GRAND FORKS – Former University of North Dakota football player Dustin Iverson, who was dismissed from the program on Monday, was summoned Wednesday to appear before Grand Forks Municipal Court on charges of theft of property.

Iverson was identified as the suspect in the incident after reporting party and Scheels employee Derek Trom discovered two opened, empty Nike Dri-fit bicep band packages, valued at about $8 each, according to the affidavit.

Trom reviewed video surveillance footage and discovered the items had been stolen. Trom said he observed Iverson, whom Trom identified because he was wearing a UND football jersey, open the packages, remove the items, conceal them in his pants pocket and leave the store without attempting to pay for the items, the affidavit says.

Trom said he tentatively identified Iverson from the UND football team photograph, according to the affidavit.

The affidavit alleges Iverson re-entered the store later Friday, was confronted, and subsequently was identified by loss prevention specialists at Scheels.

The affidavit of probable cause charging Iverson with theft of property, a Class B misdemeanor, was forwarded to the City Prosecutor’s Office.

Iverson is scheduled to make a court appearance on the charge on Oct. 2 at 8:30 a.m. in Municipal Court.

UND played North Dakota State last Saturday in Fargo. Iverson played in the game but didn’t receive a carry or catch a pass.

Miller writes for the Grand Forks Herald

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