City of Columbia Missouri Police Department

600 E. Walnut Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 29, 2018

CONTACT: Steven Sapp
Director of Community Relations
City of Columbia
[email protected]

Brian Adkisson
Communications and Marketing Manager
Community Relations
City of Columbia
[email protected]

Update - Columbia Police asking for public's help in locating suspect in homicide investigation in 1500 block of Sylvan Lane on Aug. 27

(COLUMBIA, MO) - The Columbia Police Department is asking for the community’s help in locating Anthony William Neill, 27, described as a white male, 5’7" tall and approximately 165 pounds. Neill has a tattoo on the left side of his neck.  Neill is wanted on a warrant issued in Boone County for 2nd degree murder. (Photos of Neill are attached)

Columbia Police have identified Neill as a suspect in the murder of Randall King II in the 1500 block of Sylvan Lane at approximately 11 p.m. on Aug. 27.

Neill should be considered armed and dangerous. If anyone sees or knows of Neill’s whereabouts, please call local law enforcement or 911.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or call CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.


Original press release - https://www.como.gov/CMS/pressreleases/view.php?id=5785


Update from Aug. 28 - https://www.como.gov/CMS/pressreleases/view.php?id=5787


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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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