Crime & Safety
85-Year-Old Thwarts Armed Home Intruder's Attempt To Steal Car
The incident began Tuesday afternoon in St. Paul's Highland Park neighborhood, when the homeowner said a man entered her home in the back.
September 18, 2026
An 85-year-old St. Paul, Minnesota, woman helped stop an armed home intruder from stealing her vehicle this week by trapping him inside her garage, according to authorities.
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The incident began Tuesday afternoon in St. Paul's Highland Park neighborhood, when the homeowner said a man entered her home through a back door while she was inside.
Ramsey County deputies said the suspect was armed with a knife. According to police, he grabbed the keys from inside the home and headed to the car in the garage.
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