Crime & Safety
AMBER Alert: Girls Found Safe, 1 In Custody
An AMBER alert was issued out of Cottage Grove Friday morning.

UPDATE, 10:45 a.m. — Police say the abducted children have been found safe. The suspect, Jeffrey Lo, is in custody. "Thank you to all who helped search for them," the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said.
COTTAGE GROVE, MN — An AMBER Alert was issued Friday morning around 8:30 a.m. for two girls in Cottage Grove. Police say on June 7 just after 6:30 a.m., Jeffrey Lo assaulted the mother of his two children and left the scene with the children.
Jeffrey Lo is described as an Asian male, 5’ 5” and 180 pounds with brown eyes. The children are Asian girls, ages 1 and 3. The clothing description is unknown, police said.
Find out what's happening in Woodburyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
This is 73rd St. S & Hardwood Ave in Cottage Grove. Police are checking drivers as they leave the neighborhood. @kare11 pic.twitter.com/Sba5acp5VT
— Jennifer Austin (@jenniferfaustin) June 7, 2019
"Suspect is armed," the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says. "Do not approach. Call 911."
AMBER ALERT: Jeffrey Lo assaulted the mother of his two children in Cottage Grove and left the scene in the mother’s mini-van with the children this morning at approximately 6:30. MORE: https://t.co/FzG9BPEmnP pic.twitter.com/XYV03evCA8
— Minnesota BCA (@MnDPS_BCA) June 7, 2019
ALSO READ: Woman Sought In Eagan Tire Theft
Find out what's happening in Woodburyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.