Edina Police & Fire Departments

Edina Police: Officers are searching for a missing vulnerable man. Dana Gardell, age 46, was last seen walking away from M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, 6401 France Ave. S., around 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29.

Gardell is described as a white man with brown hair, a brown beard and brown eyes. He is 5'10" tall, approximately 255 pounds, and was last seen wearing a blue button-up shirt and blue Dickie's work pants. See a photo of him below.

It's believed Gardell may be trying to walk from Edina to Eagan and he is not dressed for cold weather. If you have seen him or have any information on his whereabouts, please call the Edina Police Department at 952-826-1600 at any time.

Help us welcome five Paramedic/Firefighters to the Edina Fire team! 🚒

Tommy Gonsior, Timothy Makanani, Steynar Anderson, Braxton Stanley and Ali Pedraza joined the department in October. A swearing in ceremony was held last week. Together, they bring years of firefighting and emergency medical experience to serving our community. We’re excited to have them on board! Learn more: bit.ly/4A1jlFn

You could be their next coworker! Edina Fire is hiring 12 Paramedic/Firefighters through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program. Apply by Dec. 6 at EdinaMN.gov/Jobs.

Edina Police: Around 11:50am Sunday, 10/25/2026, there was a large police presence near the exit ramp to Excelsior Blvd from northbound Highway 100 due to a vehicle pursuit that resulted in the lone occupant being arrested. The incident has been resolved. No further updates.

A resident's quick thinking and call to 911 helped Edina Police connect a suspect to multiple burglaries in our community.

Earlier this week, a resident called 911 to report a suspicious person checking vehicle door handles near the Edina and St. Louis Park border.

When officers arrived, they located a 35-year-old man riding an e-bike that matched the description of one reported stolen from a home Oct. 11 on Brookview Avenue. That e-bike helped investigators connect the man to an ongoing burglary investigation involving multiple homes and vehicles.

Thanks to the resident who called, multiple residents who sent in surveillance footage of suspicious activity in their neighborhood, and the investigative work of Edina Police officers, the man was arrested and some stolen property was recovered and returned to its owners.

This is a great reminder of how important it is to look out for one another and report suspicious activity! If you see something suspicious in your neighborhood, don't hesitate to call 911. Your call could make all the difference! And, as we head into the colder months, remember to Lock Around the Clock. Make it a habit to lock your vehicles, garage doors and home entrances, even when you're home. Keep valuables out of sight and take a few extra seconds to secure your property to prevent becoming a victim of theft!

Around 5:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, Edina Police officers responded to The Durham Apartments, 7201 York Ave. S., following a report of a domestic assault possibly involving a firearm inside an apartment.

Officers made contact with the individuals inside the apartment and determined the report was unfounded. No injuries were reported, and no arrests were made.

No further updates are expected tonight.