City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 2, 2016

CONTACT: Officer Latisha Stroer
Public Information Officer
(573) 874-7448
[email protected]

ARMED ROBBERY ON WEST BUSINESS LOOP 70

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                                            ARMED ROBBERY ON WEST BUSINESS LOOP 70

On 9/2/16 at 6:17 a.m., officers were dispatched to 1512 W. Business Loop 70, Economy Taxi, in reference to an armed robbery.

The female victim, age 55, reported two white males entered the store both armed with handguns and demanded money.  The suspects took an undisclosed amount of money and fled the scene on foot. The victim reported the suspects were white males with clothing covering their faces. The victim was not injured during the robbery.

The suspects have not been arrested and the investigation is ongoing.

                                                                   2016-009685

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



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