Moorhead, Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) A Moorhead man is charged after an alleged break-in at City Hall.
Charges Filed
Prosecutors say Nicholas Shane Larson, 37, entered Moorhead City Hall on Dec. 24.
They say he stayed inside until Dec. 26.
Two felony burglary counts were filed Feb. 4 in Clay County District Court.
The case lists one count of second-degree burglary and one count of third-degree burglary.
What Investigators Allege
According to the criminal complaint, workers returned after the holiday break and found signs of entry.
The complaint says the intruder tried to pull a wall-mounted television loose.
Prosecutors also say food and drinks were taken from a conference room.
The complaint says the person urinated in a conference room.
Documents also say a hat went missing from a law office inside the building.
Video later showed a man wearing that hat while walking inside City Hall.
How Police Identified the Suspect
Police were called after the delayed report was made on Dec. 29, court records say.
Investigators reviewed video and followed up on tips, the complaint says.
Police then identified Larson as the suspect, according to prosecutors.
Court papers say Larson had no permission to be in the building.
Possible Penalties
The most serious count alleges burglary of a government building.
That second-degree burglary charge carries up to 10 years in prison.
It also carries a possible $20,000 fine.
The third-degree burglary charge carries up to five years in prison.
It also carries a possible $10,000 fine.
Readers can review Minnesota burglary law under Minnesota Statute 609.582.
Custody And Next Steps
Larson is being held at the Clay County Jail, according to the complaint.
He is scheduled to make a first court appearance on Tuesday.
For general court record access in Minnesota, see the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.