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BEMIDJI, MN \u2013 (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 A Bemidji man faces a gross misdemeanor theft charge after allegedly stealing hundreds of dollars in merchandise from Kohl’s.<\/p>\n

Kenneth Colter Christian Luzius, 36, of Bemidji, is accused of taking approximately $626 in merchandise from the department store.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The alleged theft occurred July 6, 2026, at Kohl’s, located at 1401 Paul Bunyan Drive NW in Bemidji.<\/p>\n

According to a Beltrami County criminal complaint, surveillance cameras captured the suspect removing shoes from their boxes and hiding merchandise inside a shopping bag.<\/p>\n

Police Respond to Reported Shoplifting<\/h2>\n

At approximately 9:32 a.m., Bemidji police responded to Kohl’s following a report of shoplifting.<\/p>\n

Store employees reported that the suspected shoplifter had already left the business.<\/p>\n

The responding officer searched for the individual but was unable to locate him.<\/p>\n

Store loss prevention personnel later provided investigators with a detailed report, surveillance footage, and photographs.<\/p>\n

The materials were reviewed as police worked to identify the person responsible.<\/p>\n

Suspect Allegedly Concealed Shoes in Shopping Bag<\/h2>\n

According to the criminal complaint, surveillance footage showed the suspect inside Kohl’s around 9:23 a.m.<\/p>\n

Loss prevention employees reportedly observed him removing multiple pairs of shoes from their original boxes.<\/p>\n

The suspect then allegedly concealed the shoes inside a reusable TJ Maxx shopping bag.<\/p>\n

Investigators said he continued selecting additional merchandise from the men’s department.<\/p>\n

At approximately 9:31 a.m., the suspect allegedly exited the store without attempting to pay.<\/p>\n

The store calculated the total value of the missing merchandise at $626.<\/p>\n

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Kenneth Colter Christian Luzius<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Surveillance Images Help Identify Suspect<\/h2>\n

After reviewing the store’s evidence, the responding officer distributed photographs and information to other Bemidji police personnel.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, two officers recognized the individual shown in the surveillance materials.<\/p>\n

They identified the suspect as Kenneth Colter Christian Luzius.<\/p>\n

Investigators used that identification as part of the case submitted for prosecution.<\/p>\n

The complaint does not describe an arrest at the store or indicate that the merchandise was recovered.<\/p>\n

Gross Misdemeanor Theft Charge Filed<\/h2>\n

Prosecutors charged Luzius with one count of theft under Minnesota Statute 609.52, subdivision 2(a)(1).<\/p>\n

The charge alleges he intentionally took merchandise without the owner’s permission and intended to permanently deprive the store of it.<\/p>\n

Because the alleged value exceeded $500 but did not exceed $1,000, prosecutors classified the offense as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

If convicted, Luzius could face up to 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

The potential punishment is the statutory maximum, not a sentence imposed by the court.<\/p>\n

Case Filed in Beltrami County District Court<\/h2>\n

The criminal complaint was filed in Beltrami County District Court under case number 04-CR-26-1812.<\/p>\n

The complaint was issued with a summons.<\/p>\n

Court documents also reference previous theft convictions and other criminal matters involving Luzius.<\/p>\n

Those earlier cases are separate from the current shoplifting allegation.<\/p>\n

The supplied complaint does not establish the outcome of the new case.<\/p>\n

Additional information about Minnesota theft laws is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Public court information can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Luzius is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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