Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A felony theft case has been filed in court.
The defendant is Cheri Jo Kingbird, 38, of Red Lake, Minnesota.
Court records list Prosecutor File No. 0040090970.
The court file number is 04-CR-26-59.
Key details
- Charge: Felony theft.
- Location named: Target in Bemidji.
- Alleged dates: Nov. 13, 2023, to May 10, 2024.
- Alleged total: More than $1,200.
What investigators say happened
According to the criminal complaint, police reviewed evidence from Target in Bemidji.
The complaint says the store gave reports, photos, and video.
Police say the material shows about eight thefts.
Investigators say the total loss was over $1,200.
The complaint uses the term “movable property.”
That term means items that can be carried away.
The complaint says the items were taken without consent.
It says the intent was to keep the items.
Charge and possible penalty
Kingbird is charged with felony theft.
The complaint cites Minnesota Statute 609.52.
It lists theft without consent under 609.52.2(a)(1).
It also cites the value section 609.52.3(3)(a).
That section covers theft over $1,000.
The maximum penalty listed is five years in prison.
The complaint also lists a fine of up to $10,000.
A judge can order both.
You can read the law here: Minnesota Statute 609.52.
How the case moved forward
The complaint says a Bemidji police supervisor reviewed the Target file on Dec. 31, 2025.
The case is filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.
No plea or outcome is listed in the complaint.
A criminal charge is an accusation.
It is not proof of guilt.
Kingbird is presumed innocent unless a court finds guilt.
How to track court updates
Public court access rules can change by case type.
You can start with the Minnesota courts access page.
Use the file number when you search.
Here is the court records link: Minnesota Judicial Branch case records.
Target has a general customer site here: Target.com.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
