Media Release

320.345.4444 | www.ci.stcloud.mn.us | Wm. Blair Anderson, Chief of Police

Date: ** Update -10/12/2017

Nature of Incident: Robbery
Case #: 17051750
Incident Date: 10/08/2017
Incident Time: 4:57 p.m.
Location: 4201 Division Street West
By: SCPD Public Information Officer, Assistant Chief Jeff Oxton

**Update 10/12/17: Robbery:

The investigation into this robbery has led to the arrest of a 16 year old male from Coon Rapids. The juvenile had
been reported as a runaway and had last been seen in the City of St. Cloud on 10/08/17 at 4:42 p.m.

The juvenile was located and arrested on 10/11/17 at 6:24 p.m. at the intersection of 33 rd Avenue and 2nd Street
North, St. Cloud. The juvenile was taken into custody without incident.

The juvenile was transported to the St. Cloud Hospital for psychological evaluation and then transported to the
Stearns County Jail for placement into a juvenile detention facility. The juvenile will be held for court on the charge
of aggravated robbery.

Original Release 10/10/17:

On 10/08/17 officers were sent to a robbery that had just occurred at Macys located at 4201 West Division Street.
Officers were advised the suspect had last been seen running east through the North parking lot of Target. Upon
arrival officers located the 70 year old female victim who is from Staples Minnesota.

Through the investigation officers learned that the victim had entered the North doors of Macys and had been
followed in by a lone male suspect. Once inside the store the suspect grabbed the victims purse, which was hung
over her shoulder, and attempted to pull the purse from the victim. The action of pulling the purse caused the victim
to fall to the ground at which time the suspect dragged the victim by the purse, kicked her, and ultimately stole the
purse. At that time a 23 year old female witness observed the incident and approached just as the suspect ran back
out the North doors of the store with the purse. The witness briefly ran after the suspect who eventually dropped the
purse in the Target parking lot. No weapons were ever used or observed during the robbery.

The suspect is described as a white male approximately 16-18 years of age, standing approximately 59 tall with a
heavy build, wearing a white t-shirt, black athletic pants, white shoes, and an orange and white stocking cap.

The victim received minor, non-life threatening injuries and was treated on scene by Gold Cross Ambulance
paramedics. Officers checked the area for the suspect, however he was not located. Store surveillance cameras
were able to provide an image of the suspect which is depicted below.

The case is active. Anyone with information regarding the above incident or the suspect depicted below is urged to
contact the St. Cloud Police Department at 320-251-1200, or Tri-County Crime Stoppers at 320-255-1301, 1-800-
255-1301, or at www.tricountycrimestoppers.org

The City of St. Cloud, Minnesota will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, status with regard to
public assistance, familial status or sexual orientation. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all city services,
programs and activities.
 Media Release
320.345.4444 | www.ci.stcloud.mn.us | Wm. Blair Anderson, Chief of Police

The City of St. Cloud, Minnesota will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, status with regard to
public assistance, familial status or sexual orientation. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all city services,
programs and activities.