The American citizen found near the Syrian capital Damascus is named Travis Timmerman, and is not missing US journalist Austin Tice as initially reported. Speaking to Al Arabiya, Timmerman said he had come to Syria on a religious trip seven months ago, adding that he had been imprisoned by the ousted Syrian regime since. He said he was in Lebanon before entering Syria illegally. For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Read more:US asks Syrian opposition group to help in search for journalist Austin Tice