JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Jamestown Police are investigating after receiving a report of vandalism at some businesses Sunday afternoon.
Police were dispatched just before 2 PM to an alley in the 200 block of 1 Ave S on a report of 2 individuals who were spray painting the sidewall of a business in that location. The caller witnessed the criminal act and provided a description of the suspects and what clothing they were wearing. The suspects were also reported as carrying a baseball bat and pushing a shopping cart full of bricks, running away from that location.
Jamestown Police Officers located both suspects minutes later. Upon further investigation, a second location approximately 2 blocks north of the first reported location, was identified as having been spray painted. Evidence linking the female suspect to the first reported criminal mischief was found in her possession.
The female suspect was identified as 20-year-old Kelsie Michelle Robinson of Kensal, ND. Based on the probable cause that was immediately established, Robinson was summonsed into Municipal Court on suspicion of the charge of Criminal Mischief. The male suspect was identified, questioned, and released from the scene.
“This was made possible thanks to a concerned citizen who made a call,” Major Justin Blinsky stated. “We always appreciate the public’s help.”
This incident remains under investigation. Anyone who has information or video surveillance related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Jamestown Police Department at 701-252- 1000.