Jason Fredrick Maurstad JR

On April 15, 2026, at about 3:30 pm, a Hennepin County Sheriff's deputy parked their unmarked squad car at 625 4th Ave. In Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. An hour or so later, the deputy came out and noticed the center console was open and equipment previously on the front passenger seat was missing. Included in the missing equipment was a ballistic vest, two loaded magazines, radio with earpiece, body camera, taser, flashlight, handcuffs, and a first aid pouch. The value of the missing property was approximately $9,000. Subsequent investigation identified Jason Fredrick Maurstad, hereafter defendant, as a suspect.

Video surveillance showed the defendant inside the car for about 10 seconds and then riding away on his bicycle with the vest on. Defendant then gave a post Miranda statement where he admitted to taking the vest and other property. Defendant said that he put the vest behind a dumpster shortly after taking it and does not know where it currently is. Defendant is currently in custody.