A member of the notorious Latin Kings gang has been taken into custody following accusations of pilfering government property from an FBI vehicle that was vandalized amidst the recent unrest in Minneapolis. This development was confirmed by federal authorities.

Fox News has reported that Raul Gutierrez, 33, was apprehended on Thursday through a collaborative operation conducted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

According to the FBI, several government vehicles fell victim to vandalism and break-ins on Wednesday night in Minneapolis. This occurred while agents were addressing an incident involving an alleged attack on a federal officer. During this turmoil, property belonging to the federal government was taken from the vehicles.

“We have arrested an individual who allegedly removed federal government property from an FBI vehicle in Minneapolis last night,” stated FBI Director Kash Patel on X. He also noted that the suspect, Raul Gutierrez, is affiliated with the Latin Kings, a gang known for its violent history. “Our personnel are actively tracking additional individuals involved, and further arrests are anticipated.”

Gutierrez’s arrest was executed on January 15, as part of the joint efforts of the DOJ and ATF. His criminal record and gang affiliations have placed him under intense scrutiny by law enforcement agencies. (Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office)

Patel added that “any individual who attacks law enforcement or vandalizes federal property paid for by hardworking taxpayers will be found and arrested.”

Attorney General Pam Bondi said the suspect allegedly stole FBI body armor and weaponry, and has a history of violent crimes.

“This criminal is a perfect example of what our brave federal law enforcement agents are up against every day as Minnesota leadership ENCOURAGES lawbreaking,” she wrote in a post on X.

Raul Gutierrez, identified by authorities as a member of the Latin Kings gang, was arrested after allegedly stealing government property in Minneapolis. (Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office; Jamie Vera/Fox News)

White House Border Czar Tom Homan said Thursday on the “The Ingraham Angle” that the individual who stole a firearm from the FBI “is now wearing a set of handcuffs in custody,” adding that additional arrests may be on the way amid ongoing clashes between agitators and federal law enforcement in Minneapolis.

“Others are coming,” he said. “They’re gonna be held accountable.”

Scenes of vandalism in the NE section of Minneapolis, MN, Wednesday, January 14, 2026. (Jamie Vera/Fox News)

The alleged theft came as protests erupted in Minneapolis Wednesday following an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation, and after the Department of Homeland Security said an ICE agent shot an illegal immigrant from Venezuela in the leg after an alleged shovel attack during an ambush.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the Department of Justice.