Hopkins Police Respond to Variety of Incidents in Late March

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The Hopkins Police Department responded to a range of incidents in the city during the week of March 23-29, 2026. Reported crimes included motor vehicle thefts, fraud, and package thefts across multiple neighborhoods in Hopkins.

Why it matters

These police reports provide insight into the types of criminal activity occurring in the Hopkins community and the ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to address public safety concerns. Understanding the nature and frequency of these incidents can help inform community discussions around crime prevention and resource allocation.

The details

On March 23, police responded to reports of a motor vehicle theft on the 2000 block of Mainstreet, a stroke on the 000 block of 7th Avenue South, and a theft on the 8400 block of Excelsior Boulevard. The following day, March 24, there were reports of a theft on the 100 block of Shady Oak Road and a scam question on the 900 block of Feltl Court. March 25 saw a fraud report on the 1200 block of Landmark Trail South and another fraud incident on the 8000 block of Powell Road. A motor vehicle theft was reported on March 26 on the 1300 block of Highway 7. The final day covered in the reports, March 29, included a possible slumper at the intersection of Blake Road North and Excelsior Boulevard, a theft and trespass notice on the 500 block of Blake Road North, a package theft on the 400 block of Blake Road North, and a bicycle theft on the 100 block of 11th Avenue North.

• The incidents occurred during the week of March 23-29, 2026.
• The specific dates of the incidents ranged from March 23 to March 29.