Minneapolis Man Charged in Minnehaha Avenue Burglary Involving Bizarre Vandalism

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — A Minneapolis man has been formally charged following a bizarre burglary and vandalism incident at a property on Minnehaha Avenue. The property owner discovered the break-in along with extensive unsanitary conditions left behind by the intruder.

According to court documents filed in Hennepin County, the suspect gained unauthorized entry into the commercial property, causing physical damage to the structures. Once inside, the intruder ransacked the premises and left human feces inside a greenhouse located on the property, creating a significant biohazard and damaging cultivation equipment and plants.

Responding officers located the suspect nearby shortly after the incident was reported. He has been charged with third-degree burglary and criminal damage to property. The property owner expressed frustration and disgust over the vandalism, noting the high cost of cleaning, sanitizing, and restoring the greenhouse facility back to operational standards.