A Minneapolis man and several masked accomplices allegedly abducted a man from his home, blindfolded him and assaulted him over a dispute about money and lost clothing.
The attack happened in early January 2026 at a residence in the 3200 block of Park Avenue in Minneapolis, according to the complaint.
Bilal Hassan Ali, 18, faces charges of attempted first-degree aggravated robbery and aiding and abetting second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon causing substantial bodily harm.
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According to court records, the victim told officers he was inside his home when two masked people entered, ordered him not to yell or move and pressed an object he believed was a firearm into his back. The intruders forced the victim outside and into a black Nissan SUV, where three more masked individuals waited.
Inside the SUV, the group blindfolded the victim. One of the individuals demanded the victim return $800, and the victim recognized the voice as belonging to Bilal Hassan Ali, whom he knew from high school. The victim said there had been an ongoing dispute between them over clothing the victim had borrowed and lost, and that Ali had been demanding more money than the victim believed the clothes were worth. The victim also reported seeing Ali’s face during the ordeal.
The group drove the victim to what appeared to be an abandoned house several minutes away. Once inside, Ali again demanded money and punched the victim in the face. Another individual struck the victim in the arm with a pipe, and a third kicked him in the ribs. The victim suffered multiple bruises and a broken nose during the assault.
After the attack, the suspects drove the victim back near his residence and released him several blocks from his home. The victim did not hand over any money during the incident.
The victim provided officers with a photograph of Ali and his phone number. Officers attempted to obtain phone records but learned Ali had changed his number after the incident. A warrant was issued, and Ali was taken into custody on August 13, 2026. The charges were filed August 14.
About This Charge
Minnesota distinguishes simple robbery (§ 609.24, up to 10 years) from aggravated robbery (§ 609.245), where a weapon or great bodily harm is alleged. First-degree aggravated robbery carries up to 20 years; second-degree up to 15. Carjacking is charged under § 609.247.
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Jurisdictional Context
Hennepin County is Minnesota’s most populous jurisdiction. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office handles felony prosecutions across Minneapolis and 45 surrounding cities; the Fourth Judicial District presides over felony arraignments and trials at the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis.
