Woman Accused of Burglary After Allegedly Being Found Inside Apartment Kitchen
Published: June 24th, 2026
WEST SAINT PAUL MN: A 40-year-old woman is facing a felony burglary charge after authorities allege she was reportedly found inside a resident's West St. Paul apartment kitchen taking items before leaving the home with a bag of property.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County District Court, Heather Ray Talbot has been charged with one count of second-degree burglary of a dwelling, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine ranging from $6,000 to $20,000 if convicted.
According to the complaint, officers with the West St. Paul Police Department responded on April 30, 2026, to a reported burglary at an apartment in West St. Paul.
A resident told officers that an unknown woman was inside the apartment and taking items from the kitchen, the complaint states.
When officers arrived, they encountered Talbot allegedly leaving the apartment carrying a bag containing property. According to the complaint, officers spoke with the residents and determined that some of the items found in Talbot's possession belonged to them.
Investigators also determined Talbot had allegedly gone through multiple rooms inside the residence, according to the complaint.
Talbot is charged with entering a dwelling without consent and with the intent to commit a crime, or entering without consent and committing a crime while inside.
A criminal complaint contains only allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.