Police say three suspects broke into the house armed with a gun.
Investigators were surveying the scene of the crime Thursday, after a home invasion left a man shot in the leg and his girlfriend tied up. The man who was shot is expected to be alright.
Police say the victims were staying overnight at a relative\u2019s house.
\u201cThese are terrifying and traumatic events to have happen,\u201d St. Paul Police spokesperson Steve Linders said. \u201cAlso concerning is that they found two young children in the house that were present during the robbery.\u201d
The children, however, were not harmed.
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By the way – during the dog days of summer, it’s important not to be an idiot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Linders says home invasions in the city are rare. Investigators\u00a0think a social media post by the man that was shot may have played a role in this crime.<\/em>
\u201cOur investigators think it could be tied to a Facebook post that the victim made recently he had been on a successful trip to Las Vegas and posted about it,\u201d Linders said.<\/em>
Security expert Mark Lanterman, who is not affiliated with this specific investigation, says it\u2019s a reminder that posting online about expensive belongings or cash can get you in trouble, but also if you share you\u2019re leaving town or on vacation.<\/em>
\u201cIt\u2019s very important to be very careful about in the details you share on social media,\u201d Lanterman said. \u201cBurglars know hey you\u2019re out of town now you\u2019re an easy target so think before you post.\u201d<\/em>
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