Nathaniel Cordell Reed

On January 9, 2026, police received a report regarding an employee stealing from a gas station located in Lakeville, Dakota County, Minnesota. A loss-prevention investigator reported that NATHANIEL CORDELL REED [DOB REDACTED] had been captured on surveillance video stealing cash from the register during two shifts. On January 3, 2026, REED removed approximately $200 from the register. On January 6, 2026, REED removed cash on multiple occasions, resulting in a $1,100 cash shortage according to store records.

Police stood by as REED reported to the gas station for work on January 9th. When he arrived, he met with the district manager and was terminated. Police then arrested REED and advised him of his constitutional rights. REED admitted to police that he took the cash and spent it at the mall for his birthday. He also admitted that he used some of the cash to purchase an Amazon gift card at the store, which was also captured on surveillance video and store records.