Alleged Gang Member Arrested After Stealing Rifle From FBI Vehicle – story-veterans.com

“There is a clear, bright line between peaceful protest and lawless destruction,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Jarrad Smith of FBI Minneapolis. “Stealing, damaging, and destroying federal property endangers the community and jeopardizes the safe and peaceful exercise of First Amendment rights. The FBI will never tolerate interference in law enforcement activities. Together with ATF, DEA, and the invaluable partnership of all our federal, state, and local law enforcement allies, FBI Minneapolis will ensure public safety and that those engaging in violent and destructive behavior will be identified and will face justice.”

Authorities said the theft was captured on video, prompting investigators from the FBI, DEA, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Hennepin County Violent Offender Task Force to identify and locate the suspect. Surveillance led to Gutierrez’s apprehension after he and an accomplice fled from a tow truck during an attempted traffic stop.