Man wanted in connection with Acworth armed robbery arrested in Indiana, police say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A man wanted in connection with an armed robbery in Acworth was arrested in Indiana, according to the Acworth Police Department.

Police said Paul Richardson, 23, is accused of robbing the Wendy’s at 3550 Baker Road Sunday. He allegedly entered the restaurant with a mask on, pulled out a weapon and demanded money. Richardson then left the restaurant in a stolen vehicle.

Richardson was arrested in Jeffersonville, Indiana, after allegedly committing another armed robbery.

He is charged with armed robbery, two counts of false imprisonment and two counts of aggravated assault in Cobb County.

Acworth police said Richardson is currently in Indiana awaiting extradition.