Auto Theft
10 articles tagged “Auto Theft”
Brooklyn Park Man Charged in Theft of Boy Scout Trailer
A 62-year-old man is facing a felony charge after Maple Grove police say a stolen Boy Scout trailer turned up in his driveway, repainted and with its serial number plate sanded off.
Man Charged After Bloomington SUV Theft, Fraud, Police Chase
A 26-year-old man is facing charges in two cases after allegedly stealing an SUV from a Bloomington parking garage, using a stolen card at a gas station and big-box stores across the Twin Cities, then leading police on a high-speed chase the next day.
Man Charged After Theft Victim Dragged to Death in Minneapolis
A Brooklyn Park man has been charged with second-degree murder after he allegedly stole a man’s van in south Minneapolis and dragged the owner to his death, according to a criminal complaint filed this week.
Man Charged with Stealing Car, Fleeing Police After Maple Grove Shoplifting
A 39-year-old South Saint Paul man faces six felony charges after police say he shoplifted more than $1,000 in merchandise from a Maple Grove Nordstrom Rack, took off in a vehicle that wasn't his and led officers on a chase that ended with multiple crashes in Minneapolis.
2 Teens Shot in Minneapolis During Vehicle Theft, Driver Arrested After Crash
Two teenagers are recovering after being shot on Minneapolis' north side early Thursday morning, police say.
Man Driving Stolen Vehicle To Stillwater Courthouse Crashes Into Squad Car
Investigators say the driver had outstanding warrants, was driving a stolen truck and was found with multiple baggies of methamphetamine.
Eagan Man Charged in Brooklyn Center Kidnapping, Sexual Assaults
Norbit Demetrius Jenkins, 61, is charged with kidnapping and five counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct along with felony motor vehicle theft following the allegations.
Saint Paul Police Shoot Armed Suspect After Stolen Vehicle Pursuit
According to the Saint Paul Police Department, officers were alerted when General Motors notified police that a vehicle stolen in Minneapolis was being driven toward Saint Paul on I-94.
Saint Paul Officers Cleared in Fatal 2024 Shooting Of Homicide Suspect
In a decision memo dated Dec. 12, the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office concluded that Officers Matthew Foy and Eric Jaworski acted lawfully when they shot Mychel Allan Stowers, 36.
Carjacking vs. Auto Theft: ‘Force Factor’ Explains Jail Time
Understanding this legal distinction explains why two teenagers arrested for "stealing cars" can face drastically different fates—one released to their parents, the other certified as an adult facing a decade in prison.
