Brooklyn Park Police Arrest Suspect in Attempted Armed Robbery
Brooklyn Park police arrested a suspect accused of trying to rob a man at gunpoint and striking the victim with the weapon.
Police say the incident happened Saturday at 11:15 a.m. in the 6700 block of Oak Grove Parkway.
According to police, the victim arranged to sell shoes through social media.
When the buyer showed up, police say he displayed a gun, then struck the victim with the firearm when the seller refused to comply. The suspect then fled in a vehicle.
As officers responded, they spotted the vehicle matching a description of the one leaving the scene. Police conducted a traffic stop and arrested the suspect.
Police said they were able to recover a weapon after a witness saw the man toss it out of the car.
Jail records show an 18-year-old man from Inver Grove Heights was booked pending a charge of aggravated robbery.
Brooklyn Park police remind residents that anyone can safely finalize internet transactions at both of its police buildings. The police department has designated two parking stalls or “swap spots” at its North building, 5400 85th Ave. N. and South station, 7608 Brooklyn Blvd. N.
