Utica Teen Arrested for Armed Robbery at Dollar Tree on Mohawk Street in Utica

According to the Utica Police Department, an arrest has been made in connection with an armed robbery that occurred last month at the Dollar Tree on Mohawk Street.

On October 25th, 2025, Utica Police units responded to the store for a reported robbery. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a store employee who stated that several individuals were observed concealing merchandise. When the employee attempted to stop them from leaving without paying, one of the suspects brandished a knife and threatened the employee before fleeing the scene.

Detectives obtained surveillance footage from the store, and with assistance from the Mohawk Valley Crime Analysis Center, one of the suspects was positively identified.

On November 7th, patrol officers located and arrested 18-year-old Ahmed Mudey, of Utica. He was transported to the Utica Police Department and charged with:

• Robbery in the First Degree

• Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree

Mudey was processed and held pending further court proceedings.