Thieves Target Cars at Apartment Complex

Approximately 40 residents of the in Minnetonka — just across the border from Hopkins — awoke Tuesday to find their cars broken into. The thefts are at least the third mass break-in since June at Hopkins-area underground garages.

Officers continue to tally the damages from the incident at the Smetana Road complex. No cars were stolen, and no one has been arrested.

Construction currently going on at the complex caused the entries into the buildings to be unsecured. Thieves were provided easy access to the buildings.

This week's thefts are just the latest in a rash of garage burglaries in the area that had already claimed about 50 cars broken into and one car stolen. City of Minntonka officials say it is hard to say at this point if there might be any connection to the Hopkins incidents.

 in underground garages along Blake Road and Hiawatha Avenue. Thieves also in an underground garage on 11th Street South in downtown Hopkins. 

The thieves caused an estimated $20,000 in damage during those two incidents. They stole mostly electronic items, such as GPS units. They also took a car during the second incident.

Hopkins police the earlier thefts.  for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those involved.

Anyone with information about the break-ins is asked to contact the Hopkins Police Department at 952-938-8885. Those who provide tips may remain anonymous.