Rosemount Resident Charged After Allegedly Entering Neighbor's Apartment, Showering, Wearing Victim's Pajama Pants
Published: July 28th, 2026.
ROSEMOUNT, MN: A Rosemount resident is facing felony burglary and gross misdemeanor charges after authorities say he unlawfully entered a neighboring apartment, took a shower, put on the resident's pajama pants, and later allegedly kicked a Rosemount police officer while resisting arrest.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County District Court, Kyle Wayne Harlow, 38, of Rosemount, has been charged with one count of third-degree burglary and one count of obstructing legal process with force or violence stemming from the incident on July 26, 2026.
Victim Finds Stranger in Bathroom
According to the complaint, Rosemount police officers were dispatched to an apartment complex in the 2900 block of 146th Street West after receiving a report of a burglary. The victim told officers she returned home and immediately realized someone was inside her apartment. As she approached the bathroom, she discovered someone was using her shower.
Court documents state the victim knocked on the bathroom door, and a man inside responded by saying he was "just taking a shower." The victim immediately called 911.
Authorities say the man then exited the apartment wearing the victim's pajama pants. The victim told officers she did not know the man, had never given him permission to enter her apartment, and had not authorized him to take or wear her clothing.
Suspect Located Outside Nearby Apartment
Responding officers located Harlow sitting outside the door to his own apartment in the same apartment complex, according to the complaint. He was still wearing the victim's pajama pants when officers made contact with him.
Police identified him as Kyle Wayne Harlow and attempted to place him under arrest.
Officer Allegedly Kicked During Arrest
According to prosecutors, Harlow resisted arrest and repeatedly yelled, "Fake Police."
During the struggle, investigators allege he kicked one officer in the chest while flailing his arms and legs in an attempt to avoid being taken into custody.
Those actions resulted in the additional charge of obstructing legal process with force or violence.
Charges Filed
Harlow has been charged with:
Third-Degree Burglary (Commit Theft or Felony or Gross Misdemeanor), a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
Obstructing Legal Process with Force or Violence, a gross misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $3,000.
A criminal complaint represents allegations, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Bail and Court Conditions
Dakota County prosecutors requested bail of $15,000 without conditions, or $5,000 with conditions, which the judge ultimately set.
Prosecutors noted in court documents that officers recovered a pocketknife from Harlow's shorts pocket at the time of his arrest. As of the writing of this article, Harlow has not posted bail and remains in custody at the Dakota County Jail.
Prosecutors Note Possible Mental Health Crisis
In comments included with the charging documents, prosecutors stated that police reports suggest Harlow may have been experiencing a mental health crisis during the incident. The complaint notes that Harlow repeatedly told responding officers that he is a veteran, and one of the requested bail conditions requires him to connect with Veteran Services while incarcerated or after release.
Prosecutors also noted that Harlow and the alleged victim appear to reside within the same apartment complex.
As with all criminal cases, the charges are allegations, and Harlow is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Pictured: Kyle Wayne Harlow. Provided by the Dakota County Attorney’s Office.
