Yeah, this is simply some sort of family squabble that got out of hand and ended in an arrest. It’s a bit like those hysterical child abduction alerts; 99% of the time it’s the result of a custody dispute.
I did a search on this case to find this article link.
CBS News
Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell burgled stepmother’s home to get father’s ashes, sentimental items, charges say
When I clicked on the article, this was the article title:
Minnesota State Sen. Nicole Mitchell, charged with burglary, says she was checking on loved one with Alzheimer’s
So she was attempting to get her father’s ashes along with other stuff, but when caught, claimed step mom has Alzheimer’s.