Food delivery runs in south Minneapolis turned into an alleged robbery trap for multiple drivers this year, according to Minneapolis investigators. An 18-year-old is now in custody, accused of helping orchestrate a months-long series of armed holdups that police say were set up using bogus food orders.
According to a search-warrant application filed in Hennepin County District Court, officers arrested 18-year-old Aizarion Takais Demantral Campbell on May 26. Court records state that Campbell admitted to the crimes and helped investigators identify accomplices. He is charged with one count of aggravated robbery tied to a May 24 pizza delivery holdup, and the warrant affidavit lays out six south Minneapolis robberies and links the suspects to a February case in which a victim was lured through TikTok. Detectives have also requested a warrant to examine an Instagram account believed to belong to a juvenile accomplice and to require Meta to provide deleted content and location logs, according to KSTP.
How investigators say the scheme worked
Investigators say the suspects used delivery apps to place fake orders that steered drivers to specific addresses in south Minneapolis. When the drivers arrived and got out to complete the drop-off, they were allegedly confronted and robbed at gunpoint.
The setup, investigators note, relies on drivers having to park, walk up, and focus on making the delivery, often in spots without much foot traffic. A similar tactic, built around fake takeout orders used to lure drivers, surfaced in another community earlier this spring in a "Fake Takeout Trap" case in Freeport. Delivery workers and restaurants say the tactic is particularly risky because it pins drivers into vulnerable positions with little chance of quick help nearby.
Legal stakes
Campbell’s aggravated robbery charge can carry enhanced penalties when a weapon is used or threatened during a theft. Under Minnesota law, first-degree aggravated robbery, which involves a dangerous weapon or bodily harm, can carry a prison sentence of up to 20 years.
Investigation ongoing
Court records show Campbell was released from the Hennepin County jail on June 1 after posting a $20,000 bond. His next court date is scheduled for Aug. 13, according to KSTP.
Detectives say the investigation is still active and that they are working to identify additional suspects. Minneapolis police are asking anyone with information or relevant video to contact the department.
