Five laptop computers were stolen from the St. Paul Department of Safety and Inspections offices over the holiday weekend, authorities said.
The computers contained meeting minutes and inspection reports, but no sensitive information, said Bob Kessler, director of the Department of Safety and Inspection. The laptops, a DVD player and one television were taken from the department's downtown offices -- sometime between Sunday evening and Tuesday morning -- at Wabasha and E. Fourth Streets, he said.
The value of the stolen items is about $14,000, said police spokesman Peter Panos.
The thieves didn't force their way into the building but offices and inner doors were damaged, he said.
CHRIS HAVENS
