Dubuque, Iowa – March 13, 2026 – A 30-year-old man was taken into custody Friday afternoon on a felony charge of first-degree theft, according to booking information from the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center.

Mohammad Ashique Raza, 30, was arrested at approximately 2:23 p.m. on March 13, 2026, at 770 Iowa Street – the location of the Dubuque Police Department, Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office, and county jail facility. The arrest was made on a charge of Theft 1st Degree – All Other Larceny, classified as a felony (F) under Iowa law.

Court records indicate the case is assigned the number FECR158063. Raza is currently awaiting court proceedings and remains held on a cash bond set at $30,000.00. No additional details about the specific circumstances of the alleged theft – such as the value of items involved, the nature of the property, the victim, or the timeline of the offense – were immediately available from public sources. In Iowa, first-degree theft typically applies to cases involving property valued at $10,000 or more (or certain other qualifying circumstances), making it a Class C felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and fines up to $10,000, though sentencing depends on the defendant’s criminal history and other factors.

The arrest occurred amid a busy period for local law enforcement. Earlier this week, the Dubuque community grappled with the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Jakory McMillian on March 9, 2026, in the area of West Locust and Foye Streets. Police identified an 18-year-old suspect, Latrell Otis Powell-Moore, who was apprehended late Thursday night in Marion, Iowa, with assistance from U.S. Marshals and local agencies. That investigation remains active, highlighting ongoing concerns about violent crime in parts of the city.

The current case involving Raza appears unrelated to the homicide based on available information. Booking details list officer Irwin, K in connection with the arrest processing.

Background on the Charge and Process

Theft in the first degree in Iowa (under Iowa Code §714.2(1)) is reserved for higher-value or aggravated larceny cases. “All Other Larceny” is a common categorization used in uniform crime reporting to distinguish it from more specialized forms like burglary, shoplifting, or motor vehicle theft. The substantial $30,000 cash bond suggests authorities view the defendant as a potential flight risk or consider the offense serious enough to warrant significant financial assurance of court appearance.

Raza’s arrest follows a prior indication of legal trouble: records from the Missouri State Highway Patrol show that on February 26, 2026, a Mohammad A. Raza (age 30, listed from Portland, Oregon) was held in Taney County, Missouri, on a felony warrant out of Dubuque County, Iowa, specifically for “Larceny Theft 1st.” This suggests the current Iowa custody may relate to extradition, resolution of that warrant, or a new/related charge. Whether this is the same individual and how the Missouri detention connects to today’s booking remains unconfirmed without further court or law enforcement clarification.

No public statements have been released by the Dubuque Police Department or Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office regarding this specific arrest as of March 13, 2026. Individuals charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Dubuque Police Department at (563) 589-4410 or the non-emergency dispatch line at (563) 589-4415.

This article will be updated as additional details from court filings, police reports, or official statements become available.