Break-In at Late Minnesota State Representative Hortman's House

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 18, 2025

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Inspector Matt Rabe
Public Information Officer 
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763-493-8222

Break-In at Late Minnesota State Representative Hortman's House

Brooklyn Park, MN – On the morning of June 18, 2025, at 8:00am Brooklyn Park Police were alerted to an overnight break-in at the residence of late State Representative Melissa Hortman.

The home had previously been processed by crime scene investigators and all evidence related to the homicides had been collected. The home was boarded up early Sunday morning. A police trailer camera was placed at the front of the home and the house was released to the family. Family removed items of value from the home on Tuesday.

On the morning of Wednesday June 18, it was discovered that the plywood covering the rear window of the home had been pried off and the window broken to gain entry. The home was once again processed by crime scene investigators for evidence of the burglary. The home appeared to have been searched by an unknown individual; however, the family has indicated that they don’t believe anything is missing.

Brooklyn Park Police are investigating this burglary and are urging neighbors to check cameras from the last day. Call 763-493-8222 if you have any evidence or information related to this incident.

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