West metro police blotter

Last update: December 9, 2008 - 7:50 PM

CORCORAN

NOV. 19

Welfare check. A 3-year-old boy reportedly was found wandering around without a shirt or shoes in the 7800 block of Maple Hill Road. When an officer arrived on the scene, the boy had found his way home. It appeared the child had wandered off while his mother was in the shower.

NOV. 20

Theft. A saddle was stolen from the 12800 block of 95th Avenue N. The complainant was gone for a period of time and upon returning realized the saddle was missing.

EDEN PRAIRIE

NOV. 7

Theft. On the 13000 block of Dahlia Circle, a vehicle window was smashed and a radar detector and compact discs were stolen.

Theft. Approximately 60 bras were stolen from Victoria's Secret, 8251 Flying Cloud Drive. The value was $1,825.00.

INDEPENDENCE

NOV. 4

Animal complaint. Two llamas reportedly were running loose on the 3200 block of Lake Haughey Road. The owner was found and collected the animals.

Weapons. Rifle shots reportedly were heard on the 2000 block of South Lakeshore Drive. The officer found the property owner target-shooting into a berm.

NOV. 12

Animal complaint. Two horses were running in the field of Maple Plain Airport, then down County Road 83, then County Road 6 and Game Farm Road. The horses were captured and held until the owner came to pick them up.

LORETTO

NOV. 19

Miscellaneous. A homeowner requested a live trap for an opossum that was in a garage on the 100 block of Summit Avenue.

MEDINA

NOV. 22

Assist public. A homeowner's 2-year-old son was playing with the knobs on the stove on the 4600 block of Bluebell Trail N. The kitchen smelled strongly of gas. The fire department assisted.

MINNEAPOLIS

NOV. 19

Weapons. Police stopped a car for speeding and running stop signs on the 3600 block of Colfax Avenue N. Officers noticed the butt of a gun sticking up in the area of the emergency brake. A loaded 9-millimeter pistol was recovered along with an ounce of cocaine, 2 1/2 ounces of marijuana, a digital scale, a box of sandwich bags and $2,000 cash.

PLYMOUTH

NOV. 21

Alcohol violation. Police responded to a report of a possible underage drinking party on the 11600 block of 48th Place N. A juvenile resident allowed police to enter the home and citations were issued for drinking violations to approximately 10 juveniles and one 18-year-old. Parents of all the juveniles were contacted.

NOV. 24

Disorderly conduct. A juvenile male reportedly was walking through a store on the 3500 block of Vicksburg Lane N., jumping over things and causing a disturbance, all while dressed in a green body suit that covered him from head to feet. Customers were afraid because of his appearance and actions. The suspect admitted it was a prank and he was issued a citation.

Susan Hilliard • 612-673-7131

Items are selected from reports made to police departments and are not intended to provide a comprehensive picture of crime.

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