Matthew James Preston

On August 17, 2025, St. Louis Park Police Officers responded to a theft report that occurred at Home Depot, [ADDRESS REDACTED], St. Louis Park, Hennepin County. Asset Protection Officer J. H. Reported that at approximately 1637 hours, a known suspect entered the store and opened a DeWalt Mower, removed the battery, battery bag, and the charger. The known suspect was identified as MATTHEW JAMES PRESTON, Defendant herein. The Defendant then passed all points of sale without attempting to pay for the items.

The items are valued at $939.00. On August 24, 2025, Officers responded to a second theft report at Home Depot. Asset Protection Officer J. H. Reported that at approximately 1248 hours, the Defendant used a tool to cut the security sensor off of a large 60V Dewalt Battery, concealed it in a backpack, and passed all points of sale without paying for the item. J. H. Confronted the Defendant and recovered the battery. The Defendant then fled the scene on a scooter. The value of the battery is $939.00. The total theft is $1,878.00. The Defendant currently has active warrants and, therefore, the State requests this complaint issue as a warrant.