Elbert Robinson II

On May 4, 2026, at approximately 10:09 A.M., University of Minnesota Police were on patrol and observed a male that appeared to be texting and driving near Bloomington Avenue and Franklin Avenue in Hennepin County. The vehicle was a black 4-door Pontiac Grand Prix (MN PKU164). Police observed one occupant inside the vehicle using his cellphone, a male suspect later identified as ELBERT ROBINSON [DOB REDACTED], Defendant herein. Police got behind Defendant and initiated a traffic stop. Defendant initially did not pull over, so police activated their siren.

Defendant then stopped on the 1500 block of Franklin Avenue. When police exited the squad and began to approach the passenger side, Defendant fled at a high rate of speed. Police ran a records check and identified the registered owner as J. F. Police attempted to contact J. F. But were unsuccessful. Police then did a query of PIMS and noted that Defendant lived at the same address as J. F. And Defendant listed this address for probation. Police then searched J. F.'s Facebook profile and observed Defendant to be J. F.'s longtime boyfriend.

Police observed multiple photographs with Defendant in them and immediately recognized him to be the suspect that fled in the vehicle. Defendant currently has a revoked driver's license. Police also ran an Accurint search on Defendant's phone number. A warrant was sent for the geographical locations on the cellphone. On June 1, 2026, the results returned and the location data showed Defendant's cellphone at the location of the flee and where the vehicle was later recovered. At present, the Defendant is not in custody.

The State requests this complaint issue as a warrant due to public safety concerns and given the nature of the charges. Additionally, Defendant has an active warrant and his whereabouts are unknown.