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6/8/09

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Mpls. man admits to string of Target store thefts

Police in Edina say they’ve caught a man behind a string of Target store thefts.

Michael Wayne Moore, of Minneapolis, faces felony theft and possession of shoplifting gear charges for allegedly hitting 10 Target stores in just the past four months. The Target stores were the Eden Prairie, Brooklyn Center, and Edina locations.

According to the criminal complaint, Moore stole a variety of items ranging from GPS units, portable televisions, video games, a vacuum, and a laptop. In all, the stolen goods are worth $4,458.65, police say.

When questioned, the 42-year-old admitted to the crimes.

Moore is currently in custody. If convicted, he faces up to eight years in prison, a $15,000 fine, or both.

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