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Pickup and trailer stolen in Minneapolis with 3 people still inside, police searching for suspects
By Ryan Pattee at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 11, 2026
· 2 min read
The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating who was behind an auto theft Saturday morning of a truck and trailer with three people in it.
According to police, officers were told that a pickup truck with a food trailer attached was stolen around 8:53 a.m. in the 3400 block of Bloomington...
Key takeaway According to police, officers were told that a pickup truck with a food trailer attached was stolen around 8:53 a.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
This brazen auto theft in the 3400 block of Bloomington Avenue has raised concerns about public safety in Minneapolis. The fact that three people were inside the trailer when it was stolen, and two of them were forced to jump from the moving vehicle to escape, is particularly alarming. The incident also highlights the potential for violent crime to spill into surrounding neighborhoods, as the stolen truck and trailer careened through the city, eventually crashing at the intersection of 41st Street and 31st Avenue. As the Minneapolis Police Department continues to investigate, residents will be watching to see if they can identify and apprehend the suspects, and if any measures can be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. The recovery of the unoccupied pickup truck in the 1400 block of 3rd Street South is a promising lead, but the community will remain on edge until those responsible are brought to justice.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating who was behind an auto theft Saturday morning of a truck and trailer with three people in it.
According to police, officers were told that a pickup truck with a food trailer attached was stolen around 8:53 a.m. in the 3400 block of Bloomington...
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