ROOSEVELT, NY – The Nassau County Police Department’s First Squad reports the arrest of a Roosevelt man in connection with a robbery that occurred on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at approximately 10:45 p.m., in Roosevelt.
According to detectives, a 15-year-old female was walking her dog on Conlon Road near Grenada Avenue when she was approached by Keame Rowser, 29, of Conlon Road. Police allege that Rowser forcibly removed the dog from the victim and fled the scene on foot.
Officers responded to the area and, following an investigation, located Rowser and placed him under arrest without incident. The dog was recovered and safely returned to the victim. No injuries were reported.
Rowser is charged with:
- Robbery in the Third Degree
- Endangering the Welfare of a Child
He was scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at First District Court, located at 99 Main Street, Hempstead. The investigation remains ongoing.
Key Facts and Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Incident Type | Robbery |
| Incident Date | January 13, 2026 |
| Incident Time | Approximately 10:45 p.m. |
| Location | Conlon Road near Grenada Avenue, Roosevelt |
| Victim | 15-year-old female |
| Victim Activity | Walking her dog |
| Defendant | Keame Rowser |
| Age | 29 |
| Residence | 69 Conlon Road, Roosevelt, NY |
| Alleged Conduct | Forcibly took dog from victim |
| Injuries Reported | None |
| Property Recovered | Dog returned to victim |
| Arrest Outcome | Arrested without incident |
| Arresting Unit | Nassau County Police Department – First Squad |
| Top Charge | Robbery in the Third Degree |
| Additional Charge | Endangering the Welfare of a Child |
| Arraignment Court | First District Court |
| Arraignment Location | 99 Main Street, Hempstead, NY |
| Arraignment Date | January 14, 2026 |
| Case Status | Pending further court proceedings |
