"Grab and go" robberies reported Friday at Burnsville and Maplewood Best Buy locations

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Two Best Buy locations in the Twin Cities were targets of "grab and go" robberies Friday night.

A group of up to 30 people reportedly stormed the Best Buy near the Burnsville Center at about 8 p.m. Friday. Thieves took an undisclosed amount of electronics during the robbery.

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On Saturday, Maplewood police confirmed that the Best Buy at 1795 County Road D East had been targeted by 10 to 12 adults and juveniles who stole items such as televisions, tablets and hoverboards.

No injuries were reported.

Investigators had yet to determine as of Saturday afternoon whether or not the incidents were related. The Minnesota BCA is assisting in identifying the suspects involved.

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