Early morning stillness was broken in a Mankato neighborhood as officers answered a call regarding a home invasion. At approximately 8:30 a.m. on a tranquil Monday, the Mankato Department of Public Safety was summoned to a burglary in the 500 block of South 2nd Street. This information comes directly from a recent social media update provided by the City of Mankato, Minnesota Government.
The residents reported a shocking wake-up call—to find a person they didn't know inside their home. When they confronted the burglar, he made hastily to flee on foot, taking with him electronics, shoes, and a collection of other belongings, according to the City of Mankato, Minnesota Government. The suspect was captured by a neighboring home surveillance system as he left the residence.
He is described as a black male, aged roughly between 50 to 60 years, about 5 feet 9 inches in height. He was last seen sporting jeans and a dark-colored shirt or jacket, as detaile dby the City of Mankato, Minnesota Government. The Mankato Department of Public Safety has released images of the suspect, alongside a call for information, prompting those with any relevant details to step forward. Anyone with knowledge that might assist in this investigation is urged to act immediately and contact 911.
