Har Mar Mall, located in Roseville, Minnesota, serves as a prominent shopping destination in this Twin Cities suburb. To support a secure environment, the shopping center recently installed Flock license plate recognition (LPR) cameras, providing real-time security enhancements and strengthening collaboration with local law enforcement.

Case #1: Flock Alert Leads to Felony Arrest

In the first hour after installing the cameras at Har Mar Shopping Center, law enforcement in Roseville, Minnesota, received a critical hit, alerting them to a suspect with an active Minnesota State Warrant. Officers swiftly responded to the location and apprehended the individual, who was wanted by Minnesota State Police for a firearm-related offense. The alert and immediate response enabled law enforcement to make a felony arrest on-site.

Following this successful intervention, John Heppler, who oversees the shopping center’s security, reached out to local police to learn more about the cameras' impact on local policing efforts. They reported back that the Har Mar Shopping Center’s network of Flock cameras has facilitated an average of one arrest per week.

This case illustrates how Flock’s technology helps support proactive policing and community safety by offering real-time insights that aid in identifying and apprehending suspects.

Case #2: Har Mar Shopping Center Sees Second Arrest in 12 Hours with Flock Alerts

Early one morning, Police received a Flock alert for a stolen vehicle associated with an armed carjacking in Minneapolis. The vehicle was identified as it entered the Har Mar Shopping Center parking lot.

Detectives quickly located the vehicle, with the suspect still inside. Patrol officers strategically moved in to prevent an escape, but the suspect attempted to flee by ramming two vehicles. However, officers expertly positioned their vehicles to block any potential exit, ensuring the suspect was unable to escape.

After the arrest, officers discovered that the suspect appeared to have used a substance shortly before apprehension. As a precaution, he was transported to the hospital for medical evaluation. A search of the stolen vehicle uncovered multiple used syringes, further indicating substance use.

Case #3: Flock Cameras Help Apprehend Suspect in Armed Assault and Theft

In another instance, Police received a Flock LPR alert identifying a vehicle linked to multiple crimes, including theft, fleeing law enforcement, and an armed assault. Officers quickly located the vehicle and successfully took the suspect into custody without incident.

A search of the vehicle revealed gun parts, including a “Switch” device—a modification that enables a Glock handgun to fire in fully automatic mode. This discovery added to the severity of the case, as the device is both illegal and highly dangerous.

The suspect, who faces charges in this case, is also connected to several other ongoing investigations across the metro area.

Shaping a Safer Community with Real-Time Security Solutions

These three incidents at Har Mar Shopping Center demonstrate the impact that Flock LPR cameras can have on enhanced public safety. From intercepting a felony suspect within hours of installation to apprehending a suspect linked to multiple crimes, these cases underscore how advanced technology empowers law enforcement to act swiftly and effectively.