Investigation of Crime Spree in Dassel

Authorities in Meeker County are investigating a crime spree they say occurred in Dassel from Saturday to Monday.

The Sheriff’s Office says during that period, they received 12 calls related to damage to property, break-ins, suspicious people walking in town, and a burglary alarm related to the property damage reports. Many businesses in the downtown area were damaged along with a vehicle on the south end of town.

Businesses suffered broken windows and damage to doors from attempted break-ins.

Deputies gathered evidence at several locations and are searching for surveillance footage.

Anyone with information or video footage of any of these incidents is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office dispatch at 320-693-5400.

Information can also be left anonymously on the confidential tip-line at 320-693-5411.