A private person may make an arrest for which of the following reasons?

A private person has the authority to make an arrest under specific circumstances outlined in Minnesota law. The first reason is that they may arrest someone for a public offense if it was committed in their presence. This establishes a direct observation and involvement in the situation.

Secondly, a private individual can also arrest someone for a felony, regardless of whether the individual saw the crime being committed, as felonies are classified as serious offenses that pose a significant threat to public safety.

Lastly, when a felony has been committed, a private citizen can make an arrest if they have reasonable cause to believe that the person they are apprehending is the one who committed the felony. This means that even if they did not witness the crime, their reasonable belief based on the circumstances allows them to take action.

Therefore, since all these conditions apply to the authority of a private citizen to make an arrest, the correct answer encompasses all these scenarios, which collectively give a broad framework for when a private person may intervene in law enforcement by making an arrest.