Man Charged with Felony Theft Following String of Target Store Thefts Across Twin Cities
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA—32-year-old Leterius Roseman is facing a felony theft charge after allegedly stealing merchandise worth $1,676.71 from various Target stores across the Twin Cities Metro area for nearly two months, from October 17, 2023, to December 9, 2023.
The criminal complaint from the Dakota County Attorney’s Office, submitted to the court, outlines the incidents and states there is probable cause to believe Roseman committed the theft of property or services valued between $1,000 and $5,000. This crime carries a potential maximum sentence of up to five years in prison and/or a fine ranging from $3,000 to $10,000.
The case came to light on January 17, 2024, when a Target Corporation Field Investigator alerted the Burnsville Police Department about a series of thefts at their stores. The investigator identified five specific incidents involving the same individual, who was later identified as Roseman. According to the criminal complaint, the thefts occurred at Target locations in Burnsville, Apple Valley, Shakopee, Eden Prairie, and Chaska.
The investigation revealed that on October 17, 2023, Roseman allegedly stole specific video games from the Burnsville Target. The detective working on the case cross-referenced this incident with sales records from local secondhand stores. It was discovered that Roseman sold four video games to a GameStop store on the same day as the Burnsville theft.
Using Roseman’s driver's license photo, the detective positively identified him as the individual captured on surveillance footage stealing merchandise in all the incidents. According to the court records, further evidence was gathered from pawn shop business records, showing that Roseman sold the stolen items to these shops.
Upcoming Court Appearance
Roseman’s first court appearance is set for June 25, 2024, at 9 AM in Hastings, Minnesota. This hearing will determine the next steps in the legal proceedings against him. These charges are merely allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Further updates on this case will depend on the progress of the legal proceedings.
Written By: Will Wight
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