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Police say eight victims robbed at gunpoint during a robbery Monday morning in Brooklyn Center.

Officers say four suspects broke into a second floor apartment of the Sterling Square Apartment complex on the 6600 block of Humboldt Avenue North.

The suspects were let into the apartment around 4 a.m. They then ordered two women into the bathroom and bound six men’s hands and feet with duct tape at gunpoint. One person was injured, however their condition remains unknown.

"When you bind someone with duct tape, you use handguns, you actually injure one of the victims—it doesn’t get any more violent than that," said Brooklyn Center Police Cmdr. Mike Reynolds.

Officials believe the four suspects were targeting something of value inside the apartment but they would not comment what that was.

"It makes me want to move. I don’t even want to be in the vicinity, because if they did it to them, what makes me any different," said resident Brittany Riser.

Police say the suspects got away with cash, cell phones, and a tan 2005 Chevy Tahoe with Minnesota plates PNY 459.

Reynolds tells 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS what makes the home invasion more disturbing, is the fact their police department is approximately 100 feet away from the apartment.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Brooklyn Center Police Department at (763) 569-3333.

MNXD9 wrote:

Preaching to the choir I'm sure, just goes to show you, Even if the Cops are close, doesn't mean they will be able to protect you....

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The suspects were let into the apartment around 4 a.m.

Officials believe the four suspects were targeting something of value inside the apartment but they would not comment what that was.

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"When you bind someone with duct tape, you use handguns, you actually injure one of the victims—it doesn’t get any more violent than that," said Brooklyn Center Police Cmdr. Mike Reynolds.

Nords wrote:

And my buddies still don't understand why I won't let my guard down at home *near Brooklyn center*, when we live ~200 feet from the police station.

I'll have to show them this.

djeepp wrote:

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"When you bind someone with duct tape, you use handguns, you actually injure one of the victims—it doesn’t get any more violent than that," said Brooklyn Center Police Cmdr. Mike Reynolds.

Seth watches the cursor blink as the thought travels through his head that a police commander of a major metropolitan city couldn't possibly make such an unbelievably stupid statement to a major news network.

A small amount of rage flows through his veins as he contemplates why this angers him so. Is it the fact that he wants to support the police but finds it hard when he reads statements like this? Or is it the fact that he knows that his six month old, if he were able to speak, would say something like, "He couldn't possible be that dumb."

He relaxes as he realizes that this gentleman would probably not make such an ignorant statement had he a do-over. But still...

usmarine0352 wrote:

Nords wrote:

And my buddies still don't understand why I won't let my guard down at home *near Brooklyn center*, when we live ~200 feet from the police station.

I'll have to show them this.

What do you bet that if they catch these guys/gal they find out that their Mpls residents.

Mpls's 4th pct has gunshots right in the alley of the pct.

Being near a precinct doesn't protect you at all.

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Lawyer_in_Training wrote:

MNXD9 wrote:

Preaching to the choir I'm sure, just goes to show you, Even if the Cops are close, doesn't mean they will be able to protect you....

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The suspects were let into the apartment around 4 a.m.

Officials believe the four suspects were targeting something of value inside the apartment but they would not comment what that was.

Gee, I wonder what 8 people were doing in one apt. with "something of value" at 4 a.m.?

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The suspects were let into the apartment around 4 a.m.

Lawyer_in_Training wrote:

MNXD9 wrote:

Preaching to the choir I'm sure, just goes to show you, Even if the Cops are close, doesn't mean they will be able to protect you....

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The suspects were let into the apartment around 4 a.m.

Officials believe the four suspects were targeting something of value inside the apartment but they would not comment what that was.

Gee, I wonder what 8 people were doing in one apt. with "something of value" at 4 a.m.?

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Three men and a woman sought in June 8 Brooklyn Center home invasion
# By Sue Webber Sun Newspapers

(Created: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 9:59 AM CDT)
Brooklyn Center Police are seeking three men and a woman who allegedly invaded an apartment, bound the residents with duct tape, stole the contents of their pockets and then made off in one of the resident's Chevy Tahoe.

"All eight victims, seven adults and one 17-year-old, were duct-taped, and everyone's pockets were emptied by the four suspects," Brooklyn Center Police said. "Police do not think this is random."

Police said one of the apartment's residents ran to the police department to report the incident, which occurred sometime between 4 a.m. and 4:30 a.m.

Officers responded to the apartment complex, which is on the 6600 block of Humboldt Ave. N, at 6 a.m. Monday, June 8.

The four home invaders were let into the apartment by one of the eight people in the apartment, police said.

The Chevy Tahoe has Minnesota plates bearing the number PNY 459.

Police reported that witnesses described the home invaders as three black men and a black woman, and said that three of the four carried semi-automatic handguns.

Author:	MNXD9 [ Mon Jun 08, 2009 8:46 pm ]
Post subject:	8 victims robbed at gunpoint in Brooklyn Center
Preaching to the choir I'm sure, just goes to show you, Even if the Cops are close, doesn't mean they will be able to protect you.... Quote: Police say eight victims robbed at gunpoint during a robbery Monday morning in Brooklyn Center. Officers say four suspects broke into a second floor apartment of the Sterling Square Apartment complex on the 6600 block of Humboldt Avenue North. The suspects were let into the apartment around 4 a.m. They then ordered two women into the bathroom and bound six men’s hands and feet with duct tape at gunpoint. One person was injured, however their condition remains unknown. "When you bind someone with duct tape, you use handguns, you actually injure one of the victims—it doesn’t get any more violent than that," said Brooklyn Center Police Cmdr. Mike Reynolds. Officials believe the four suspects were targeting something of value inside the apartment but they would not comment what that was. "It makes me want to move. I don’t even want to be in the vicinity, because if they did it to them, what makes me any different," said resident Brittany Riser. Police say the suspects got away with cash, cell phones, and a tan 2005 Chevy Tahoe with Minnesota plates PNY 459. *Reynolds tells 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS what makes the home invasion more disturbing, is the fact their police department is approximately 100 feet away from the apartment.* Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Brooklyn Center Police Department at (763) 569-3333. Click here for the link to the story on Channel 5

Author:	Lawyer_in_Training [ Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:27 pm ]
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MNXD9 wrote: Preaching to the choir I'm sure, just goes to show you, Even if the Cops are close, doesn't mean they will be able to protect you.... Quote: The suspects were let into the apartment around 4 a.m. Officials believe the four suspects were targeting something of value inside the apartment but they would not comment what that was. Gee, I wonder what 8 people were doing in one apt. with "something of value" at 4 a.m.?

Author:	Nords [ Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:27 pm ]
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And my buddies still don't understand why I won't let my guard down at home near Brooklyn center, when we live ~200 feet from the police station. I'll have to show them this.

Author:	djeepp [ Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:28 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: 8 victims robbed at gunpoint in Brooklyn Center
Quote: "When you bind someone with duct tape, you use handguns, you actually injure one of the victims—it doesn’t get any more violent than that," said Brooklyn Center Police Cmdr. Mike Reynolds. Seth watches the cursor blink as the thought travels through his head that a police commander of a major metropolitan city couldn't possibly make such an unbelievably stupid statement to a major news network. A small amount of rage flows through his veins as he contemplates why this angers him so. Is it the fact that he wants to support the police but finds it hard when he reads statements like this? Or is it the fact that he knows that his six month old, if he were able to speak, would say something like, "He couldn't possible be that dumb." He relaxes as he realizes that this gentleman would probably not make such an ignorant statement had he a do-over. But still...

Author:	usmarine0352 [ Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:56 pm ]
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Nords wrote: And my buddies still don't understand why I won't let my guard down at home near Brooklyn center, when we live ~200 feet from the police station. I'll have to show them this. What do you bet that if they catch these guys/gal they find out that their Mpls residents. Mpls's 4th pct has gunshots right in the alley of the pct. Being near a precinct doesn't protect you at all. .

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Author:	Moby Clarke [ Mon Jun 08, 2009 11:36 pm ]
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djeepp wrote: Quote: "When you bind someone with duct tape, you use handguns, you actually injure one of the victims—it doesn’t get any more violent than that," said Brooklyn Center Police Cmdr. Mike Reynolds. Seth watches the cursor blink as the thought travels through his head that a police commander of a major metropolitan city couldn't possibly make such an unbelievably stupid statement to a major news network. A small amount of rage flows through his veins as he contemplates why this angers him so. Is it the fact that he wants to support the police but finds it hard when he reads statements like this? Or is it the fact that he knows that his six month old, if he were able to speak, would say something like, "He couldn't possible be that dumb." He relaxes as he realizes that this gentleman would probably not make such an ignorant statement had he a do-over. But still... I had the same thought.

Author:	Jeremiah [ Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:30 am ]
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usmarine0352 wrote: Nords wrote: And my buddies still don't understand why I won't let my guard down at home near Brooklyn center, when we live ~200 feet from the police station. I'll have to show them this. What do you bet that if they catch these guys/gal they find out that their Mpls residents. Mpls's 4th pct has gunshots right in the alley of the pct. Being near a precinct doesn't protect you at all. . Ironically enough, if you read the 4th Precinct's arrest highlights for a given week (as I do regularly- I have a bit of an interest there), you'll often find a large number of those arrested have come from Brooklyn Center/Brooklyn Park...

Author:	havegunjoe [ Tue Jun 09, 2009 10:21 am ]
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Lawyer_in_Training wrote: MNXD9 wrote: Preaching to the choir I'm sure, just goes to show you, Even if the Cops are close, doesn't mean they will be able to protect you.... Quote: The suspects were let into the apartment around 4 a.m. Officials believe the four suspects were targeting something of value inside the apartment but they would not comment what that was. Gee, I wonder what 8 people were doing in one apt. with "something of value" at 4 a.m.? Exactly what went through my mind when I read this.

Author:	ironbear [ Tue Jun 09, 2009 11:19 am ]
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Quote: The suspects were let into the apartment around 4 a.m. Funny. I end up focusing on a different part of the same sentence. Who do you let in at 4 a.m. Not a whole lot of people, that I would give that consideration.

Author:	kecker [ Tue Jun 09, 2009 2:43 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: 8 victims robbed at gunpoint in Brooklyn Center
Lawyer_in_Training wrote: MNXD9 wrote: Preaching to the choir I'm sure, just goes to show you, Even if the Cops are close, doesn't mean they will be able to protect you.... Quote: The suspects were let into the apartment around 4 a.m. Officials believe the four suspects were targeting something of value inside the apartment but they would not comment what that was. Gee, I wonder what 8 people were doing in one apt. with "something of value" at 4 a.m.? Surely a Scrabble board game isn't that valuable is it??

Author:	DeanC [ Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:21 am ]
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A little more info: Quote: Three men and a woman sought in June 8 Brooklyn Center home invasion # By Sue Webber Sun Newspapers (Created: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 9:59 AM CDT) Brooklyn Center Police are seeking three men and a woman who allegedly invaded an apartment, bound the residents with duct tape, stole the contents of their pockets and then made off in one of the resident's Chevy Tahoe. "All eight victims, seven adults and one 17-year-old, were duct-taped, and everyone's pockets were emptied by the four suspects," Brooklyn Center Police said. "Police do not think this is random." Police said one of the apartment's residents ran to the police department to report the incident, which occurred sometime between 4 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. Officers responded to the apartment complex, which is on the 6600 block of Humboldt Ave. N, at 6 a.m. Monday, June 8. The four home invaders were let into the apartment by one of the eight people in the apartment, police said. The Chevy Tahoe has Minnesota plates bearing the number PNY 459. Police reported that witnesses described the home invaders as three black men and a black woman, and said that three of the four carried semi-automatic handguns.

Author:	kecker [ Fri Jun 12, 2009 11:32 am ]
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That's an odd reaction to a triple word score

Author:	JustMe [ Sat Jun 13, 2009 10:19 pm ]
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What's funny about this story is that I didn't know about the extent of it until I read it here. The Strib only mentioned this story in the context of the cutting off of state funds to cities affecting services (Brooklyn Center being the example cited) on Thursday the eleventh, and the robbery sounded more low key, almost a burglary instead. Nothing on the yahoo news or the Friday or Saturday Stribs (I look at them at work and stay away from TV).

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