Wisconsin's most wanted criminal: Yussuf Ali allegedly robbed postal worker

MILWAUKEE – A Utah man accused of robbing a postal worker at gunpoint is on the run. Investigators say Yussuf Ali traveled across the country and came to Milwaukee to take part in a calculated plot.

“When he got here and made contact with his cousin, somewhere along the line the plan was hatched to assist in the commission of this armed robbery,” said the U.S. Marshal in charge of the case.

According to investigators, they carried out the robbery last September, targeting a postal worker at the corner of 15th and Orchard in south Milwaukee.

“They noticed a postal worker on their route, randomly picked him out, got out of a vehicle with firearms and robbed him at gunpoint,” the police officer said.

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A criminal complaint states that they were not after the mail, but after an arrow key in the postman's pocket.

“It is a special key. It allows access to residential buildings throughout the city,” explained the police chief.

Police say the men fled once they had the keys. Security cameras captured a black BMW at the scene. Investigators tracked it down as it was heading toward Madison and three men, including Ali, were arrested. The 23-year-old was released days later but was charged last December.

“After his release, there was no further contact with him and since the charges were brought he has been at large on an arrest warrant,” the police chief said.

Investigators say the man from Salt Lake City, Utah, has ties to Washington, Texas, Iowa, New York and Maine.

“The U.S. Postal Service as a whole would be very grateful to know that even after the investigation is complete, work will continue to bring everyone to justice,” the marshal said.

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Yussuf is 1.70 m tall and weighs 65 kg. He sometimes uses the nickname “Damu”.

The U.S. Marshals are urging anyone with information about Ali to call the U.S. Marshals Hotline at: 414-297-3707. You remain anonymous.