following blocks, police said:
- 5500 Portland Avenue
- 6100 Third Avenue South
- 4900 Clinton Avenue
- 3700 18th Avenue South
- 3400 Park Avenue
- 3900 11th Avenue South
- 3300 Clinton Avenue
- 5200 15th Avenue South
- 3100 Oakland Avenue
- 3100 3rd Avenue South
- 3700 Portland Avenue
- 3000 11th Avenue South
- 4000 52nd Avenue South
- 4200 18th Avenue South
- 3000 12th Avenue South
The department also offered tips for preventing these burglaries: lock your garage, don't leave a remote opener inside your car and increase lighting in your alley and around your home.
