Serial Armed Robber With Atlanta Ties Captured

The FBI has captured a serial armed robber that they believe has Atlanta ties.

John Arthur Morris, 47, a convicted felon, is wanted for his alleged involvement in the robberies that took place between January and August 2016. Morris is alleged to have robbed nine businesses in Columbus, GA, one in Phenix City, AL, and one in Kissimmee, FL. The businesses include automotive parts and supply stores and a restaurant.

Late Wednesday afternoon, the FBI said that Morris had been captured, but released no other details.

Morris was armed with a handgun in each robbery, which he pointed at his victims. On several occasions, police say Morris forced his victims at gunpoint to a back room or office and used zip ties or telephone cords to tie them up. In the restaurant armed robbery, he allegedly abducted the manager at gunpoint and forced her to drive Morris a few blocks away from the restaurant in her vehicle.

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