18-Year-Old Arrested After Two Armed Robberies Reported in Downtown Mobile

Mobile, AL (BuzzReport) — An early-morning robbery investigation in downtown Mobile led to the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect Sunday after police responded to two separate armed robberies within approximately 75 minutes of each other.

According to the Mobile Police Department, officers were first dispatched at approximately 4:05 a.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2026, to the 400 block of Government Street after receiving a report of a robbery.

Investigators said an unknown male approached a vehicle in a parking lot and robbed three victims of their personal property at gunpoint. The victims were confronted by an armed individual during the incident, prompting officers to investigate the circumstances surrounding the robbery.

Less than an hour and a half later, at approximately 5:20 a.m., officers responded to another reported armed robbery in the 400 block of St. Francis Street.

Police said a male victim was walking home when he was approached by an unknown male suspect, who allegedly robbed him of his property at gunpoint.

The two incidents prompted officers to canvass the surrounding downtown area as they worked to locate the individual believed to be responsible.

Police Locate Suspect Near Barton Academy

During their search, officers observed a male walking along Government Street near Barton Academy who matched the description of the robbery suspect.

Police identified the individual as 18-year-old Christian Pittman. He was arrested and transported to Metro Jail.

The arrest followed two separate reports involving victims who were allegedly threatened with a firearm and robbed of their belongings. The first incident involved three victims inside or near a parked vehicle, while the second involved a man walking home.

Authorities have not released additional details about the property taken, whether a firearm was recovered, or whether the suspect is facing charges connected to both incidents.

The investigation remains ongoing. The Buzz Report will provide additional information as it becomes available.