DUBUQUE, IA – On September 8, 2025, at approximately 2:29 PM, local authorities arrested Robert Earl Riddell, a 41-year-old male, on on a warrant charging him with second-degree theft involving a motor vehicle. The incident occurred at 570 Wilbur Street in Dubuque, Iowa, according to the Dubuque Police Department.

Riddell was taken into custody following an investigation into the reported theft. Second-degree theft, classified as a felony in Iowa, involves the unauthorized taking of property valued between $1,500 and $10,000, or in this case, specifically a motor vehicle. Details surrounding the circumstances of the theft, including the type of vehicle involved, have not been released by authorities at this time.

The arrest was documented under case number AR 2025005377. Riddell is currently in custody, and further details regarding his arraignment or bond status are pending. The Dubuque Police Department encourages anyone with additional information related to this case to contact their non-emergency line.

This incident marks another in a series of theft-related arrests in the Dubuque area this year, as local law enforcement continues to address property crimes in the community. Residents are reminded to secure their vehicles and report suspicious activity promptly to help prevent similar incidents.

This information is presented for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or a presumption of guilt. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.