Thief River Falls: Man Cited in Cenex Theft Case

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Minneapolis man was cited following a reported theft at Eighth Street Cenex.

Thief River Falls police received the theft report at 7:54 p.m. on October 1.

Matthew Wade Sorenson, 45, of Minneapolis, was cited for theft.

Police allege Sorenson was seen on surveillance video taking merchandise from the store.

Surveillance Video Cited in Report

According to the citation, the reported theft involved phone chargers and other merchandise.

Police allege surveillance footage showed Sorenson taking the items.

The brief report does not list the total value of the merchandise.

It also does not identify all of the items involved in the incident.

The merchandise was later returned, according to the information provided.

No additional charges were listed in the report.

Sorenson was cited for theft following the investigation.

The report does not state whether he was taken into custody.

No court date was included in the information provided.

The report also does not explain how the merchandise was returned.

It remains unclear whether the items were returned before or after police became involved.

Minnesota law covers theft offenses under Minnesota Statute 609.52.

The possible level of a theft charge can depend on value and other circumstances.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.52 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Public court records may also be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

A police citation does not establish that a person committed an offense.

Sorenson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.

Charges may also be amended, dismissed, or resolved as a case proceeds.

The information provided did not include further details about the October 1 incident.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.