MOORHEAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo man faces a felony theft charge after allegedly stealing nearly $900 in merchandise from Target in Moorhead.
According to court documents, Justin Alan Fox, 37, is accused of stealing LEGO sets and video games during two separate visits.
The alleged thefts occurred on April 17 and May 2, 2026, at the Moorhead Target store.
Prosecutors combined the incidents into one felony theft charge, citing merchandise valued at $896.91 and a previous theft conviction.
Video Games Allegedly Stolen From Target
According to the criminal complaint, Moorhead police investigated a reported theft at Target on May 2, 2026.
Store personnel reported that a man entered the store and selected several video games.
The suspect allegedly used a magnet to open protective security cases surrounding the games.
After removing the games, he reportedly concealed them in another section of the store.
Investigators allege the man later returned to the merchandise and placed the games inside his jacket.
He then allegedly walked out of Target without paying.
Store officials determined that the stolen video games were valued at $429.94.
Police reviewed surveillance footage and identified the suspect as Justin Alan Fox, according to the complaint.
Earlier LEGO Theft Investigated
Investigators also connected Fox to a separate reported theft at the same Target store.
The earlier incident occurred on April 17, 2026.
According to court documents, surveillance footage showed a man removing security devices from multiple LEGO products.
The devices, commonly called spider wraps, are used to secure merchandise against theft.
The suspect allegedly removed the protective devices and placed the LEGO sets inside a bag.
He then reportedly passed all checkout areas and left without paying.
Store officials valued the LEGO merchandise at $466.97.
Investigators subsequently identified Fox as the individual involved in that incident.
Nearly $900 in Merchandise Allegedly Taken
Prosecutors combined the two reported incidents into a single theft complaint.
The merchandise values were listed as follows:
- April 17: LEGO merchandise valued at $466.97.
- May 2: Video games valued at $429.94.
- Total alleged theft: $896.91.
According to the complaint, police relied on store surveillance footage to identify Fox in both incidents.
The documents do not specify whether investigators recovered the merchandise.
Previous Theft Conviction Cited
The criminal complaint identifies a previous gross misdemeanor theft conviction involving Fox in Clay County.
That conviction occurred in January 2023.
Under Minnesota law, certain theft offenses involving more than $500 can qualify as felonies when a defendant has a qualifying prior conviction.
The prior conviction is cited as the basis for the felony classification in this case.
Felony Theft Charge Filed
Fox faces one felony count of theft under Minnesota Statute 609.52, subdivision 2(a)(1).
The charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.
The enhanced penalty provision is found in Minnesota Statute 609.52, subdivision 3(3)(c).
The case is filed in Clay County District Court under court file number 14-CR-26-3447.
The criminal complaint was issued with a summons.
Additional court information is available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The allegations have not been proven in court. Fox is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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