Robbinsdale Man Helped Steal His Uncle's Expensive Puppies: Police

GOLDEN VALLEY, MN — A Robbinsdale man has been charged in the home invasion and robbery of $100,000 worth of items and animals from his uncle's house.

Jahon Ronnell Lynch, 18, faces one count of first-degree robbery. He is not in custody and there is a warrant out for his arrest.

If convicted, Lynch faces up to 20 years in prison and a $35,000 fine.

On Aug. 26, Lynch was at his uncle's house on the 6300 block of Medicine Lake Road in Golden Valley, police said.

At the home, he went out to check on some noises he heard and returned with three people who were wearing masks and carrying guns, according to the criminal complaint.

Lynch — armed with a gun with a laser attached to it — forced the victims into the kitchen and bound their hands, legs, and mouths with duct tape, police said. He ordered them to provide the combination to a safe or else he'd kill them, the criminal complaint states.

Lynch and the masked people stole jewelry, gaming systems, several high-dollar purses, and eight c valued between $5,000-$10,000 each, and a 2019 Dodge Challenger, according to investigators.

A warrant for Lynch's arrest was issued based on "the violent nature" of the crime, the familial relationship between Lynch and one of the victims, and that Lynch knows the crime was reported to the police.