Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man already in jail now faces a new felony theft charge.
Authorities say the case is tied to shoplifting at West Acres Mall in Fargo.
Investigators identified Tayshaun White Eagle, of Fargo, after reviewing surveillance video.
Authorities say the reported loss was more than $1,000 in makeup items.
West Acres Mall is located at 3902 13th Avenue South in Fargo.
What investigators say happened
An investigator reviewed surveillance video tied to the shoplifting report.
That follow-up happened on Jan. 30, 2026, according to the case summary.
Investigators say the video showed a suspect taking makeup items without paying.
Authorities say the loss total was over $1,000.
They did not release a full list of items.
Interview while in custody
Investigators say White Eagle was already being held in jail on multiple warrants.
They met with him while he remained in custody.
An investigator showed him a still image from the surveillance video.
White Eagle admitted the person in the image was him, authorities say.
Police say that admission helped confirm the suspect’s identity.
Statement about motive
During the interview, investigators asked why he took the items.
White Eagle said he stole to support a drug addiction, the report says.
Authorities did not provide details about any treatment history.
Charge and theft grading
White Eagle is now charged with felony theft of property.
State law grades theft over $1,000 as a class C felony in many cases.
Theft grading can also depend on other factors listed in the statute.
A criminal charge is an allegation and is not proof of guilt.
Learn more
West Acres Mall details and hours are listed at westacres.com.
North Dakota theft grading is outlined in law at ndlegis.gov.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.