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City of Edina 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Kaylin Eidsness, Senior Communications Coordinator
Phone 952-833-9537 Fax 952-826-0389 EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Arrest Made in Numerous Property Crimes in Edina
Edina, Minn., June 28, 2017 – Pierre Ramone Larsen of Minneapolis was arrested June 25 in Edina while
driving a stolen vehicle. Larsen is suspected of being involved in more than 30 criminal incidents in Edina since
February.
“We often remind residents to call 911 to report any suspicious activity,” said Sgt. Nate Mendel. “That’s why
we were able to catch the defendant in the act; a resident called 911 to report a person acting suspicious in
their neighborhood.”
The majority of the more than 30 burglaries, thefts from vehicles and vehicle theft allegedly committed by
Larsen were considered crimes of opportunity, meaning doors to the house or vehicle were left unlocked. In
one incident, he entered a home through an open window, but cut the screen to gain access.
Larsen has been charged with a felony, theft of a motor vehicle and first-degree degree burglary, and is
currently being held at Hennepin County Jail without bail. Detectives are currently working on additional
charges.
While Larsen is locked up, Mendel reminds residents to remain vigilant and keep doors and windows locked
when they are away from their house and car and to always call 911 immediately to report any suspicious
activity.
For more information about the Edina Police Department, visit EdinaMN.gov/Police or call 952-826-1610.
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