On April 28, 2026, at around 5:40 pm, the Lower Paxton Bureau of Police responded to a robbery call at Tobacco Hut, located at 4800 Jonestown Rd. Upon arrival, officers learned that Milad Ayad entered the cashier's area, physically assaulted an employee, causing harm, and stole two packets of Kratom. Police apprehended Ayad at his residence and took him into custody. He was then transported to the Dauphin County Booking Center, where he was charged with a felony 2 robbery.

Ayad was later arraigned by MDJ Zozos, who set his bail at $5,000.00. He posted bail and was subsequently released from custody.