City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 27, 2013

CONTACT: Sgt Joe Bernhard
Public Relations Unit/Mounted Unit Supervisor
(573) 441-5470
[email protected]

Officers Investigate Report Of First Degree Burglary

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OFFICERS INVESTIGATE REPORT OF FIRST DEGREE BURGLARY

On 06-27-13, at 1:39 A.M., officers responded to 116 Bicknell Street in reference to a burglary which had just occurred.  The victims reported a white male entered their residence through an unlocked door.  One of the victims reported she was awakened by the suspect as he was standing by her bed masturbating.  The suspect did not attempt to steal anything.  The victims reported the suspect may have been armed with a handgun.  The suspect left in an unknown direction on foot prior to police being called.  The victims were two females ages 30 and 28.  There were also two juvenile females in the home ages 12 and 8.  The Criminal Investigation Division is investigating.

Suspect Description:  white male, 6'1", thin build, unknown age, wearing a white t-shirt, and shorts.

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.

Case Number 2013-007136



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