A quiet residential block in Brooklyn Park turned into an active search zone on Wednesday after a reported armed robbery on the 7200 block of 76th Avenue North. Police say suspects armed with a handgun took off on foot and were not immediately found, prompting officers to lock down the area with a perimeter and continue the search into the night.
Police response
According to Brooklyn Park Police Department, officers were called to the block Wednesday for a report of an armed robbery, with several witnesses describing the suspects as fleeing on foot. The department reported that officers quickly set up a search perimeter, requested K-9 assistance and brought in a drone unit to help sweep the area. New Hope maintains two K-9 teams and frequently assists neighboring departments, according to the city of New Hope’s police overview.
How the search unfolded
As outlined in Brooklyn Park Police Department's 2024 annual report, the city has expanded the use of drones and K-9 teams for suspect searches and evidence recovery. The report details multiple deployments where drones were used to detect heat signatures and support K-9 tracking during active searches, tactics similar to those used after Wednesday’s robbery.
Neighborhood context
The midday robbery adds to a series of recent armed incidents in the broader area. Earlier this month, local coverage documented cases that led to perimeter searches and arrests, including a gunpoint heist ignites wild chase in Brooklyn Park. Those reports show how K-9 teams and aerial units have increasingly been used in follow-up searches across nearby cities.
How to help
Brooklyn Park police are asking anyone with information about the robbery to contact the department’s dispatch at (763) 493-8222 or use the non-emergency line at (952) 258-5321, and to call 9-1-1 for emergencies, according to Brooklyn Park Police Department. Tips can also be emailed to [email protected]. Investigators say the case remains active as they continue to follow up on leads.
