Crime & Safety

Shakopee Police Seek Leads in Hotel Robbery

Police say a younger male robbed an AmericInn hotel employee at knifepoint last week.

Shakopee police are seeking a younger male who robbed an employee at knifepoint last week.

The male entered the hotel, at 4100 12th Ave. E. near , at about 4:30 a.m., Jan. 11, according to Shakopee police Detective Cody Horner. The male threatened the worker with a knife and demanded money. He made off with an undisclosed amount of cash, Horner said.

The robber is described as a white male, wearing a black puffy jacket and black pants, a white bandana and sunglasses. Anyone with information is asked to call at (952) 233-9400.

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