NEW: MN Dem State Senator Burgled Stepmom's Home to Steal Father's Effects

The stepmother called police to report someone had broken into her home. When officers arrived, the suspect — later identified as [Nicole] Mitchell — ran into the basement.

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Mitchell was wearing black clothing and a black hat when officers found her in the basement, according to the complaint. They found a flashlight with a sock on it and a black backpack nearby. The backpack contained two laptops, a cellphone, Tupperware and identifying documents for Mitchell.

Investigators said Mitchell told them her father had recently died and her stepmother wouldn't talk to Mitchell or other family members. 

"I was just trying to get a couple of my dad's things because you wouldn't talk to me anymore," Mitchell said to her stepmother during her arrest, according to the complaint.

Ed Morrissey

So this was intentional and malicious. Still, that's not quite enough for first-degree burglary in Minnesota, as I noted yesterday. That usually applies when the burglar has a weapon or commits an assault. The indictment should be very, very interesting in this case. Stay tuned.

Also: Democrats only had a one-seat majority in the state Senate. Mitchell's sudden unavailability throws a wrench into their legislative agenda. That's also worth watching. 

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