Francisco BambaloiRepeat

On August 14, 2025, at the Ridgedale Mall in Minnetonka, Hennepin County, Minnesota, a group of three people entered Sephora and went to an aisle that sold cosmetic items. Once in the aisle, one woman got down on her knees and started placing dozens of items of cosmetic products into a personal bag that she carried into the store. This woman was identified as Grifina Ciucur. Grifina Ciucur had a male and female actor(s) with whom she entered the store looking out and alerting her when other patrons and/or employees came near the aisle.

The male was identified as Francisco Bambaloi, hereafter defendant. Grifina Ciucur then left past the last point of purchase without making any attempts to pay for the items that were contained in her shoulder bag. An inventory check later revealed that the items had a value in excess of $1000 but less than $5000. The group, including defendant, was identified by law enforcement from other states. Defendant was a suspect for similar conduct in Illinois and was identified by law enforcement after a stop in Indiana.

The defendant has a current charge pending with an outstanding warrant. Thus, the State seeks a warrant for his arrest.