Target Purchase Aids Police in Identifying Suspect in Roseville Kidnapping, Sexual Assault Case
Police identified a suspect in a Roseville kidnapping and sexual assault case after a dress purchase from Target aided their investigation in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, September 28, 2026 — Police have identified a suspect in a kidnapping and sexual assault case that occurred in Roseville. The identification was reportedly aided by a purchase made at a Target store in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
Details regarding the specific date of the incident, the identity of the suspect, or the victim were not immediately available. The Roseville Police Department is leading the investigation, though specific involvement from other agencies has not been detailed in the information provided.
The purchase of a dress from Target provided investigators with a crucial lead, leading to the identification of the individual now considered a suspect in the case. Further information on how the transaction details or any associated surveillance footage from the retail location contributed to the identification has not been released.
The nature and circumstances of the alleged kidnapping and sexual assault in Roseville remain under investigation. Information concerning the suspect’s current status, such as whether an arrest has been made or if the suspect is cooperating with authorities, was not provided.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released further details pertaining to the timeline of events, the specific location within Roseville where the assault occurred, or the exact Target store where the purchase was made. Law enforcement officials have not commented on potential motives or any other evidence gathered in connection with the case.
Story summarized from the original created by Howard.Thompson@fox.com (Howard Thompson) on www.fox9.com, see more information here.
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