Edina residents meet with law enforcement to address surge in carjackings - KSTP

"They are really going to be aggressive about the prosecution on these crimes in Hennepin County," said Edina Mayor Jim Hovland.

Edina’s mayor said he spoke earlier in the day with County Attorney Mike Freeman about their new efforts.

"So that people can prosper, and not worrying, not being fearful, not having to look over their shoulder," Hovland said about his hopes the suspects are caught.

A group of residents invited city leaders and law enforcement to address the crime spree in recent weeks.

"As we've seen the trends, and certainly started to feel it was becoming a really important issue,” said" Liz Ross, meeting co-organizer. “It was moving from property crime, upsetting, something you can prevent by locking your cars, and removing your keys, to really violent crime and to assaults.”

Three people were injured in an attempted carjacking Thursday in Edina, according to police.

Last Thursday evening, Edina police responded to the Lunds & Byerlys at the intersection of West 50th Street and Halifax Avenue South for an in-progress carjacking. Police said four juvenile males tried to take an occupied vehicle when two good samaritans stepped in to help.

Edina police shared images of people they believe are connected to the attempted carjacking, along with announcing a reward.

“These are violent and scary cases for the victims who are carjacked, some happening in broad daylight outside the grocery store or their homes,” Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said in a statement. “My office will provide victim assistance and prosecute cases referred to us from law enforcement to the full extent of the law.”

source: https://kstp.com/news/edina-residents-meet-with-law-enforcement-to-address-surge-in-carjackings/6332622/

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