He was arrested Saturday and booked into the Butler County Jail on seven charges, including aggravated robbery, a first-degree felony, and fourth-degree felony theft. Other charges against him include receiving stolen property, driving while intoxicated, no operator's license, eluding and falsification.
He remains in the Butler County Jail $230,000 bond.
According to police, Ralph Jones, 56, of All Around Taxi, 225 East Ave., stopped to fill up at BP Oil Co., 20 N. Erie Highway, about 3:30 a.m. Oct. 21 when Abdulrahman asked for a ride.
According to police, once the taxi reached the area of Vidourek and Florence drives, Abdulrahman wrapped Jones up in his seat belt, put a knife to his throat and threatened to kill him.
Police said Abdulrahman stole about $100, ordered Jones out of the car and then drove away.
The stolen vehicle was found in Dayton.
According to Franklin County Municipal Court records, Abdulrahman has prior charges of carrying a concealed weapon and petty theft.
Contact this reporter at (513) 820-2179 or hpoturalski@coxohio.com.
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