On August 1, 2025, at approximately 2:16pm, Coon Rapids Officer Abear responded to a delayed fraud report from a residence on 120th Lane NW in Coon Rapids, Anoka County, MN. The caller, K. M. T., reported noticing fraudulent transactions on her grandmother J. M. B.'s debit card. K. M. T. Is seeking guardianship due to J. M. B.'s declining health and dementia. K. M. T. Stated her aunt, identified as KRISTY KAY BOLDENOW [DOB REDACTED], Defendant herein, recently moved into J. M. B.'s residence without permission.
On July 31, 2025, law enforcement removed Defendant from J. M. B.'s residence (ICR 25167758) and later issued her a misdemeanor theft citation for stealing J. M. B.'s phone, which contained J. M. B.'s ID and debit card (ICR 25167870). K. M. T. Reported seeing at least six fraudulent transactions on J. M. B.'s bank statement. Several occurred in Coon Rapids, Anoka County, MN, including at the Home Depot on 124th Ave NW, the Target on Springbrook Dr NW, and the Speedway on Main St NW. The total of the in-store transactions was $89.09. Additionally, there were two fraudulent online purchases from Bed, Bath, and Beyond for $1,700.81 and $19.95, totaling $1,720.76. Thus, the total value of the fraudulent transactions was $1,809.84. All transactions took place and were posted between July 27 and August 1, 2025. J. M. B. Was in the hospital on July 30 and 31 and did not have her cell phone or debit card.
She confirmed she never authorized Defendant to use her debit card. Video surveillance footage from Target shows Defendant at the checkout with J. M. B.'s cell phone and shows Defendant opening the case and removing J. M. B.'s debit card to make the purchase. As of the filing of this complaint, Defendant is not in custody. The State is requesting a complaint summons.
