A Columbus man has been charged with five armed robberies at local businesses within six days in January 2025. He and a co-defendant also allegedly stole firearms from a gun shop.

Dequan M. Keys, 30, faces charges for seven robberies and an attempted robbery. He allegedly used a firearm in five robberies. As a convicted felon, he is prohibited from possessing firearms.

Marwan H. Muhammad, 33, is charged with participating in one robbery.

The indictment claims Keys committed the robberies between Jan. 12 and Jan. 26. He allegedly stole a handgun from Vance Outdoors on Jan. 12 and Jan. 17, with Muhammad involved on Jan. 17.

Keys is accused of robbing Little Caesars Pizza, three Turkey Hill locations, and Dollar General between Jan. 21 and Jan. 26. He allegedly attempted another robbery at Turkey Hill the same day as the Little Caesars incident.