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Unknown Suspect(s) - Vandalism and Theft Case
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VANDALISM, DESTRUCTION, AND THEFT OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY
Justice for Unknown Suspect(s) - Vandalism and Theft Case — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1Unknown male, 5'8" to 6'0", 160-180 pounds, wearing red and black checkered jacket, black hoodie, camo ball cap with sunglasses, red facial covering, black pants, and black shoes - was seen in the area at time of incident.
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Lead #2What specific government property was stolen from the vehicles and where might it have been taken or sold?
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vehicle
Lead #3What government vehicles were targeted and what identifying information do they have that could help locate them?
On January 14, 2026, at approximately 7:00 p.m., FBI personnel in North Minneapolis, Minnesota discovered that several government vehicles had been vandalized, broken into, and stripped of government property during an assault on a federal officer investigation. An unknown male suspect, approximately 5'8" to 6'0" tall and weighing 160-180 pounds, was seen in the area wearing distinctive clothing including a red and black checkered jacket and red facial covering. The FBI is seeking information about the stolen property and the identity of those responsible, with a reward of up to $100,000 for leads.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Minneapolis Field Office
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Lead #4The distinctive red and black checkered jacket and red facial covering are highly identifiable - has anyone reported seeing someone matching this description in the area?
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Unknown Suspect(s) Minneapolis, Minnesota January 14, 2026 On January 14, 2026, at approximately 7:00 p.m., FBI personnel responded to an assault on a federal officer investigation in North Minneapolis, Minnesota. Several government vehicles were subsequently vandalized and broken into, and government property was stolen from inside the vehicles.
The FBI seeks information that will lead to the recovery of the stolen government property and/or the arrest of the individuals responsible for the destruction and theft of government property. The unknown suspect shown above was seen in the area and is described as a male, approximately 5'8" to 6'0" and 160 to180 pounds.
The suspect was wearing a red and black checkered jacket, a black hoodie with the hood up, a camo ball cap with sunglasses on the hat, a red facial covering, black pants, and black shoes.
Timeline of Events
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2026-01-14
19:00Vandalism and Theft Discovered
FBI personnel responded to an assault on a federal officer investigation and discovered several government vehicles vandalized, broken into, and stripped of government property in North Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Case Information
Incident:January 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Last Updated:October 23, 2026
Up to $100,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:January 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Last Updated:October 23, 2026
Up to $100,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case