City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 4, 2013

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

Columbia Police Seek Help In Finding Second Armed Robbery Suspect

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COLUMBIA POLICE SEEK HELP IN FINDING SECOND ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT

On 06-28-13, at 6:27 p.m., John Dean Meadows, 44, was arrested for a Parole Absconder Warrant.  Detectives of the Criminal Investigation Division arrested him on 07-02-13 for 3 counts of First Degree Robbery and 3 counts of Armed Criminal Action in connection to the convenience store robberies which occurred on 06-25-13 and 06-26-13, Case Numbers 2013-007037, 2013-007078, and 2013-007079. 

Detectives are still looking for one more suspect, Larry Blackwell Cole, 40.  Cole is a black male, 6'2", 210 pounds.  A 3 year old photo of him is attached.   He has numerous tattoos.  

If anyone has information about his location please contact the Columbia Police Department non-emergency number 573-442-6131 or Crime Stoppers at 875-TIPS to remain anonymous.



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

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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