“These robbery sprees, committed by a group of suspects, are deeply frustrating and create fear across our communities,” O’Hara said in a written statement. “There is a strong sense of urgency within the MPD to disrupt this behavior and apprehend those responsible.”

Sunday’s incidents occurred in a tight window, including the following:

  • 2:42 a.m., 14th Ave SE & 5th St SE – Three to four suspects in a grey sedan stole an ID, credit card, and keys.

  • 2:49 a.m., 600 Block of 10th Ave SE – Three suspects in a grey vehicle stole a backpack.

  • 2:52 a.m., 1100 Block of Washington St NE – Three to four suspects in a grey sedan stole a purse, wallet, and keys.

  • 2:55 a.m., 900 Block of 5th St SE – Three suspects assaulted a victim before fleeing. The victim declined medical attention.

  • 2:57 a.m., 700 Block of 11th Ave SE – Three to four suspects in a gold sedan stole approximately $90 in cash.

2:42 a.m., 14th Ave SE & 5th St SE – Three to four suspects in a grey sedan stole an ID, credit card, and keys.

2:49 a.m., 600 Block of 10th Ave SE – Three suspects in a grey vehicle stole a backpack.

2:52 a.m., 1100 Block of Washington St NE – Three to four suspects in a grey sedan stole a purse, wallet, and keys.

2:55 a.m., 900 Block of 5th St SE – Three suspects assaulted a victim before fleeing. The victim declined medical attention.

2:57 a.m., 700 Block of 11th Ave SE – Three to four suspects in a gold sedan stole approximately $90 in cash.

Descriptions of suspects from Sunday included males wearing black hoodies, North Face parkas and light blue jeans. One suspect wore a white hoodie and another wore a white hat and black hoodie. Footwear included black Air Force Ones and black-and-blue Nike Jordan shoes.

On Monday, March 24, the second pattern began with the theft of the black Kia and escalated with a series of armed robberies throughout South and Southeast Minneapolis. In several cases, victims were pistol-whipped or thrown to the ground.

Monday’s incidents included:

  • 5:46 p.m., 3600 Block of 19th Ave S – Auto theft of a black Kia Sportage.

  • 6:25 p.m., 3300 Block of Bryant Ave S – Armed robbery. Three suspects in a black SUV stole a purse; the victim was pistol-whipped.

  • 6:33 p.m., 2525 Harriet Ave – Two suspects stole a bag from a vehicle.

  • 6:38 p.m., 700 Block of 22nd St W – Armed robbery by two suspects in a black SUV.

  • 10:23 p.m., 3200 Block of Girard Ave S – Armed carjacking and robbery. Four suspects in a white sedan stole a silver BMW, a purse and phone. The victim was pistol-whipped.

  • ~10:25 p.m., 3200 Block of Fremont Ave S – Armed robbery by two to three suspects.

  • 10:26 p.m., 1200 Block of 7th St SE – Armed robbery by five suspects in a silver SUV. A purse was stolen; the victim was thrown to the ground.

  • 10:46 p.m., 2300 Block of Pillsbury Ave S – Attempted armed robbery. Three suspects assaulted and pistol-whipped the victim.

  • 11:04 p.m., 3800 Block of 10th Ave S – Armed robbery. Four to five suspects in a silver SUV stole a purse and wallet. The victim was pistol-whipped.

5:46 p.m., 3600 Block of 19th Ave S – Auto theft of a black Kia Sportage.

6:25 p.m., 3300 Block of Bryant Ave S – Armed robbery. Three suspects in a black SUV stole a purse; the victim was pistol-whipped.

6:33 p.m., 2525 Harriet Ave – Two suspects stole a bag from a vehicle.

6:38 p.m., 700 Block of 22nd St W – Armed robbery by two suspects in a black SUV.

10:23 p.m., 3200 Block of Girard Ave S – Armed carjacking and robbery. Four suspects in a white sedan stole a silver BMW, a purse and phone. The victim was pistol-whipped.

~10:25 p.m., 3200 Block of Fremont Ave S – Armed robbery by two to three suspects.

10:26 p.m., 1200 Block of 7th St SE – Armed robbery by five suspects in a silver SUV. A purse was stolen; the victim was thrown to the ground.

10:46 p.m., 2300 Block of Pillsbury Ave S – Attempted armed robbery. Three suspects assaulted and pistol-whipped the victim.

11:04 p.m., 3800 Block of 10th Ave S – Armed robbery. Four to five suspects in a silver SUV stole a purse and wallet. The victim was pistol-whipped.

Descriptions for suspects in Monday’s pattern again included males in black hoodies. In multiple cases, a female suspect was also reported.

Anyone with video or other evidence is urged to contact the Minneapolis Police Department by emailing policetips@minneapolismn.gov or calling the MPD Tip Line at 612-673-5845. To report information anonymously, contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.CrimeStoppersMN.org. Those who provide tips leading to arrest and conviction may be eligible for a reward.