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Conservative Influencer Claims $1,000 Camera Stolen in Minneapolis

1/19/2026

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Conservative influencer Nick Sortor said a protester stole his $1,000 camera in Minneapolis.
Video shows Sortor chasing the alleged thief, who dragged him alongside her car as she fled.
He described the group following him as "Somali thugs" and called for federal intervention.
The FBI acknowledged Sortor's post and said they were investigating the incident.
Sortor's cameraman insisted they had the right to be there.

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Story summary

Conservative influencer Nick Sortor said a protester stole his $1,000 camera in Minneapolis.
Video shows Sortor chasing the alleged thief, who dragged him alongside her car as she fled.
He described the group following him as "Somali thugs" and called for federal intervention.
The FBI acknowledged Sortor's post and said they were investigating the incident.
Sortor's cameraman insisted they had the right to be there.