One in custody on burglary, theft charges

RELEASE FROM AITKIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE:

On April 19, 2022, Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the report of a suspicious vehicle located on a property in Beaver Township.  After arriving on scene, deputies were advised that a gate on the property had been opened and the vehicle was located on the back of the property.  Deputies approached the suspect vehicle described as a red pickup truck which had a trailer and 3-wheeler attached.  The vehicle was unoccupied and the door ajar alarm was sounding upon initial contact.  The deputies identified the registered owners of the vehicles located and recognized the name of the owner of the trailer and 3-wheeler from a recent burglary report.

A perimeter was established and Aitkin County’s K-9 Reno was deployed.  Aitkin County Deputies along with K9 Reno searched the surrounding woods for two suspects.

A few hours later, deputies were able to locate one of the suspects. The suspect was apprehended and identified as Donald Allen Bloomquist, 63, of Blaine, MN.  Bloomquist is currently being held in the Aitkin County Jail on charges of Burglary and Theft. The other suspect has been identified and Law Enforcement is actively attempting to locate him.

This case remains under investigation. 

The Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office is asking property owners to check their buildings for signs of forced entry and missing property.  Please report any suspicious activity to the Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office.  Our direct dial to Dispatch is 218-927-7400.