Donald Anthony Pate

On March 5, 2026, at approximately 11:16 A.M., Roseville Police Officers responded to Von Maur, 1595 Highway 36 West, Roseville, County of Ramsey, on a shoplifter. The suspect originally returned to the Loss Prevention Office with staff, but refused to identify self and walked out. Officer Olson located the suspect- later identified as DONALD ANTHONY PATE, [DOB REDACTED]-crosing County Road B2. PATE was arrested. A staff member at Von Maur said PATE selected a black Under Armour shirt from the sales floor and entered the fitting rooms carrying a pair of jeans, total value of items $168. When PATE exited the fitting room, he carried a clothes hanger, but no merchandise.

The fitting room was checked, but the merchandise was not located. PATE exited the store without paying for the merchandise. PATE wore multiple layers of clothing and outerwear. Officers found a black Under Armour shirt and a pair of jeans in PATES clothing. Officers also found a large rock of crystalline substance and six knives on PATE. After a Miranda advisory, PATE spoke to an officer. He admitted committing the theft. He said the bag contained methamphetamine. The methamphetamine was not his and he was holding it for a friend.

The suspected drugs were tested with MobileDetect, result positive for the presence of methamphetamine, weight 3.3 grams.