Albany police arrest man in connection with three store robberies

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) —A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with robberies at three Albany stores, according to the Albany Police Department.Police said officers responded to an attempted robbery at the Dollar General at 1906 E. Oglethorpe Blvd. on Nov. 9. A man entered the store and handed the cashier a note claiming he had a gun and demanding money from the register, according to police.The cashier did not give him any money, and the man left with merchandise, police said.Following an investigation, officers located Erien Davis, 27. Police said Davis confessed to involvement in robberies at Family Dollar, Walgreens and Dollar General that occurred over the previous weeks.Davis was arrested and taken to the Dougherty County Jail. Police said he also had outstanding armed robbery warrants in connection with the previous incidents.Have a news tip or see an error that needs correction? Let us know. Please include the article’s headline in your message.To stay up to date on all