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UPDATED: Stillwater Police Investigate Overnight Theft of Three Vehicles

Three vehicles were reported stolen last night in Stillwater. All three vehicles have been recovered, one of which was reportedly driven into a tree at the Somerset Ampitheater in Wisconsin.

 
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Stillwater police are investigating the theft of three motor vehicles that occured last night in a three block area.

All three vehicles were reportedly stolen sometime during the overnight hours of Thursday, April 19 and Friday, April 20 from the 500 block of Oak Street, the 600 block of Olive Street and the 400 block of Martha Street.

Two of the vehicles were unlocked and had keys inside the vehicles. A window was brken out on the third vehicle, and the thief reportedly punched out the vehicle’s ignition system.

All three vehicles have been recovered, according to police. The vehicle stolen on Oak Street was recovered near Martha and Pine; the vehicle stolen from Martha Street was found on Olive Street; and the vehicle stolen from Olive Street was recovered in Somerset, Wis.

A 52-year-old Stillwater man received a call from the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office at about 2 a.m. Friday when officials told him his truck was found pinned up against a tree at the Somerset Ampitheater.

The man reported that his 2002 GMC Sierra was parked in the driveway of a home in the 600 block of Olive Street at about 10 p.m. Thursday. The keys were on the floorboard of the truck, and it was left unlocked.

About four hours later, Somerset police located the truck “pinned up against a tree.” The officer found tools piled onto the accelerator, the doors open and music blaring from the truck.

Police conducted a K-9 search in the areea, but no suspects were found.

According to Somerset police, nothing appeared to be missing from the vehicle. The Stillwater man’s wallet was found inside the vehicle, and it appeared to have all its contents and cash inside.

A 28-year-old Amery, Wis., woman reported her vehicle stolen from the road in the 400 block of Martha Street South. She told police the vehicle was stolen sometime during the overnight hours.

Her vehicle was unlocked and the keys were left below the driver’s seat, the report states. Her vehicle was recovered on Olive Street.

A 57-year-old Stillwater man reported the third stolen vehicle, a pink, 1964 Mercury Comet, after he awoke to the vehicle missing from the driveway of his home in the 500 block of Oak Street.

The thief reportedly broke out the window out and punched out the ignition. That vehicle was recovered near Martha and Pine. A stereo was reported stolen.

There are currently no suspects, but police believe there is a "high probablity" that the thefts are related due to proximity. 

The case remains under investigation. 

Related Topics: Public Safety, Stillwater Police, and stolen vehicles

Susan

3:45 pm on Friday, April 20, 2012

I'm certainly not blaming the victims here, but people still leave their keys in the vehicles? I bet they don't anymore.

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Peggy Sue

8:19 pm on Friday, April 20, 2012

There has been alot of vandalism and crime on the north hill for the past couple of months. Interesting that the police don't drive around the area. Our garage has had vandals attempt to break in three times. We have had to replace the locks, install motion detection lights and other security measures. Punk kids. Parents: Do you know where your dear children ARE??

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Susan

8:35 pm on Friday, April 20, 2012

Peggy Sue, I am very close to the north hill, and feel for you....it's a shame that you have to take so many precautions, and spend so much money. Has anyone from your neighborhood brought it up at a council meeting, or called/asked the Chief of Police for help? I have to say that we had a couple problems in the neighborhood and I made a trip to the Chief's office. He seemed open to hearing problems, offered advice, and seemed to take a special interest in our problem. I have to admit I was surprised and happy with how he handled the situation, and would suggest that anyone having problems talk to the police, as this may help with the problem. Of-course not all will have the same results, but I do have to say that, even though I am not happy with our current town leaders, I am happy with our Chief of Police.

Peggy Sue

8:55 pm on Friday, April 20, 2012

We have spoken with the Chief in the past about our neighborhood. He talks a good story and nods his head alot but he did nothing to help us. The problem in our neighborhood is a rental that is always trouble. We suspect that our break ins are related to the rental. Our problems are minimal compared to the person who lives next door to the rental. We've all reported problems with the rental to the police and yet we never see a squad car in the neighborhood.

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Susan

9:07 pm on Friday, April 20, 2012

I am so sorry to hear that. Without going into specifics of our neighborhood, one thing we were told over and over....by the council, and by the police..."we don't know there is a problem if you don't call the police". Once we started calling them for every problem, we got the attention the problems needed. It was hard to get some neighbors to call, as they thought the police were only for emergencies. We learned that the police only act, if they know there is a continuous problem. My suggestion would be to call for anything you feel is police appropriate (however minor it may be). I hope it all works out, and things get better with the patrols in your neighborhood....keep bugging them, maybe it will help.

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Susan

9:40 pm on Friday, April 20, 2012

I just sent an email off to the police liaison, with a link to this article. I hope, if Stillwater is serious about working with the public, the police will follow up on all the citizen's concerns. Maybe someone in the department will see this, and send more patrols to Peggy's neighborhood...maybe even talk to the people in the neighborhood. Thanks Peggy Sue, and I really hope more will express their concerns, likes, and wishes for this town we all love!

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Susan

8:34 pm on Saturday, April 21, 2012

Peggy Sue, I just received an email back from Andrea Olson, Crime Prevention Officer:
"I have forwarded your email to both The Chief of Police and Patrol Officers. I have sent out an extra patrol request for the evening hours for the North Hill area. Please contact the Stillwater Police Department @351-4900, if you would like to discuss any specific neighborhood concerns or problems."

Sally Ann Brewster

5:53 pm on Monday, April 23, 2012

Get a dog that will bark when someone enters your property....

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