Hammer Drill Stolen From Truck in Thief River Falls
Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police received a report of a tool theft on Aug. 28. The report was made at about 9:04 a.m.
The theft happened outside 1031 Wendt Drive in Thief River Falls. Someone reportedly stole a Hilti 70 hammer drill.
The tool had been stored in the back of a pickup truck. The brief report did not identify the truck’s owner.
Hammer Drill Taken From Pickup
Police were told the hammer drill had been taken from the truck. The report did not state when the theft happened.
It also did not say how long the tool had been inside the pickup. No estimated value was listed.
The report did not describe any damage to the pickup. It also did not mention whether anything else was taken.
No suspect description was included in the information provided. Police also did not identify a possible suspect vehicle.
No Arrest or Citation Reported
No arrest was listed in the brief report. The information also did not include any citation or criminal charge.
The report did not state whether surveillance video captured the incident. It also did not identify any possible witnesses.
No information was provided about whether the hammer drill was later recovered. The investigation details remain limited in the report.
The address is on Wendt Drive in Thief River Falls. The location is near businesses and lodging in that area.
Minnesota Theft Law
Minnesota Statute 609.52 covers theft of another person’s property.
The possible level of a theft charge can depend on several factors. Those factors can include the property’s value.
No person was charged in the information provided. Therefore, the report does not establish who took the drill.
Residents can find local law enforcement information through the Thief River Falls Police Department.
Anyone with information about a local theft can contact law enforcement. Additional details may be released if the case develops.
I’m Daniel Mercer reporting for northwestmnnow.com.
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