Minneapolis, MN
Twin Cities delivery driver would mark packages as delivered before stealing them, charges say
A Twin Cities delivery driver is accused of stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of packages from customers, according to charges filed in Hennepin County.
The 25-year-old man from Minneapolis was charged Wednesday with one count of felony theft by swindle.
Charging documents say the man was the delivery driver for more than $16,000 in merchandise listed as delivered that was reported missing by customers.
Minneapolis police responded to a report of a suspected package theft involving a delivery driver on Aug. 18 and learned about the delivery driver who had been involved in several incidents where packages marked as delivered were never received by purchasers.
Charges say in one incident, a Target employee purchased a vacuum cleaner that they never received, despite it being reported delivered. The employee obtained surveillance video that allegedly showed the delivery driver taking a picture to confirm the delivery before leaving with the package.
Additionally, staff at an apartment building in downtown Minneapolis notified Target that a large number of empty shipping boxes from the retailer were found in the building’s garbage, addressed to various places throughout the Twin Cities metro, according to charges.
Target was able to use the information from the packages to determine who the delivery driver for them had been and saw they had all been marked as delivered but reported missing by customers.
Officers learned that the delivery driver was a resident of the apartment building where all the empty boxes were found, charges say. Surveillance footage from the building showed him disposing of Target packages at least 27 separate times between July 25 and Sept. 17. He was also seen multiple times moving boxes or specific items consistent with the packages he reportedly delivered.
While executing a search warrant at the man’s apartment on Oct. 2, officers found more than $6,000 in stolen merchandise, including multiple vacuums and smart TVs.
If convicted, the delivery driver could be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A shooting in south Minneapolis left a woman dead Saturday night.
Fatal shooting on Pillsbury Avenue South
What we know:
According to Minneapolis police, officers responded to a report of gunfire near Pillsbury Avenue South and West 25th Street around 5:30 p.m.
A woman was found at the scene with life-threatening gunshot wounds. She was taken to the hospital where she later died.
Police believe that an argument inside an apartment led to gunfire.
The suspected shooter fled the scene before police responded.
What we don’t know:
Police did not say what led up to the shooting or if they made any arrests.
The woman has not yet been identified.
What you can do:
Anyone with information on the shooting can call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or click here to submit a tip.
The Source: A press release from the Minneapolis Police Department.
Doors Open Minneapolis is growing to become one of the more anticipated events of the and this weekend is your chance to get in on the action.
From 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, participants can choose venues they’d like to explore and get a closer look at areas typically closed off to the public.
Details on the event can be found online.
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Sunday,…
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
LINE: Spurs -4.5; over/under is 215.5
WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Spurs lead series 2-1
BOTTOM LINE: The San Antonio Spurs visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Spurs won the last meeting 115-108 on Saturday, led by 39 points from Victor Wembanyama. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 32.
The Timberwolves are 31-21 against Western Conference opponents. Minnesota is sixth in the Western Conference with 33.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Rudy Gobert averaging 7.5.
The Spurs are 36-16 against Western Conference opponents. San Antonio is fourth in the Western Conference with 16.3 fast break points per game led by Julian Champagnie averaging 3.0.
The Timberwolves’ 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.8 more made shots on average than the 13.0 per game the Spurs allow. The Spurs average 13.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 12.1 per game the Timberwolves allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Julius Randle is averaging 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and five assists for the Timberwolves. Naz Reid is averaging 1.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Wembanyama is averaging 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.1 blocks for the Spurs. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 18.6 points and 6.2 assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 6-4, averaging 111.1 points, 47.3 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 6.1 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.1 points per game.
Spurs: 7-3, averaging 116.9 points, 46.5 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 7.7 steals and 7.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.5 points.
INJURIES: Timberwolves: Donte DiVincenzo: out for season (leg).
Spurs: David Jones Garcia: out for season (ankle).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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