Two Armed Robberies Of Convenience Stores Overnight

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

MEDIA RELEASE - 06-26-13

TWO ARMED ROBBERIES OF CONVENIENCE STORES OVERNIGHT

On 06-26-13 officers responded to two armed robberies of convenience stores.  The robberies occurred approximately 14 minutes apart and appear to have been committed by the same suspect who was armed with a handgun.

The first robbery occurred at 101 Nifong Blvd E, Midwest Petroleum, and was dispatched at 2:14 A.M.

The second robbery occurred at 1410 Forum Blvd, Break Time Convenience Store, which was dispatched at 2:28 A.M.

Suspect Description: 

Black male, 6'0", slender build, last seen wearing grey shirt, jacket with a hood, and dark jeans. He was armed with a handgun.

Case Numbers 2013-007078 and 2013-7079

If you have any information about this incident please contact the Columbia Police Department non-emergency number, 573-442-6131, or Crime Stoppers, 573-875-TIPS, to remain anonymous.

CONTACT:

Sgt Joe Bernhard

Public Relations Unit/Mounted Unit Supervisor

(573) 441-5470

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