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All shoplifting calls require a squad response. Responding officers shall cite and release the suspect or transport the suspect to HCJ. A CAPRS report shall be completed for all shoplifting cases.
If a report has been completed by store Loss Prevention personnel, it shall be property inventoried. Officers may utilize information contained in the Loss Prevention report, for the CAPRS report. Reports from Loss Prevention personnel shall not be obtained in lieu of completing a CAPRS report.
Misdemeanor Arrests
Suspects apprehended with merchandise valued under $500 may be cited and released by officers after a proper identification is made and a warrant check is completed. Misdemeanor shoplifting suspects who cannot be properly identified shall be transported to HCJ. If the suspect has committed other misdemeanor offenses (trespass, disorderly conduct, etc.) and can be properly identified, a citation may be issued for all offenses.
Note: The City Attorney’s office will not charge cases when the suspect has not been properly identified. Proper identification includes but is not limited to:
- MN DVS site
- State issued ID or DL card
- Identification made by HCJ
Gross Misdemeanor Arrests
Suspects apprehended with merchandise valued from $500 to $1000 shall be arrested for PC Gross Misdemeanor Theft and transported to HCJ. CAPRS reports will be routed to the appropriate Precinct Investigations Unit.
Felony Arrests
Suspects apprehended with merchandise valued in excess of $1000 shall be arrested for PC Felony Theft and transported to HCJ. CAPRS reports will be routed to the appropriate Precinct Investigations Unit.