Thief River Falls Man Booked on Theft Charge

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Chase Alexander Pirtle, 26, was booked into the Pennington County Jail on September 22.

The jail roster lists one theft charge against Pirtle.

The offense is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.52.2(a)(1).

The charge is classified as a gross misdemeanor.

Theft Charge Listed on Jail Roster

The jail entry describes the offense as taking, using, or transferring movable property without consent.

The provided booking record does not describe the property involved.

It also does not state the value of the property.

No details about the alleged incident were included in the booking information.

Chase Alexander Pirtle

The booking entry does not say where the alleged theft happened.

Pirtle was booked by the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office.

The booking date listed in county records is September 22, 2026.

Minnesota Statute 609.52 covers several types of theft.

The subsection listed for Pirtle involves movable property and lack of consent.

The law can apply when property is taken, used, or transferred without permission.

The level of the offense can depend on the facts of the case.

The value and type of property can also affect the charge.

The full law is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Jail information can change as cases move through court.

Future records may include bond information or court dates.

Additional charges can also be added or changed.

Readers can check current information through the Pennington County In-Custody Search.

A booking record does not establish guilt.

The charge against Pirtle remains an allegation unless proven in court.

Pirtle is presumed innocent unless and until he is found guilty.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.