Brandon Deonte Love

On February 24, 2026, Fridley Police were notified of a theft from the Fridley Target in Anoka County. Store security provided surveillance footage and receipts showing a man, later identified as BRANDON DEONTE LOVE [DOB REDACTED], Defendant herein, stealing merchandise on three separate days. On February 15, 2026, Defendant took $178.48 worth of merchandise and left without paying. On February 22, 2026, Defendant took $338.85 worth of merchandise and left without paying. On February 24, 2026, Defendant took $289.94 worth of merchandise and left without paying.

Defendant was positively identified from the surveillance footage due to his distinctive tattoos and the fact that he used the same vehicle in all three thefts. He was later involved in an incident in Hennepin County where he was driving the same vehicle. Defendant has a prior conviction for gross misdemeanor theft from 2025, making this crime a felony. See ••-CR-••-••••.