Man connected to T-Mobile armed robbery arrested during traffic stop in metro Atlanta

BIBB COUNTY, Ga. — A 26-year-old man connected to an armed robbery in Bibb County was arrested during a traffic stop in metro Atlanta.

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The investigation began on Aug. 14, just after 10 a.m., at the T-Mobile on Presidential Parkway.

According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, two masked suspects went inside the business and showed a gun. One of the suspects ordered individuals out of the store and allegedly took multiple boxes of merchandise.

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On Friday afternoon, the sheriff’s office said Clayton County police arrested Mister Deon Stillwell, 26, of Macon during a traffic stop.

He faces charges of armed robbery, kidnapping, aggravated assault false imprisonment and firearm possession during the commission of a felony.

Stillwell was transported to the Bibb County Jail, where he was denied bond.

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The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or the Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

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