City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 22, 2017

CONTACT: Bryana Larimer
Public Information Officer
(573) 817-5049
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Armed robbery at Red Roof Inn

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Columbia Police officers responded to 201 E. Texas Avenue, Red Roof Inn Motel, on 3/21/17 at 8:41 p.m. in reference to a robbery with a gun.

The preliminary investigation revealed a male suspect entered the lobby of the business armed with a handgun and demanded money. The suspect retrieved an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the area. A K-9 officer responded to conduct a track in the area, however, the suspect was not located. There were no injuries or property damage as a result of this robbery. The investigation is on-going.

The suspect is described as a light skinned black male approximately 5'11" tall with a thin build. He was last seen wearing jeans and a hooded jacket.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Columbia Police Department at (573) 874-7652, or call CrimeStoppers at (573) 875-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.

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