Crime & Safety

Burglary Interrupted By Resident Near Minnetonka-Wayzata Border

Police: "Your eyes and ears are the key to keeping your neighborhood safe."

The latest interrupted home invasion occurred Monday afternoon in Minnetonka, near the Wayzata border.

Police report a resident returning home Monday afternoon interrupted the attempted burglary of their home. The incident took place near Wayzata's Holdridge neighborhood on the city's east side.

The case is being investigated by the , but its close proximity to Wayzata prompted Chief MikeRisvold to issue a crime alert late Monday.

Earlier this month a a late-night invasion of their home, sparking a manhunt that lasted several hours.

The incidents are not believed to be related.

Local police are urging residents to lock their doors and do what they can to make their home look lived in and occupied when they are away. Lights with timers—more than one—are a good deterrent, according to police.

"If you have an alarm system at your home, use it," Chief Risvold wrote in a Monday e-mail. "If you are away for an extended period of time, stop newspaper and mail delivery and have a trusted person check on your home regularly to retrieve unexpected packages."

Residents may also request that the Wayzata Police Department make random checks of their home while they are away by completing a “House Check” card.

"Finally, watch out for your neighbors," Chief Risvold said. "Your eyes and ears are the key to keeping your neighborhood safe."


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