Minneapolis Man Steals Alcohol from Edina Liquor, Graffiti Artists Strike 50th & France

All information taken from the Oct. 2, 2011  Crime Activity Report.

Sept. 26

• Police responded to the 4000 block of Mavelle Drive on a report of a verbal domestic incident.
• Police responded to the 5000 block of France Avenue South on a report of a stolen purse and its contents valued at $10.
• Police responded to the 6600 block of Parkwood Lane on a report of a possible fraud that occurred in California.
• Police responded to the 4100 block of Lynn Avenue on a report of a stolen bag and checks valued at $52.
• Police responded to the 5700 block of Chowen Avenue South on a report of possible identity theft.
• Police responded to the 5400 block of Xerxes Avenue on a report of a stolen electronics and cash valued at $2,646.
• Shawn Michael Kittleson, 23, of 2446 Portland Ave. S., Minneapolis, was arrested for theft after a employee saw him attempt to steal $259 of merchandise from the store.

Sept. 27

• Police responded to the 5800 block of Chowen Avenue South on a report of an attempted burglary. Two unidentified individuals were seen fleeing the area after a reportedly kicking in the door of a residence.
• Police responded to the parking ramp at 4050 51st Street South on a report of unknown persons spraying graffiti on the walls.
• Police responded to at on a report of two unidentified males stealing $1,290 of clothing from the store.
• Dereje Adamsu Abebe, 39, of 15545 Flyboat Lane, Apple Valley, was arrested for selling cigarettes to a minor.
• Kevin John Hanson, 21, of 4520 Garrison Lane, was arrested for selling cigarettes to a minor.
• Police responded to the 5300 block of Halifax Avenue South to receive a found bicycle.
• Michael Scott Ruona, 20, of 6238 2nd Ave. S., Richfield, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and underage consumption.
• Jacob Daniel McPheeters, 19, of 7340 Emerson Ave. S., Richfield, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia when the vehicle he was driving was stopped for suspicious activity.

Sept. 28

• Police responded to the intersection of West Highwood Drive and Pine Grove Road on a report of a stolen ladder valued at $2,000.
• Police responded to the Thrivent Financial building on a report of unknown persons spraying graffiti.
• Police responded to the 4000 block of Mavelle Drive on a report of a victim swindled out of $1,600 in cash.
• Police responded to the 6100 block of Saxony Road on a report of a restraining order violation.
• Police responded to on a report of unidentified males stealing miscellaneous clothing valued at $2,244.
• Weston Lawrence Nichols, 18, was arrested for disturbing the peace and violating a no contact order.
• Police responded to the 5100 block of Lincoln Drive on a report of a stolen license plate valued at $250.
• Police responded to the 5100 block of Lincoln Drive on a report of an unknown person smashing a window on the victim's vehicle.

Sept. 29

• Gary Watkin Bennett, 51, of 5648 39th Ave. S., Minneapolis, was arrested after an  employee observed him attempt to steal alcohol valued at $21.99.
• Police responded to on a report of a stolen keyboard valued at $180.
• Police responded to the 4800 block of Sunnyslope Road East on a report of a stolen cell phone valued at $450.
• Sandra Ann Avelli, 37, of 4011 Sheridan Ave. N., Minneapolis, was arrested for not having insurance after her vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation.
• Police responded to the 4600 block of Lakeview Drive on a report of stolen license plate tabs valued at $75.
• Police responded to the 7100 block of Amundson Avenue on a report of suspicious activity.

Sept. 30

• Kristin Renae Brandli, 22, of 14255 Valley View Rd. #304, Eden Prairie, was arrested on a fourth-degree DWI.
• Police responded to 7645 Metro Blvd. on a report of an unknown person using counterfeit checks made out from Doherty Employment Group.

Oct. 1

• Police responded to the 5700 block of Long Brake Circle on a report of a verbal domestic incident.
• Police responded to the 5200 block of Villa Way on a report of possible identity theft.
• Police responded to the 4500 block of Valley View Road on a report of a stolen briefcase and its contents valued at $465.
• Police responded to the 4000 block of 51st Street West on a report of a stolen coat, purse and its contents valued at $345.
• Police responded to the 5900 block of Lincoln Drive to receive a found laptop.

Oct. 2

• Travis John Martin, 29, of 6200 Bury Drive, Eden Prairie, was arrested for driving after suspension and possession of a prohibited weapon after the vehicle he was driving was stopped for a traffic violation.
• Kadija Safiyan Mussa, 21, of 6232 France Ave. S., was arrested for theft after a employee saw her attempt to steal $214.96 of merchandise from the store.