BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. — Police in Brooklyn Park are urging residents to make sure their windows and doors are locked after an alleged armed burglary in the city on Thursday.
According to police, residents on the 1700 block of 73rd Ave N. were coming home around 7:30 p.m. when they discovered a man in their home. The man pointed a gun at them and then fled, officials said.
The suspect is described by law enforcement as 5'9 or 5'10, with a skinny build and beard. He was reportedly wearing a black hoodie and pants.
Police said a man with a similar description was reportedly looking into windows and trying door handles around the 7500 block of Newton Ave N and Meadowwood Drive earlier on Thursday. In that case, the suspect was wearing a black hoodie with white lettering, a black coat with red sleeves, and light-colored pants, officials said.
"In light of these incidents, Brooklyn Park Police are urging residents in the area to ensure that all windows and doors are securely locked," an alert from police said, adding if anyone notices "suspicious activity" they should call 911.
Brooklyn Center Police had similar sightings as well, according to law enforcement.
