Donald Raymond Molt

On April 2, 2026, Deputy Samantha Winter of the Carver County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a theft that had occurred on or about 3/31/26 or 4/1/26 between two residence at an assisted living facility in Waconia, Carver County, Minnesota. Upon arriving, Deputy winter spoke with the building manager and learned that the family of an adult male (fully identified in law enforcement reports and hereinafter, "Victim"), called and reported that a significant amount of money was missing from their account.

Deputy Winter spoke with Donald Raymond Molt, [DOB REDACTED], Defendant herein. Defendant admitted to drawing money out of Victim's ATM and initially stated that he withdrew $500 then later admitted that it was $600. Defendant stated that he had permission to withdraw the funds as he was going to purchase tobacco products for Victim. Defendant then stated that he gave Victim $500 back to Victim and then purchased $100 in tobacco products that was requested. Deputy Winter also spoke with Victim [NAME REDACTED] was aware of the fraudulent transactions as Defendant did the same thing to him in early in March.

Victim stated that he gave Defendant permission to purchase tobacco products that would cost approximately $100, but could not remember if he told Defendant to go to the ATM. A site manager was also present and explained that Defendant did return $440 in cash and provided Victim [NAME REDACTED]. The site manager also had access to view the victim account and learned that $800 was taken form the ATM. Defendant was arrested and provided a mirandized statement. Defendant changed his story. Defendant admitted that he took $800 out of the ATM and that Victim [NAME REDACTED]. Defendant stated that on April 1, 2026 he woke Victim up and asked if he wanted all his money out of his account and Victim [NAME REDACTED]. Victim then gave Defendant the pin and his debit card.

Defendant withdrew the money from the ATM went back to the Victim and gave him $600 and Victim gave him $100 to go and buy the tobacco and he did. Victim is considered a vulnerable adult. Defendant has a history of obtaining financial cards from residence and making unauthorized purchases. Defendant is currently on probation for financial card fraud where he obtained another residence financial card and then went to the ATM to make cash withdrawal in court file 10-CR-25-105. Defendant is currently on probation for this offense.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 609.49., intentional failure to appear for duly scheduled court appearances may result in additional criminal charges, and in addition to any arrest warrant that may otherwise be issued by the Court.