Possible Burglary Near Gardner Drawing Large Police Presence

UPDATE: The Cass County Sheriff's Office has surrounded a corn field North of Fargo in search of multiple suspects accused of previous burglary attempts and trespassing.

Authorities say they got a call around 8am this [Monday] morning of a possible burglary in progress near Mile Marker 82 off I-29 in rural Argusville. After a previous burglary attempt at this same residence, the landowner asked relatives to watch the property..that's when they noticed a car that shouldn’t be on the property pull up.

Prior to deputies arriving, the caller’s drover over..the suspects responsible then rammed their vehicle while attempting to flee. After getting stuck in a ditch, two occupants got out and fled into a nearby cornfield. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is currently using a drone and K9 to locate the suspects.

The North Dakota Highway Patrol and West Fargo Police Department are assisting.

 

**Original Story**

(Gardner, ND) -- A civil emergency warning has been issued for Cass and Clay Counties after a reported disturbance in Gardner.

Red River Valley Dispatch tells WDAY Radio that the Cass County Sheriff's Office, along with State Highway Patrol, are monitoring the area of 16753 22nd Street South East due to an apparent robbery.

Authorities ask that everyone avoid the area until further notice.

Stay with WDAY Radio as we continue to provide updates on the incident.