Two Armed Robberies Overnight

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

TWO ARMED ROBBERIES OVERNIGHT

On 10/28/14 at 8:45 P.M., Officers were dispatched to an armed robbery at 900 North Keene Street, Patricia's IGA.

The investigation revealed an unknown race male wearing a Halloween mask entered the store armed with a handgun and demanded money from the clerk. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of money and fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction of travel. No one was injured during the robbery and the investigation is ongoing.

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On 10/29/14 at 12:30 A.M., officers were dispatched to an armed robbery at 2500 I-70 Drive Southwest, La Quinta Inn & Suites.

The investigation revealed an unknown race male wearing a Halloween mask entered the hotel lobby armed with a handgun and demanded money from the clerk. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of money and fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction of travel. No one was injured during the robbery and the investigation is ongoing.

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If anyone has any information about this incident please contact the Columbia Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 875-TIPS to remain anonymous.