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The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a burglary on the 1400 block of 6th Avenue North where Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers says an unknown person cut a lock construction Conex container and stole multiple spools of wire.

The Sartell Police Department are reporting a theft on 19th Avenue North where officers were called to a construction site. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers says a contractor indicates an unknown party stole 4 heavy duty batteries out of a forklift at a job site.

The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a stolen vehicle on the 2200 block of Roosevelt Road. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers says the vehicle is a 2023 gray Mazda CX5 with Minnesota license KJM 765.

The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting damaged property where a door was broken on a business on the 4200 block of Clearwater Road by a person wearing a mask. Alicia Mages of Tri-County Crimestoppers indicated the person was using a bat.

The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a burglary on the 700 block of 32nd Avenue North where an apartment was entered and an Xbox Series X was taken along with a Samsung smart watch.

Many schools and law enforcement agencies in the state of Minnesota are still trying to figure out the new state law on school resource officers. Stearns County Attorney Janelle Kendall joined me on WJON. She spoke last week at the statewide meeting of the Minnesota County Attorneys Association.

The St. Cloud Police Department are reporting a theft on the 400 block of 3rd Avenue Northeast. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers says a laptop and projector were stolen.

Do you feel safe enough in your hometown to leave your doors unlocked at night? There are a few places left in Minnesota that still feel that way.

Christmas time is the busiest time of year for package deliveries. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers has some suggestions for those who live in multi-family dwellings to avoid becoming victims of package theft. Mages says most apartments have a designated room where packages can go or they are accepted in the office.

A recent scam to be aware of involves attempts to extort money from victims on dating sites. Alicia Mages from Tri-County Crimestoppers says this scam involves people posing as someone they aren't threatening individuals with photos they don't likely have and demand payment so these photos don't become public.