Friday, December 26, 2008

St. Paul police warn residents about home invasions

12/26/2008

http://www.twincities.com/allheadlines/ci_11314560?nclick_check=1

St. Paul police are warning today about a series of home invasion robberies, where force has been used to steal jewelry.

Police have so far linked at least four cases to the same suspects and are looking to see if there are more, said Peter Panos, police spokesman. In each case, the victims and suspects were Asian, he said.

The assailants used a ruse to gain entry — such as needing to use the phone or the bathroom; in one case, the suspect asked about an in-home daycare, Panos said. It wasn't clear from a report whether children were present at the daycare, he said.

Inside the home, the suspects have used physical force or pointed a handgun at victims before stealing jewelry they're wearing, Panos said. People have been left with minor injuries, he said.

Don't let strangers in your home. It's just not worth it.

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