Man charged in Eden Prairie liquor store break-in

Abdulaziz Ali D Jama Haid faces felony burglary and property damage charges.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 3:56pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered glass liquor bottle against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the damage caused by a break-in at a local liquor store.A recent spate of targeted break-ins at Eden Prairie liquor stores exposes the ongoing challenge of retail theft and property damage for small businesses.Eden Prairie Today

A 34-year-old man has been charged with two felonies after prosecutors say he broke into an Eden Prairie municipal liquor store and stole alcohol. Abdulaziz Ali D Jama Haid is charged in Hennepin County District Court with third-degree burglary and first-degree property damage.

Why it matters

Retail theft and property damage are ongoing concerns for small businesses in the Eden Prairie area, with the municipal liquor store being a frequent target. This case highlights the need for improved security measures and stronger penalties to deter repeat offenders.

The details

According to the criminal complaint, Eden Prairie police were called on March 24 to Liquor 3, 968 Prairie Center Drive, after someone used rocks to break glass door panels, entered the store, and took items before leaving. Police identified Haid because officers had encountered him earlier that night at a sober facility, where he was wearing the same clothes. The complaint alleges Haid took two blue BuzzBallz, a pint of Jose Cuervo, and a pint of Lime Azul. Damage to the door was estimated at $1,254.

  • On March 24, the break-in occurred at the Eden Prairie liquor store.
  • On April 6, charges were filed against Haid, who was already in custody at the Hennepin County jail on an unrelated matter.
  • An omnibus hearing is scheduled for April 20.

The players

Abdulaziz Ali D Jama Haid

A 34-year-old man charged with third-degree burglary and first-degree property damage for the break-in at the Eden Prairie liquor store.

Liquor 3

An Eden Prairie municipal liquor store that was the target of the break-in.

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What’s next

An omnibus hearing is scheduled for April 20, where the judge will determine if there is enough evidence to proceed with the charges against Haid.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges small businesses in Eden Prairie face with property crime and the need for improved security measures and stronger penalties to deter repeat offenders.