Duluth burglaries continue, authorities ask community to stay vigilant

Update as of November 7: On Thursday, November 7, the Duluth Police Department provided on update on an ongoing series of robberies. Mattie Hjelseth, the Duluth Police Department Public Information Officer, reported that another robbery occurred on Wednesday, November 6, on the 2500 block of E 2nd Street at around 9:00 p.m.

“Initial investigation shows a white male entered the residence and the occupant inside fled,” explained Hjelseth. “While fleeing, they fell and received non-life-threatening injuries from the fall. Officers quickly responded and set up a perimeter. After a K9 track, drone deployments, and canvasing the area,
the male was unable to be located.”

Chief Mike Ceynowa asks that the community remain vigilant and said the Department is actively trying to apprehend the individual.

“We share the concerns of our community and are working tirelessly to hold this individual accountable for his actions,” said Ceynowa. “We have staff canvasing the area around the clock and will continue to utilize our resources and surrounding partner agencies to make an arrest.”

Original Story: The Duluth Police Department reported a series of burglaries during the week of November 4.

The first burglary was reported on the 200 block of West Kent Road with a subsequent burglary reported November 5 on the 1500 block of Vermillion Road. Both burglaries were reported between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.

“Initial investigation shows that an individual, described as being a white male, entered both residences and made threats to the occupant’s inside. A resident in the West Kent Road incident was transported by Mayo Ambulance to a local hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries,” explained Mattie Hjelseth, Duluth Police Department Public Information Officer. “The two residents in the Vermilion Road incident were also transported by Mayo Ambulance to a local hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.”

The Duluth Police Department does believe that incidents may be related. They ask the community to reach out to the department at 218-730-5050 if they see anything suspicious or by texting a tip to 847411.

The incidents remain under investigation and the Duluth Police Department will provide additional details once there is more information.