Crimes

Brainerd police

BURGLARY -- It was reported today that Grab-A-Java, 623 N.W. Fifth St., was broken into.

Police ask for help in solving theft

STAPLES -- The Staples Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding the suspect or suspects that broke into the soft drink machines at Ernie's Market Tuesday.

Sometime between Monday night and Tuesday morning someone broke into the machines by punching out the locks.

The Staples Police Department is asking anyone that saw people at or near Ernie's Market during that time frame to stop into the police department or call (800) 794-5733.