ANDOVER

APRIL 17

Theft. A scooter was stolen from a park in the 14900 block of Crosstown Boulevard NW.

APRIL 27

Theft. Tools were stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 13500 block of Hanson Boulevard NW.

EAST BETHEL

APRIL 27

Theft. Gas was stolen from a pontoon in the 18500 block of Highway 65 NE.

Falcon Heights

APRIL 17

Traffic arrest. A 72-year-old woman was cited for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk in the area of Larpenteur Avenue and Pascal Street.

MAHTOMEDI

APRIL 15

Traffic violation. A deputy observed a driver with her cellphone resting on the steering wheel while pulling up to a stop sign in the area of Stillwater and Wildwood roads. After she explained that she was texting her mother, the deputy thanked her for being honest and cited her for texting while driving.

APRIL 16

Suspicious activity. A vehicle was reported circling the parking lot of O.H. Anderson Elementary School, 666 S. Warner Av. It was determined that an occupant in the vehicle was teaching the other how to use a stick shift.

MAPLEWOOD

APRIL 20

Traffic violation. A 30-year-old man was cited for an instructional permit violation and failing to yield on a left turn after nearly causing an accident in the 100 block of McCarron Street.

MOUNDS VIEW

MAY 10

Disturbing the peace. A 56-year-old woman was arrested for violation of an order for protection in the 7700 block of Groveland Road.

MAY 2

Burglary. An electronic game system was stolen from an apartment in the 5700 block of Quincy Street.

NEW BRIGHTON

APRIL 19

Criminal damage to property. The passenger side door lock was drilled out of a vehicle in the 700 block of 5th Street. Nothing appeared to be missing.

NOWTHEN

APRIL 22

Burglary. Guns and electronics were stolen from a home in the 21600 block of Jarvis Street NW. Forced entry was gained through the front door.

RAMSEY

APRIL 8

Check welfare. Officers responded to a report of a 911 hang-up call in the 15300 block of Okapi Street NW. It was determined that the dog had hit the 911 button.

APRIL 9

Animal complaint. Eight dead ducks were reported near a brush pile on property in the 16500 block of Geranium Street NW. The state Department of Natural Resources was notified.

APRIL 13

Animal complaint. Horses were reported on the loose in the 16300 block of Quicksilver Street NW. The owner was given a warning.

APRIL 17

Assist public. Officers responded to a report of a locked vehicle containing an infant outside a home in the 14300 block of Waco Street NW. They were unable to unlock the vehicle.

SCANDIA

APRIL 21

Animal concern. A resident in the 10000 block of 202nd Street reported that a loose pig was in their yard and scaring their dog. The pig's owner was contacted and came over to pick up the animal.

John Wareham • 612-673-7759 and Susan Hilliard • 612-673-7131

An arrest or citation means police suspect a crime has occurred; they are allegations and still must go before a judge. Items are selected from reports made to police departments and are not intended to provide a comprehensive picture of crime.