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Man Accused of Stealing Rifle From FBI Vehicle Arrested in Minneapolis

Investigators relied on independent journalists’ footage to identify the suspect.

Overview

  • Raul Gutierrez, 33, was taken into custody in a DOJ and ATF operation and is being held without bail on probable theft involving a weapon, according to Hennepin County records.
  • Authorities say multiple federal vehicles were broken into during the unrest, with federal property taken from an FBI car where a rifle was removed.
  • Initial reports misidentified the targeted vehicle as belonging to ICE, but it was later confirmed to be an FBI vehicle.
  • FBI officials said they are pursuing other individuals involved in the break-ins, with more arrests expected as the investigation continues.
  • Reporting identifies Gutierrez as a Latin Kings member with a lengthy criminal record, and federal officials are reviewing additional material tied to the thefts.