Columbia Police officers responded to 3850 Range Line Street, Petro Mart Convenience Store, at 3:33 a.m. on Friday, April 27 in reference to a past robbery. Boone County Joint Communications advised the caller reported the incident occurred between 3:00-3:05 a.m.

Officers made contact with an employee at the business who reported two male suspects approached him and demanded alcohol and tobacco products. The employee reported a third male suspect was outside the door and possessed a firearm.  The suspects retrieved the items before fleeing the area. There were no reported injuries or property damage.

The suspects are described as black males in their late 20’s to early 30’s. 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 (8477) to remain anonymous.

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