Isiah Joseph Blackwell

On 6/9/2026, Bloomington police were notified that a suspect from past action thefts was back at Nordstrom, Mall of America, Bloomington, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The suspect took merchandise from the Mall of America Nordstrom Store on two prior occasions. On May 22, 2026, an individual later identified as ISIAH JOSEPH BLACKWELL, Defendant selected a pair of pair of Nike socks (priced at $26.00) and concealed them in a duffel bag. Defendant then went to the shoe department and was provided two pairs of shoes valued at $1,250.00 each.

Defendant put on the shoes and walked around the department. The Defendant left the shoe department and exited the store without paying for the merchandise. The total loss from this incident was $2,526.00. On May 31, 2026, Defendant selected a shirt (valued at $40.00) and concealed the shirt inside a duffel bag he was carrying. Defendant went to the shoe department. Defendant was brought a pair of Prada shoes (valued at $925.00). Defendant wore the shoes around the store. Defendant left the store without paying for the merchandise.

The total loss from this incident was $965.00. On June 9, 2026, Bloomington Police were notified that Defendant was trying on designer shoes again. Defendant was arrested. Defendant reported that the shoes were given to him. Defendant stated that nobody owned the shoes he took on previous occasion. He stated that once they were given to him to try on, he could leave and they were his. Total loss from these two offenses is $3,491.00 Defendant is in custody.