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The homecoming football game at Mahtomedi High School has been canceled due to safety concerns following a reported armed robbery and kidnapping nearby. Law enforcement advised this precautionary measure after ensuring that victims were unharmed. The ongoing investigation is focused on two suspects believed to be armed. Authorities have urged local residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Electronic tickets purchased for the game will be refunded, with no details yet on a potential rescheduled matchup.
Mahtomedi, Minnesota – The homecoming football game at Mahtomedi High School, scheduled for Friday night, has been canceled due to ongoing law enforcement activity in the vicinity of the campus. This decision, made out of an “abundance of caution”, was recommended by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office following a reported armed robbery and kidnapping incident.
The cancellation was confirmed shortly after 5 p.m., coinciding with a 911 call received by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office regarding a robbery at gunpoint that involved three victims. All victims were subsequently found at the scene unharmed.
As part of the ongoing investigation, the suspects involved have been described as two black males with black dreadlocks, standing approximately 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet tall. They were reported to be wearing black and brown clothing and were believed to be armed. As of 9 p.m. Friday, law enforcement officials had not located the suspects but stated they did not believe the individuals were still present in the area.
In light of the situation, authorities urged residents in the vicinity to shelter in place and refrain from approaching the suspects. Community members were also advised to report any suspicious activity by calling 911.
The high school’s homecoming game was set to be a matchup between Mahtomedi and the Bloomington Kennedy Eagles. With the cancellation, electronic tickets purchased for the event will be refunded, although there are no current details on whether a makeup game will be scheduled.
Law enforcement officials continued their investigations throughout the evening in the area of 75th Street North and Inwood Way North. While community safety remains a priority, specific details on the resolution of this case and updates regarding the suspects are still pending.
This cancellation and the underlying incident serve as a reminder of the importance of community safety and awareness in situations involving potential threats.
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