Overview
- Aaron Lee Banks, 52, was arrested after staff at a Scheels in Eden Prairie reported he hid gun parts and ammo on March 14.
- Police said they found an AR-15 trigger, a charging handle, and a box of rifle ammunition in his possession valued at about $544.93.
- Court documents link him to earlier thefts starting February 25, with unrecovered items valued at $754.91 for a total alleged loss of $1,299.84.
- Prosecutors charged him with felony theft and possessing theft tools after staff said he used a pocketknife to cut a display and left without paying.
- Gustavus Adolphus College said he is on leave and his classes are covered, and CBS Minnesota reports the charges carry up to eight years in prison and a $15,000 fine if he is convicted.