A tense robbery attempt on Sacramento’s Marconi Avenue ended with a quick arrest Friday, after deputies say a 23-year-old man tried to steal from a convenience store, pointed a handgun at a clerk, then fired at a passing car before taking off on an electric bicycle. Deputies say they caught up with him shortly afterward, recovered a handgun and confirmed that no one was injured.
Armed thief arrested by North POP and North Patrol after shooting at a car
— Sacramento Sheriff (@sacsheriff) March 2, 2026
How Deputies Say It Unfolded
According to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect, identified as 23-year-old Mohammad Sadam Nahimi, entered the convenience store on the 5000 block of Marconi Avenue on Friday and attempted to steal several items. The sheriff’s post states that deputies allege Nahimi pointed a handgun at an employee, fired one shot at an unrelated vehicle traveling on the roadway nearby, then fled the scene on an electric bicycle before North POP and North Patrol deputies detained him.
The response was led by North POP and North Patrol deputies. North POP is the sheriff’s North Problem-Oriented Policing team that focuses on repeat neighborhood problems and targeted enforcement, according to Rio Linda Online. Deputies say the quick follow-up was aimed at preventing any escalation and getting the weapon off the street.
Charges and Custody
The sheriff’s post says deputies found a handgun concealed in Nahimi’s waistband and that the weapon was unregistered. Investigators charged him with a number of felony counts and transported him to the Sacramento County Main Jail. The office also reports that Nahimi posted $125,000 bond on Sunday and is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday for an initial hearing…