Joshua Anthony Lawrence

That on April 30, 2026, at approximately 11:00 P.M., officers were dispatched to an apartment complex located at 5809 73rd Avenue North in Brooklyn Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, to investigate a theft in- progress. Upon arrival, officers spoke to a security officer at the apartment complex. The security officer reported a male, subsequently identified as JOSHUA ANTHONY LAWRENCE, hereafter defendant, had loaded a number of apartment-owned appliances into a trailer and was about to leave with them.

Defendant did not have permission to remove the appliances. Officers spoke with defendant. Defendant claimed he had permission from a "friend" to take the appliances. Officers observed the trailer that defendant had loaded the appliances into did not have a license plate. Officers ran a check on the trailer and determined it was reported stolen. Defendant claimed he recently "purchased" the trailer. This claim was false. Officers learned the rightful owner of the trailer did not give defendant permission to possess it.

The value of the trailer and appliances exceeded $1,000.00. At present, defendant is in custody.