Man Charged With First-Degree Burglary After Burnsville Police Search
Published: September 24, 2026.
BURNSVILLE, MN: A 33-year-old man has been charged with first-degree burglary after prosecutors allege he entered an occupied Burnsville home while attempting to flee from police Tuesday morning, with a woman and her children inside the home at the time.
Anthony Duran Hicks, 33, of Little Canada, faces one felony count of first-degree burglary of an occupied dwelling in Dakota County District Court in connection with the September 22, 2026, Tuesday morning incident. The charge follows a large police search for Hicks that unfolded in an area between Hayes Drive and Cedar Bridge Avenue to Galtier Drive and Keating Avenue early Tuesday morning after a suspect fled from a vehicle that he had crashed near Hayes Drive.
At about 6:55 a.m., Burnsville police responded to a report that a vehicle had struck a mailbox in a residential area, according to the criminal complaint. Prosecutors allege Hicks was driving the vehicle and fled from the crash while a female passenger remained at the scene. Several police agencies responded to the area to help search for the suspect, with multiple 911 calls from residents reporting they saw the potential suspect. As officers searched the area around Keating and Galtier after receiving leads about his last known location around 7:40 am, 911 dispatch eventually received a call from a resident reporting someone was inside her home. The woman told authorities that her children were also inside the residence and provided a description of the intruder that authorities said matched Hicks.
According to the complaint, officers entered the residence and announced their presence. Hicks allegedly fled through the rear of the home as police moved in. Police ultimately took Hicks into custody at approximately 8:11 a.m. in the 3100 block of Keating Court.
The criminal complaint did not identify any injuries.
Approximate location of the incident in Burnsville, near the Eagan border.
First-Degree Burglary Charge
Prosecutors charged Hicks with first-degree burglary of an occupied dwelling, alleging he entered the home without consent while another person was present inside. The felony carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $35,000. Hicks is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
According to court documents, Hicks has previous convictions involving residential burglaries, including a first-degree burglary-assault conviction and two convictions for first-degree burglary of an occupied dwelling. The Dakota County Attorney's Office said it intends to seek an aggravated sentence if Hicks is convicted. Prosecutors allege Hicks qualifies as a dangerous offender under Minnesota law because of his criminal history. The state also cited the presence of children inside the home during the alleged burglary as a basis for seeking an aggravated sentence.
Court records state prosecutors requested bail be set at $100,000 without conditions or $75,000 with conditions, which the judge ultimately agreed with and set. Those conditions include no contact with the alleged victims, staying at least one mile away from their residence, remaining in Minnesota unless given written court approval, participating in a pretrial release program, and possessing no firearms, ammunition, explosives, or dangerous weapons. Hicks is also prohibited from using or possessing alcohol or controlled substances and is subject to random chemical testing.
According to information cited by prosecutors, police reports also allege Hicks ingested a controlled substance after being transported to jail. Prosecutors said that allegation contributed to their request for substance-use restrictions and testing while the case is pending.
Court records show that Hicks has not posted bail and remains in custody at the Dakota County Jail as of this writing. This story is based on court documents and official statements from law enforcement and prosecutors. Criminal charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Pictured: Anthony Duran Hicks. Provided by the Dakota County Jail.
Written By: Will Wight
