Detroit Lakes Walmart Theft: 22 Trips, $759 Missing

Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Maisie Ann Sargent, 35, of Detroit Lakes, is charged with one count of gross misdemeanor theft. Court records list the charge as Theft—Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property—No Consent under Minnesota law.

The complaint says Walmart’s loss prevention tracked 22 separate theft incidents. The incidents span about two months. The dates listed run from October 10, 2025, through December 16, 2025.

What Walmart reported

Walmart staff gave a detailed report to the Detroit Lakes Police Department on December 29, 2025. The report describes a repeated pattern at self-checkout. The complaint says Sargent under-scanned items or did not scan items.

Store video is said to support the claims. The complaint calls the method consistent across many visits. The total value of unpaid items is listed as $759.05.

The items listed include beauty products, shoes, clothing, and groceries. The complaint says the unpaid items were taken during multiple trips. It also says the defendant left the store without paying for all items.

What Sargent told the police

The complaint says police spoke with Sargent on December 31, 2025. During that talk, she said the missed scans were accidental. The complaint notes the pattern happened often during the time period.

Court timeline

• Alleged offense dates: Oct. 10, 2025, to Dec. 16, 2025
• Report provided to police: Dec. 29, 2025
• Police interview date listed: Dec. 31, 2025
• Complaint signed: Jan. 21, 2026
• Date filed in court: Jan. 22, 2026

Sargent was charged by summons, according to the complaint. The complaint was signed by Judge Michelle Winkis Lawson.

Related resources

Readers can review the theft statute here: Minnesota Statute 609.52.

For general court records access in Minnesota, visit: Minnesota Judicial Branch case records.

Walmart’s corporate site is here: Walmart corporate.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.