UPDATE- Columbia Police identify and arrest suspect in relation to attempted robbery, April 29

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Columbia Police arrested James Edward Hanks, Jr., 37, of Salem, MO on May 6 for the charges of  first degree robbery after he entered the Walmart Supercenter, 415 Conley Road, and threatened an employee while demanding money on April 29. 

The Columbia Police Department’s Street Crimes Unit located Hanks on May 4 and arrested him on an unrelated warrant. The Department’s Criminal investigations Division was able to identify Hanks as the suspect in the attempted robbery.  

This is an ongoing investigation. More information may become available at a later time.

If you know something, say something. Columbia Police are asking for your help. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please contact the Columbia Police Department at 573.874.7652 or CrimeStoppers at 573.875.TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.

Case number 2021-003953

Original press release(s);

Columbia Police seek the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in attempted robbery, April 29

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