Update: Authorities Capture Dangerous Person of Interest in Minnesota Murder Case
Update: The Washington County Sheriff's Office says they have located the person of interest and have taken him into custody.
Previous Story: Hugo, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities investigating a Minnesota murder are looking for a man they describe as dangerous.
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He is a person of interest in the case at this time. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office published a Facebook post warning the public about the man Monday night.
As of Tuesday morning, the effort to find him remains ongoing. Officials are identifying the person of interest as 45-year-old Trevor Joseph Wunderlich.
Authorities say he is connected to a murder that happened early Monday evening in Hugo, which is about 20 miles northeast of St. Paul. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office did not share any further information regarding the homicide case.
Wunderlich is described as 6 '1”, approximately 225 lbs., with blue eyes, a bald head and bearded. He was last seen shirtless on Hwy. 61 near White Bear Lake wearing black/gray shorts.
Officials say Wunderlich is considered dangerous and are asking anyone who may see him to not approach him. It is not known if he is in possession of any weapons.
Court records indicate Wunderlich has a criminal record that dates back to 1997 and includes multiple felony assault convictions.
Anyone who sees anything suspicious or may have information regarding his whereabouts is asked to call 911.
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