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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 suspect approximately 5'9" to 6'0", 170 pounds, wearing black jacket, black pants, black gloves, and paint respirator mask - was this individual part of a larger group?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific government property was stolen from the vehicles and has any of it been recovered or resold?
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location
Lead #3Were the vandalized vehicles parked in a specific lot or scattered throughout North Minneapolis, and does the location suggest familiarity with the area?
On January 14, 2026, at approximately 7:00 p.m., an unknown suspect vandalized and broke into several FBI government vehicles in North Minneapolis, Minnesota, stealing government property during an investigation into an assault on a federal officer. The suspect, described as 5'9" to 6'0" tall, approximately 170 pounds, wearing a black jacket, black pants, black gloves, and a paint respirator mask, remains unidentified. The FBI is seeking information to recover the stolen property and identify those responsible, offering a reward of up to $100,000.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Minneapolis Field Office
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clue
Lead #4The paint respirator mask suggests preparation for the crime - was this a planned operation targeting federal vehicles specifically?
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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 being approximately 5'9" to 6'0" and approximately 170 pounds.
The individual was wearing a black jacket, black pants, black gloves, and a paint respirator mask.
Timeline of Events
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2026-01-14
19:00Vandalism and Theft Incident
FBI personnel responded to an assault on a federal officer investigation. Several government vehicles were vandalized, broken into, and government property was stolen from inside the vehicles.
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Case Information
Incident:January 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Last Updated:June 8, 2026
Up to $100,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:January 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Last Updated:June 8, 2026
Up to $100,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case