Public warned after backyard robberies
Police are warning neighbors in south Minneapolis after robbers targeted people attending two late-night backyard gatherings. Authorities said people were gathered in a backyard on Chicago Avenue South early Saturday when two suspects — one carrying a handgun — entered the yard and demanded everyone hand over their valuables. The suspects fled after taking money and wallets.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Police are warning neighbors in south Minneapolis after robbers targeted people attending two late-night backyard gatherings.
Authorities said people were gathered in a backyard on Chicago Avenue South early Saturday when two suspects — one carrying a handgun — entered the yard and demanded everyone hand over their valuables. The suspects fled after taking money and wallets.
Early Sunday, two suspects entered a backyard on 10th Avenue South and demanded that people turn over their valuables. During a confrontation, one of the suspects shot a man in the abdomen. The victim was taken to HCMC, where he’s in stable condition. The suspects ran away.
The suspects are two males 14-20 years old wearing hooded sweat shirts with the hoods up and bandanas over their faces.
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