Theft at 3800 BLOCK OF 12TH ST on 04/25/2026 1:35 PM
Type: Theft
Date: 04/25/2026 1:35 PM
Description: Extortion/Blackmail. Event #: 1601265. Agency: IA0770300 - Des Moines Police Department. Disclaimer: This address provided is approximate based on calls for service data
Address: 3800 BLOCK OF 12TH ST, Des Moines, IA
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