Minneapolis vehicle break‑in spree: 124 cases in mid‑Oct; ~20 more in Lowry Hill on Nov. 9

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About 20 vehicles had windows smashed before dawn on Nov. 9 in the Lowry Hill area near Fremont Ave. S. and W. Franklin Ave.
The Minneapolis Police Department said an October resurgence in smash-and-grab vehicle incidents followed a roughly two-month lull, and the spree has continued with the Lowry Hill cluster.
Background: three teens (ages 15, 16 and 17) were arrested Aug. 19 in north Minneapolis and charged with motor vehicle tampering and fleeing.
The MPD reiterated reporting channels for incidents: call 911 for emergencies, use 311, report online or go to a police station in person.
The MPD advised preventive measures: park in well-lit areas, remove or hide valuables and do not leave keys in vehicles.

Social media users in Minneapolis express widespread frustration with perceived police inaction, noting that officers often do not respond to break-in reports unless the crime is in progress, leading to a sense of lawlessness in neighborhoods like Lowry Hill.
Many X posts highlight the economic impact on residents, such as skyrocketing insurance costs due to repeated vehicle break-ins, which mainstream coverage overlooks in favor of incident statistics.
Community members on X criticize city leadership, particularly Mayor Frey, for failing to address the ongoing crime surge, arguing that lack of proactive policing contributes to the persistence of these sprees.
X discussions often connect vehicle break-ins to broader safety concerns, including related crimes like carjackings and home invasions in the same areas, providing a more holistic view of neighborhood insecurity not detailed in news reports.
Users share personal anecdotes of preventive measures, like leaving car doors unlocked to avoid window smashing, reflecting a resigned adaptation to crime that mainstream media does not capture in their prevention tips.

Based on 2 sources

Paul Walsh November 10, 2025

New information:

New incident: About 20 vehicles had windows smashed before dawn Nov. 9 in Lowry Hill near Fremont Ave. S. and W. Franklin Ave.
MPD notes the October resurgence followed a two‑month lull; the spree has continued with the Lowry Hill cluster.
Background context: three teens (15, 16, 17) were arrested Aug. 19 in north Minneapolis and charged with motor vehicle tampering and fleeing.
MPD reiterated reporting channels (911/311/online/in-person) and prevention guidance (well‑lit parking, remove/hide valuables, no keys left in vehicles).

FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul by Kilat.Fitzgerald@fox.com (Kilat Fitzgerald) October 16, 2025