West metro police blotter

DEC. 13

Weapon. A woman's dog was involved in an altercation with an unknown man's dog at Flying Cloud Dog Park, 7171 Flying Cloud Drive. During the altercation, the man allegedly displayed a gun. The suspect has been identified and the case has been sent to the county attorney for review.

JAN. 7

Theft. Six vehicles were broke into and tools valued at over $10,000 were stolen in the parking lot of Alpha Video and Audio, 7711 Computer Av.

Assault. A 59-year-old Edina man was arrested for assault and disturbing the peace on the 5600 block of Blake Road.

JAN. 9

Theft. A skid loader valued at $50,000 was stolen from a construction site at Hwys. 494 and 169.

Burglary. A computer, television and jewelry were stolen from a home on the 5400 block of France Avenue S.

JAN. 14

Burglary. Jewelry worth $8,550 was stolen from a box stored in a garage on the 6100 block of Habitat Court.

DEC. 10

Theft. A purse was stolen from Birdstone Bead Studio, 351 2nd St. The owner of the business left her purse on top of a display case. When she returned later, it was gone.

Property damage. A 22-year-old Excelsior man was arrested for damaging a television at Maynard's Restaurant, 685 Excelsior Blvd.

DEC. 23

Theft. A Bobcat sidewalk sweeper was stolen from the 900 block of Forestview Lane N.

DEC. 26

Theft. A trailer was stolen from the parking lot of a business on the 13800 block of 24th Avenue N.

Theft. A 21-year-old man was cited for shoplifting from Richfield Liquor Store, 6444 Lyndale Av. S.

JAN. 23

Theft. A purse was stolen from an unlocked vehicle on the 6900 block of Russell Avenue S.

DEC. 2

Animal complaint. A resident of a home on the 6000 block of Lake Linden Drive was issued a citation for not having a dog dealer license required after a complaint was received of dogs barking and foul smells in the area.

Property damage. Chewing tobacco and ketchup were thrown on vehicles on the 25700 block of Wild Rose Lane.

DEC. 8

Theft. A purse and two cellphones were stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in a driveway on the 21000 block of Radisson Road.

DEC. 29

Alcohol violation. An employee was cited at Cellars Wine and Spirits, 19905 Hwy. 7, for selling alcohol to a minor decoy during an alcohol compliance check.

Burglary. A set of sterling silverware flatware was stolen from a home on the 300 block of Lakeview Avenue.

DEC. 29

Assault. A resident of the 100 block of Woodpecker Ridge Road reported her neighbor assaulted her. The dispute grew out of their children playing on hockey rinks on the lake in front of their homes.

Susan Hilliard • 612-673-7131