VIDEO: 120+ Cars Broken Into in Minnepolis in One Night

We urge the public to report suspicious and criminal activity immediately every time it occurs. Your call makes a difference. Calling 911 immediately can lead to the quick arrest of individuals engaged in damaging vehicles.

If you witness these crimes, important information to note and report includes:

• Clothing descriptions of those involved
• Any vehicles they may arrive or leave in, including license plates
• Location or direction of travel

If your vehicle was damaged or broken into recently, please report it immediately by either calling 911 or 311. You can also report it in person at your nearest precinct, or file an online report HERE.

If you see multiple vehicles in the same area that have been damaged, please call 911 and ask for an officer to respond to the scene.

If you live in one of these areas, check any security cameras or doorbell cameras that may have captured the incidents. If you locate footage you believe may be related, you can call 911 or 311 or go in person to the nearest precinct to provide the footage to investigators.

If you have security or doorbell cameras, you can register it with the city to help investigators quickly identify cameras in case of an incident. You can read more about the program and register your cameras HERE.

Some tips to help prevent future vehicle damage and break-ins include:

• Report suspicious activity near vehicles to 911 immediately
• When calling 911, helpful information for officers includes:
  
  • Description of individuals engaged in the behavior
  • Description, including license plates of any vehicles involved
  • Direction of travel of those involved

• Park in well-lit and busy areas
• Take your keys with you
• Hide or take your valuables with you
  
  • Items like phones, bags, or electronics can be a target for vehicle thieves