Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is charged after a reported theft and threat at a Target store.
Savoy W. Abraham, of Fargo, is charged with felony robbery, according to court records.
The charge is tied to an incident reported on January 3.
Police were sent to the Target store on 13th Avenue South in Fargo.
The store is in a busy shopping area in South Fargo.
What investigators say happened
- Store loss prevention staff said Abraham left with new shoes he did not pay for.
- They said they confronted him near the exit.
- They said he threatened to stab them.
- Staff backed away after the threat, the court filing says.
Investigators say Abraham left before officers arrived.
The case details come from charging documents filed in the district court.
Arrest on a city bus
Court documents say officers later found Abraham on a MATBUS bus near West Acres.
He was arrested and taken into custody.
The case remains under review by the court.
The court summary reviewed by TRF News did not include officers’ names.
What happens next
Robbery charges can involve an alleged theft and a threat of harm.
In North Dakota, the robbery statute is listed under state law.
A felony case may include an initial appearance and an arraignment.
It may also include later hearings and motions.
A judge can also set bond and release terms.
Court dates can change with short notice.
Prosecutors must prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt.
Abraham is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Links and public resources
- North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry
- North Dakota robbery law (Century Code, PDF)
- Target Fargo store page
- MATBUS routes and rider info
- West Acres Mall information
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.