Thief River Falls Man Cited in Reported Bicycle Theft

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man has been cited for theft following a report involving a bicycle on Christopher Street.

Adam Mark Swanson, 47, of Thief River Falls, was identified in the police report.

Officers received the theft report October 22 at approximately 6 a.m.

The reported incident occurred at 1201 Christopher Street.

According to the police summary, Swanson was allegedly observed stealing a bicycle.

Police Receive Early Morning Theft Report

The incident was reported to police during the early morning hours.

According to the report, someone allegedly witnessed Swanson taking the bicycle.

However, the brief summary does not identify the person who reportedly observed the incident.

It also does not explain what led to the alleged theft.

The report does not identify the bicycle’s make, model, color, or estimated value.

Authorities also did not specify whether the bicycle was recovered.

The available information does not establish exactly when the alleged theft occurred.

Thief River Falls Resident Cited for Theft

Police identified Swanson as a Thief River Falls resident and issued a theft citation.

A citation documents an alleged violation but does not establish that the person committed the offense.

The supplied report does not indicate whether Swanson was arrested or taken into custody.

It also does not list the offense classification or a criminal court case number.

No additional information was provided about possible restitution or property recovery.

Thief River Falls Man Cited in Reported Bicycle Theft

Minnesota Theft Laws

Theft offenses in Minnesota are covered under Minnesota Statute 609.52.

The law generally prohibits intentionally taking another person’s property without permission and with the required criminal intent.

Penalties can vary depending on the property’s value and other circumstances.

Some theft offenses are misdemeanors, while more serious cases may qualify as felonies.

The reported bicycle’s value was not included in the available police summary.

Therefore, the precise offense level and possible penalties cannot be determined from the supplied information.

Court Information and Case Updates

The police report identifies the citation but does not provide a scheduled court appearance.

No conviction, sentence, or final court outcome was included in the information provided.

Readers can search public cases through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Some pending criminal cases may not appear in searches conducted using a person’s name.

Additional police information is available through the Thief River Falls Police Department.

Any further developments would require confirmation through official law enforcement or court records.

Swanson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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