City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 21, 2017

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

Armed Robbery at O'Reilly Auto Parts on Cooper Drive

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

On 10/21/17 at 8:32 p.m., officers were dispatched to an armed robbery at O'Reilly Auto Parts located at 500 Cooper Drive.

The investigation revealed a male entered the store armed with a handgun and demanded money from the employee.  The suspect fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction from the store with an undisclosed amount of money.  The employee was not injured during the robbery.

The suspect is described as an unknown race male in his late 20's to early 30's. The suspect is approximately 5'10" and weighs approximately 140 to 160 pounds.  The suspect had a covering over his face during the robbery.  

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.


Location: Cooper @ Sandman

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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