According to a Polk County criminal complaint, the vehicle was taken September 22, 2026, from a rural roadside.<\/p>\n
Investigators later found the black 2013 Ford Fusion abandoned in a ditch near Old Mill State Park.<\/p>\n
The complaint alleges Krolak took the car without permission and removed personal belongings valued at approximately $2,260.<\/p>\n
Farmworker Reports Car Missing During Harvest<\/h2>\n
The investigation began September 22 when a farmworker contacted the Polk County Sheriff’s Office about his missing vehicle.<\/p>\n
The man said he had parked his Ford Fusion near 250th Avenue Southwest and 190th Street Southwest.<\/p>\n
He was working in a nearby field and had left the keys inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n
When he returned around 9:30 a.m., the car was gone.<\/p>\n
The owner estimated the vehicle’s value at $4,000 to $6,000.<\/p>\n
He also reported leaving golf clubs, a poker set, clothing, and other personal items inside.<\/p>\n
Stolen Vehicle Found Near Old Mill State Park<\/h2>\n
On September 23, authorities located the unoccupied Ford Fusion in a ditch outside Old Mill State Park.<\/p>\n
The park is in Marshall County, northwest of Thief River Falls.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, the keys remained in the ignition.<\/p>\n
Investigators also noticed that papers inside the vehicle appeared to have been disturbed.<\/p>\n
Falls Towing removed the vehicle and transported it to Thief River Falls.<\/p>\n
The owner later examined the recovered vehicle and reported several missing belongings.<\/p>\n
Credit Card and Personal Items Lead to Suspect<\/h2>\n
During the inspection, the owner reportedly discovered a Capital One credit card bearing Jordan Krolak’s name.<\/p>\n
He also found a hair tie, lottery scratch-off tickets, a check, and a blue Apple phone.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, some of those items did not belong to the vehicle’s owner.<\/p>\n
The missing property reportedly included golf clubs, a golf bag, a hat, a DVD, and a poker set.<\/p>\n
The owner estimated the missing belongings were worth approximately $2,260.<\/p>\n
Witness Describes Alleged Vehicle Theft<\/h2>\n
Investigators later interviewed a woman who said she accompanied Krolak on September 22.<\/p>\n
The witness reported driving Krolak to an appointment when they encountered a parked vehicle along a gravel road.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, Krolak suddenly exited the witness’s vehicle.<\/p>\n
The witness alleged Krolak entered the parked car and drove away.<\/p>\n
She described Krolak as acting strangely and appearing to be in an altered state.<\/p>\n
The witness reportedly searched for Krolak afterward but could not locate her.<\/p>\n
Investigators also received statements from another person who had learned about the alleged incident.<\/p>\n
Two Felony Theft Charges Filed<\/h2>\n
Krolak faces one felony count of motor vehicle theft and another felony count involving stolen personal property.<\/p>\n
Both charges fall under Minnesota Statute 609.52<\/a>.<\/p>\n Each count carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n The complaint also identifies previous theft-related convictions, including a 2025 conviction for receiving stolen property.<\/p>\n Those earlier convictions are separate from the current allegations.<\/p>\n The case is filed under Polk County Court File No. 60-CR-26-1480.<\/p>\n The complaint includes a warrant and identifies Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n At the time described in the complaint, Krolak was held in Marshall County on an unrelated supervision violation.<\/p>\n The supplied document does not confirm her current custody status or next hearing date.<\/p>\n Readers can search public records through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The charges remain allegations and have not been proven in court.<\/p>\n Krolak is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nPolk County Court Proceedings<\/h2>\n
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