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2 Robbery 1 0 2 • Agg Assault 1 2 0 Burglary 22 14 33 Theft 88 111 106 MV Theft 8 7 4 Arson 0 0 0 U • Officer Scholl noted that the SAPD is addressing the spike in the number of burglaries in Falcon Heights. Scholl explained the difference between a burglary and a theft when asked by Councilmember Talbot. A burglary is when a person gains unwelcome entry to a premises with the intent to commit a theft, but does not do so. A theft is when property is taken without the individual entering a structure. Scholl gave the example of a bike taken from in front of a house. Scholl reported that the most common type of burglaries occurred in unoccupied structures like non-residential buildings, and the burglar uses no force and no weapon. Scholl offered some tips on how to deter burglaries at your home: know who your child's friends are, leave the lights on a timer if you go to bed early or are away from home, and be watchful of solicitors gaining entry through "back-door" or "side-door" schemes. Never let them in for any reason! Mayor Gehrz also reminded residents that all solicitors who are selling goods or asking for money within city limits must have a Falcon Heights permit, and it is okay for residents to ask to see this permit as the solicitor is required to have it on his/her person while canvassing neighborhoods. In 2004, the SAPD received the following Part II crimes: Part II Crimes 2002 2003 2004 Assaults 2 7 9 Fraud/Forgery 1 2 6 Damage to Property 25 22 23 Other Sex Acts 1 0 2 Drug Offense 6 5 8 DWI 28 40 62 Liquor Laws 11 12 17 Other Offenses 46 24 12 Officer Scholl explained the jump in DWI offenses as being the result of nightcap operations in conjunction with Ramsey County. He also mentioned the drug offenses are increasingly coming from vehicle stops that result in drug cases, and also the increase in