Minneapolis man accused of targeting Hispanics in New Hope burglaries: Charges

The Brief

  • Jonte Jamel Yates, 36, of Minneapolis, is charged with multiple counts of burglary in New Hope.
  • Yates was identified from surveillance video and arrested following a police pursuit.
  • The burglaries targeted Hispanic residents, with Yates previously admitting to choosing such victims.

NEW HOPE, Minn. (FOX 9) A 36-year-old Minneapolis man is accused of targeting Hispanics in a series of home burglaries in New Hope, according to charges filed in Hennepin County Court.

New Hope burglaries

What we know:

Jonte Jamel Yates is charged with one count of first-degree burglary and four counts of second-degree burglary, all felonies, for incidents occurring between Nov. 1 and 12.

The complaint states officers responded to several burglary reports in New Hope, where residents reported missing items, including cash, jewelry and personal belongings.

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