UPDATED: Liberty on the Lakes Residents on the Lookout following Vandalism Spree

Residents of Liberty on the Lake in Stillwater are on the lookout for vandals after a number of vehicles were damaged over the weekend.

There were eight incidents in the Liberty development involving an attempted burglary, criminal damage to property, a garage burglary/motor vehicle tampering and five property-damage cases where tires were slashed and some of the cars were entered, but nothing was taken.

“These issues together with previous incidents including extreme ding dong ditch, seemingly countless eggings, car break-ins, a window that was shot at, etc., are cause for serious concern,” neighborhood association president Todd Remely sent in an email to residents that was posted on KSTP. “Things have gotten out of control and there does not appear to be an end in sight.”

There were also two theft-from-motor-vehicle cases in the area of the Cottages and two garage burglaries/theft-from-motor-vehicle cases on the North Hill, Stillwater Police Sgt. Jeff Stender said.

All of the incidents occurred sometime late Sunday night into the early-morning hours of Monday, Sept. 10. 

“We are looking into these cases as a pattern of criminal activity, which may or may not have been done by the same person(s),” Stender said.

Three people were stopped in the area early Monday morning at about 3:45 a.m., but police found no evidence to connect them to anything at that time, Stender said.

“I would consider those individuals suspects,” he said, “and we are looking for them for further questioning.”

When incidents like this occur, the message from police is always the same: keep your cars locked and valuable out of sight; close your garage doors and lock your doors and windows; and call the 911 immediately, if you see someone suspicious in your neighborhood. 

UPDATED FROM 6:02 p.m. Tuesday

Residents of Liberty on the Lake in Stillwater are on the lookout for vandals after a number of vehicles were damaged over the weekend, KSTP is reporting.

A number of incidents occurred late Sunday night into Monday morning, and according to the KSTP report, damages range from a shattered car window and slashed car tires to broken car mirrors and interior of vehicles that was cut open.

The incidents were reported near Heritage Square and along Liberty Parkway.

“These issues together with previous incidents including extreme ding dong ditch, seemingly countless eggings, car break-ins, a window that was shot at, etc., are cause for serious concern,” neighborhood association president Todd Remely sent in an email to residents that was posted on KSTP. “Things have gotten out of control and there does not appear to be an end in sight.”

The neighborhood association is asking residents to keep their front porch lights on, lock vehicles, homes and garage doors, watch out for one another and report all suspicious activity to police immediately.

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