Suspect who allegedly took victim’s car keys and fled in wake of dispute arrested by Rome Police

ROME- The person accused of taking a victim’s car keys and fleeing from a domestic dispute has been arrested for robbery, according to authorities.

Rome City Police responded to a domestic dispute at around 9:00 a.m. Saturday at 709 James Street.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with the female victim, who stated that she had been involved in a physical altercation with her child’s father, Mohamed A. Abdi, 20.

The victim alleged that during the altercation, Abdi forcibly took her car keys and left the scene.

Officers subsequently located Abdi, who was taken into custody without incident.

Abdi has been charged with robbery in the second degree and was transported to the Oneida County Jail pending arraignment.

No further details were made available.

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