Man who stole yacht gave fake name, wanted in Minnesota, police say

PITTSBURGH — The man who police say stole a yacht and floated it down the Allegheny River in June allegedly gave them a fake name.

>> Intoxicated man steals yacht on Allegheny River, police say

Police say he stole the ID of a homeless man named Michael Fischer, but fingerprints revealed his real name is Michael Bonniewell.

Bonniewell is wanted in Minnesota on a probation violation for drug and theft charges.

His case is on hold to assess his competency.

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