Albany man arrested for armed robberies

Travis Watson was transported to the Dougherty County Jail.

ALBANY, Ga. – Around 8:30 p.m. On Friday, April 28th, Albany Police officers responded to armed robberies at the Papa John’s located at 1703 East Oglethorpe Boulevard and a Homerun Foods at 1621 East Oglethorpe Boulevard within a short timeframe of one another.

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Once officers responded to the incidents, they spotted the offender, 34-year-old Travis Watson, fleeing the area. Watson was apprehended after a short foot pursuit.

He was transported to the Dougherty County Jail on charges of armed robbery, aggravated assault, and possession of firearm during the commission of a crime.

If anyone has any additional information on any active cases, please contact Crime Stoppers at (229) 436-tips, or an investigator at (229) 431-2100.

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