Willmar, Kandiyohi County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Willmar man is charged after a shoplifting case at Target.
Police say he showed a pocketknife during the confrontation.
Peter Villarreal Alfred-Iturbe, 21, of Willmar, is charged in Kandiyohi County Court.
Police say the incident happened on January 26, 2026, at about 4:30 p.m.
Officers were sent to the Target store in Willmar after a theft report.
What the police say happened
According to the complaint, a store security officer saw Alfred-Iturbe hide items.
The officer said he tried to stop him near the exit.
Police say Alfred-Iturbe pulled out a pocketknife and held it near his waist.
The knife was about seven inches long when open.
The security officer backed away and called the police.
Police say Alfred-Iturbe ran out of the store.
Officers found him near the PetSmart parking lot, police said.
Investigators say he had stolen items with him.
They listed two bras and three hair care products.
The items were valued at about $70.96, police said.
Police say Alfred-Iturbe tried to run again during the arrest.
They say he moved between police cars and broke free.
Officers caught him within moments, the complaint says.
Charges filed
Prosecutors charged Alfred-Iturbe with felony Threats of Violence.
The case lists the “reckless disregard” part of that law.
He also faces misdemeanor theft for the store items.
He is also charged with misdemeanor fleeing a peace officer on foot.
Bail and court dates
Judge Rodney Clay Hanson set bail at $0 with conditions, court records say.
Those conditions include staying law-abiding and making all court dates.
The judge also set an option of $50,000 cash or bond.
That option allows release without conditions, according to the order.
The complaint says Alfred-Iturbe admitted he was high during the incident.
Police say he did not name the substance.
The alleged offense date is January 26, 2026.
The case was filed on January 28, 2026.
For safety tips and updates, see the Willmar Police Department.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.