A string of break-ins happened in Waite Park Monday night. The Waite Park Police Department says seven vehicle break-ins were reported in the Sunwood Park, 8th Street South, 9th Street South and 2nd Avenue South areas.
We told you recently that more burglaries are occurring in St. Cloud compared to last year. But, don't think the St. Cloud Police Department isn't aware of the situation. Speaking on WJON this morning Police Chief Dennis Ballantine says they have created a task force to specifically investigate the break-ins.
There have been a rash of residential break-ins through St. Cloud this summer. The city has seen 40 more burglaries than at this time last year. Of these, half have happened on the south side - south of Division Street and east of Cooper Avenue.