We've had two recent robberies reported on the Midtown Greenway. A printable copy of the crime alert is attached to this email.
On Jan. 9, (2012) at about 11:20 PM, two victims walking on the Midtown Greenway, at Elliot Ave So. were robbed at gunpoint by two males. Neither victim was physically injured. Victims lost a cell phone, cash and credit cards to the suspects.
On Jan. 16, (2012) at about 10:30 PM, a lone cyclist was knocked off the bicycle by two suspects who demanded money. The robbery occurred at 12 Ave. So. and the Greenway. They took the victim’s backpack containing identification, debit and credit cards, cell phone and other items. Suspects fled when another cyclist approached and yelled at them to stop. The victim sustained injuries to the face.
Suspect Information: We have similar suspect descriptions for both robberies. In one case they were described by the victim as Native American or Hispanic males between 20 and 25 years old. In the other the suspects were described as Native American males between 18 and 22. All suspects were about 6 feet tall. One was described as having a heavy build. All were dressed in black hoodies, caps and trousers. One of the suspects may have been limping.
What you can do:
Be aware of your surroundings.
Carry a cell phone. Make yourself familiar with the locations of the “blue light” phones on the Greenway. If you see anything suspicious, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Be alert to people loitering on the trail.
Become familiar with the locations of the exit ramps.
Ride or walk with a friend if possible, particularly at night.
If you see someone ahead of you on the trail, trust your instincts.
Be prepared to turn back and go the other way if you feel you should.
Contact the Midtown Greenway Association about their bike patrol at 612-879-0103
If you have questions, have information about the robberies or would like personal safety information, contact: CPS Don Greeley at 673-3482 or donald.greeley@minneapolismn.gov.
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