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Minnesota Shoplifter JLookalike

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Cyrena Anne Quast, 35, was arrested on a gross misdemeanor theft charge after she allegedly stole two double packs of power tool batteries worth $578 from a store in Monticello on August 30, according to records obtained by the Daily Mail.

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Daily Mail16 Sep

Cyrena Anne Quast, 35, was arrested on August 30 in Monticello, Minnesota, for stealing power tool batteries worth $578 from a local store. Her mugshot has gone viral due to her strong resemblance to actress and singer Jennifer Lopez. Despite the lighthearted comparisons online, Quast's criminal record includes multiple arrests for drug possession, DWI, theft, and other offenses since 2011. She was released without…

Minnesota woman's mugshot for stealing power tools goes viral as her looks are likened to VERY famous celebrity →
New York Post17 Sep

Cyrena Anne Quast, 35, from Saint Cloud, Minnesota, was arrested on August 30 for stealing batteries worth approximately $580 from a store in Monticello. The arrest gained significant attention due to her strong resemblance to Jennifer Lopez, leading to widespread online commentary and memes comparing the two. While Quast admitted to the theft, the focus of the viral coverage has been her likeness to the pop star…

Minnesota shoplifter’s mugshot goes viral for striking resemblance to Jennifer Lopez →
Fox News18 Sep

Cyrena Anne Quast, 35, was arrested in Monticello, Minnesota, on August 30 for allegedly stealing batteries worth about $580 from a store. Her mugshot went viral due to its resemblance to Jennifer Lopez, with many internet users comparing the two and suggesting they look alike or could be twins. However, others contested this comparison, arguing that there is no real resemblance between Quast and the pop star.

Minnesota woman's mugshot goes viral after social media users spot resemblance to Jennifer Lopez →

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  1. 16 Sep

    Quast was previously arrested for drug possession, DWI, theft and many other charges.

    2 outlets · Daily Mail
  2. 17 Sep

    Cyrena Anne Quast, 35, was arrested on Aug. 30 after she was accused of stealing two double packs of power tool batteries worth around $580 from a store in Monticello, according to a criminal complaint obtained by The Watch MN.

    3 outlets · New York Post

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Where to start Minnesota woman's mugshot for stealing power tools goes viral as her looks are likened to VERY famous celebrity Daily Mail

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  • 18 Sep Minnesota woman's mugshot goes viral after social media users spot resemblance to Jennifer LopezCyrena Anne Quast, 35, was arrested in Monticello, Minnesota, on August 30 for allegedly stealing batteries worth about $580 from a store. Her mugshot went viral due to its resemblance to Jennifer Lopez, with many internet users comparing the two and suggesting they look alike or could be twins. However, others contested this comparison, arguing that there is no real resemblance between Quast and the pop star.Fox News
  • 17 Sep Minnesota shoplifter’s mugshot goes viral for striking resemblance to Jennifer LopezCyrena Anne Quast, 35, from Saint Cloud, Minnesota, was arrested on August 30 for stealing batteries worth approximately $580 from a store in Monticello. The arrest gained significant attention due to her strong resemblance to Jennifer Lopez, leading to widespread online commentary and memes comparing the two. While Quast admitted to the theft, the focus of the viral coverage has been her likeness to the pop star…New York Post
  • 16 Sep Minnesota woman's mugshot for stealing power tools goes viral as her looks are likened to VERY famous celebrityCyrena Anne Quast, 35, was arrested on August 30 in Monticello, Minnesota, for stealing power tool batteries worth $578 from a local store. Her mugshot has gone viral due to her strong resemblance to actress and singer Jennifer Lopez. Despite the lighthearted comparisons online, Quast's criminal record includes multiple arrests for drug possession, DWI, theft, and other offenses since 2011. She was released without…Daily Mail

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