A Minneapolis homeless encampment is being ignored by city leaders despite calls from homeowners about overdoses, drug deals, and crime, they told Alpha News reporter Liz Collin.
Meanwhile, in Minneapolis…
For days, desperate homeowners have called on city leaders to do something about this new encampment in the 3300 block of 3rd Ave S. after witnessing drug deals, overdoses, and having their belongings stolen.
No response. pic.twitter.com/cH7U06yqYB
— Liz Collin (@lizcollin) August 15, 2024
A letter, sent to city officials from a homeowner, states that their home was broken into and thousands of dollars of items were stolen. The homeowner says they found their belongings inside the homeless encampment without any assistance from local law enforcement, despite calling Minneapolis police.
3/ “Why aren’t you doing your jobs?” pic.twitter.com/WgGME3OT2w
— Liz Collin (@lizcollin) August 15, 2024
“It’s not safe,” the letter reads.