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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 acting alone or as part of a group?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific government property was stolen from the FBI vehicles and has any of it been recovered or located?
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clue
Lead #3Why was the suspect wearing a paint respirator mask - does this suggest knowledge of chemical agents or deliberate concealment tactics?
On January 14, 2026, at approximately 7:00 p.m., unknown suspect(s) vandalized and broke into several FBI government vehicles in North Minneapolis, Minnesota, stealing government property during an assault on a federal officer investigation. The FBI has identified at least one suspect seen in the area but has not yet made an arrest or recovered all stolen property. With a $100,000 reward offered, investigators seek information from the public that could lead to identifying the perpetrators and recovering the stolen government assets.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Minneapolis Field Office
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witness
Lead #4Were there any eyewitnesses to the vandalism and theft who can provide additional details about suspect behavior or vehicle descriptions?
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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
At approximately 7:00 p.m., FBI personnel responded to an assault on a federal officer investigation in North Minneapolis. 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:July 23, 2026
Up to $100,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:January 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
Up to $100,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case