Executive Summary
- Abdalla Mohamed, 34, was arrested Sunday shortly after allegedly robbing a Shell station in Nashville.
- MNPD utilized helicopter surveillance to track the suspect’s vehicle to a second location on Thompson Lane.
- Police state the suspect confessed to four separate convenience store robberies committed in February.
- Mohamed faces four counts of aggravated robbery and charges for driving on a suspended license.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Officers with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) arrested a 34-year-old man on Sunday connected to a string of armed robberies targeting convenience stores throughout February. Abdalla Mohamed was taken into custody shortly after allegedly robbing a Shell station on Charlotte Pike, ending a spree that investigators say spanned several weeks.
According to police reports, Mohamed entered the Shell convenience market at 6955 Charlotte Pike just after 10:30 a.m. Authorities state that the suspect brandished a pistol and threatened the clerk, allegedly stating, "If you don’t want to die, give me the money." After the clerk complied with the demands, Mohamed fled the scene in a Nissan Rogue SUV parked nearby.
Detectives, who had previously identified Mohamed as a suspect in ongoing investigations, were already monitoring the area. Law enforcement officials utilized both ground units and an MNPD helicopter to track the vehicle. After approximately 20 minutes of driving, the suspect stopped at another Shell market located at 648 Thompson Lane, where detectives executed the arrest.
Following his detention, police say Mohamed acknowledged his involvement in Sunday’s incident as well as three prior robberies: the February 14 robbery of a Mapco at 311 Harding Place, the February 6 robbery of a Mapco at 440 Harding Place, and the February 5 robbery of a Shell at 1330 Vultee Boulevard. He faces four counts of aggravated robbery and a charge for driving on a suspended license.
Investigative Outlook
The immediate apprehension of the suspect highlights the utility of coordinated aerial and ground surveillance in addressing serial property crimes. By identifying a pattern of behavior and deploying resources to monitor specific sectors, law enforcement was able to intercept the suspect between locations, potentially preventing further incidents or a high-speed pursuit. The resolution of these four cases likely closes a significant chapter in recent local commercial robberies, shifting the focus now to the judicial process regarding the multiple felony charges. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
