City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 2, 2013

CONTACT: Officer Latisha Stroer, Public Information Officer
Columbia Police Department
(573)874-7448
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Armed Robbery America's est Value Inn

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                        ARMED ROBBERY AMERICA'S BEST VALUE INN


On 9/2/13 at 9:36 P.M., officers were dispatched to 1718 N. Providence Road, in reference to an armed robbery in progress. The investigation revealed a black male armed with a gun entered the hotel and demanded money from the clerk. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of money and fled the scene on foot heading southbound from the business. There was no one injured during the robbery. A K-9 attempted to track the suspect but was unsuccessful. The investigation is ongoing.


SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:
A black male, approximately 5'8", a t-shirt over his face, last seen wearing a long sleeve shirt, shorts and
tennis shoes. The suspect was armed with a gun.


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If anyone has any information about the suspects in this robbery,
please contact the Columbia Police Department or Crime
Stoppers at (573)875-TIPS to remain anonymous.



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Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

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To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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