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Minneapolis Police Investigate 87 Car Break-Ins, Seek Video

8/23/2026

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Minneapolis police are investigating at least 87 car break-ins across nine neighborhoods.
The break-ins occurred between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Police activated a Crime Spree Response Protocol, deploying squads and halting non-emergency calls.
Investigators are seeking public surveillance video after making no arrests.
Thirty-seven vehicles were damaged on a single block of 1st Avenue South.

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Story summary

Minneapolis police are investigating at least 87 car break-ins across nine neighborhoods.
The break-ins occurred between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Police activated a Crime Spree Response Protocol, deploying squads and halting non-emergency calls.
Investigators are seeking public surveillance video after making no arrests.
Thirty-seven vehicles were damaged on a single block of 1st Avenue South.