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Police searching for suspect accused of damaging over 20 trees in highly vandalized area
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Cory Knudsen , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The person is believed to be a man around 35 to 50 years old.
A suspect is being sought in St. Paul for damaging trees. The person is believed to be a man around 35 to 50 years old.
He was seen wearing distinctive clothing, including an orange shirt and gray shoes. The incident occurred near a park, where 24 trees were damaged. This is not an isolated incident, as the area has experienced vandalism before.
A reward has been offered for information about a similar crime that occurred on July 4. Further details about the suspect and the incident are available from St. Paul police, who are seeking help to identify the man.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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