Authorities say the home of state Rep. Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, was broken into days after she was killed in a targeted attack on June 14.
The Brooklyn Park Police Department said in a May 18 release that plywood covering a window in back of the house was pried off, and the window was broken. Police say they were informed of the alleged burglary at roughly 8 a.m. June 18.
On Sunday, June 15, Investigators boarded the house, placed a police trailer camera in front of the home and removed evidence related to the homicide investigation.
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The release states the family removed valuable items from Hortman’s home on Tuesday, June 17.
Investigators reportedly processed the house for evidence related to the burglary.
Brooklyn Park police say the home was searched by an unknown suspect, and the family doesn’t think anything is missing.
The Brooklyn Park Police Department is investigating the burglary. Those with information should call 763-493-8222.
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