Macon, GA – A wanted armed robbery suspect was arrested Tuesday morning after Bibb County Sheriff’s deputies spotted him walking along New Clinton Road.
According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect—armed with a stolen Glock 17—was taken into custody by the department’s Special Response Team (S.R.T.) Unit without incident.
Deputies say the man was transported to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center, where he faces multiple felony charges including theft by receiving stolen property, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies, and armed robbery.
The sheriff’s office did not release the suspect’s name or additional details about the original robbery case.
Residents in the area were thanked for their cooperation as deputies made the arrest. Authorities added that the quick capture highlights the department’s ongoing efforts to remove illegal firearms and repeat offenders from the community.
Anyone with further information about related cases is asked to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 751-7500.
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