East Grand Forks, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) Abraham Clifford Wilson has been charged in Polk County after police found a stolen pickup in East Grand Forks. The charge is a felony count of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
Charge Filed in Polk County
According to a criminal complaint, the case was filed in the Minnesota District Court in Polk County. The court file is 60-CR-26-435. Prosecutors say Wilson took or drove a pickup without the owner’s consent.
The complaint says the truck belonged to P.S. It was a white Ram 1500 with Minnesota plate SFE986. The owner told police the pickup was parked at his business in Moorhead. He said it was left unlocked with the keys inside.
What Investigators Say Happened
The owner reported the truck missing on March 30, 2026. Surveillance video allegedly showed a man walk up to the pickup, look inside, get in, and drive away. The complaint says the truck also contained cash, a checkbook, tools, and clothing.
Police later entered the truck into the national stolen vehicle system. On April 1, 2026, officers in East Grand Forks were looking for Wilson on an outstanding warrant. The complaint says an off-duty officer saw him walking with a backpack and a dark coat.
Police then located Wilson near Dairy Queen in East Grand Forks. According to the complaint, officers saw him get into the driver’s side of the same pickup. The plate matched the stolen vehicle report from Moorhead.
Arrest and Evidence
The complaint says Wilson got out of the truck and spoke with the police. Officers told him about the warrant. When asked about the pickup, Wilson allegedly said a friend told him he could use it.
Investigators say the key was found inside the truck. The complaint also says surveillance video from the area showed a man who looked like Wilson near the vehicle. Police also reported suspected blood inside the pickup. Court records say Wilson had received medical treatment the day before.
The pickup was later returned to its owner, according to the complaint. The charge was filed under Minnesota Statute 609.52. The listed maximum penalty is five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.
The criminal charge is an allegation. Wilson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. More case information can be found through the Minnesota Court Records Online system.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.