Little Rock teen accused of abducting, robbing 19-year-old

Xavier Malik Casey
Xavier Malik Casey

Police on Tuesday arrested a teenager accused of abducting and robbing another teen in downtown Little Rock last month.

Xavier Malik Casey, 18, is accused of holding Brandon Thomas, 19, at gunpoint the afternoon of May 15 after asking Thomas for a ride in the 200 block of Ferry Street.

Police said Casey took Thomas' wallet and cellphone, then forced Thomas to drive to an Arvest Bank Branch at 500 S. Broadway. and withdraw money.

Casey was charged with aggravated robbery, kidnapping and theft of property.

He pleaded innocent to the charges Tuesday morning in Little Rock District Court.

Casey was released from the Pulaski County jail on $50,000 bond later Tuesday.

Thomas said two men were involved in the robbery, according to the report.

Metro on 06/29/2016

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