Blaine police ask for help identifying carjacking suspect
Blaine police are asking for the public's help to identify this suspect in an armed carjacking on Sept. 24, 2022. (Blaine Police Department)
Authorities in Blaine are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect in an armed carjacking.
According to Blaine Police, officers were called to a report of an armed carjacking at the Cub Foods in Northtown Mall on Saturday.
Police say the suspect shot at a 60-year-old man who was trying to protect his daughter from the suspect.
The suspect is described as being around 6 feet tall and 200 pounds. He was wearing a Runtz sweatshirt and red shoes at the time.
Anyone who can help police identify the man is asked to call Detective Oren Christensen at 763-717-2665, email ochristensen@blainemn.gov or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Those who submit a tip through Crime Stoppers can be eligible for a $1,000 reward if it leads to an arrest.