Gas Siphoning, Fake $10 Bills & Employee Thefts: Police Blotter

All the following information was taken from the Richfield Public Safety Department's crime reports from June 20, 2013, detailing incidents from June 16-19.

June 16

• Following a traffic stop, a vehicle passenger was cited for marijuana possession and the driver was arrested for driving after suspension.
• Police responded to a disturbance on the 600 block of 78th Street East. One of the parties was arrested for third-degree DWI and taken to jail.
• A Target employee was cited for stealing and released at the scene.
• An unlocked bicycle was reported stolen from the 6700 block of Lake Shore Drive.
• Police responded to an armed robbery near Nicollet Avenue and 77th Street East. The victim reported that $200 in cash was taken.

• While on routine patrol, an officer found a occupied vehicle parked in a lot on the 6500 block of Portland Avenue. The driver was cited for marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession.
• Several bikes were reported stolen from a home on the 7400 block of Oliver Avenue. A suspect was identified.
• A set of golf clubs were reportedly stolen on the 6300 block of Nicollet Avenue. The value of the clubs is between $400 and $500.
• A female suspect attempted to cash a fraudulent check at a bank on the 6400 block of Nicollet Avenue. The female advised officers of other possible suspects.
• A driver was arrested for giving a false name to an officer and driving after license cancelation following a traffic stop.
• Super America, 826 W. 66th St., reported a gas theft of $38.71. 
• Police responded to a burglary report on the 7700 block of Penn Avenue. Electronics, jewelry and cash were among the items taken. There are no suspects at this time.

• Police responded to a domestic assault on the 6600 block of Clinton Avenue. The suspect was driving a vehicle and found to be intoxicated. The suspect was arrested and taken to jail.
• A pressure washer was reported stolen from a garage on the 6900 block of 17th Avenue.
• A bicycle was reported stolen from the 7100 block of Nicollet Avenue.
• A business on the 1400 block of 66th Street East reported that an unknown suspect or suspects passed at least nine counterfeit $10 bills all bearing the same serial number on June 17.
• A vehicle parked on the 7700 block of Penn Avenue was stolen.
• A victim reported that an unknown person used his debit card to make fraudulent transactions.
• A victim reported that someone used one of his checks fraudulently.
• Police made contact with an 18-year-old female on the 900 block of 66th Street West. The woman was heavily intoxicated, cited for drug paraphernalia possession and released to a family member.

• Police responded to a possible burglary on the 7300 block of Clinton Avenue. The suspect had left the area and was not located.
• Police responded to a shoplifting report at a business on the 10 block of 66th Street West. $58 in cigarettes were reportedly taken.
• Police took a report of an employee who had made fraudulent transactions with gift cards he cashed. The employee signed a statement and admitted to the theft.
• A laptop was reported stolen from the 6300 block of Bryant Avenue.
• A victim reported $100 in cash was stolen from his wallet on the 7500 block of 17th Avenue.
• Police responded to a report of two parties fighting on the 7700 block of Nicollet Avenue. The parties were both cited for disorderly conduct.
• Police responded to a theft on the 6200 block of 11th Avenue. The reporting party stated that sometime overnight gas had been siphoned from a vehicle parked on the street.