Luis Mejia Hernandez

On April 28, 2026, at 9:19 P.M., officers were dispatched to a report of theft and trespass at Hy-Vee located at [address omitted], Robbinsdale, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The suspect was identified as Luis Mejia Hernandez ([DOB redacted], hereafter Defendant). Upon arrival, officers observed store security in the Hy-Vee gas station parking lot near 35th Avenue and County Road 81. Security reported that Defendant had been seen leaving the store and walking southbound toward North Memorial Hospital.

Security indicated that items were believed to have been stolen, though the exact items were not initially confirmed. Security further stated that Defendant was the same individual previously arrested in a prior Robbinsdale Police case, #26005676, and showed officers a screenshot depicting Defendant in the store’s meat department. Officers canvassed the area but were initially unable to locate Defendant. While still in the area, dispatch advised that an individual matching Defendant’s description was seen near Lowry Avenue and Victory Memorial Parkway.

Officers responded and located Defendant near Lowry Avenue and Russell Avenue. Officers activated emergency lights, exited the squad, and advised Defendant that he was under arrest. Defendant initially attempted to walk away but was detained after officers gave multiple commands to stop. Officers observed Defendant holding multiple packages of meat in his right arm. Defendant was placed in handcuffs without further incident. The recovered items consisted of packaged meat from Hy-Vee with a total value of $140.58. Defendant was transported to the Robbinsdale Police Department jail.

Defendant is currently trespassed from the Hy-Vee location pursuant to Robbinsdale Police case #26005676, making this offense enhanceable. Defendant is currently in custody.