Columbia Police officers were dispatched at 11:41 a.m. to 1608 Chapel Hill Road, Kilgore's Pharmacy, in reference to a robbery with a gun.
The preliminary investigation revealed a male suspect entered the business armed with a handgun and attempted to steal narcotics. The suspect was unsuccessful in obtaining narcotics and fled the area by vehicle in a northbound direction on Forum Boulevard. There were no reported injuries or property damage as a result of this incident.
The suspect appears to be a white male in his 30's, approximately six foot tall with a medium build. The investigation is on-going.
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 to remain anonymous.
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