Blotter: Remains of "MacGyver Bomb" Found on Red Pine Lane

One Eagan resident recently found a homemade explosive device.

On the morning of Aug. 2, the woman reportedly found the remains of "MacGyver Bomb" at the end of her driveway on Red Pine Lane. The reporting party discovered a red stain and blown up bottle of some kind at the end of the drive. She initially tossed it in the trash, but called after she decided that the police may have an interest in it.

Aug. 1
4:22 p.m.—Chronic poppy seed thief apprehended at Cub Foods on Cliff Lake Road. Issued a citation.
6:10 p.m.—Resident filing complaint against president of her apartment association. The woman said the suspect takes pictures of kids and talks to them when they're playing outside. Other residents apparently have similar complaints (approximate address withheld).
9 p.m.—Vehicle found partially submerged in the river, 400 feet downstream from the Cedar Avenue Boat Ramp at Casperson Landing. Top 10 percent of the car visible. At the time of the report it was not known if there was anyone inside. Dakota County was tasked with handling the recovery. According to the reporting party, it looked "like it's been there for a while."

Aug. 2
10:12 a.m.—Two carriers delivering the Sun Current newspaper—a mother and son—report an altercation on the 3000 block of Mill Run Court, where they say a male swore at them and beat on their car. The reporting party said the man also took a swing at her son. 
7:38 p.m.—Instance of internet fraud reported. Reporting party said her mother sent a total of $5,000 to Paraguay to "get her granddaughter out of jail in Chicago." The granddaughter was not in jail.

Aug. 3
10:22 p.m.—Road rage incident reported around the intersection of Beaver Dam and Diffley Road. The reporting party said that a blue van began following their car. The driver of the suspect vehicle threatened to shoot the caller.

Aug. 4
12:08 a.m.—Guest refusing to pay $155 tab at Ansari's Mediterranean Grill & Lounge. 
2:15 p.m.—Pursuit, beginning at Wescott Road, concluding at Highway 3 and Diffley.
2:38 p.m.—Teen in Eagan Police lobby reporting that he unwittingly ate brownies laced with marijuana two or three weeks ago. No brownies left.
3:36 p.m.—Burglary reported on the 4000 block of Trenton Road. Reporting party said her son, who is in 10th grade, found Facebook posts from other kids, saying that they'd broken in and thrown a party at the house. Nothing apparently disturbed inside, though two bikes were stolen from the garage. Three windows were left open and there were signs that a gathering had been held on the deck. Cigarette butts taken as evidence.
10:12 p.m.—Seventeen-year-old calls dispatch to report that he and his parents are arguing for a "dumb reason." The fight seems to be over a television set.

Aug. 5
3:11 a.m.—Roof on fire at McDonald's on the 1900 block of Silver Bell Road. Employees closed at midnight, then went to a 24-hour gym nearby. The two were working out when they saw flames.
8:33 p.m.—Report of a 21-year-old man threatening family members with knives.

Aug. 6
6:30 p.m.—Woman on walking trail near Rahn Elementary reports a suspicious male lurking around, apparently trying to sneak up on her. The reporting party believes that the man—described as a short Latino with a mustache and a safety vest—was trying to abduct her. The man apparently drives a small car from the early 1990s, a Honda or a Geo.

Aug. 7
11:13 a.m.—Car tires slashed, body keyed at Cedarvale Highlands apartment. Reporting party added that someone rang her doorbell at midnight. Extra patrol requested. 
4:51 p.m.—Intoxicated 45-year-old woman reported at Woodridge Apartments, throwing rocks. Later seen by construction crew down the road, defecating outside. Also spotted speaking with trees, "telling them to give her purse back." She was sent to detox. 
11:52 p.m.—Port-a-potty tipped over at Lexington-Diffley Athletic Park.

Aug. 8
6:45 p.m.—Woman on Jane Lane discovered a ball python curled up in one of her shoes. She does not own a pet python. Snake seized by authorities.

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