MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis Police Department says it’s investigating more than 40 violent crimes reported over the weekend.
They say a majority of those are robberies at gunpoint , and it’s a problem being driven by kids.
On Monday, police arrested three young people after a carjacking near downtown Minneapolis led to a chase and crash on the city’s north side. Three male juveniles were arrested as a result. A second stolen vehicle evaded police
One robbery victim shared her story with WCCO.
“Just boom in a second your life can change completely,” said Melanie Olsen.
Olsen had just parked her car outside her Uptown apartment Thursday night and began walking towards the door when it happened.
“I heard a car come up from behind me and stop abruptly, so I went to turn my head and there was a gun to my temple, and they asked if there was any money in my purse. And I said no and they took my purse and my keys I just let everything go,” said Olsen.