Police arrested Anthony Chris Dupree, 19 of Rome, this week after he allegedly acted like he had a gun to steal a man’s cell phone. An unnamed juvenile was also arrested as an accomplice.
Reports said that the Dupree and the minor used a replica Colt Commander to get the victim to give them his cell phone. During the arrest two other allegedly stolen cells were found.
Arresting officers said that Dupree and the juvenile attempted to escape arrest by running away.
Dupree is charged with felony armed robbery and misdemeanor obstruction.
The juvenile is charged with felony armed robbery and misdemeanor obstruction.
