Video shows teen shoplifter fleeing arrest in stolen car, sheriff says
A teenage boy was arrested Saturday in a northeastern Twin Cities suburb after shoplifting and fleeing law enforcement in a stolen vehicle, authorities said.
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A teenage boy was arrested Saturday in a northeastern Twin Cities suburb after shoplifting and fleeing law enforcement in a stolen vehicle, authorities said.
A teenage boy was arrested Saturday in a northeastern Twin Cities suburb after shoplifting and fleeing law enforcement in a stolen vehicle, authorities said.
Authorities say they were just 24 hours from a potential "mass casualty" event when they arrested a man in St. Peter.
Charging documents say Mohamed Adan Mohamed took off with more than $2,000 worth of firearm magazines, bear spray and body armor.
A growing number of retailers are considering equipping security and other employees with body cams in a bid to deter thefts.
Organized retail crime is impacting Target and other retailers, and shoppers can be in "harm's way," CEO Brian Cornell said.
The woman had to undergo an emergency C-section after the shooting, police said.
Law enforcement are in a standoff situation Wednesday night in the north metro with a suspected robber who's believed to be armed.
If you’re shopping at Target in downtown Minneapolis -- you might have noticed a big change in the toiletries aisle. Items like toothpaste and deodorant -- now sold behind locked cabinets — the same kind of security you might find for jewelry or high-priced electronics.
Under current Wisconsin law, the severity of a shoplifting offense varies from a misdemeanor to a felony depending on the value of the merchandise stolen. Punishments vary from nine months to 10 years behind bars.
"So far this year we've had 28 robberies," Sgt. Natalie Davis said. "That's too many. That's more than one a day."
A liquor store employee is in stable condition after being shot twice in the abdomen by a suspected shoplifter Sunday afternoon in St. Paul.
The employee suffered injuries in the incident and was taken to Mercy Hospital.
Investigators are searching for two shoplifters who sprayed chemicals at store employees on Black Friday in Blaine.
Wisconsin police reportedly say a "flash mob" robbed a North Face store of more than $30,000 worth of merchandise in just seconds.
Police in Florida say a woman's shopping trip to Publix ended in the meat department after she tried to steal several steaks by hiding them in her pants.
Two shoplifting suspects were arrested Wednesday after leading police on a chase with three kids in their car that ended near Albertville.
A 43-year-old Sandstone woman was arrested Saturday for dragging a North Branch officer who had confronted her over shoplifting at Shopko
Authorities are looking for suspects after tear gas was used in a theft at a Woodbury Victoria's Secret store last week. The Woodbury Police Department responded to the store at 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day on a report of a theft.
St. Paul police have identified the police officer who shot at an armed shoplifting suspect Sunday afternoon.
St. Paul police are investigating an officer-involved shooting near the University Avenue Walmart.
A 23-year-old Bismarck woman is accused of leaving two small children alone in a car while she shoplifted from a Wal-Mart store.
Police in St. Cloud are searching for three males suspected of stealing textbooks from a bookstore on eight separate occasions. According to the press release, at 10 a.m. on Feb. 14 St. Cloud Police responded to a call of a theft by shoplifting at Husky Bookstore, located within Centennial Hall in the 2000 block of 8th Street South.
The opening of a new shopping center has meant a lot of extra work for Eagan Police. Now, they're asking the city to hire an extra officer.
An accused shoplifter has been charged with attacking store employees when he was confronted about the theft. According to a criminal complaint, 20-year-old Carlos Antoine Smith of Rochester, Minn. was at a Macy's store in Burnsville, Minn. last Saturday.
Law enforcement in south Minneapolis are responding to an active shooter situation at Annunciation Catholic School Wednesday morning.
The Wisconsin Historical Society says the Frank D. Barker was sailing for Escanaba, Michigan in 1887 when it hit bad weather and ran off course.
Two people, including a Beltrami County Sheriff's Office deputy, are recovering from injuries related to a head-on crash involving a stolen vehicle outside of Bemidji, Minnesota.
A Minneapolis man is in custody after being arrested early Tuesday morning on warrants for both the state and federal levels.
Southern Minnesota could see scattered showers and weak storms on Wednesday as highs climb close to 80 in the Twin Cities.
Law enforcement in south Minneapolis are responding to an active shooter situation at Annunciation Catholic School Wednesday morning.
A Minneapolis man is in custody after being arrested early Tuesday morning on warrants for both the state and federal levels.
Hours after a mass shooting in Minneapolis left one person dead and six others injured, two other people were killed by gunfire in separate incidents in the city.
Dominated by foot traffic, it's easy to forget the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is paved to handle vehicle traffic, complete with street names.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called a special meeting of the city council for Wednesday afternoon to discuss potential legal action against a property owner who is authorizing a homeless encampment on his property.
Two people, including a Beltrami County Sheriff's Office deputy, are recovering from injuries related to a head-on crash involving a stolen vehicle outside of Bemidji, Minnesota.
Health leaders are urging Minnesotans to get proactive in preventing the West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses as summer winds down.
A woman who admitted to hurling racist slurs at a child with autism at a southern Minnesota park — and subsequently raised hundreds of thousands of dollars on a crowdfunding website — will face disorderly conduct charges, the city attorney said Tuesday.
A 19-year-old died and another was injured in a crash in central Minnesota Sunday morning.
Some Minnesotans headed to the polls Tuesday to decide who will be on the ballot for two open state Senate seats.
The Wisconsin Historical Society says the Frank D. Barker was sailing for Escanaba, Michigan in 1887 when it hit bad weather and ran off course.
A restraining order filed by a western Wisconsin teacher against her former school district's superintendent has been lifted, court documents show.
Officials say a traveler from out of state who visited two Wisconsin gas stations may have exposed others to measles.
A deer hunter has discovered a rare subtropical wood stork in the wilds of Wisconsin.
Wolfdogs in northern Wisconsin are helping war veterans deal with their post-traumatic stress disorder.
A grandma's quiet craft shop in Holdingford, Minnesota, got a big surprise thanks to her loving grandson and a viral Facebook post.
The second annual Guns and Hoses event is being held to raise money for police officers, firefighters and paramedics across the state, including those who responded to the shootings that wounded Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife.
After a monthslong push for more transparency, a community exposed to elevated lead emissions earlier this year was able to get some answers from investigators.
Dozens of students will be looking their best when heading back to school, thanks to the annual Youth Appreciation Day in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Sometimes there are milestones so rare that they turn a care center into the most joyful place in town.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called a special meeting of the city council for Wednesday afternoon to discuss potential legal action against a property owner who is authorizing a homeless encampment on his property.
Some Minnesotans headed to the polls Tuesday to decide who will be on the ballot for two open state Senate seats.
President Trump says he has removed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from the Fed's Board of Governors and accused Cook of committing mortgage fraud.
Some Minnesotans will head to the polls Tuesday to decide who will be on the ballot for two open state Senate seats.
President Trump said Monday he has fired Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors. Her attorney countered that they plan to file a lawsuit challenging the move.
A walk down a grocery aisle can be a bit unpredictable these days after years of rising prices.
In a ruling earlier this month, the judge dismissed the suit by the Cookware Sustainability Alliance, which was filed days after the ban took effect in January.
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
While the first day of the Great Minnesota Get-Together brought in big bucks for vendors, some families say the price of participation is expensive.
With almost three dozen new foods to try at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair, it can be difficult to plan the menu for your visit. WCCO is here to help.
Law enforcement in south Minneapolis are responding to an active shooter situation at Annunciation Catholic School Wednesday morning.
Two people, including a Beltrami County Sheriff's Office deputy, are recovering from injuries related to a head-on crash involving a stolen vehicle outside of Bemidji, Minnesota.
A Minneapolis man is in custody after being arrested early Tuesday morning on warrants for both the state and federal levels.
Hours after a mass shooting in Minneapolis left one person dead and six others injured, two other people were killed by gunfire in separate incidents in the city.
Charles Workman is accused of fraudulently soliciting more than $750,000 from Twin Cities families, promising a swimming pool and instead leaving backyards in ruin or without any work done at all.
Health leaders are urging Minnesotans to get proactive in preventing the West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses as summer winds down.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education at the University of Minnesota is looking elsewhere for financial help after new federal spending cuts.
Minnesota health officials say the state's blood supply is critically low and are calling for action to address the problem.
Officials say a traveler from out of state who visited two Wisconsin gas stations may have exposed others to measles.
Today, the program has nine helicopters, 45 pilots and it airlifts about 2,600 patients a year.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
The Minnesota State Fair is a chance for artists and athletes to connect with the community and show off all their hard work.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
The sights and sounds of country band Old Dominion lit up the Grandstand at the Minnesota State Fair on Thursday ahead of the release of their latest album, "Barbara."
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
No one understands the importance of a strong team like athletes. Bill Walsh's family has helped him take care of Walsh Field in Gaylord for decades. But this summer, life threw him a curveball. He lost his wife. Mike Max shares a story of love, loss and legacy.
Mickey Gasper hit a game-tying home run in the ninth inning, Matt Wallner added a go-ahead homer and the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5.
The Minnesota Vikings are sending cornerback Mekhi Blackmon to the Indianapolis Colts, the team announced on Monday.
Minnesota's Matt Wallner homered twice off Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer on Monday night, his 18th and 19th, but the Twins lost for the sixth time in seven games.
Head Coach Keegan Cook is now on his third year with the program; the previous two seasons ended with a lost in the second round of the NCAA tournament. But he thinks the next chapter of Gopher volleyball has started.
Gov. Tim Walz was out at the Minnesota State Fair talking to voters about issues and their concerns. It's as if he were running for office, but he insists he has not decided to run for a third term and his decision will come soon.
Gov. Walz's approval rating in the latest Minnesota poll sits at 49%.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simons says Minnesota will join the fight if President Trump attempts to halt mail-in voting.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simons says Minnesota will join the fight if President Trump follows through with his call to end mail-in voting by the 2026 Midterm Elections. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy examines whether Trump has the authority to do so, as well as other election issues, including who should have access to voter information.
Fateh is a Democratic Socialist, part of a surging progressive wing of the Democratic Party both in Minnesota and nationwide.
It's been 50 years since WCCO has been at its current location at the "Great Minnesota Get-Together."
Caves that were once used for making beer in the 1800s are now used for making cheese. In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen looks into the history of the cheese caves in Faribault.
On his five-acre property in Blaine, Minnesota, Erik Lund has plenty of space to fine-tune his golf game and his guitar game.
This Friday, the town of Braham will reach a milestone as it celebrates its 35th "Pie Day." It's always the first Friday in August.
In the mid-90s, a group of Alexandria, Minnesota, residents wanted to highlight wooden boats and their craftsmanship, believing they were essentially works of art. So, they converted an old city garage into the Legacy of Lakes Museum.
Dominated by foot traffic, it's easy to forget the Minnesota State Fairgrounds is paved to handle vehicle traffic, complete with street names.
For some Minnesota State Fairgoers, it's the deals that drive where they eat, shop, and have fun. At least 100 of those discounts can be found in a little-but-mighty booklet, usually procured at one of the first stops visitors make just beyond the gates.
Jeff Wagner looks at the winding road it took for the Minnesota State Fair to find its permanent home 140 years ago.
The first Tuesday of August is a unique night meant for nothing more than connection with those living on your street and the people tasked to protect it: National Night Out, which is now in its 42nd year.
Homeowners know the saying, "water finds a way." Add wildfire smoke to that distinction, another savvy invader harming indoor quality, where people should feel protected from it.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
WCCO photojournalist Art Phillips shares some personal family photos taken by his father, Arthur Phillips Sr., in Vietnam during his time in service.
The new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum is under construction just outside of Camp Ripley in Little Falls. Set to open in late 2026, the $40 million, first-of-its-kind project in the nation will be eight times the size of the existing museum. It will honor not only Minnesota's service members and their sacrifices, but the refugee experience as well. Watch and read more in Pauleen Le's series "Vietnam 50 Years Later: Reflections on a War that Changed Minnesota."
The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings and many more severe thunderstorm warnings throughout wide swaths of southern and central Minnesota Monday afternoon.
Southern Minnesota is in for some rain on Wednesday, but the Twin Cities should stay mostly dry.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Southern Minnesota could see scattered showers and weak storms on Wednesday as highs climb close to 80 in the Twin Cities.
Southern Minnesota may see some showers on Wednesday as highs in the Twin Cities approach 80.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says Wednesday will be a few degrees warmer, then temperatures drop back to the mid-70s.
Police are at the scene of a possible active shooter in south Minneapolis.
Squads and ambulances could be seen in the area of 53rd and Bryant Avenue South.
Teena Anderson from Anoka Meat & Sausage offers some affordable recipes for food-on-a-stick at home.
Southern Minnesota is in for some rain on Wednesday, but the Twin Cities should stay mostly dry.
Fluffy’s Hand Cut Donuts has moved, but they’re still serving up sweet treats.