A Cedartown man remained in the Polk County Jail after he was arrested on Wednesday for a November armed robbery, according to a release from the Cedartown Police Department.

Police arrested Sterling Mitchell, 37, on felony charges on Wednesday and he remains in jail with bond denied on armed robbery and possession of firearm or knife during commission of or attempt to commit certain crimes.

Here’s the release in full:

The Cedartown Police Department has arrested and charged an individual with the November 19 armed robbery of the Discount Grocery and Tobacco Mart, 425 South College Street.

Sterling Mitchell, 37, of a Central Street address, was arrested and charged on December 2 with armed robbery and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. 

Police Chief Jamie Newsome commends the quick response of the City’s patrol division and the thorough work of the City’s investigation division. The Cedartown Police Department also appreciates the cooperation of local businesses in providing investigators with helpful information regarding this incident.

He was taken into custody around 4:30 p.m. on December 2.