Brenda Joye Simmons

On January 5, 2026, approximately around 8:00 A.M., Minneapolis Police Department Officers were dispatched on reports of a theft to a Speedway located at [ADDRESS REDACTED] in Minneapolis, Hennepin County. Upon arrival officers spoke to a store employe, "Witness" herein. Witness reported that they learned the cash drawer balance was off. Upon further investigation, Witness discovered ten fraudulent transactions. Witness reported the fraudulent transactions occurred December 22, 2025, from 2:00 P.M. Until 10:00 P.M. Witness reported a former store employee, Brenda Joye Simmons [DOB REDACTED] "Defendant" herein, had activated and loaded Visa gift cards for specific amount of money without receiving payment for the gift card amounts.

The reported the total loss was approximately $4,703.35. Defendant is currently out of custody. Defendant's current address and whereabout are unknown, therefore the State is requesting this complaint be issued by warrant.